{"id":66075,"date":"2023-10-23T23:26:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T22:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=66075"},"modified":"2023-10-23T23:26:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T22:26:39","slug":"how-to-change-your-car-cd-to-bluetooth-everything-you-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-to-change-your-car-cd-to-bluetooth-everything-you-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Car CD to Bluetooth: Everything You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether your old car still has a cassette deck or a CD player, bringing it up to speed with the current times is easy. It doesn\u2019t matter if you want a simple plug-and-play option or would rather go all-out with a completely new system, the sky is the limit \u2013 provided your wallet can afford it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know about upgrading your old car\u2019s audio system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Installing an Aux Adapter if your Car has a Cassette Deck (CD)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you still rocking out to that INXS cassette that you bought back in the day? We hate to break it to you, but it\u2019s 2023 and your car could use a little bit of an upgrade. One of the easiest ways to upgrade your car\u2019s cassette deck is to completely replace it with an updated unit complete with Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a CD player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you just can\u2019t bear to lose the cassette deck, then you can simply use an aux adapter. These adapters are cheap and easy to use as you\u2019ll only need to push the cassette adapter into the deck and then connect the aux jack to your phone or portable device. Just keep in mind that the sound quality may not be that great, but if you\u2019re used to listening to tapes, then you probably won\u2019t mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding an Aux Adapter to a CD Player<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your car still has the factory CD player intact, then welcome to the early 2000s. It\u2019s too bad CD players are outdated. But if you really want to hold onto that slot that accepts shiny discs, then one way is to add an aux adapter. Experts<\/a> note that to add an adapter, you may need to disassemble most of the car\u2019s centre console area to access the back of the CD player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also may need to drill a hole for the actual adapter, but this is on a case-by-case basis. Either way, by installing an auxiliary adapter in your car, you\u2019ll be able to connect your phone, portable audio device, or a Bluetooth adapter to get your car\u2019s audio somewhat up to speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otherwise, you can also replace the whole head unit with an aftermarket one that has all of the updated features for an even easier and more complete upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Easy to Add Bluetooth if your Car has an Aux Input<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your car is already outfitted with an aux input jack, or if you used one of the solutions mentioned above, then you can now add Bluetooth to the system. There are plenty of Bluetooth adapters in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it\u2019s important to note that different adapters will have different sound qualities, so be sure to shop around for the best one for your application and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using a Bluetooth adapter, you\u2019ll be able to make hands-free calls and play songs from your phone completely wirelessly. If you really want to step it up, get an auto device that acts as a virtual assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Everything Else Fails, Replace the Entire System with an Aftermarket Head Unit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned above, if you don\u2019t want to add adapters to your car\u2019s old audio system, then you can always purchase an aftermarket audio system to completely replace the old unit. There are plenty of head units on the market that come in different sizes to fit nearly any car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also come complete with features like Bluetooth and many of them have Apple Carplay and Android Auto phone connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n