So this is what I am trying to find out.
I use my SIII in my truck as a media player on long trips hooking it up to my car stereo's line-in input.
What I want to do is to mount a mount/cradle so I can leave the SIII securely mounted/seated somewhere on the dash board and control the music player apps ( Playerpro or the stock music player) through a handheld wireless remote control.
I know the SIII does not have IR receiver so that is out but is there a way to hook up a BT or wifi remote so I can safely control the music playback and navigate up/down folders of music while driving?
Thanks for any ideas you guys might have on this.
I agree it would be useful to have a physical remote with real tactile buttons for use in car, bike or running.
As far as I know, currently the closest option would be a bluetooth remote as there is a bluetooth profile for media control. However, I think it's probably somewhat more limited than what you're looking for. I believe the profile is limited to play/pause, FF, REW, forward skip and back skip. If you're able/willing to setup your playlist in advance so that you're okay with those controls than it should be workable. You won't be able to navigate any menu system.
The other issue is I'm not aware (but you could always try to google for it) of any standalone bluetooth remote. Every one I've ever seen are integrated into some other device. I have remote functions on my bluetooth headphones and my car has an integrated bluetooth sound system and can remote control playback through the dash and steering wheel controls.
If that would work for you, you could consider replacing your stereo deck with one that has bluetooth integrated then you'll be able to control playback through the deck's controls. You'll probably need to stream the audio over bluetooth as well for that to work.
Thanks for the BT suggestion. I will look into it and see if there is anything out there that will work. If I can get a BT solution working without too much cost/effort, I will gladly make a bunch of playlists if that is all that can be controlled by the BT media control profile.
The reason I 'need' to use my S3 in my car is that in my truck (2005 Chevy Avalanche) unlike the current model GM trucks, has no provision for any type of AUX input except for the one I rigged up intercepting the XM module's analog audio output. It is getting to the point that I am really tempted to just replace the head unit with one that will take an USB flash drive and all my problems will be solved.
Thanks again for taking the time to post a reply. :good:
tmagritte said:
I agree it would be useful to have a physical remote with real tactile buttons for use in car, bike or running.
As far as I know, currently the closest option would be a bluetooth remote as there is a bluetooth profile for media control. However, I think it's probably somewhat more limited than what you're looking for. I believe the profile is limited to play/pause, FF, REW, forward skip and back skip. If you're able/willing to setup your playlist in advance so that you're okay with those controls than it should be workable. You won't be able to navigate any menu system.
The other issue is I'm not aware (but you could always try to google for it) of any standalone bluetooth remote. Every one I've ever seen are integrated into some other device. I have remote functions on my bluetooth headphones and my car has an integrated bluetooth sound system and can remote control playback through the dash and steering wheel controls.
If that would work for you, you could consider replacing your stereo deck with one that has bluetooth integrated then you'll be able to control playback through the deck's controls. You'll probably need to stream the audio over bluetooth as well for that to work.
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Is there such a thing as a bluetooth remote for windows phones?
I'd like to be able to control my phone's music using a remote when its playing through speakers etc. Just simple skip / pause / volume functionality would be ideal.
Any ideas!?
if the phones bluetooth radiostack support that profile yes
but bluetooth is not that a greatly implemented std in many cases
does anyone know of any models of car stereo that you can hook a g2 into and control the g2's music player (or that has a corresponding separate music playing app that is controllable at least). i'd like to be able to hook up my phone by usb and then use the deck controls (or even better the controls on my wheel) to skip forward / back / pause, etc.
i've been searching and everything says "ipod/iphone" compatible and nothing mentions android. at best they say that the music will play thru via usb, but not whether or not you'll actually be able to control the music too.
thanks for the info
Dave
The Desire Z works with all (the) cars (I have tried) that have Bluetooth. You have to switch to BT Audio not just BT Phone, but then the controls work just fine.
