How to install the microphone for your Bluetooth car stereo

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How to install the microphone for your Bluetooth car stereo | Crutchfield

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If your Bluetooth-equipped car stereo came with an external microphone, you need to find a spot for it in your car when you install your receiver.
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Installing an external Bluetooth mic is a straightforward process, but it does vary from vehicle to vehicle. You'll want to find a location directly in front of you so the mic can easily pick up your voice while your eyes are on the road.
An external mic provides the best possible call quality, and in cars equipped with a voice assistant it'll make it easier for Siri or Google Assistant to hear your commands.
Check out a typical external Bluetooth mic installation - and get some tips - in this video.
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@mm-tc3kt Жыл бұрын

Good video. Yours is the only one of three I watched that actually shows where the cable end plugs in. I'd say that's an important detail.

@Terkzorr 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I too went with the microphone near the center lamp panel but then lay the cable through the A pillar on the passenger side and behind the glove compartment to the radio.

@johnkatkus7143 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video I will be doing this for my Crutchfield radio. To the point and well done - thanks again.

@crutchfield 8 ай бұрын

We are glad that you found it helpful!!

@carolynwright9511 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful for installation. I appreciate the simplicity of this demonstration.

@Dcthetruth85 5 ай бұрын

I'm waiting for the aftermarket to have mics like modern vehicles.

@afrasm2478 19 күн бұрын

They do .. Depends on how much u wanna spend

@rickster2929 5 ай бұрын

The problem is not installing them but the sound quality of these mics is piss poor at best

@michaelmarquez6133 2 ай бұрын

My wife called me seemed fine but I've only tried once so idk

@michaelmarquez6133 2 ай бұрын

Its vids like these that make it possible for me to do this !!! Yesss! Thanks

@crutchfield 2 ай бұрын

Anytime! It's great to hear that you found it helpful! 🙂

@MiggyM3 3 жыл бұрын

Is possible to mount the mic somewhere and cover it to make it look more oem, with a mic grill/cover etc? Having a mic stick out is ugly.

@timkimone 2 жыл бұрын

Yes , you guys good idear

@jacobstienecker 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had several cars with aftermarket radios. I’ve never had luck in people hearing me in the mic. Is there a powered option so the mic can better get my voice ? The cabin isn’t loud at all

@INDIANHOMEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

Please suggest a good mic for ALPINE MODEL NO. CDE-13ЗЕВТ

@crutchfield 8 ай бұрын

Kenwood makes a good fit here: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc123/p_113T9B0066/item.html

@INDIANHOMEGARAGE 8 ай бұрын

@@crutchfield thanks❤

@crutchfield 8 ай бұрын

Anytime! 🙂

@cosolote 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you are sweating like a fake witness! Great video!

@55nublet 2 жыл бұрын

I like the vid very helpful. I would have gone passenger side with the wire direction to avoid all the junk under driver side.

@depdark1 7 ай бұрын

I can feel road vibration on the headliner trim panel. Will that interfere with the microphone picking up the sound ?

@crutchfield 7 ай бұрын

Any noise can affect the BT mic's sound quality. You may want to consider adding sound damping if you get feedback about this. www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc921/g_181250/Sound-Deadening.html?tp=61811&pg=2

@xcurlyfry2140 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Pioneer MVH-S425BT headunit, will be installing into my Holden Commodore 2005 VZ SV6. Hoping i can install this without any issues :D Will be using the Aerpro Headunit Install Kit For the HOLDEN VY/VZ/Monaro

@gialamtran7850 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to install a mic just like this but this raise a concern. Does this interfere with the airbag? I'm not trying to make my airbag a claymore...

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

You should find all sorts of routes for your mic that avoid the airbag entirely.

@kareemcars 4 ай бұрын

Easy peasy, Thanks!

@crutchfield 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome! It's great to hear that you found it helpful. 🙂

@johnanthony5931 2 жыл бұрын

Love Crutchfield.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Let us know when we can help again

@lindamuvic8110 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful, Thanks.

@sincerely-b 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you still check this channel as I'd have a pretty specific question regarding connecting my mic....

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

We sure do! How can we help!?

@keon7633 Ай бұрын

I have a 2010 Ford explorer that previously used sync. I swapped the radio for a Pioneer indash and connected the microphone that came with it. The issue I’m having is that callers can’t hear but I can hear them. Any suggestions?

@crutchfield Ай бұрын

The included Bluetooth Microphone is crucial for hands-free calling with the new Pioneer radio. If callers cannot hear you, this could point to a microphone issue. I would first check to make sure the microphone's plug is securely inserted into the radio, and that the wire is not damaged in any way from installation. Disconnecting and re-pairing your phone to the Pioneer radio's Bluetooth is always a good idea to try to see if it resolves the issue. I hope this helps!

@ajaybhangu4745 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks.

@pughimag 3 жыл бұрын

Can the existing car microphone be used (Mazda MX-5 Miata 2015 with bluetooth microphone behind speedometer assembly). Using Alpine ILX-W650 receiver/Apple Play

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Unfortunately you will not be able to retain the factory Bluetooth mic in your Miata, when you upgrade the factory stereo.

@scgook Жыл бұрын

@@crutchfield is there no adapter to add to the factory mic? Seems like a lot of waste and you would think an easy fix. Adding a Sony 3250 to my Toyota

@shamwaymoonyos9578 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 Subaru WRX Premium. A few months after getting the car I bought a Pioneer AVH-X5600BHS head unit, aux plug, and steering wheel thing so the buttons still controlled stereo. Everything has been working fine with exception to the microphone. The microphone has been ok but people can always hear my car when shifting, road noise, etc. I replaced the mic a few times and same or worse results. I bought the optional auto eq mic and hoping that will help. I'll have to double check my wiring as well at some point. I still like my stereo and would really not want to buy a new head unit. Any ideas? Otherwise I may consider replacing it. If I do replace I'll certainly buy from Crutchfield again!

