Name: Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX
Brand: Rockford Fosgate
SKU: 575RFBTAUX
Price: 89.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (33 reviews)

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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.

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The Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX's USB port also converts your cigarette lighter into a charging station.

Rockford Fosgate also includes a convenient USB port on the adapter, so you can charge your phone or tablet on the road.

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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
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What's in the box:

Rockford Fosgate RFBTAUX owner's manual

12-volt charger/Bluetooth adapter
5' Stereo minijack cable (coiled cord)

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Simplest set up ever. Plug into cigarette lighter. Plug one end of cord into Aux on radio and into the power plant. Pair phone. Go. Took longer to open the package than it did to hook up. The greatest, simplest Bluetooth adapter and it has power...

Daniel from West Des Moines, IA

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How is the sound quality on this unit? I need something that gives me great hd sound

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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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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Crutchfield asked: Why did you buy this?

Need a Bluetooth and I'm not ready to change decks at this point. [ Daniel Apr 21, 2020 ]

customer reviews [ Christopher Apr 08, 2019 ]

This one works off the car battery, in lieu of replacements [ Fred Eaves Jun 26, 2018 ]

Easy to use and great price [ J Feb 25, 2018 ]

Good reviews [ Daniel May 04, 2017 ]

I am intrigued by the auto on/off feature, its ability to remember the paired device, and that it allows additional charging from the charging port. I hope this device is as advertised... My 2008 vehicle has built-in Bluetooth for phone calls, but not music. Now I have both. [ shane Oct 17, 2016 ]

Great price and has the features I need. [ John Apr 17, 2016 ]

It was simple and exactly what I was looking for [ Joseph Dec 16, 2015 ]

I bought one this summer and it works fantastic. Bought two more for Christmas gifts. Always excellent service and prices from Crutchfield. [ Brian Dec 08, 2015 ]

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7 questions already asked

If I buy the Bluetooth adapter and I plug it into my Rockford faosgate radio will I be able to get my phone calls or is it just to get the songs that are on my phone?

[ Danial Feb 23, 2018 ]

6 answers

I use an iPhone 6s and the phone portion does not come through my radio. Music, sound from video yes. I have an interface I plug into my f150 factory radio I bought years ago that I connect this unit to.

[ Robert Feb 28, 2018 ]

Unfortunately the device does not support phone calls. It will stream your music from your phone. On of the cool things I like about the device is that it is powered from the DC power in the car, not batteries, so automatically shuts off when the power supply is turned off (car is turned off).

[ Joshua Feb 24, 2018 ]

Answer is NO.It can be used only to play music. When your phone rings, music will pause while you answer the call. Once the call is over, it keeps playing where it left it.

[ JOSE Feb 23, 2018 ]

The answer is yes. In my case, when I'm in the car I have two connections. For the first, my phone connects via the normal Bluetooth connection. The second connection is to the RFBTAUX and the phone treats that connection as if it would if I were connected with a headphone . Works great!!!

[ Rawle Feb 23, 2018 ]

You will not be able to answer calls using this device. It is for streaming music only.

[ Michael Feb 23, 2018 ]

This adapter plugs into the cigarette lighter to provide power to the Bluetooth adapter. The included single pin plug then connects from the adapter to the AUX input of your vehicle or head unit. You will only be able to listen to music from your Bluetooth enabled device. I hope this helps.

[ Roger Feb 23, 2018 ]

Will this connect to my ipod?

[ John Nov 26, 2017 ]

5 answers

Yes. It would connect to any Bluetooth device.

[ JOSE Dec 08, 2017 ]

I haven't actually used this for an ipod but I would assume that if it has Bluetooth it will work

[ Jason Nov 26, 2017 ]

If you have a newer iPod with Bluetooth capability it should connect. I connect my iPhone SE to stream music and Google Maps navigation directions. I have been very happy with mine. Ask more questions if you like.

[ Joshua Nov 26, 2017 ]

I use it with my iPhone Bluetooth works great. If you have Bluetooth you should have no problems.

[ April Nov 26, 2017 ]

As long as your iPod has Bluetooth it should work.

[ craig Nov 26, 2017 ]

Is there any limit to the number of devices that the adaptor will remember? I have my phone and two daughters who also like to play their music in the car. Will I have to re-sync after each one of them use this device?

