How to Connect a USB Drive to Play Music in a Car?
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Insert the USB drive into the car's USB port and click on the 'Play USB Music' option on the car's computer. Below is an introduction to car music players: 1. Classification: Independent audio interface multimedia music players, USB drive multimedia music players, and integrated in-car multimedia music players. 2. Analysis Principle: Whether the decoding chip uses the high-end Philips SAA7750 or the common Sigmatel STMP3410, along with the design of related internal circuits, soldering techniques, and PCB materials, results in significant differences between products from different manufacturers...
I've been driving for so many years and often use a USB flash drive to listen to music. The operation is quite straightforward. First, locate the USB port in the car, usually found in the center console, glove compartment, or armrest box—specific locations vary by model—and plug in the USB drive. Most cars only recognize USB drives formatted in FAT32. If it's a new USB drive or improperly formatted, simply reformat it using a computer. Then, the car's system should automatically detect the USB drive. Select the USB source on the audio screen, and the music will start playing. It's best to store music files in MP3 format on the USB drive to avoid compatibility issues with other complex formats. I recommend placing songs directly in the root directory and avoiding too many folders, as this speeds up system recognition. If there's no response, try cleaning the USB port of dust or restarting the car's power. Additionally, using a USB drive between 8GB and 32GB is the safest choice—larger capacities may not be supported, and smaller ones save money while reducing the chance of errors.
