Scosche BTFM9 FM Bluetooth Transmitter Car, Dual 12W USB-C and USB-A Charging Ports, Fast Type C Car Charger, Wireless Radio Bluetooth Adapter, Hands-Free Kit for Calls, Siri and Google Assistant

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..

Even though the driver dropped it off at the wrong location, I managed to go hunt it down. This Bluetooth Transmitter by Scosche does the job perfectly with no static, fast BT connection every time, looks very sleek and minimal, easy to set up and looks perfect in my RD1 CRV. No more listening to static.

Works better than expected. I had been considering buying an expensive custom head unit for my 2000 Lexus RX300 so I could play music and podcasts from my phone and have better sound than a tape adapter, but I tried this first and I'm glad I did. The sound is pretty clear although the volume is low compared to other radio stations. The build quality feels cheap. It's very light weight and the dial feels flimsy. It works well though and has a lot of features packed in for a low price of about $25 when I bought it. I use one of the USB ports to power a wireless charger phone mount. Recommended.

Update. Was compensated for the battery cost. I'm happy. This item is working very well now.Received the item. It was dead as a brick. No box no instructions. It would not charge, plugged in for more the 20 hours. I would like one that works be sent to me right away. Thanks.I purchased a new battery, available from Amazon, "3.7V 250mAh 402030 Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Replacement Battery for DIY 3.7-5V Electronic Product" and installed it. It is working fine now. I would like $12.00 credited back to me. I was sent a unit with no box, instruction manual and dead battery, fixed it and now want the cost of the battery returned to me.Thanks,Bob G. Beaman

I have been searching far and wide for a replacement Bluetooth transmitter, and this is by far the best. I tried a million of those "fast charger 5 n 1 with 1 million buttons" transmitters. The audio quality is poor, they are oversized and a waste. This transmitter is sleek, the audio quality is phenomenal, the controls are intuitive and give a fantastic response. I would not buy any other device besides this one.