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Can I add Bluetooth to my Bose Wave Radio? This is a question we get a lot here at CoolStream.
The answer is YES, you can! CoolStream has assembled all the pieces you need to add Bluetooth to your Bose Wave Radio.Continue reading: Can I add Bluetooth to my Bose Wave Radio?
Will the Duo work in your car? Probably not, and here is why.
We have tested the Duo in countless cars that come with a factory installed 30-pin iPod cable. In general, the Duo is NOT a good Bluetooth solution for most cars and does NOT work in most cars using the iPod cable that came with the car.Continue reading: Will the CoolStream Duo work in my car?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo will work with the Aux port in your car to stream music to your car or motorcycle stereo speakers. If your AUX-IN is next to a power source like a USB port or cigarette lighter, as shown here, you can keep the Duo charged as well.Continue reading: Will the CoolStream Duo work with the Aux port in my car?
The CoolStream Duo will ONLY work with the 2009 Mercedes SLK350 if the iPod cable also has the 3.5mm AUX jack. This is a specific cable split in two, with one end having a 30-pin iPod connector and the other end having an AUX port.
Continue reading: Does the CoolStream Duo work with 2009 Mercedes SLK350?
No, the CoolStream Duo does NOT work in the 2008 Infiniti FX.
The CoolStream Duo will not work with the iPod cable in any Infiniti model built-in or after 2008. For more information about car compatibility, please check out Car Compatibility – Testing Results
For Infiniti models built in 2008 and later,Continue reading: Does the CoolStream Duo work in the 2008 Infiniti FX with factory installed 30 pin iPod cable?
Yes, the Hyundai Equus 2012 works with the CoolStream Duo. The Duo plugs into the 30 Pin iPod connector of the Hyundai Equus and allows you Bluetooth streaming to the Hyundai stereo.
You can pair your iPhone or Android phone to the CoolStream Duo and stream music or Podcasts. Continue reading: Does the Duo work with the Hyundai Equus 2012?
The CoolStream Duo is NOT compatible with the Sony ICF-CS15IP using only the 30 pin connector. You can use the audio cable included with the CoolStream Duo to connect to the Sony’s 3.5mm AUX jack.
Here are the steps of how to use the CoolStream Duo with the Sony ICF-CS15IP.Continue reading: Does the CoolStream Duo work with the Sony ICF-CS15IP?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo does work with the Apple iPod HiFi speaker. Just plug the Duo into the 30 pin connector, and now your Apple HiFi is a Bluetooth speaker.Continue reading: Does Apple iPod HiFi work with the CoolStream Duo?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the Bose SoundDock 10 docking station. You can plug the Duo into the 30 pin connector of the Bose SoundDock 10 and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop.
The CoolStream Duo turns older docking stations like the Bose SoundDock 10 into Bluetooth speakers.Continue reading: Does the Bose SoundDock 10 work with the Duo?
Will the CoolStream Duo work with the Bose SoundDock III? The answer is yes. While the Bose SoundDock III comes with the lightning connector and the CoolStream Duo is designed to fit the original iPod connector, you will need a workaround. The solution is to use the rechargeable battery feature of the CoolStream Duo. Continue reading: Will CoolStream Duo work with Bose SoundDock III?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the Cambridge 765i docking station. You can plug the Duo into the 30 pin connector of this docking station to stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The CoolStream Duo works with All iPhones and All Android phones.
Continue reading: Does the Cambridge 765i work with the Duo?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the Klipsch iGroove 1001092 docking station. You can plug the Duo into the 30 pin connector of the dock and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The CoolStream Duo works with All iPhones and All Android phones.
The CoolStream Duo turns older docking stations like this classic iGroove into Bluetooth speakers.Continue reading: Does the Klipsch iGroove 1001092 work with the Duo?
Does the Phillips iPod Dock DC290/37 work with the Duo? The answer is yes. The Phillips iPod Docking System DC290/37 has the old, wide 30 pin connector, and it works with the CoolStream Duo.
The CoolStream Duo plugs into the 30 pin connector and allows you to Bluetooth your music from your phone to the Phillips iPod Dock speakers.Continue reading: Does the Phillips iPod Dock DC290/37 work with the Duo?
Yes, the Sony ICF-C1iPMK2 docking station is compatible with the CoolStream Duo. You can plug the Duo into the 30-pin connector of this docking station and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The CoolStream Duo works with ALL iPhones and All Android phones.
