Almost every driver loves to enjoy their favorite music at full volume while driving. Especially when you're driving alone, good music keeps you busy for hours behind the wheel. While many years ago we were still forced to listen to the radio while waiting for our favorite songs to play, today we are able to play the music we personally love at any time thanks to playlists on Spotify, for example. Modern vehicle models have Bluetooth so that the smartphone can connect to the vehicle and the playlist can be played on the vehicle's car radio.
But what to do if your vehicle is a bit older and does not offer a Bluetooth connection? This is not yet a cause for alarm. Here, too, there is a technical solution so that you don't have to use headphones to enjoy the playlist on your smartphone. A connection to the vehicle's music system can also be established here, and it can be done very simply using an FM transmitter. Again, no cable connection is needed as an FM transmitter broadcasts the audio signal on an FM frequency. If the car radio is now set to this frequency, the music played on the smartphone will sound.
Below we would like to look at different FM transmitters, explain why an FM transmitter can make noise and how to fix this noise, and also talk about the prices at which the transmitters are offered.
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Baseus FM-Transmitter
It connects to the cigarette lighter socket, has an LCD display, two USB ports and a range of up to five metres. It is already available for 16.10 euros and there is a two-year warranty on this device.
AMIO FM-Transmitter
This transmitter also connects to the cigarette lighter socket, it also has USB and AUX in ports, has a microphone and there are also two USB inputs. The price here is 22.98 euros.
RIDEX FM-Transmitter
It is available in black or silver, has Bluetooth and a microphone, includes USB and AUX in ports and also has an LED indicator. It is also connected to the cigarette lighter socket and is available from 17.09 euros.
TnB FMCT03JACK FM-Transmitter
This transmitter also connects to the cigarette lighter socket, it also has a microphone and an LED indicator. In addition, unlike the previous devices, it is connected with a cable that is 1.8 meters long. The price here is 25.41 euros.
XBLITZ FM transmitter
The frequency range here is 87.6 to 107.9. There is no speaker, but there is Bluetooth. The voltage is 12.24 volts. There's also a microphone, but no memory card. The price is 26.90 euros, and there is also a 14-day right of return.
What can I do if the FM transmitter is noisy?
An FM transmitter is a useful extra in your vehicle to transfer audio files and phone calls from your smartphone to the audio system in your vehicle. But it can get annoying when there is background noise or noise. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen very often. In order to be able to rectify this problem, you should make sure that you have found a free frequency on the radio before you switch on the FM transmitter. Do you have the feeling that the bass and treble of the songs you play through the FM transmitter sound distorted or clipped? A helpful tip can be to reduce the volume on the cell phone itself and increase the volume on the car radio. This usually fixes the problem. However, poor audio quality can also be due to a weak battery, as this can affect the transmission power. You should therefore always carry a supply of batteries with you, or you can connect the FM transmitter to the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket, as is possible with the five models we have presented above. As a result, the device is sufficiently powered by the vehicle's electrical circuit and you no longer have to worry about interference due to a weak battery.
FM transmitter with speakerphone
As every motorist knows, the smartphone at the wheel does not like to be seen. There's even a fine if the police catch a driver holding their cell phone while driving. Typing text messages is strictly forbidden anyway, but making phone calls can be allowed if the smartphone is in a suitable cell phone holder and the phone is being used with the hands-free system. Some drivers also like to use their smartphone to navigate their way from A to B. All this is not a problem if this is done via the hands-free system. Some vehicles come with one fitted from the factory, but for older models that don't have hands-free kits, an FM transmitter can also be helpful. The FM transmitter makes a Bluetooth connection with the smartphone possible, so that the voice can simply be played back via the car radio when making a call.
Caution: manipulation of the FM -Transmitter is punishable
However, if you are technically gifted and have already successfully carried out one or the other small manipulation of technical devices, you should be on your guard here: because any manipulation of an FM transmitter in order to increase its range is not permitted and can even be punishable be. So if you want to unscrew the transmitter, use a metal wire to establish a connection to the transmitting antenna and then route it to the outside, you are on the edge of illegal machinations. This is because the operation of VHF transmitters that have a transmission power that is too high is not permitted in The United Kingdom. So if you have changed the range of your FM transmitter, we strongly recommend that you stop using that transmitter and get a new one.
The conclusion and a tip from CarTipsandmore : Would you like to listen to the playlist on your smartphone via the car radio, but your vehicle does not have Bluetooth? No problem, because buying an FM transmitter will fix this problem. Simply connect the FM transmitter to the cigarette lighter socket, find a free frequency and from then on you can enjoy your personal favorite music in your vehicle. But be careful: refrain from any manipulation of the FM transmitter, otherwise you may be liable to prosecution. It's better to buy a new device, because most of them are already available for little money.