Here I’ve compiled a list of VLines and their compatibility. It was 2019 when they became available for Toyota, though we’ve been selling them for Lexus a little longer. We used to get mixed results and to be honest they were a little clunky back then. Some Lexus head units were made by different manufacturers …
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200 Series Land Cruiser CarPlay & Android Auto with Grom VLine (Lexus info too)
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VLine: UNBOX-PLUG IN-ROCK OUT!
Adding a new world of Music, Apps and your favourite maps to your ride is easy! Once you can get to the back of your unit that is…. The point of this is to show it’s true plug & play, in essence. The fine print is running the mic, GPS antenna and of course removal …
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How to Remove the Radio from a Mazda 3 and install USB and, or Bluetooth kit
Removing the radio from a Mazda 3 is quite easy, so take your time and follow this guide through and you will have a working iPod and iPhone car kit connection in no time. You only need basic skills and it should be ready to test in about 20 minutes. Please see the steps below …
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Adding an Audio Control Button set to your Subaru Wheel
Quite a few years ago before buying Cushie I fitted a set of audio control buttons to a friends Outback, after fitting a Grom BT3. It only had the Cruise Control set. They’ve since told me with her new Grom, and buttons she now planned to keep the car much longer than what she would …
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How to add Bluetooth to a Honda Accord
The Honda Accord first started production in 1976, and nine generation later it is still in production. With such a long life span, it’s no surprise that it wasn’t until more recent iterations of the car that modern connectivity was added as factory standard. It wasn’t until 2011 when Honda updated the Eight Gen Accord …
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Toyota Hilux Grom Bluetooth BT3 kit
Another very easy instal!
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Toyota Prado instal of Grom Bluetooth BT3 kit
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to some decent Bluetooth in your Toyota get excited as this is one of the easiest instals I have done in a while! Groms’ call handling I’m repeatedly told is way better than the factory Bluetooth and now can be controlled from your steering wheel too (if you have …
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Mazda CX-7 Grom USB3+Bluetooth kit
Here’s a walk through of an instal I did in a 2010 Mazda with MP3 stereo. It’s a Grom MAZ8U3 kit with bluetooth dongle in a 2010 CX-7 A pretty straight forward gig, though 3 wires had to be tapped in to. but if you have the earlier model it is as simple as one …
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Adding Bluetooth, Android Auto or CarPlay to a Toyota LandCruiser, Prado, Sahara and Kluger
There’s a new post on CarPlay and Android Auto in the Blog check it out HERE he Toyota LandCruiser has been around since 1951, and due to it’s reliability and longevity has become one of Australia’s most popular 4WD vehicles. Up until more modern LandCruiser variants, as with many cars of the era, USB and Bluetooth …
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Bluetooth in your Subaru is one plug away!
one plug in the back of the set is all it takes! The Subaru Liberty (or Legacy overseas) was first produced in 1989, and is currently in its sixth generation. Subaru Liberty’s are a hugely popular car in Australia, and many older models are still on the road today. Bluetooth capabilities weren’t added as standard …
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Bluetooth Car Kits: Parrot vs GROM vs Dension
Cushie Does not sell Parrot, or parts for them At Cushie Audio we’ve spoken to thousands of customers who have invested in Bluetooth car kits, many of who have used Parrot Bluetooth products before switching to another brand like GROM or Dension. We decided to look further into the differences between the products, to give …
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How To Add Bluetooth To A Mazda 6
Here we fit a BT3 in an earlier one. Mazda 6 between 2003 and 05 often need a mod done, this one didn’t! Stream your music, and calls in no time! The Mazda 6 has been in production since 2002, replacing the Mazda 626, and is one of Australia’s most popular cars. It wasn’t until …
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How to add DAB+ Digital Radio to your car
DAB+ is the most widely adopted digital radio standard across the world, and is on-air in more than 40 countries. The DAB+ Digital Radio rollout is well underway in Australia, with coverage in five metropolitan capital cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Trials are underway in Canberra and Darwin. With DAB+ in Australia …
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Bluetooth FM Transmitter vs Integrated Car Adapter Kit
If you want to be able to jam out to your tunes and make calls over your car’s speakers without completely replacing the head unit on your older car, your options for adding modern connectivity are limited to two options: FM transmitters, or a bluetooth car kit. We get a lot of questions from people asking about …
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What is the difference between an FM transmitter and an FM modulator?
Simply put, an FM transmitter sends your music signal over the airwaves, while an FM modulator injects your music signal directly into your car radio. They both work by sending FM frequencies similar to radio broadcasts, which is then picked up by your car stereo antenna. FM Transmitters transmit the frequencies wirelessly and FM Modulators …
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How do I know if my BMW has DSP?
The BMW compatibility says that it supports “Non DSP only”. How do I know if my car has DSP or not? If you have a 3 series relax, it was never an option. But nearly all other BM’s even the options have options DSP stands for Digital Signal Processing and is used to enhance sound quality. …
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Subaru McIntosh Radio Identification
It can be difficult to identify certains radios in vehicles as often times the radio model number is not displayed but just the brand name. This makes it hard then to know which car kit is compatible with your particular radio. This blog post is primarily for Subaru owners with McIntosh radios. They are infamously difficult …
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