Continue reading: Does the Sony ICF-C1iPMK2 work with the Duo?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the Sony SRS-GU10iP docking station. You can plug the Duo into the 30-pin connector of this docking station and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The CoolStream Duo works with ALL iPhones and All Android phones.Continue reading: Does the Sony SRS-GU10iP work with the Duo?
Yes, the Sony CPF-iP001P docking station is compatible with the CoolStream Duo. You can plug the Duo into the 30-pin connector of this docking station and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The Duo works with ALL iPhones and ALL Android phones.
The CoolStream Duo turns older docking stations like this sleek and stylish Sony dock into Bluetooth speakers.Continue reading: Does the Sony CPF-iP001P work with the CoolStream Duo?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the TEAC SRLXi.
You can plug the Duo directly onto the 30-pin connector of the TEAC SRLXi and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The Duo pairs with ALL iPhones and ALL Android phones.
Continue reading: Does the TEAC SRLXi work with the CoolStream Duo?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the Vizio VSD210 docking station. You can plug the Duo into the 30-pin connector of this dock and stream music or podcasts from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The CoolStream Duo works with all iPhone and Android phones.
Yes, the Griffin Evolve iPod Speaker is compatible with the CoolStream Duo. You can plug the CoolStream Duo into the 30-pin connector and stream music to the Griffin Evolve from your iPhone. The CoolStream Duo works with ALL iPhones and ALL Android phones.
The CoolStream Duo turns older docking stations like this beauty from Griffin into Bluetooth speakers. Continue reading: Is the Griffin Evolve iPod Speaker compatible with the CoolStream Duo?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo is compatible with the Yamaha PDX-60. You can plug the Duo into the 30 pin connector of the Yamaha PDX-60 and stream music from your phone, tablet, or laptop. The CoolStream Duo works with ALL iPhones and ALL Android phones.
Continue reading: Does the Yamaha PDX-60 work with the CoolStream Duo?
Yes, the Kawasaki Vulcan with the K10400-040 iPod kit works with the CoolStream Duo. The Duo plugs into the 30-Pin iPod connector of this cable (K10400-040) and gives you Bluetooth streaming to the Kawasaki stereo. This setup will work for all Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad / Voyager/ Vaquero models. The CoolStream Duo works with all iPhone models and Android phones.Continue reading: Does the Kawasaki Vulcan work with the Duo?
If you are having trouble pairing your phone (or other devices) with the CoolStream Duo, try the following solutions.
Continue reading: Pairing CoolStream Duo Unsuccessful, how can I connect?
Does the Amazon Echo Dot work with the Duo? YES, it DOES! You can pair the Echo Dot with the CoolStream Duo so that all the music and information you get from Alexa will be streamed to your Bose SoundDock or other docking station.
To turn the CoolStream Duo Bluetooth Music Receiver’s battery on, slide the top button to the left. To turn off the battery, slide the button to the right. The button can be in either position to charge the CoolStream Duo.
Continue reading: How to turn on the battery – CoolStream Duo Bluetooth Music Receiver?
How to pair CoolStream Duo with a mobile device? Follow these quick and easy steps to enjoy streaming music from your iPod dock.
Continue reading: How to pair CoolStream Duo with Mobile Device?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo will work with your Bluetooth enabled Smart TV. It is important to check to make sure that your smart TV has Bluetooth capabilities. Some smart TVs are smarter than others. So be sure to check your packaging and manual to see if your TV has Bluetooth.Continue reading: Will the CoolStream Duo work with my smart TV?
Yes, the CoolStream Duo will pair to a Bluetooth enabled turntable. The AT-LP60BT from Audio-Technica is the latest technology in Bluetooth devices. This new take on an old standard, the record player, is outfitted with Bluetooth capabilities.Continue reading: Will the CoolStream Duo pair to my Bluetooth enabled Turntable?
No
The Duo will NOT work with the Amazon Tap or Echo Speaker.
These two devices already have Bluetooth.
However, the 1st generation Amazon Echo Dot does NOT have Bluetooth and works great with the Duo.
The Duo will work with the Amazon Echo Dot. Continue reading: Does the Duo work with Amazon Tap or Echo Speaker?
Yes, you can plug any pair of normal earbuds or headphones into the 3.5mm auxiliary jack on the CoolStream Duo. Turn on the battery of the CoolStream Duo by sliding the power button to the left.
Charge your Duo using any 30-pin iPod charger. Continue reading: Will normal earbuds work with the CoolStream Duo?
The number of devices that can be paired with the CoolStream Duo at the same time is 2.
