A2DP Audio

[Powersled]

Hello all,

I am a new owner of a 2011 4.6 genesis and really love this car but the honeymoon has come to an end after trying to understand this entire A2DP audio through Bluetooth connection. I read through many different posting about this topic. All I am trying to understand is can my car in its current configuration connect to my phone and play audio? From what I understand from the forum postings the answer is no and I need additional hardware to make this work. But the manual states the opposite.

My phone HTC One running latest Android. The car has the tech pack.

The manual states the following. The way I read this is, the car is ready for A2DP but is it? Holding down the CD/AUX button is suppose to bring up MP3 option but it is not. Any help will be grateful!

■ Using the head unit as Bluetooth
music
The head unit supports A2DP (Audio
Advanced Distribution Profile) and
AVRCP(Audio Video Remote Control
Profile).
Both profiles are available for listening to
MP3 music via Bluetooth cellular phone
supporting above Bluetooth profiles.
To play MP3 music from the Bluetooth
cellular phone, press the [CD/AUX] button
until “MP3 Play” is displayed on the
LCD.
Then try playing music by phone.
When playing music from the Bluetooth
cellular phone, the head unit displays
MP3 MODE.


I need my Spotify....

 

[Powersled]

This is the post I been picking through.

http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=6054

 

[Gunkk]

Only Premium models have that feature.

 

[Jutdean]

Aren't all 4.6's premium models?

 

[Vince2]

Sorry Powersled but streaming music via Bluetooth is NOT an inbuilt option for us "upgraded" tech owners! It's counter intuitive: how is that our model, a step above the premium model, is less capable when it comes to this issue. Hyundai will not have an answer (there isn't one) and the only work around is to buy a Bluetooth module...sucks doesn't?

I too read that information in our DIS manual and thought "Ah Ha!" we can do it but, woefully, its not true.

 

[Alwaysforward]

Go to Walmart and pick up an FM transmitter. The model below is not what I have. I got one for about $25. It does not allow phone portion to work but you can stream all the music you want. It plugs into the cigarette lighter and an AV plug, plugs into the top of your cell phone. Stream I Heart Radio all day long with no issues at all or ITunes.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/FlexSMART-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Technology-Handsfree/dp/B00BMYQTYE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1391620263&sr=8-9&keywords=fm+transmitter"]Amazon.com: GOgroove FlexSMART X3 Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Enhanced Clarity Technology for Wireless Handsfree Calling , Audio / Music Playback , and USB Charging in Your Car or Vehicle ** Includes Micro USB Charger & 3.5mm Audio Cables! **: Electronics[/ame]

 

[Powersled]

So was wondering something after reading pages of discussion about the entire Bluetooth audio A2DP problem. Seems many of you are using a receiver plugged into the Aux port. Some of you are using the 30 pin Iphone connection for power? Or is this for communication?

The reason I ask is I see no point in taking a Bluetooth audio signal and converting it to analog for the Aux port. If that is the case why not just plug the phone into the aux? Sounds like wheel controls will not work either way.

Am I wrong? I am trying to understand... thanks

 

[baltojeff]

You are reaching the inevitable conclusion that many of us 2011 V8 owners have come to. You cannot stream music via Bluetooth and there are no steering wheel controls for Bluetooth.

I actually bought an, iPod cable and connected to an iPod/Bluetooth adapter, thinking that it might allow for steering wheel controls, but no luck.

I [ame="http://www.amazon.com/BestDealUSA-Bluetooth-Receiver-Adapter-Speaker/dp/B00ANDHBNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392050896&sr=8-1&keywords=bluetooth+usb+stereo+adapter"]currently run a cheap USB/Bluetooth adapter[/ame] that outputs to an 1/8th mini stereo plug that I plug into the AUX input and stream via Bluetooth from my HTC phone that way. I could just connect the headphone phone output directly, but this let's me keep the phone better accessible without running a cable out of the armrest.

It is a rather disappointing fact. Especially coming from a 2011 KIA Optima that had much better tech than my Genesis. I'm a tech junkie so I'll keep looking for another possibility, but I'm not counting on anything. Good Luck.

 

[Powersled]

Plan A is to see a petition started and signed by Genny owners stating they will never by a newer Genny until they fix this issue in 2011 models. I can understand if it is a hardware issue because that is more expensive then a software issue to fix.

Plan B is kidnap the CEO (or someone of importance) and tie him up in the back seat using the aux cord we have to rely on to play music from our phones. It worked in Christmas Vacation!

 

[BacktoHyundaibychoice]

Plan A is to see a petition started and signed by Genny owners stating they will never by a newer Genny until they fix this issue in 2011 models. I can understand if it is a hardware issue because that is more expensive then a software issue to fix.

Plan B is kidnap the CEO (or someone of importance) and tie him up in the back seat using the aux cord we have to rely on to play music from our phones. It worked in Christmas Vacation!

Except that it isn't an issue they need to fix. It's been that way for Tech owners since the 2009 model, and my 2011 Equus. It is what it is.

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[acr]

Just get a Bluetooth dongle, connect it to the Hyundai iPod cable, and be done with it:

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Receiver-Adapter-Sounddock-30-Pin/dp/B0094G44PS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392411474&sr=8-2&keywords=mpow+bluetooth"]Amazon.com : Mpow® Bluetooth A2DP Music Audio Receiver Adapter for Bose Sounddock and 30-Pin iPod iPhone Dock : Docking Stations : Computers & Accessories[/ame]

You'll need to unsolder the data portion of the USB cable but mine has been working flawlessly for a couple months now.