Aftermarket bluetooth suggestions?

[Caligirl]

Did it come with xm radio?

Yes. But again, a subscription is needed.

 

[Jason in DLH]

One thing I miss in the Tahoe that I had in my newer Camry is the built-in bluetooth where I push a button on my steering wheel and have voice-activated calling and am able to answer calls via a button.

I don't listen to music on my phone and only every once in a while, I will listen to something on my phone from online, so playing things from my phone through bluetooth is not a priority.

What kind of aftermarket Bluetooth does anyone suggest/have that has the least amount of wires and can charge from the vehicle and has pretty decent call quality? Also would prefer one that has auto connect when turning on vehicle and has a button near the dash if it is required to make voice activated/answer calls via a button. And maybe seeing who is calling?

Looked up quite a few and there are so many different variations and tech out there and would like to know someone's real-life experiences and applications without having to become an expert to find a decent one.

Thanks!

You must be thinking of something like this that will connect to your 3.5mm auxiliary input...

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/isimpl...bbqgJBGxn_YFvIqNAjRoCJJIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Jason in DLH]

Oh wait...that only plays music from your phone. You’re wanting phone call connectivity. Sorry!

 

[Jason in DLH]

I should have read the other comments first. Looks like @89Suburban suggested a good one that can take and receive calls.

 

[Caligirl]

I should have read the other comments first. Looks like @89Suburban suggested a good one that can take and receive calls.

I think that one MIGHT work. Need more research because FM signals in these hills go in and out and are spotty. Not familiar enough with that tech to know. I'm really just looking for an extended speaker or similar to what I used to have when I would wear a Bluetooth on my ear. Just want to be able to say "call husband," or say, or push a button, to answer calls. Again I don't have any music on my phone and because our cell service is spotty up here, streaming anything while I'm driving is not going to work well anyway. Think as old school and as simple as you can get that can still meet my needs and that's what I'm looking for lol

 

[George B]

How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Crux-BTS-GM1...th+gm&qid=1617232994&sprefix=crux+blue&sr=8-1

 

[Sparksalot]

I uses this thing.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F2RTN5Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

How does that one work with a phone for hands free?

 

[PatDTN]

I don't pay for OnStar and use my Bluetooth for phone calls all the time. Mine is a 2009 LTZ.

 

[Jason in DLH]

I don't pay for OnStar and use my Bluetooth for phone calls all the time. Mine is a 2009 LTZ.

Just curious how you get free Onstar?

 

[George B]

Just curious how you get free Onstar?

Sync your cellphone with the Bluetooth in the truck...