About the Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX
Easy listening
Easy listening
The Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX's USB port also converts your cigarette lighter into a charging station.
This is Bluetooth interactivity made so simple. Just plug Rockford Fosgate's Bluetooth adapter into your car's cigarette lighter, plug its cable into the AUX input on your car stereo, and pair up your phone. Boom, you've got streaming audio in your car. Now that you've got your music library, Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody and other music apps at your total disposal, you might wonder how you ever lived without this little gizmo.
Rockford Fosgate also includes a convenient USB port on the adapter, so you can charge your phone or tablet on the road.
Highlights:
- stream audio using this Bluetooth-enabled device
- includes 5' coiled cable with 1/8" plug
- included cable plugs into factory AUX input
- USB charging capability
- plug and play operation; powered by car's 12-volt power point
- easy 1-button pairing
- compatible with Apple and Android Bluetooth devices
- weight: 0.3 lbs.
- warranty: 1 year
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # RFBTAUX
What's in the box:
Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX owner's manual
- 12-volt charger/Bluetooth adapter
- 5' Stereo minijack cable (coiled cord)
Featured review
Amazing little device, it adds the functionality that I require with such ease. Comes with a short coiled aux cord which worked perfect in my subaru tribes (which has two 12v outlets with the auxiliary port in the middle and it's all stuffed in the center console)
Matt from Quincy ca
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How is the sound quality on this unit? I need something that gives me great hd sound
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Sounds great to me but know that my ears have been subjected to 'elevated' volume levels in my younger years (ELO, Moody Blues, Boston, Pink Floyd...)
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Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX
Crutchfield customer from Morris, MN on 7/15/2019
I will give it 4 stars as it automatically connects to the previous bluetooth host, even if a different host wants to connect. Otherwise, great product gives you better sound quality than a bluetooth receiver that you have to connect by tuning in a radio channel. Also, cord is very short for the aux input, does not clog up your dashboard or cupholders. But stetches to 5 feet if necessary.
Pros: good sound quality, short stretchy cord a plus
Cons: automatically connects to last user. For example, 4 people in the vehicle different person wants to play the music on their phone.
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Volume low
Crutchfield customer from Charlotte, NC on 5/12/2019
The volume was very low and it created a humming noise.
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Crutchfield customer from Duluth, MN on 4/9/2018
Works great. Pairing was really easy. PROS: easy set up, connects automatically when you start your car CONS: no hands-free phone calls
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Crutchfield customer from Puyallup, WA on 10/29/2017
If you dont want to soend so much on buying a player with bluetooth, well this is for you. Just simply hook up to your aux in your car then pair your mobile device and then you have bluetooth and can play your media now. Its the best and affordable
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Easy to use and great buy
Matt from Quincy ca on 4/20/2017
Amazing little device, it adds the functionality that I require with such ease. Comes with a short coiled aux cord which worked perfect in my subaru tribes (which has two 12v outlets with the auxiliary port in the middle and it's all stuffed in the center console)
Pros: Simple plug and play
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, Ga. on 10/16/2016
Motor noise in every vehicle I tried it in. Connects quickly and automatically.
Pros: Connects flawlessly
Cons: Motor noise and whine
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Ward from Roanoke, VA on 9/13/2016
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Allowed me to finally play music from cell phone via bluetooth
APowers from Southbridge, MA on 7/12/2016
However playing music via bluetooth on the Equinox LS was so cumbersome that I traded in my new vehicle for a RAV4. Hard to believe Chevrolet sold a model with only AM, FM and Sirius FM (no bluetooth).
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HK Bluetooth with power from cig lighter
cc8411 from Sikeston, MO on 6/22/2016
Easy as pie to hook up. Plugs in the aux input and a power plug for cig lighter in glove box, funky design by MB on this, but it works great. It could not be any better. I love it. Very little sound reduction to the music. I like it. Took like 30 seconds to set up.
