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submitted 2 months ago by Mickey7@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/30700991

I still have an old ipod. So old it has no wireless ability. I want to use it in my car which doesn't have a cassette or cd player. It plugs into the car's usb port but the car radio "doesn't see it". Any tips on how to get it to work?

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[-] Aetherians@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

You can use 3.5mm jack to bluetooth adapter.

[-] Aetherians@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago
[-] Nighed@feddit.uk -3 points 2 months ago

That's really annoying for everyone else though.

[-] underwire212@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

Low power. Only picks up your cars receiver, and potentially neighboring vehicles temporarily if they are receiving at the same frequency.

[-] Aetherians@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Yeah If you use the same frequency as an existing station.

[-] Nighed@feddit.uk -1 points 2 months ago

They pack them in as tight as they can, so doing that fucks up two stations instead....

[-] Nighed@feddit.uk 2 points 2 months ago

These work well. I have to power mine through the cigarette lighter, but newer cars should have USB power as standard.

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