Bluetooth Streaming Option

[mcs]

Hello All,

I decided it was time to add a bit of modern tech to the audio system. I wasn't happy with the OEM solution of handing over large amounts of money ($599 here for the adapter to the $800 AMI)

So I thought the best way to go was aftermarket.

I bought a bluetooth receiver that uses RCA and simple 12V then installed it in the rear of the car where all the MOST computers hang out.



The adapter is the Fusion MS BT-100 available on Ebay for around $50 AUD posted, and the Kufatec RCA inputs for my TV module.



Fitment took 15 mins, I wired the earth to use the factory point on the floor, and the power was retrieved by inserting a pin into the lowest point on the factory fuse box.



I then simply connect my phone to it and change the MMI to AV1.
Also, the factory Audi Bluetooth for the phone is unaffected.

Thought I would share.

Mike

[IT]

Tidy install and nice looking piece of kit. Thanks for the write up.

A2DP is becoming more and more popular, and leaving some of the older cars behind.

I can only see red/white RCA's on the unit - So assume it only outputs Audio?

It would really neat if it had a video feed displaying track titles etc too

[mcs]

Originally Posted by IT

Tidy install and nice looking piece of kit. Thanks for the write up.

A2DP is becoming more and more popular, and leaving some of the older cars behind.

I can only see red/white RCA's on the unit - So assume it only outputs Audio?

It would really neat if it had a video feed displaying track titles etc too

I'm afraid I could not find a suitable AV Bluetooth receiver that was simply 12V powered.

The audio is good though, as it allows the navigation and the car screens to continue being used while the audio is playing.

The Kufatec AV pics have a yellow RCA, so you can use whatever video feed you like for the AV position.

Mike

[mattylondon]

Ditto Ian's words, a tidy install indeed

If anybody is thinking of doing the same, Amazon UK stocks the identical Bluetooth receiver.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fusion-Marin...dp/B00CUMQU50/

[mcs]

I paid $48 aud including delivery.

Which is around 20 pounds. Since fusion is an NZ company, and access to those modules is easy in this hemisphere, I'm happy to buy and ship to the UK if it saves some coin for members. I'd estimate it to be about 30-35gbp landed max.

Mike

[Oli18]

Hi MCS,

Very tidy install. Could i ask if the quality of sounds is as good over BT as it is with the CD player or (if you have it) the AMI cable?

Also, what gets displayed on the screen if i can ask?

Thanks,

Oli

[A8Pete]

I'd like to give this a try. I have a couple of quick questions:

- I have a 2004 A8 D3 4.0 Diesel. Is this compatible with my car;
- Where is the aux input in the boot of the car and how is it wired in. I couldnt see it in your pictures
- can the music on my android phone be controlled from the MMI interface on the dashboard. I have a cd/tv button on the centre console, then I select AV from the source option on screen

Many thanks

[mcs]

Originally Posted by A8Pete

I'd like to give this a try. I have a couple of quick questions:

- I have a 2004 A8 D3 4.0 Diesel. Is this compatible with my car;
- Where is the aux input in the boot of the car and how is it wired in. I couldnt see it in your pictures
- can the music on my android phone be controlled from the MMI interface on the dashboard. I have a cd/tv button on the centre console, then I select AV from the source option on screen

Many thanks

Sorry I haven't logged in to look at this thread for a while so I will try and answer a few questions at once:

The sound quality is excellent. 9.5/10 compared to the AMI but not as good as a CD. Equivalent to Bluetooth streaming to your home cinema.

I have the AMI but I prefer not to use the Bluetooth streaming all the time and prefer to have an ipod plugged in all the time instead. So I wanted both. This means I went for the Fusion BT-100.

Anything connected to RCA cables in the car will NOT be able to be controlled by the MMI. You would need an AMI unit for that. Since the cost of this little receiver is tiny, I wouldn't expect MMI control anyway. Happily, both the Audi phone and Fusion BT connect simultaneously and do not interfere when music is playing or a phone call is on. The phone Siri can control the music so no need for the mmi control.

To fit this unit you will need:

An Analogue or digital TV module, which has inputs for the RCA. Since specs are all over the place in different countries, you need to check your car to find out if you have the TV module and then buy and fit the Kufatec RCA cables.

When the AV1 is selected the music comes through. The screen goes blank as I have nothing plugged into the video cable. I could easily fit something but I can't be bothered. I usually change it back to the CAR page on the MMI or NAV. The music plays as normal still.

Mike

[A8Pete]

I have now received my AV cable. Is there a picture of the pins on the red plug that I need to connect into.

Many thanks

[tc4332]

Here is what I posted in July 2015


I can confirm that the Aux Output gives a video/audio signal for the RSE(Rear Seat Entertainment). The output is whatever you have selected on the MMI.
I do not have RSE so I borrowed Guy's car and used a long RCA cable to send my Output to his Aux 1 input. Whatever I selected on my MMI was relayed to his MMI.

To save any misconception here are the pinouts tidied up:-


Aux Input 1
PIN 09 – Audio Shield left/right
PIN 10 – Audio signal left white
PIN 11 – Audio signal right red
PIN 12 – Video signal yellow
PIN 13 - Video Shield

Aux Input 2
PIN 15 – Audio Shield left/right
PIN 16 – Audio signal left white
PIN 17 – Audio signal right red
PIN 18 – Video signal yellow
PIN 19 – Video Shield

Video output (only for Hybrid-Tuner)
PIN 4 – Video Shield
PIN 5 – Video signal yellow
PIN 6 – Audio Shield left/right
PIN 7 – Audio left white
PIN 8 – Audio right red