Pros: Easy, cheap, works great, remembers up to 5 phones or whatever has bluetooth
Cons: a little background noise but it is an aux cord
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Wonderful Bluetooth Product
Alan from Roanoke, VA on 6/16/2016
This product works great Easy to install & easy to pair Also it remembers once paired Cannot answer calls but was not looking for that Wanted easy way to wireless via Bluetooth connect phone or pad to truck stereo This product does that easily and sound quality is good too. And if phone rings it allows call to be answered using other Bluetooth device Highly recommend-would definitely buy it again.
Pros: Easy to install Easy to pair Good sound Simple to operate Met all my needs & expectations
Cons: None
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Josh from Denver, CO on 5/20/2016
Love the feature of this product that turns itself on and off when car is turned on and off. Most Bluetooth devices that allow AUX ports to be Bluetooth compatible must be powered on and off manually.
Pros: Auto On/Off
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Great Device
John S. from Woodbury, NJ on 5/13/2016
Easy install and great way to get Bluetooth in your car to stream!
Pros: Price and Quality
Cons: None for me at all
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Jose from Nogales, AZ on 4/25/2016
Since my BMW does not come with a Bluetooth feature, I wanted a simple device that would allow me to play Pandora stations from iPhone without the burden of having it connected to a wire. This little device is very practical and simple to synchronize with my phone. I am very happy with my purchase
Pros: Practical, easy to connect, reliable
Cons: I noticed a slight deterioration on sound quality. But this is probably just natural on all Bluetooth devices and not particular to this device.
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Brilliant car stereo upgrade for older cars
Swami from Blacklick, OH on 1/31/2016
The Rockford Fosgate blue tooth adapter provides the functionality of bluetooth and USB port for older cars that don't have these built in. This adapter allows you to untether your phone and stream audio via bluetooth through your car stereo. Setup entails plugging device into cigarette lighter socket and connecting it with the provided cable into the auxiliary port. A USB port in the device provides an outlet to charge your phone in place of having a dedicated phone charger. After trying this product in one vehicle, I was so pleased that I purchased a another one for our second car.
Pros: Well designed. Easy installation and setup. USB port replaces car charger.
Cons: None.
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RFBTAUX
Todd from tulsa, OK on 1/31/2016
SYNCS UP QUICKLY NO MORE MESSING WITH AUX CORD
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Blue Tooth for Old School Rides!
SteveW from Kentucky on 9/17/2015
This is a clever device. I was originally looking at blue tooth add-ons that featured hands-free calling, but what I really wanted was the ability to stream music from my phone. This unit does that quite well. It connects easily to my phone and initial set-up took only minutes. The unit also has a port to charge my phone, which I really needed. Downfall? Lots of alternator noise picked up. If the music's loud, the alternator whine is hardly noticeable. Otherwise, be prepared to deal with the noisy whine.
Pros: Easy to use, reasonably priced.
Cons: Coil-y cord that connects between the RFBTAUX and your head unit is ugly and short. Alternator noise can be heard.
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JoeB from Louisville,Ky on 8/31/2015
Great Product! Very easy to connect and good clarity.
Pros: Connects easily
Cons: None
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Easy Bluetooth
Midnightclubber from Indiana on 5/24/2015
I had a device that needed to be charged, after about ten charges the mini USB failed. This device plugs into power no charging. push one button and paired easily. I love it, no worries connects instantly every time.
Pros: ease of use. connects easily every time.stays connected.
Cons: Not one that I've found.
2 of 2 found this helpful
Perfect Solution
Mike R from Colorado on 1/31/2015
After driving a rental with bluetooth music streaming I started looking for options to upgrade the factory stereo in my LR3. After passing on several very expensive options I found this Rockford Fosgate bluetooth adapter. For less than $50 I thought I would give it a try. Turns out to be the best money I've spent. The adapter works perfectly, and the sound is much better than using an aux cord. I couldn't be happier.
Pros: Super easy to set up and use. Connects automatically every time I get in the car.
Cons: None.
