How to Play Music via Bluetooth in Older Qashqai Models?

[VonDamian]

Turn on the car's ignition. Tap on the navigation screen interface and select the Bluetooth button option to enable Bluetooth. Activate the Bluetooth function on your phone and set it to 'Visible to All', 'Discoverable', or 'Open for Detection' in the Bluetooth settings. The phone system will automatically scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. Once the search is complete, simply click on the car's Bluetooth to connect.

[SanCameron]

The older Qashqai model doesn't have built-in Bluetooth music functionality, but I've got a solution: Buy a compact Bluetooth receiver and power it through the cigarette lighter. Connect your phone to the receiver via Bluetooth, then plug the other end of the receiver into the car's AUX port—that round socket in the center console. Press the MEDIA button on the dashboard to switch to AUX mode, and you'll get sound from your phone's NetEase Cloud Music or QQ Music. My receiver cost only about 70-80 yuan and has worked flawlessly for three years. Make sure to choose one that supports the A2DP protocol, as that's what's needed for music streaming—don't accidentally buy one that only handles calls. A power bank can also power it, so you won't lose connection on long drives. Just keep the cables tidy to avoid interfering with the foot brake.

[EloiseAnn]

My old X-Trail's infotainment system is really outdated. I've researched several solutions, and the most hassle-free option is to replace it with an Android head unit that supports CarPlay. It costs about a thousand bucks including installation, allowing direct Bluetooth connection to your phone for music playback and screen mirroring for navigation. If you're on a tight budget, you could get an FM transmitter: plug it into the cigarette lighter, connect your phone via Bluetooth, then tune your car radio to an empty frequency to receive the signal. However, urban areas suffer from signal interference causing static noise, though it works clearly in rural areas. There's also an unconventional method – leaving an old phone in the car permanently as a media player and connecting Bluetooth headphones to it, but this wastes the car's sound system. Choose according to your needs – I eventually upgraded to a large screen, which also solved the rearview camera issue.

[LeBradley]

In the old Qashqai owners' group, people ask about this every day. The key to Bluetooth music playback is the audio source input, and the original car's AUX port is the most reliable channel. Buy a dual-ended 3.5mm audio cable, plug one end into your phone's headphone jack and the other into the round AUX-labeled port in the armrest box, then press the SOURCE button on the center console to switch to AUX. Of course, nowadays phones don't have headphone jacks, so you'll need a Type-C to 3.5mm adapter. For complete wireless freedom, get a Bluetooth receiver—search for 'car Bluetooth 5.0 receiver' on Taobao, a 40-50 yuan one will do. Connect it to the AUX port for instant hands-free operation. Remember to set your phone volume to maximum and use the car's knob to adjust the volume for minimal sound quality loss.

[McHarrison]

As someone who has driven a Qashqai for ten years, I have the most say in this matter. The factory Bluetooth only supports phone calls, so you have to find another way to listen to music. I stuck an idle Bluetooth speaker on the dashboard and connected my phone directly to it for playback, but the sound quality was thin and it took up space. Later, I discovered a magical solution: a car cigarette lighter charger with Bluetooth! For example, the Baseus model—just plug it in, connect your phone, and play music through FM transmission to the car radio. No wiring is needed, super convenient, and you can switch songs directly at red lights. The downside is that the sound quality is a bit like listening to a live radio broadcast, with weak bass. If you're after sound quality, it's better to honestly buy a dedicated receiver to plug into the AUX port, or simply find a second-hand high-end Qashqai car stereo to replace it.

[StPeter]

My colleague just fixed this issue with his old Qashqai. The key is whether your car has an AUX port—models after 2012 basically have one in the armrest. If not, you can only use an FM transmitter solution, but it's recommended to prioritize AUX physical connection. The operation is divided into three steps: first, start the vehicle and power it on, then turn on the phone's Bluetooth; next, plug the receiver into the AUX and cigarette lighter; finally, search for the device on the phone to pair, and switch the central control to AUX mode. Some car models require the receiver's audio cable to be plugged in all the way to get sound. If you often carry passengers, it's best to choose a receiver with dual USB ports, which can also charge passengers' phones. Before buying, read more product reviews to avoid those unstable off-brand options.