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How to listen to music / podcasts from your smartphone while driving

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Skytz33, Jul 4, 2018.

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  1. Jul 4, 2018 #1
    Skytz33

    Skytz33 Bobtail Member

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    How do most of you accomplish this? I don't think you can use earbuds but maybe your Bluetooth.

    Is there a way to connect your smartphone to the radio / stereo system in the trucks?

    I'm heading to orientation next week so I don't know what the setup is in a newer truck.
     
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  3. Jul 4, 2018 #2
    Samarquis

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    I just use an aux cord... But my radio has bluetooth too. I just dont use it that way

    As far as i know most truck stereos have an aux port. Even the new ones. Mine is a 2019 international lt
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2018 #3
    Skytz33

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    So for my Iphone 6 it would be a lightning connector to a 1/8 inch connector? Or the regular Iphone cord to USB?
     
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  5. Jul 4, 2018 #4
    breadtrk

    breadtrk Heavy Load Member

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    Almost all of them have Bluetooth.
     
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  7. Jul 4, 2018 #5
    Samarquis

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    Im sorry bud. Didnt even consider that not everybody has an old phone...

    My stereo has bluetooth aux port and usb port
     
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  8. Jul 4, 2018 #6
    Trucking in Tennessee

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    Yep, a Din cable will do it. Headphone out to aux in on the radio and you are set. I play Pandora through mine.
     
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  9. Jul 4, 2018 #7
    Gunner75

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    Iheartradio plus subscription and audible using a 3.5mm audio output from my phone to the 3.5mm audio input on my radio
     
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  10. Jul 4, 2018 #8
    Jazz1

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    I use earbuds. Checklist for pocket is always, knife, earbuds, pen.
     
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  11. Jul 4, 2018 #9
    Swiss Mountain Dog

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    Worst case scenario for a phone without a working 3.5mm jack or a truck radio without a Bluetooth option, get a free standing, portable rechargeable speaker.
     
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  12. Jul 4, 2018 #10
    IluvCATS

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    2 apps. I heart radio for talk radio. Spotify for music and some podcasts. I plug my iPhone directly into my kenworth stock radio thru the USB port on the right side. This doubles as an all day charger.
     
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