(These steps assume that nothing is paired to the Duo,Continue reading: Maximum number of devices that can be paired with the CoolStream Duo?
Here is a step by step set of instructions on how to connect your Windows 10 laptop with the CoolStream Duo.Continue reading: How do I connect my Windows Laptop to the Duo?
(These steps assume that nothing is paired to the Duo, and the Duo is on your dock.)
Pair the first device
The AUX-In port on your stereo is the secret to a Bluetooth Upgrade. CoolStream Duo will modernize your older stereo system to a Bluetooth stereo in minutes. A built-in rechargeable battery and an AUX jack for audio out will have you streaming music from Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, or Amazon music in minutes. Continue reading: How to Add Bluetooth to Stereos with Aux In Port
Yes, the CoolStream BOOM! will work with the Auxiliary port in your car or motorcycle. Better known as an Aux port, this line into your stereo will let you use the CoolStream BOOM! to stream music in your car or motorcycle.
In this vehicle you could use either a cigarette lighter to 30-pin charger,Continue reading: Will the Aux port in my car work with CoolStream BOOM!?
Will the BOOM! work in my car? Probably not, and here is why.
We have tested the BOOM! in countless cars that come with a factory installed 30-pin iPod cable. In general, the BOOM! is NOT a good Bluetooth solution for most cars and does NOT work in most cars using the iPod cable that came with the car.Continue reading: Will the CoolStream BOOM! work in my car?
The CoolStream BOOM! is compatible with the Apple Hifi. The sound is clear and powerful.
Continue reading: Does the CoolStream BOOM! work with the Apple HiFi?
The CoolStream BOOM! is NOT compatible with the Sony ICF-CS15IP using only the 30 pin connector. You can use the audio cable included with the CoolStream BOOM! to connect to the Sony’s AUDIO IN jack.
Here are the steps of how to use the CoolStream BOOM! with the Sony ICF-CS15IP.Continue reading: Does the Sony ICF-CS15ip work with the BOOM?
Will the CoolStream BOOM! work with my Bose Wave Radio? The short answer is yes. Since the Bose Wave Radio does NOT have a 30-pin connector you will need a few cables to connect it to the BOOM!.
The first cable you will need is an RCA to 3.5mm AUX cable.Continue reading: Connecting BOOM! to Bose Wave Radio?
Yes, the CoolStream BOOM! will work with the Victory Cross Country Motorcycle with the integrated iPod cable in the saddle bag. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including the latest iPhone) or Android phone to the BOOM through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Victory Motorcycle speakers.
The BOOM features Bluetooth 5.0 for better connectivity and reduced latency. Continue reading: Does the Victory Cross Country work with the BOOM?
3D Audio is sound technology which is changing the way we hear recorded sound. This is done by processing the audio to better mimic how we perceive sound in the real world. This process uses both a timing and a frequency component to make audio decisions that allow us to hear recorded sound in a new and immersive way.Continue reading: What is 3D Audio?
The CoolStream BOOM! has 3 colorful settings to represent the 3 different types of 3D Sound Enhancement.
Red and Green together – This is the Music Mode providing broader sound than just the original Bluetooth. Continue reading: What are the 3 MODES on the CoolStream BOOM! ?
If you are having trouble pairing your phone (or other device) with the CoolStream BOOM!, try the following solutions.
Solution #1
Continue reading: Pairing CoolStream BOOM! Unsuccessful, how can I connect?
No, you CANNOT connect an iPod to the BOOM!’s 3.5mm AUX Jack and have music come out the Bose SoundDock . The 3.5mm AUX Jack of the CoolStream BOOM! only supports audio out. Music (or any audio) can only go in to the CoolStream BOOM! through Bluetooth. Music can come out either through the 30 Pin Connector or through the 3.5mm AUX Jack.Continue reading: Can I connect an iPod to BOOM!’s 3.5mm AUX Jack and hear music on my Bose?
Please refer to the CoolStream BOOM! Quick Start Guide to receive instructions depending on whether you are Playing Music from a Docking Station with a 30-Pin connector, Playing Music from a Docking Station via 3.5mm Jack, Playing Music from a Home or Car Stereo with a 3.5mm Line-in Jack or Playing Music with Wired Earphones.Continue reading: How to pair CoolStream BOOM! with Mobile Device?
Here is the top view of the CoolStream BOOM! #3 is the battery power button. Slide this button over to the left to turn the battery on and slide it to the right to turn the battery off.
1. 3.5 mm AUX Jack – Connect audio cable (included) to AUX Jack of home or car stereo to the BOOM!Continue reading: How to turn on the battery of the CoolStream BOOM!?
