As Bluetooth technology finds its way into more and more aspects of our daily lives, the necessity of a Bluetooth iPod adapter was inevitable. The hand-held music devices have become the most popular way to carry your music with you as you travel, but until recently, have always been bogged down by a wire or two for use.
Bluetooth iPod adapters end this reliance on wires for our music players. By connecting your Bluetooth iPod adapter to your player and the auxiliary input, you can receive seamless play and management of your music, wires-free. Depending on the Bluetooth iPod adapter you choose, it can be used in liaison with your iPod alone, with your wireless Bluetooth enabled headset or with your factory car stereo, making it possible to utilize your iPod in just about any setting.
Most Bluetooth iPod adapters work within a 30 foot range, as with much of Bluetooth technology. They can come with holsters or clips for your iPod for easy accessorizing and transmit at about 2.4 GHz. Most Bluetooth iPod adapters are Bluetooth 1.2 compliant.
The freedom and range of use provided by Bluetooth iPod adapters makes your iPod that much more of an asset. No worries about wires and accessory possibilities make it much easier to use your iPod in any number of locations.
There are several Bluetooth iPod adapter product options on the market currently for purchase, with some being introduced later on this year. Below is a list of some of the top product options in this category.
Motorola Bluetooth Adapter for iPod D650
The Motorola Bluetooth Adapter for iPod D650 is small and can be carried in a pocket for on-the-go use and will be available in the first half of 2007.
Compatible with any iPod that has a 30-pin connector.
Compact and lightweight
Indicator light for power & pairing
Easy pairing technology makes connection a breeze
Bluetooth 1.2 compliant
Motorola DC-800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway
The Motorola DC-800 Bluetooth Stereo Gateway can have a range of up to 300 ft. when paired with Class 1 Bluetooth devices.
Supports Bluetooth® Streaming music profile (A2DP)
Audio input and audio output capabilities
Designed with advanced Bluetooth® Class 1 technology which provides a wire-free range of up to 100m (300 ft.) when used with other Class 1 devices
Included: Motorola Bluetooth® Home Stereo Adapter DC800, 2 RCA to RCA Cables, an RCA to 3.5mm Cable, an RCA to 2.5-mm Cable (For USA website site only), Power supply, Quick Start Guide, 1-Year
10m (30 ft) range when used with a Class 2 device
GN Netcom Jabra A125S
The Jabra A125S is adaptable to either Bluetooth headsets or headphones.
Compatible with most iPods including the iPod mini, iPod photo and iPod nano
Wireless music streaming from an iPod to a Bluetooth stereo headset or headphone
“Apple® approved” adapter has automatic Bluetooth pairing
10 hours of music time
The naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Kit for iPod
The naviPlay is designed for active listeners at the gym on the treadmill, or running and biking on the road.
naviPlay Remote
naviPlay iPod Adapter
Lanyard
Belt Clip for naviPlay Remote
Armband
Carrier Frequency: 2.4 ~ 2.483GHz
Actual range depends on environmental factors: orientation of devices relative to each other, obstructions and enclosures, radio frequency noise, and interference.
Audio Input: Line-level analog (from Apple iPod)
Battery: Built-in, not user serviceable
AnyCom BluNa
The AnyCom BluNa is specifically designed to work with the iPod Nano, but if the Nano slider is removed, it can be used with all iPods with a dock connector.
Application: iPod Nano audio adapter
Color: black and white
Specification Bluetooth: Bluetooth 1.2
Approvals: USA and Canada FCC, complete Europe CE
Frequency Range: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Range: up to 10 meters ( 33 feet)
Advanced Wireless Features: Advanced Frequency Hopping (AFH) for improved coexistence with WiFi networks; Fast Connect for faster connection establishment with remote devices
The Scosche iPBCK Bluetooth Adapter
The Scosche iPBCK Bluetooth adapter comes with a car power adaptor option for driving use.
iPod-compatible Bluetooth connection kit for car stereos for all docking iPods, including video iPods, iPod photos, iPod nanos, and iPod minis
Includes wireless transmitter with built-in, rechargeable battery
Receiver module connects to the auxiliary input on your radio and delivers up to 30' of wireless roaming distance
Cigarette power adapter included
Dash clip mount
Includes double-side iPod holster
Bluetooth 1.2 compliant
Compatible with either a brand-name stereo with a set of RCA inputs or a factory radio with an auxiliary input adapter
As Bluetooth technology finds its way into more and more aspects of our daily lives, the necessity of a Bluetooth iPod adapter was inevitable. The hand-held music devices have become the most popular way to carry your music with you as you travel, but until recently, have always been bogged down by a wire or two for use.