Wired Handsfree kit that routes your calls through the speakers

[alia176]

Has anyone found a high quality handsfree kit that can be wired into the stereo via the rear plugs? I found one in UK LINK that seems to get decent reviews. You plug the connectors from this unit BETWEEN the head unit and it's plugs in the rear. So, all power and speaker inputs are picked up this way. Simple Plug N Play solution.

I don't want to buy a new head unit with this capability for all of my vehicles so hoping to find a kit that will supplement the existing head unit. All of my HU's are one form of Sony or another. But, if you have a good experience with a head unit with this feature, please pipe up.

Basically, my smartphone or my wife's dumbphone will pair themselves to this gizmo every time we get into the vehicle. The sound will come from the stereo front speakers and if possible, the sound will mute when a call comes in. Oh and the interface need to be a nice small size so it can be velcro'ed anywhere, even between the steering wheel spokes.

Granted, I know that the sound quality will not be as good as an OEM solution but at least we can aim high!

Let me know if any of you have any real world experience with any of the available kits out there.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I like the idea I've been looking for something similar since they passed the hands free law here. What happens if you are both in the car and get calls at the same time?




Just an FYI
68.50 British pounds sterling = 108.3807 US dollars

Not exactly cheap if you have several cars to equip.

 

[jimkyser]

I've used a Parrot 3200 with both a stock Mitsubishi head unit and a Sony aftermarket one. It does exactly what you claim, you hear through the stereo speakers and if the radio was playing it is muted. I think it actually works better than the Sony head unit with integrated bluetooth that is in the car now. It looks like that particular model is discontinued but they have an entire line of similar products.

Parrot USA

 

[fj4068]

I've been on each end of the Motorola retrofit unit before and it works well for a speakerphone. Only one phone at a time, AFAIK.

 

[alia176]

I've been on each end of the Motorola retrofit unit before and it works well for a speakerphone. Only one phone at a time, AFAIK.

Do you recall the p/n by any chance?