Yes, the CoolStream BOOM! will work with your Bluetooth enabled Smart TV. It is important to check to make sure that your smart TV has Bluetooth capabilities. Some smart TVs are smarter than others. So be sure to check your packaging and manual to see if your TV has Bluetooth.
The CoolStream BOOM! includes Multipoint Technology which allows for two mobile devices to be paired to the BOOM! at the same time. Simply follow these instructions.
How do I Connect 2 Mobile Devices at the Same Time to the CoolStream BOOM!? (Multipoint Technology)
1. Pair device number 1 per the instructions under (Connecting the CoolStream BOOM!Continue reading: Maximum number of devices that can be paired with the CoolStream BOOM!?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Acura RL 2006. By using the CarPro, you will be able to stream music from your iPhone 6 or iPhone 5 to the Acura’s speakers. Just plug the CarPro into the 30 pin iPod cable in the Acura’s glove box.
Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with the Acura RL 2006?
The 2011 Aston Martin DB9 works with the CoolStream CarPro for BMW. Your iPhone or Android phone will connect to the CarPro via Bluetooth, and then your music will stream to the speakers of the Aston Martin DB9.
For the CarPro to communicate with the Aston Martin DB9 entertainment system,Continue reading: Does the 2011 Aston Martin DB9 work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Aston Martin 2007 Vantage. By using the CarPro, you will be able to stream music from your iPhone or Android phone to the Aston Martin’s speakers. Just plug the CarPro into the 30 pin iPod cable in the Aston Martin’s glove box.
The CarPro works with the music controls on the steering wheel of the Vantage.Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with the Aston Martin 2007 Vantage?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Infiniti 2008 G37. It is necessary, however, to use an additional 30-pin Charge Converter Adapter along with the CarPro.
Does the CarPro work with the Infiniti 2009 G37 is a question we get a lot here at CoolStream. The great news is, yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with this vehicle.
You will be able to connect any iPhone or Android phone to the CarPro and stream your music to Infiniti’s speaker system.Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with Infiniti 2009 G37?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro will work with the Audi Q5. By using the CarPro, you will be able to stream music from your iPhone or Android phone to the Audi’s speakers. The CarPro will also display the music that you have downloaded and saved on your iPhone.
The following is a short video that demonstrates how the CarPro works.Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with the Audi Q5?
Does the CarPro work with the 2008 Infiniti FX35 is a question we get a lot here at CoolStream. The great news is that it will work.
You will be able to connect your iPhone or Android phone to the CoolStream CarPro for BMW through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Infiniti’s speakers. Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with Infiniti 2008 FX35?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Infiniti 2010 M35X. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including iPhone 7) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Infiniti’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Infiniti entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song saved to your phone’s music library.Continue reading: Does the Infiniti 2010 M35X work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Infiniti 2008 E53. But you need to use the CableJive dockStubz+ 30-pin Charge Converter so that the iPod cable powers the CarPro.
The CableJive dockStubz+ is available on Amazon.Continue reading: Does the Infiniti 2008 E35 work with the CarPro?
The 2012 Jaguar XK works with the CoolStream CarPro for BMW. You will be able to connect your iPhone or Android phone to the CarPro via Bluetooth and stream your music to the Jaguar’s speakers. The CarPro will work with 2009-2014 Jaguar XK as they all have the same entertainment system.Continue reading: Does the 2012 Jaguar XK work with the CarPro
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Jaguar 2010 XK. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including iPhone 7) or Android phone to the CarPro and stream your music to the Jaguar’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Jaguar entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song saved to your phone’s music library.Continue reading: Does CarPro work with Jaguar 2010 XK?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the 2011 LandRover LR4. Using the CarPro, you will be able to stream music from your iPhone or Android phone to the Land Rover’s speakers using the iPod cable that comes with the car.
The CarPro will also display the music that you have downloaded and saved on your iPhone.Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with 2011 Land Rover LR4?
The 2009 Lexus RX350 works with the CoolStream CarPro for BMW. Your iPhone or Android phone will connect to the CarPro via Bluetooth, and then your music will stream to the speakers of the Lexus RX350.
For the CarPro to communicate with the Lexus RX350 entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song downloaded and saved to your phone. Continue reading: Does the 2009 Lexus RX350 work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Maserati 2009 Quattroporte. You will be able to connect your iPhone or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Maserati’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Maserati entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song saved to your phone’s music library.Continue reading: Does the Maserati 2009 Quattroporte work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Mazda 2008 MX5. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including iPhone 7) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Mazda’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Mazda entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song saved to your phone’s music library.Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with Mazda 2008 MX5?