[ Scott Jan 06, 2015 ]

3 answers

I only synced one device. It worked fine for 3 months then it died on me

[ Francisco Jan 08, 2015 ]

I'm not 100% sure, but I believe it only pairs to one device at a time. However, there's no code to enter when pairing to phone, so it's quick and easy to do.

[ Gregory Jan 08, 2015 ]

There is no limit. After you sync a device it will remember it each time that device connects. It allows one device to be connected at a time. If you are connected and one of your daughters wants to connect basically turn off your bluetooth, then one of them can connect.

[ Trevor Jan 08, 2015 ]

How is the sound quality on this unit? I need something that gives me great hd sound

[ Andrew Dec 28, 2014 ]

8 answers

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...)

[ LINC Jan 09, 2017 ]

works great for me. sound is very clear.

[ Bryan Feb 03, 2015 ]

Sound quality is great (for both music and news/talk/sports streaming radio).

[ GEOFFREY Dec 30, 2014 ]

sounds good but mine burned up after a few weeks I would not buy it again since it was a waste to me and my check book

[ JASON Dec 29, 2014 ]

I can't give an opinion on HD sound, but I believe the overall sound quality is great. Used for streaming music from my phone.

[ Kevin Dec 28, 2014 ]

Grrrrreat

[ phin Dec 28, 2014 ]

I am quite pleased with the performance of the Fosgate unit. I've recommended it to friends.

[ David Dec 28, 2014 ]

We can be 30 feet from the receiver and get excellent reception. The quality of your speakers and receiver will have more to do with sound quality than this unit. We have experienced no loss of sound quality. We have been using ours on a boat.

[ MIchael Dec 28, 2014 ]

Does my car need to have an aux input? I have a 2004 Lincoln LS Sport and it doesn't have one. What's my best option to play music from my phone?

[ Laurel S Sep 15, 2014 ]

1 answer

I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: If you have the standard 4 speaker radio system in your Lincoln you can add-on a Bluetooth adapter like the Parrot Mki9100 which will then support hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming from a smart phone. The Parrot model does not work on the Lincoln LS models that have navigation or the premium 12 speaker system. At that point you would be looking at a radio replacement to gain the extra features to play music from your phone. I would highly recommend calling in to us and we can go over all the options with you. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.

[ Krissy Sep 16, 2014 ] Staff

Does the device connect automatically?

[ RIza23 Aug 05, 2014 ]

3 answers

You push the button/light on the plug in and it begins flashing. Once it begins flashing it will show up on your iphone bluetooth devices list. Then you just click on it to connect.

[ Michael Aug 07, 2014 ]

After you plug it into power it should show on your bluetooth device as RFBTAUX. The device has a blue light above the USB and you can push it to "pair" with your device. I've used it on a boat for 2 weeks and it does what it should. Handy.

[ Christopher Aug 06, 2014 ]

If you have it plugged into a always powered outlet then yes, if the power goes off when the ignition is turned off, then you will have to push the blue button to connect.

[ Barry Aug 06, 2014 ]

I see that this product allows audio streaming, but does it allow hands free calling on the phone?

[ Rick Jul 18, 2014 ]

7 answers

This device only offers blue tooth. I supposed you could hear the call through your speakers, but it doesn't have a mic, so I don't know that hands-free would work. I'm only using it for blue tooth music to my car radio.

[ Bryan Jul 21, 2014 ]

Nope. Just audio streaming.

[ GERALD Jul 19, 2014 ]

No, it doesn't. From my iPhone, it streams my music, but not calls or Siri. I wish I'd asked that question before I bought it. Still, it does a perfect job of streaming audio. Less useful for the car, more useful for, say, a boat..

[ Bradley Jul 19, 2014 ]

I only use this for streaming music but since there isn't a microphone I'm not sure how you could use this for hands free calling. Works great for streaming music.

[ MIchael Jul 19, 2014 ]

No-it is dedicated to streaming audio. It does a great job!

[ David Jul 19, 2014 ]

I use this on my motorcycle, so as such, I haven't tried that...

[ Ray Jul 19, 2014 ]

Unfortunately, it does not answer calls. That was the reason that I purchased it.

[ Don Jul 19, 2014 ]

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