Streaming solution for non-Nav equipped car?
 

Hey gang! Just took delivery on Friday of a 2013 G37. This is actually our 3rd G series car. I bought my wife a '94 G20 way back when we were just engaged, then she had an '05 G35x when it was new. So when it came time for us to shop for a bargain sports/luxury sedan, the G was a top contender. She actually fell in love with the 328i, but I'm not willing to risk the reliability issues they have. So G37 was the answer. My car is a non-Nav package car.

Shame on me for not doing research, but I had assumed the car had a 3.5mm aux port, as there is an "aux" button on the stereo. That's what I get for assuming, I guess. I'm not a tech savvy guy at all, I don't even text. But I do listen to a podcast from my phone, and used to do it from the 3.5mm jack in my last car, a Hyundai Elantra. My phone is an old school Android. I searched the forum and found older threads about this issue with the G37, However, I don't know that I saw anyone found a reliable solution. I don't want to buy an Apple product, and I'm not interested in pulling the stereo (don't have skills to do that), so I'm looking for a plug and play type solution.

Has anyone found anything that works, where removing the stereo isn't needed? I'd also want something that won't interfere with the factory Bluetooth in the car for making and receiving calls. I don't need high quality sound, just need to be able to hear it through the car speakers.

Thanks!

After digging more into posts on this forum, I did find a recommendation for Blue Mono app that works on Android. I tried it, and it does work, but with really poor sound quality. Given that it's free and I'm just listening to a podcast, it's acceptable, but is there anything better?

I've tried a few different things but nothing works. Maybe you can find a cheap used Apple iPod Touch?

Thanks! Problem with that is it's not stored music I want to play, but streaming a podcast from a website. Besides, to say it mildly, I'm not an Apple fan...LOL

For now, I'll give the Blue Mono app a try and see if it's tolerable.

Gosh, I'm in the same exact boat as you. ASSUMED the Aux button would allow streaming. I've been exploring f.m. converters that plug into cigarette lighter. I hate to have some gizmo sticking out from my dash on a luxury brand car. Shame on Infiniti for not having an AUX port as a work around.

I found a solution. USA SPEC. I have a non nav 2013 G37. I can stream Google Music, Amazon Music, etc. Plug and play. No need to remove radio.

you gonna share how that works?

The site does not include the 2013 but after a few email exchange with costumer support, they confirmed it will work. And it does. Took me 10 mins to install. Got it from the crutchfield. I will try to attach the link.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_581BT45INF/USA-Spec-BT45-INFI.html?search=usa_spec_bt45-infi&avf=N&skipvs=T

Same one?

Yup, that's the one. I didn't purchase from amazon because they are not an authorized dealer and will not be covered under warranty by usa spec. I've been using it for a few days now. The only thing negative is the steering wheel control does not advance/go back to next song. I have to use the knob on the radio. Song artist and title is shown too.

So it shows as another satellite input? Quality is good for streaming music? Anyone else have experience with this?

yes. Sound Quality is good.

Any chance you could post a pic of the display? Do you just select the Aux input to use it? Does it automatically connect the next time you start the car?

Thanks!

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...ce5a8b28c2.jpg

This is the only picture i have. I will take more pictures of the other display to give you a better idea. It is a scrolling text display.

You have to be on the Sat mode. It you are on Sat mode when you turn on the car, it will connect automatically. A voice promt will say "connected". I use Google Music and it works great for me.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...981c77eef9.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...3c185d8633.jpg

Yes. you'll have to use the knob on the radio. Volume control in the steering works

You've definitely made me interested. If you turn on the car without being in sat mode do you just have to connect bluetooth manually, or does it always connect with the car either way?

It will automatically connect. I only had to pair once. If i was listening to the radio and switch to streaming my phone, i just switch to sat and I'm connected.

If you have satelute subdscription, and you are streaming, you will have to switch to radio and switch back to sat to get to your sat channels. Does that make sense?

Yep, should arrive tomorrow it seems so I'll probably install this weekend.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.myg...492d28e5aa.jpgit took me less than 30 minutes to install it. my strugle was trying to remove this white connection, my hand was too big. what i did was i unclipped the black clip to give me more space. i used a flathead screwdriver to push on the pin and gently pulled on the wires side to side.

Installed it and works. That plug sucks to get to. I should have bought this years ago.

I ordered one. Too bad about the steering wheel controllers but I'll make do without.

It's a minor inconvenience for something that works great. Sometimes it takes a few attempts to connect, but it's totally worth it.

What do you do after you remove the white connector from the car? Do you plug that into the bluetooth box cable?

Yes, it plugs into the cable from this unit that goes in the plug where you removed the white connector.

Up-Down-Up-Down. Do you have a SAT or XM button?

have you watched the you tube tutorial video? it'll show you if you made the right connections.

I did. No matter what I did it wouldn't work.

if you did all the connections correctly, the unit must be defective. call or email the costumer service to get a replacement. as long as you purchased them from an authorized dealer. they do not support unit purchased from amazon.

I received a 2nd unit and it works flawlessly. Excellent sound. This was a nice find.

How are the reviews of this mod?? Does everyone approve?? $200+ is pretty expensive....... is it worth it?

Worth it.

definitely with every penny. crutchfield has it on sale right now $180.

Im still debatng whether to buy this. $180 is a lot :(. Looking for cheaper alternative. Sigh.

Bringing this back up to let anyone interested know this BT45-INI is perfect. Installed mine yesterday in about 15 minutes. Works great, great sound quality. Worth the $129 on amazon. 2010 G37 Sedan Non-Nav with Sat

Update: I've had mine for over a year now. No issues. I even added a usb extension to power my rear facing dash cam. Also, my kids have a port to charge their devices.

With regards to the streaming devices for Infiniti non-navigation, GROM Audio Bluetooth Car kits work for the stereos without navigation and provide Bluetooth music streaming, phone calls and integrated controls:

https://gromaudio.com/store/bt3_adap...emulation.html

If you are looking for more advanced solution and want to bring Google Maps and Android Auto into your vehicle, look into VLine Infotainment System:

https://gromaudio.com/store/vline/in...v-stereos.html

If you have any questions, we are here to help!