Could someone with an 10-11 with factory Bluetooth answer a question.

[Zackb911]

I have a 2009 non bluetooth radio which I am planning to swap for a 2011 Bluetooth ready radio. As my car does not have the steering wheel controls, are you able to fully operate the phone and functions from the deck alone? i.e. answer/hangup/etc?

I have a source for the microphone and wiring for $100 and I'm hoping it will leave me with a fully functioning factory bluetooth setup.

Thanks!

[Passat774]

anwser, hang up, dial (programed #'s) redial etc all from the wheel

[Zackb911]

Originally Posted by Passat774

anwser, hang up, dial (programed #'s) redial etc all from the wheel

And they can only be done from the wheel?

[Passat774]

yes, and then press a radio preset and you can call any of your preprogramed #'s

[my.rims.are.stock]

Ebay GPS in 2007 Camry SE

You can do this from the screen with a unit like or similar to this. This will also help with your other thread.

[Zackb911]

Originally Posted by my.rims.are.stock

Ebay GPS in 2007 Camry SE

You can do this from the screen with a unit like or similar to this. This will also help with your other thread.

I had that unit and the bluetooth was really pretty bad. Phone mic was horrible and A2DP wasn't that clear. So I sold it at a loss.

So factory Toyota Bluetooth and the stock radio does require steering wheel control wiring I take it. I was hoping the answer and hangup functions were duplicate on the deck. Thanks guys.

[Ava_Cam]

yup you can only operate the bluetooth from the wheel, if you want bluetooth, go to your local stealership and get this
BLU Logic® Hands-free System

Enjoy the ultimate convenience of hands-free cell phone use—and comply with regulations restricting use of cell phones while driving—courtesy of the BLU Logic® Hands-free System. BLU Logic integrates with your factory audio system speakers, allowing you to answer incoming calls with the push of a button, while outgoing calls are as simple as speaking into the fixed microphone provided.

Visit blulogicupdate.com for a list of compatible devices.

http://www.toyota.com/camry/accessories.html

[joshuaboston]

Fisrt off, if you are going spend all this $$$$ why don't you get a aftermarket radio, maybe witha 7" - 8" screen that has everything built in?

I have a garmin GPS that has built in blue touth with a 3.5mm output. If I get a 3.5mm cable, I can connect the GPS to the aux input BUT I would have to put it in AUX mode and press the GPS everytime I want to accept a call.

Basically there are options. Don't understand why you would want factory so bad when there are aftermarket suff that is better then factory... and I am talking about head units.

Going factory means you need a new steering wheel and head unit and will need to wire the steering wheel. Just does not make sense to me.

[my.rims.are.stock]

Originally Posted by joshuaboston

Fisrt off, if you are going spend all this $$$$ why don't you get a aftermarket radio, maybe witha 7" - 8" screen that has everything built in?

I have a garmin GPS that has built in blue touth with a 3.5mm output. If I get a 3.5mm cable, I can connect the GPS to the aux input BUT I would have to put it in AUX mode and press the GPS everytime I want to accept a call.

Basically there are options. Don't understand why you would want factory so bad when there are aftermarket suff that is better then factory... and I am talking about head units.

Going factory means you need a new steering wheel and head unit and will need to wire the steering wheel. Just does not make sense to me.

LoL! +1 

[Zackb911]

Originally Posted by joshuaboston

Fisrt off, if you are going spend all this $$$$ why don't you get a aftermarket radio, maybe witha 7" - 8" screen that has everything built in?

I have a garmin GPS that has built in blue touth with a 3.5mm output. If I get a 3.5mm cable, I can connect the GPS to the aux input BUT I would have to put it in AUX mode and press the GPS everytime I want to accept a call.

Basically there are options. Don't understand why you would want factory so bad when there are aftermarket suff that is better then factory... and I am talking about head units.

Going factory means you need a new steering wheel and head unit and will need to wire the steering wheel. Just does not make sense to me.

Josh-

I don't need navi, never said I did in this thread.

The Chinese Navi's are pretty poor quality (I had one). Igo Maps which come on all them are pretty bad IMO.

Aftermarket in dash units do not look right (Again, I had two Pioneer AVICs).

I don't use a Garmin. My phone pairs automatically over Bluetooth for both phone and A2DP. It streams Pandora, Navi instructions, and phone calls all wirelessly. No switching inputs, my phone automatically mutes and unmutes between them.

I had a simple question not at all related to Navi's which has already been answered.

[joshuaboston]

It wasn't about the navi, it was about using blue tooth through the stereo and I though it was a cheap option.

Me personally, I think a high end 8" screen looks WAY better then a stock radio. Besides sounding better and having HDradio, etc...

Good luck.

[MJZ]

Are there any good head units out that's made here?

I would definitely consider a good aftermarket one, as long as it's not from Ebay.

[joshuaboston]

Originally Posted by MJZ

Are there any good head units out that's made here?

I would definitely consider a good aftermarket one, as long as it's not from Ebay.

Was told that kenwood excelon are one of the best.

[MJZ]

Originally Posted by joshuaboston

Was told that kenwood excelon are one of the best.

Oh damn I just checked out their top model... $1500 I'll pass... my phone does all that jazz and I can take it with me anywhere.

[joshuaboston]

Originally Posted by MJZ

Oh damn I just checked out their top model... $1500 I'll pass... my phone does all that jazz and I can take it with me anywhere.

Here is a single din head unit... this is what I am thinking of cause I'm cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-2010-Kenwood...#ht_4461wt_905

and for $700 here is this one... even though I am cheap... I may splurg for it....

http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-EXCELON-...#ht_1214wt_905