Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
Check our new Geekzone Price Comparison web site for electronics prices in New Zealand.


Forums › Apple iOS › Iphone 5 / iPod to Car Stereo? Power and control from Car Controls


125 posts

Master Geek
Topic # 114286 14-Feb-2013 16:49 Send private message

Hi,

Has anyone had any experience with adding the ability for a Mazda Atenza/6 stereo to control and power a Iphone 5 / iPod?

I have been looking at two products, but I dont know what one to go with.... any suggestions...or alternatives?

http://www.anycarlink.co.nz/Anycar-Link-AL-1080D-MAZ.html

or 

http://www.dension.com/product/gateway-lite-3

Thanks
 

Create new topic
275 posts

Ultimate Geek
  Reply # 766048 19-Feb-2013 22:30 Send private message

I have an older Dension Gateway unit that my dealer installed in my Audi A4 and have been really happy with it. I did purchase the 20cm 30-pin-Lightning adapter to get it working with my iPhone 5, no issues there. On my car it emulates a CD changer so it's easy to switch to. Steering wheel controls work great, even shows track information on my speedo LCD display and lets me browse playlists/artists/songs etc however that's a tad painful with the small size of my LCD, doesn't bother me at all. Only complaint would be that it's not very fast to charge the phone, however I suspect that's because my unit is a couple of years old and doesn't supply the same power as the one you linked does.




World famous Twitter hacker.

Create new topic





Twitter »
Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new jobs are posted to our jobs board:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:




News »
Investor Rowan Simpson backs Timely
Posted 19-Jun-2013 14:36

Orcon Genius Go app set home lines free
Posted 19-Jun-2013 14:26

New Slingshot "Global Mode" gives access to world of content
Posted 19-Jun-2013 13:00

Symantec 2013 Global SMB IT Confidence Index shows top ANZ challenge is keeping up with IT trends
Posted 19-Jun-2013 12:37

Major update to Adobe Creative Cloud now available
Posted 19-Jun-2013 12:15

Geeksphere TV: Episode 23.1
Posted 19-Jun-2013 11:45


Trending now »
Hot discussions in our forums right now:

Sky outbid for EPL rights (Premier League Pass discussion)
Created by JonnyCam, last reply by Benoire on 19-Jun-2013 23:03 (234 replies)
Pages... 14 15 16

Slingshot Global Mode announced
Created by freitasm, last reply by driller2000 on 19-Jun-2013 23:38 (47 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4

Orcon Genius Go discussion
Created by freitasm, last reply by ptinson on 19-Jun-2013 21:22 (46 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4

Condenser Dryer: anyone has one?
Created by joker97, last reply by graemew on 18-Jun-2013 21:08 (31 replies)
Pages... 2 3

I am been sued - HELP!
Created by BaaaaD, last reply by CYaBro on 20-Jun-2013 00:24 (59 replies)
Pages... 2 3 4

Slow YouTube Response
Created by SneakerPimps, last reply by mercutio on 18-Jun-2013 21:34 (23 replies)
Pages... 2

Suggestions for good Windows FTP client please?
Created by freitasm, last reply by myfullflavour on 19-Jun-2013 23:27 (22 replies)
Pages... 2

Anyone else watching paint dry?
Created by gnfb, last reply by DravidDavid on 19-Jun-2013 19:53 (40 replies)
Pages... 2 3


Geekzone Jobs »
Most recent NZ jobs in technology:

Website needed
Posted 19-Jun-2013 22:38

Solution Architect - Pre-Sales element!
Posted 19-Jun-2013 22:38

Senior Business Analyst
Posted 19-Jun-2013 19:38

Java Developer
Posted 19-Jun-2013 19:38

RF Tester
Posted 19-Jun-2013 19:38

Motivated Systems Administrator
Posted 19-Jun-2013 19:38

Senior ASP.Net Developer
Posted 19-Jun-2013 19:38


Geekzone Live »
Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.

Updates »
Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.