Can the 2008 Crown connect to Bluetooth for music?
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The 2008 Crown's Bluetooth can only make calls and cannot play music. Music playback can be achieved by installing a Yatule device. Here is relevant information: 1. Bluetooth: Bluetooth is a wireless technology that supports short-distance communication (generally within 10m) and enables wireless information exchange between numerous devices, including mobile phones, PDAs, wireless headsets, laptops, and related peripherals. 2. Crown auxiliary configurations: driving mode switching (sport, economy, standard, snow), engine start-stop technology, hill-start assist, aluminum alloy wheels, engine electronic anti-theft, central locking system, keyless start, keyless entry function, etc.
I've been driving an 08 Crown for many years. The car didn't come with Bluetooth music functionality from the factory, only Bluetooth calling. To listen to wireless music, you have to do it yourself. The simplest solution is to buy an AUX-to-Bluetooth receiver and plug it into the 3.5mm jack in the armrest, then you can play music wirelessly from your phone. I use a UGREEN model that costs only fifty yuan and lasts a week on a single charge. If you have a bigger budget, directly replacing it with an Android head unit is more convenient. Nowadays, models around a thousand yuan come with CarPlay, solving both navigation and music needs. Actually, the biggest concern when upgrading audio in older cars is damaging the wiring. It's recommended to have it installed by a professional shop, otherwise, messed-up wiring can cause more trouble.