Pretty much ANY USB automotive HU will work fine. It does NOT play music through the USB as fruitjunk does though... you plug the phone in, enable MASS STORAGE MODE, and use the HU to browse/select/play the mp3 file. The audio decoding happens in the HU, not the phone. No need to do things the iDiot way.
Alternatively, you need a BT HU that supports AVRCP, then you can use the HU to control the phone's media application.
thanks
hey thanks to both of you. great info. just out of curiosity, do you guys actually use these features? and what head unit are you using?
thanks
I use a Sony bt3600u stereo that works fine with BT. Allows pausing/Playing, Skipping forwards & backwards of tracks on the stock music app.
Doesn't display track names etc (Just says 'BT Audio') but that doesn't bother me.
This is my stereo: Link
Hope that helps
Is there a remote controller that DOES NOT have headphones?
I want to see if I can use it in my car with dual splitter so that one
can be just used as remote controller while another can be hooked up to the
car AUX system.
It's bit annoying to touch phone every time to skip music while on driving.
The remote works by using the mic and ground leads to signal button presses. You are going to have to use an HTC headset connected directly to the phone (not a splitter) if you want the buttons to work.
My suggestion would be to hack an HTC headset to give you a headphone jack instead of earbuds. I have done this myself, and it works great. Alternatively, you could build something specifically for this purpose with a box and some nice buttons and install it in your dash. If you want the schematic on HTC's remote, look here:
http://www.george-smart.co.uk/wiki/HTC_Headphones
Aaron
I asked about this in the thread linked here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1461169 but not getting much response.
Here is what Im trying to do, and hoping I could get some assistance if its possible
I want to do OP90X and other workout videos in my gym, I can plug my phone into the TV's RCA inputs so that the tv will show whats on my screen and if I don't plug in the sound I can get the audio from the video on my Bluetooth headset, but is there some sort of app or some plug-in I can use to pause/Play on my media player? That is all id need but it would be cool if I can skip tracks as well.
Phone - Stock ROM tilt 2
BT Headset - Plantronics voyager 510
Thank you,
I'm looking for a bluetooth device that can control Android media playback.
I already have the phone paired to a BT device that is connected to the stereo headunit but I have no control over it without handling the phone.
Anyone know of any such device ?
Thank you
scottb721 said:
I'm looking for a bluetooth device that can control Android media playback.
I already have the phone paired to a BT device that is connected to the stereo headunit but I have no control over it without handling the phone.
Anyone know of any such device ?
Thank you
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Is this along the lines of what you're looking for? (replace " $ " with " . " as I can't link yet...)
amazon$com/dp/B00RSZWK1W
The following seem to have good reviews for those using them on android.
Century Accessory BT Bluetooth Wireless Media Music Remote Control
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MC15VKO?psc=1
Satechi® Bluetooth Button Series (Media Button)
http://www.amazon.com/Satechi®-Blue..._sim_pc_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HVSBBM3335SGK5SGEP9
Docooler® CSY-01 Mini Multifunction Portable Wireless Bluetooth
http://www.amazon.com/Docooler®-Mul...mpatible/dp/B00SCOAL0K/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1
I have personally used the following remote, and it works well for the basic functions it has. I returned it because it appears as a keyboard in android, and makes it so I can't get the software keyboard to appear, unless I manually switch keyboards. I also need more buttons then the five it has.
iSimple Portable Wireless Remote Control
http://www.amazon.com/iSimple-Porta..._sim_pc_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HVSBBM3335SGK5SGEP9
I'm considering getting one of these Nulaxy keyboard/Mouse to BT adapters, and hooking up a small 10 key, and a trackball on either side of my steering wheel.
It just came out in March, and seems to have good device compatibility.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T5YXNL0?psc=1
I have also considered getting a ipega telescoping BT controller, and puting each half on either side of the steering wheel.
http://www.amazon.com/Megadream®-Co..._sbs_pc_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NNE133N0K4K7GAGVM9Z
Whatever I end up doing, I'll let you guys know, and put up some pics.