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Great BUT
Crutchfield customer from Phelan on 1/25/2015
This product is great it works perfect all the time, sound is also good my only complaint is that phone calls are not possible with this unit. Otherwise music is great
Pros: Great price and sound
Cons: No phone calls go though
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Perfect
SS87 from the Washington, DC Area on 1/7/2015
This was the perfect device because my regular option 2008 vehicle did not come with Bluetooth. So this was a great addition to my car, especially for long trips. It was also great to help other passengers with their music preferences.
Pros: Very simple, compact
Cons: None found yet
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Crutchfield customer from Columbus, OH on 11/29/2014
I bought a Toyota Prius without the bluetooth option. This gizmo was made for me. Works perfectly.
Pros: Comes with own power supply so doesn't need charging.
Cons: Couldn't think of any
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Simple to us and simlply Awsome
Dale K from Ofallon MO on 9/30/2014
This is a great solution for streaming bluetooth audio thorugh an auxillry jack in your car. The fact that this unit combines the power source and audio connection into a single unit saves unnecasry wiires.
Pros: auto connection to smartphone and single uniti for power and audio connection. simple to use!
Cons: Nothing identified after a month of troublle free use.
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Works Awesome
Trevor from West Lawn, Pa on 9/28/2014
This is the best device I've ever boughten for my phone.
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Bluetooth receiver
Mark S from Arkansas on 6/9/2014
Great way to play iPhone music through the audio system in my truck - with no wires! Also has a USB port to connect the phone charger. Works great.
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Fits my application perfectly
Jim D. from SE Michigan on 5/26/2014
I bought this device to replace a damaged HTC 2200 Bluetooth adapter and the Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX is much better. I like to listen to podcasts I download to my Samsung S4 while driving and this product is perfect. The HTC sticks out from the aux input jack on the radio with is why it was how it was damaged, I had to remember to turn it off when exiting the car, and it was only usable on battery because it has a buzzing sound when plugged into the charger. The Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX is powered directly off the car battery thus it turns off when the car is shut off. Since it runs off the car power I can use for extended driving, the HTC would die after a few hours. No trouble paring and it has always connected automatically every time I entered the car. No complaints with the audio quality. Audio cable is just the right length for my vehicle.
Pros: Plug in in, pair it and forget it.
Cons: None
6 of 6 found this helpful
Works good
Crutchfield customer from Central Wisconsin on 5/20/2014
Once your Bluetooth device connects to it, it works great. On iphone5 I have to go into Settings>Bluetooth>find the "RFBTAUX" device, then go to the little information bubble, forget this device, then it says "RFBTAUX not paired", tap on it to pair & it will connect. This has to be done every time the car is turned off & then back on to reconnect. It would be nice if it would auto connect like my vehicles hands free does, but that's my only con
Pros: Works great once connected Has USB port to charge device
Cons: Doesn't auto connect to Bluetooth, has to be reconnected every time the car gets shut off.
4 of 7 found this helpful
More details on the Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX
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Features
Universal Bluetooth Car Adapter: The Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX lets you wirelessly stream your music from your Bluetooth-enable device (such as iPhone or Android) to your factory or aftermarket radio via its factory Aux input. It also serves as a 12-volt/USB charger for your Bluetooth mobile device.
- Wireless Audio Streaming: The RFBTAUX features Bluetooth V3.0+EDR and provides wireless connectivity to your Bluetooth-enabled device. It offers simple one-button pairing. You'll be able to wireless stream stored music and music apps from your Bluetooth device to your factory or aftermarket radio through its Aux input. Your device's music will be heard through your vehicle's speakers when you have your radio set to the Aux input. You will continue use your Bluetooth-enabled device to navigate your music and to view song/artist information. 5' minijack cable included.
- USB Charging: The RFBTAUX also features a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter and USB port to charge your Bluetooth mobile device while streaming your music through the vehicle's audio system. USB charging cable not supplied.
Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the RFBTAUX.
Warning: This Bluetooth adapter does not offer phone functions.
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