Does the Nissan 2010 Versa work with the CoolStream CarPro? Yes, the CoolStream CarPro is compatible with the 2010 Versa. You will however need to use a power adapter along with your CarPro. The iPod cable provided by Nissan does not provide the power needed for CarPro.
The power adapter needs to be connected to both the 30 pin connector and the Nissan 2010 Versa lighter socket by a micro USB cable.Continue reading: Does the Nissan 2010 Versa work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Toyota 2008 Land Cruiser. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including iPhone 7) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Toyota’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Toyota entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song saved to your phone’s music library.Continue reading: Does the Toyota 2008 Land Cruiser work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for Audi will work with the 2009 Porsche 911. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including iPhone 7) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Porsche’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Porsche entertainment system, there must be at least 1 song saved to your phone’s music library.Continue reading: Does the 2009 Porsche 911 work with CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the 2013 Harley Davidson CVO Road King. You will be able to connect your iPhone as well as your Android phone to the CarPro via Bluetooth to stream your music to the speakers on your Harley.
Video of a CarPro working with a 2013 Harley Davidson CVO Road King
Here is a great video from our Beta Tester showing how the CarPro is safely stored in the saddlebag. Continue reading: Will the CoolStream CarPro work with 2013 Harley Davidson CVO Road King?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW does work with the 2017 Kawasaki Vaquero equipped with the Kawasaki iPod Kit (model K10400-040).
The CarPro works with ALL Kawasaki Motorcycles with this cable!
The CoolStream CarPro works with all models of iPhone and Android. It allows you to stream your music to the Kawasaki speakers via Bluetooth.Continue reading: Does the Kawasaki 2017 Vaquero work with the CarPro
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with all years of the Victory Motorcycle Cross Country models with the integrated iPod cable in the saddlebag. In fact, the CoolStream CarPro will work with ALL Victory motorcycles with the iPod Integration Kit. There are lots of other bikes too. Check out our motorcycle compatibility page.Continue reading: Do the Victory Motorcycle Cross Country models work with CarPro?
Song control on your Victory motorcycle is possible when streaming music using the CoolStream CarPro for BMW. The CarPro lets you control the songs on your Victory motorcycle using the handlebar buttons.
If you are having problems getting the songs to advance forward or back (i.e., Android phone users), we recommend the following solution.Continue reading: Song control on my Victory motorcycle – CoolStream CarPro
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the Yamaha V-Star Deluxe with the integrated iPod cable located in the saddlebag. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including the latest iPhone) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the V-Star’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Yamaha entertainment system,Continue reading: Does the Yamaha V-Star work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the 2013 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe with the integrated iPod cable located in the saddlebag. You will be able to connect your iPhone or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the V-Star’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Yamaha entertainment system,Continue reading: Does the Yamaha V-Star 1300 work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW will work with the 2015 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Deluxe with the integrated iPod cable located in the saddlebag. You will be able to connect your iPhone (including the latest iPhone) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the V-Star’s speakers. For the CarPro to communicate with the Yamaha entertainment system,Continue reading: Does the 2015 Yamaha V-Star work with the CarPro?
iPod and Aux modes are both available on your Victory stereo system.
Using the CoolStream CarPro, iPod mode allows you to see all of your downloaded songs and the music you are streaming from sites like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and Amazon music.
iPod mode is also necessary to access your handlebar controls for volume,Continue reading: iPod and Aux Mode on Victory Motorcycles
iPod and Aux modes are both available on the stereo system of your Yamaha motorcycle.
When using the CoolStream CarPro, iPod mode allows you to see all of your downloaded songs and the music you are streaming from sites like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and Amazon music.
iPod mode is also necessary to access your handlebar controls for volume,Continue reading: Getting to the iPod setting on Yamaha stereos.
iPod and Aux modes are both available on the stereo system of your Kawasaki motorcycle.
When using the CoolStream CarPro, iPod mode allows you to see all of your downloaded songs and the music you are streaming from sites like Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and Amazon music.
iPod mode is also necessary to access your handlebar controls for volume,Continue reading: Getting to the iPod setting on Kawasaki stereos.
For the CoolStream CarPro to work, you need to have at least 1 song saved to the music library on your iPhone or Android phone. If you have an iPhone, we recommend buying a song from iTunes and saving it to your iPhone. Here are some quick steps.
