Aftermarket bluetooth suggestions?

[Caligirl]

One thing I miss in the Tahoe that I had in my newer Camry is the built-in bluetooth where I push a button on my steering wheel and have voice-activated calling and am able to answer calls via a button.

I don't listen to music on my phone and only every once in a while, I will listen to something on my phone from online, so playing things from my phone through bluetooth is not a priority.

What kind of aftermarket Bluetooth does anyone suggest/have that has the least amount of wires and can charge from the vehicle and has pretty decent call quality? Also would prefer one that has auto connect when turning on vehicle and has a button near the dash if it is required to make voice activated/answer calls via a button. And maybe seeing who is calling?

Looked up quite a few and there are so many different variations and tech out there and would like to know someone's real-life experiences and applications without having to become an expert to find a decent one.

Thanks!

 

[TxTaz]

What year and radio options are installed? Do you have steering wheel controls?
PAC and Metra are the best at aftermarket interfaces.
Taz

 

[Caligirl]

What year and radio options are installed? Do you have steering wheel controls?
PAC and Metra are the best at aftermarket interfaces.
Taz

2007 Tahoe, looks like stock Bose with steer wheel controls. I'll take a look at those. Thanks!

 

[Caligirl]

What year and radio options are installed? Do you have steering wheel controls?
PAC and Metra are the best at aftermarket interfaces.
Taz

Looks like these require more money and knowledge about audio than I have. Wasn't wanting to have to pay someone to install/interface with stereo. Looking for more of a simple plug and play. The Metra looks awesome, though, but more than I need with my limited time actually in the vehicle.

 

[89Suburban]

Looks like these require more money and knowledge about audio than I have. Wasn't wanting to have to pay someone to install/interface with stereo. Looking for more of a simple plug and play. The Metra looks awesome, though, but more than I need with my limited time actually in the vehicle.

I uses this thing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F2RTN5Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[PatDTN]

Do you have OnStar controls on your rearview mirror? On your steering wheel controls on the right side if you hold the middle button down for several seconds does a voice prompt ready? If so say Bluetooth clearly.

 

[K2 Kaiju]

Your truck is 15 years old tech wise so you need to replace. I changed out my daughter's head unit on her 2007 accord with a cheap amazon pioneer and she now has bluetooth streaming, a backup cam, and nav. Maybe 200 bones? Look for a "double din" replacement...

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[Caligirl]

Do you have OnStar controls on your rearview mirror? On your steering wheel controls on the right side if you hold the middle button down for several seconds does a voice prompt ready? If so say Bluetooth clearly.

Don't you have to pay for an OnStar subscription? Don't want to do that.

 

[George B]

Did it come with xm radio?

 

[Caligirl]

Your truck is 15 years old tech wise so you need to replace. I changed out my daughter's head unit on her 2007 accord with a cheap amazon pioneer and she now has bluetooth streaming, a backup cam, and nav. Maybe 200 bones? Look for a "double din" replacement...

Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

I'm only in it about 20 minutes a day unless we go on road trips or I have appointments to run, so I really don't NEED it. I'll just use speakerphone on my phone if I really have to talk to someone that urgently if that's the only option I have besides replacing the stereo. I only replace things when I really need to... my phone is over 3 years old and I'm too "frugal" lol to buy another one since this one still works. Same thing with stereo. I probably will adjust just fine without having bluetooth; it was just a convenience, not a necessity

 

[Caligirl]

Did it come with xm radio?

Yes. But again, a subscription is needed.

 

[Jason in DLH]

One thing I miss in the Tahoe that I had in my newer Camry is the built-in bluetooth where I push a button on my steering wheel and have voice-activated calling and am able to answer calls via a button.

I don't listen to music on my phone and only every once in a while, I will listen to something on my phone from online, so playing things from my phone through bluetooth is not a priority.

What kind of aftermarket Bluetooth does anyone suggest/have that has the least amount of wires and can charge from the vehicle and has pretty decent call quality? Also would prefer one that has auto connect when turning on vehicle and has a button near the dash if it is required to make voice activated/answer calls via a button. And maybe seeing who is calling?

Looked up quite a few and there are so many different variations and tech out there and would like to know someone's real-life experiences and applications without having to become an expert to find a decent one.

Thanks!

You must be thinking of something like this that will connect to your 3.5mm auxiliary input...

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/isimpl...bbqgJBGxn_YFvIqNAjRoCJJIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Jason in DLH]

Oh wait...that only plays music from your phone. You’re wanting phone call connectivity. Sorry!

 

[Jason in DLH]

I should have read the other comments first. Looks like @89Suburban suggested a good one that can take and receive calls.

 

[Caligirl]

I should have read the other comments first. Looks like @89Suburban suggested a good one that can take and receive calls.

I think that one MIGHT work. Need more research because FM signals in these hills go in and out and are spotty. Not familiar enough with that tech to know. I'm really just looking for an extended speaker or similar to what I used to have when I would wear a Bluetooth on my ear. Just want to be able to say "call husband," or say, or push a button, to answer calls. Again I don't have any music on my phone and because our cell service is spotty up here, streaming anything while I'm driving is not going to work well anyway. Think as old school and as simple as you can get that can still meet my needs and that's what I'm looking for lol

 

[George B]

How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Crux-BTS-GM1...th+gm&qid=1617232994&sprefix=crux+blue&sr=8-1

 

[Sparksalot]

I uses this thing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F2RTN5Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How does that one work with a phone for hands free?

 

[PatDTN]

I don't pay for OnStar and use my Bluetooth for phone calls all the time. Mine is a 2009 LTZ.

 

[Jason in DLH]

I don't pay for OnStar and use my Bluetooth for phone calls all the time. Mine is a 2009 LTZ.

Just curious how you get free Onstar?

 

[George B]

Just curious how you get free Onstar?

Sync your cellphone with the Bluetooth in the truck...