I am looking at doing the same thing and it does look like both those harnesses are required. It’s
pretty expensive
Adding an aftermarket radio to 07-14 FAQ
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pretty expensive
DFWGMguy
TYF Newbie
do you have any after install pics?
avalonandl
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I have a 2012 Denali XL w bose.
Probably going to keep OE head unit. I use Waze so don't need nav.
Probably going to keep OE head unit. I use Waze so don't need nav.
Charlie207
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I'm reading through all these pages of comments, but I haven't seen if there's an easy way to add Bluetooth connectivity to the 2014 Bose system that allows music to be played. In their infinite wisdom, I can only connect to OnStar, make phone calls.
I don't want to talk to people when I drive. I just want music.
I don't want to talk to people when I drive. I just want music.
If you're not changing the headunit out or anything, I'd recommend one of the cigarette lighter plug-in FM Bluetooth transmitters that will allow you to play music from your phone. That's what I'm doing currently until I can actually find the setup I'm looking for to change out the stock system with.
Charlie207
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Funny timing (my DVD/CD player just died & stopped reading discs) so I may be looking for a deal on a replacement head unit.
I've found the sound quality on those Bluetooth transmitters to be not great, so I've just been sucking it up with a USB-C to AUX cable.
gooffeyguy
Tom
CDs, lol
Starting in 2012 the head unit has a built in hard drive. It's 30gb in my 2012. There's also a USB port in the center console where you can plug in a USB drive/stick/phone and play mp3s from or copy them to the internal hard drive and play them from there.
Doesn't help for DVDs though, just music
Starting in 2012 the head unit has a built in hard drive. It's 30gb in my 2012. There's also a USB port in the center console where you can plug in a USB drive/stick/phone and play mp3s from or copy them to the internal hard drive and play them from there.
Doesn't help for DVDs though, just music
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That was my general experience also until I found this one, and it's excellent. I have two - one in my 2012 and one in my Land Rover with the factory Alpine head unit.
Charlie207
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Thanks just ordered. My phone supports AptX so fingers crossed the quality is good.
C
Cool. Looking forward to hearing how you like it.