Troubleshooting Tips for CarPro – If you do not see your concern listed, click here to email us your question.
a. Check your connections. If possible, unplug and plug in the iPod cable from the car’s connector port.Continue reading: Troubleshooting Tips for CarPro
There are a few basic reasons why pairing the CarPro can be unsuccessful.
If there is no light,Continue reading: Pairing the CarPro is unsuccessful. How can I connect?
Clearing the Cache on Android phones can improve your phone’s performance by freeing up storage space. Specifically, clearing your Bluetooth App will, as you might expect, have the benefit of improving your Bluetooth experience.
If you find that your Bluetooth connection is dropping every 15 minutes or so when using, for example, the CoolStream CarPro,Continue reading: Clearing the Cache on Android stops 15 minute drops
What is downloaded music and why do I need a song in my music library for the CarPro to work?
The CoolStream CarPro is equipped with sophisticated software. In order to successfully connect your phone to your stereo system, this software needs to see at least one song you have purchased and saved it to the music library on your phone.Continue reading: What is downloaded music on your phone?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro will play the audio from Google Maps. The music will pause, and the directions from Google Maps will be played on the car’s speakers. After the directions are completed, then the music will return.
We have 3 different models of the CoolStream CarPro.
CarPro for Audi and Volkswagen
CarPro for Mercedes
CarPro for BMW and Mini Cooper
Continue reading: Does the CarPro play audio from Google Maps?
When you turn on the car the CoolStream CarPro will automatically power on and pair to the last device that it worked with.Continue reading: Does CoolStream CarPro sync automatically when you get into the car?
The Pandora or Spotify song information will NOT be displayed on the car’s entertainment screen when using the CarPro. Only the song information of music saved on the iPhone (or another iOS device) will be displayed. Song information of music saved on an Android or Windows device will NOT be displayed.Continue reading: Will my Pandora or Spotify song information be displayed?
The music skipping is caused by a conflict between the Bluetooth of the CarPro and your car’s Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling.
If you are using an iPhone, we recommend updating your iPhone to the latest version of iOS. Many customers have reported that the latest iOS has removed the skipping problem.Continue reading: How do I stop the music skipping when using the CarPro?
Pair a Garmin Zumo to CoolStream CarPro Bluetooth Adapter for music streaming and mapping at the same time. The CarPro will either lower the volume or pause the music during the Garmin’s directions. This will depend on your phone and settings.
Follow these steps for all iPhone or Android phones.
Continue reading: Pair a Garmin Zumo to CoolStream Bluetooth Adapters
Only one device at a time can be paired to the CoolStream CarPro. It does NOT support multipoint connections.
Continue reading: How many devices can be paired to the CarPro?
Yes, the Bluetooth signal will go through the glove box, and you will be able to stream your music.
Continue reading: Will the CarPro work if it is in the glove box and the door is closed?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro will work with Android phones (i.e., Samsung phones). But the music library of the phone (music saved on your phone) will NOT be displayed on the car’s entertainment screen. You will use the steering wheel controls for track forward, and trackback will work with music on your phone. These buttons will NOT work with apps like Pandora,Continue reading: Does the CarPro work with Android phones?
To make the car stereo recognize the CarPro, we recommend the following. Some customers have been able to pair their phone with the CarPro, but the car stereo does not communicate with the CarPro.
First recommendation is to download and save to your phone at least one song. The CarPro was initially designed to Bluetooth music saved on your phone to the car stereo. Continue reading: How to make the car stereo recognize the CarPro?
Yes, the Kenwood Marine Stereo works with the CoolStream CarPro for BMW. Upgrade your Kenwood Model KDC-MP225MR to a Bluetooth Stereo for even more fun on the water. The CarPro will turn this solid Marine Stereo into a Bluetooth stereo. You will be able to pair your iPhone or Android phone to the CarPro and then stream music or a podcast to the Kenwood speakers.Continue reading: Does the Kenwood Marine Stereo work with the CarPro?
Yes, the CoolStream CarPro for BMW does work with the Fusion Marine Stereo (model MS-AV600). You will be able to connect your iPhone (including the latest iPhone) or Android phone to the CarPro through Bluetooth and stream your music to the Fusion’s speakers.
For the CarPro to communicate with the MS-AV600,Continue reading: Does the Fusion Marine Stereo work with the CarPro?
This FAQ answers what is Bluetooth.
Bluetooth technology allows you to share music and other information wirelessly between two paired devices. Both devices must have the Bluetooth hardware inside. More information can be found at https://www.bluetooth.com/bluetooth-technology/solutions/.
