Scosche BTFM5 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit with Digital FM Transmitter and Dual 12W USB Charging Ports For Vehicles

Add hands free and Bluetooth where there is none. I have an older model SUV that is still working great but didn't have hands free, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money upgrading the entertainment system. This was recommended to me by a friend, it works great and does all it says. And while the controls are not exactly intuitive, they are easy enough to figure out. It's not that I don't read directions, it just that with so many gadgets, it's hard to keep up with their operation. And once this is working, you don't have to touch it again unless you need a different FM station to tune to. Also, be aware that if you switch stations, you have to power cycle the unit to reconnect to your phone. But you can just pull it out of the power socket and plug it back in. I've used in several different locations, having to switch stations several times to find a clear channel. The unit itself works very easily once connected. The sound is clear through the car speakers, and if your phone is not too far away, others have told me I come though clear enough to understand. Notifications come through (email, navigation, etc.) also come through quite clearly also. When listening to the radio, switching from your favorite radio station to the phone is easy, just program one of your buttons to the Handsfree station, then if you get a call, just switch to the handsfree station and answer the call.I do have two suggestions: 1. The buttons on the unit are black-on-black (around the answer button) and are NOT backlit. Suggest you paint them white, or glow in the dark so they are easier to see in low light and you can figure out which one you are pressing. 2. The remote controls works great, but the symbols on buttons on the remote to NOT match the symbols used on the buttons around the unit (again, around the answer button), leaving you to guess which function on the remote does the same thing as on the unit. This is a nuisance thing but don't lose the remote. The remote has some functions that are not available on the unit (understandable), just recognize the difference.This unit would be great for say a classic car that has FM (or added in a hidden area), because you can add the functions from your phone without hurting the classic look of the car. Also, I don't understand why the auto manufacturers don't get out of the entertainment systems business (I really do, its $$$) and just add the capability to use your phone directly from their in-car displays. It is simply a matter of programming and wiring. And using your "free and always up to date" map and GPS makes a lot more sense than paying the dealer several hundreds (to several thousands) of dollars for their bug ridden and inaccurate navigation systems that you have to pay over and over to get updated. This unit goes a long way to making it much easier to leave out the fancy radio/navigation system and just use your phone instead.Latest edit. Finally took the time to get a sharpie to color in the buttons, as they disappear in the car. Especially on bright sunny days, as in most autos, this unit will sit lower down, in the shadows. See photos. Rather than trying to color in the depressions, I covered over the flat part of the button, leaving a good contrast. First button is a little sloppy, as I was experimenting. But his seemed to work well to provide a good contrast..

This product is simple and perfect! No fancy bright color ugly distracting lights. Speaker works absolutely clear so everyone can hear you and sounds HD out of the speakers. I carried a bluetooth speaker in my truck forever. Bought this for 20 dollars and it's worth every penny!

This transmitter finally gives me Bluetooth in my 2003 BMW 5 Series. One of the reasons I chose this model was it fits well in the weirdly placed cigarette lighter. I also liked the placement of the function buttons, the channel display, charging options and the built-in mic. The mic works well enough - it's not the best but it's good enough for the little bit I actually use it. The transmitter is powerful and has no trouble overriding the weak FM signal on the channel I use. My music sounds decent over the Bluetooth. Not quite as good as the built-in radio and CD player sound but it's definitely good enough for my streaming needs.The only downside I've found with this item is that it does not go to sleep or go into a standby mode after the car is turned off so I have to pull it out of the plug so it doesn't drain my battery.Overall, this product works well and does what I need it to do for now.

Perfect if your car doesn’t come with Bluetooth and the mic works perfect haven’t had a problem yet music comes in clear charger works fast easy push button to answer/end calls and a twist to change to next song best ish ever

Bought this for music more than calls. No static and the sound isn’t that bad. The vocals are great but the instrumentals are a tad muffled but clear and I’ve yet to play with stereo settings to see if I could remedy that. But having used similar tech long ago, I know you’re sacrificing sound quality for the option to play your own music if you don’t have Bluetooth. But honestly, I’m impressed and happy as the sound quality is better than I expected and the device is sleek.

La calidad del material se ve bien, aunque lo que resalta es el excelente sonido. Claro que se escucha un poco de estática dependiendo la estación de radio, pero el sonido del transmisor es increíble, muy claro, yo uso Apple Music así que suena genial. Me encantó.

Easy enough to use, looking to return it as it creates noise just plugged in.

Looks good. Unfortunately does not work as intended. Picks up a lot of surrounding interference especially from engine related components. Cheap Chi#!*! C!@#. Waste of hard earned hard taxed money.

This product does exactly what I need it to do. This whole time I've been playing music in my car through a portable speaker, its deathly annoying when I forget to charge it or leave it somewhere. Its also super simple to work out, the instructions are clear. Overall, I am very satisfied.

This feels like a fraud to me, and I am angry!I had high expectations. Return was 5th August and on the 10th, it just stopped working.While it connects to the bluetooth of my phone, there's just no audio coming out of it.This is very annoying and sad!I feel robbed!