@paulweston8184 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/la1_Zb2q152pk5s.html Dean is a real deal car audio expert. He's a car audio installer by trade and knows the ins and outs. He has many helpful videos on Pioneer head unit installations. He's been an invaluable reference for me. Crutchfield is awesome but I just thought this might be helpful..

@selvaaselvam649 4 жыл бұрын

Useful video

@Zidern 2 жыл бұрын

Why are you calling it a bluetooth mic when it's a regular wired mic?

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linus. I checked in with our video team, and they are working to correct this.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Linus, it's sort of a slang term to call it a Bluetooth mic. As you point out, it would be more accurate to call it a mic FOR using Bluetooth. It is indeed a wired mic, used for talking to your stereo. We've tweaked the title slightly. Thanks for your suggestion, and thanks for watching! - Video Team

@lj3media609 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful information! Question, how do I fix an echo on my newly install Boss bvcp9700a with external mic (callers hear themselves)? Thank you!!!

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

If your connections and settings are good, you may want to consider the mic location. Make sure it's not right at a speaker location and as close to where you'll be speaking as possible. From there, be sure there is no air vent aimed at the mic location and turn down your radio volume a tad using the handsfree calling feature. Hope that helps!

@1dd434 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 Ford F150 that I am looking to upgrade to a new stereo. How easy is to run the mic wire in it? Many thanks.

@crutchfield 4 жыл бұрын

Not too difficult Daniel. Our tech support can help you plan a route under the headliner or trim depending on where you ultimately plan on mounting it.

@yacinohugo4540 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir , great 👍🏻

@crutchfield 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We are glad you enjoyed the video. Hope it helped out a lot!

@nicholasboersma487 2 жыл бұрын

My factory stereo has two mics. one above both front passengers. Can you show a video of putting new mics in factory location?

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, Nicholas. We don't offer instructions for re-using the factory mic locations. If the factory mics have worked out well for you though using the factory radio, mounting the new mic near the same spot is a good plan.

@nicholasboersma487 2 жыл бұрын

@@crutchfield is it possible to use both mics simultaneously. The last thing I want to do is downgrade the sound quality for my callers. Often myself and my passengers are talking on the phone.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

What is the year, make, and model of your vehicle? Which model radio do you plan to install?

@nicholasboersma487 2 жыл бұрын

@@crutchfield I have a 2017 Ram 2500, the radio I was looking at is the: Kenwood Excelon DDX9907XR

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Great stereo! Is your Ram the regular cab, mega cab, or crew cab? Does it have the radio with the large 8.4" screen? Does it have the 6- or 10-speaker system?

@tiamccartney9164 3 жыл бұрын

my stereo says the microphone is disconnected how do I fix it?everything is plugged in properly and I have a JVC KDT710BT

@krlovacko1no 3 жыл бұрын

How is that bluetooth mic because it must be directly connected with radio by aux cable???

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

The microphone featured is a Bluetooth mic with a 3.5mm connection, which connects to the 3.5mm Bluetooth Mic connection on the receiver.

@joshuadwillard 3 жыл бұрын

Crutchfield clearly doesn't understand your question. The mic is wired and not using Bluetooth wireless tech, therefore, the mic is not Bluetooth and crutchfield people are unaware of what Bluetooth means.

@neuromancer2036 3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuadwillard you said exactly what I was thinking

@theracistgay 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuadwillard I know this is a year old but it's called a Bluetooth mic because it relays the audio when making calls via your stereo/phone Bluetooth connection, not because the actual microphone is wireless

@mulakkenlazar5803 9 ай бұрын

Why blue tooth mic should have a wire? Is this for charging battery within the mic?

@crutchfield 9 ай бұрын

The microphone is used for Bluetooth hands-free calling, so your callers can hear you when your smartphone is connected. It does require a wired connection to your radio as it is used for Bluetooth features but does not connect through Bluetooth, like your smartphone. These microphones do not have any battery and must be connected to your radio to function. I hope this helps!

@TheOcanica 3 жыл бұрын

Installation part is perfect..do'nt know how to use or connect microphone with phone ?

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

The Bluetooth microphone connects to the car stereo and is used via the Bluetooth interface in that stereo. Your phone pairs to the Bluetooth in the stereo.

@terb7676 4 жыл бұрын

I made a mount to put my kenwood microphone in factory location of my 2017 prius

@MrApexPredatorHD Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know why I can't hear caller through my car speakers? I can hear them but the volume is too low, tried everything, the mic is internal and I have an Android head unit, everything works flawlessly except that the volume from BT calls through car speakers is too low. Do I need to put an external mic for it to be better?

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

The mic is used for speaking to folks; but not hearing them so it's likely your Bluetooth settings in the radio menu since you've got good sound for everything else. If you got the radio here, you can call our Tech Support for help with this as well. Their direct number is on your invoice.

@tayler2396 Жыл бұрын

Will any 3.55mm mic for a bluetooth head unit work in any other bluetooth head unit? For example, let's say an Alpine 3.55mm mic in a Sony head unit that also accepts 3.55 microphones.

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

Yes, that typically works just fine. An exception would be the Pioneer head units, which use a smaller 2.5mm connector for their microphones.

@carlenelittle Жыл бұрын

Can you help when I plug the mic in , caller can hear me , but I cannot get sound through my speakers??

@crutchfield Жыл бұрын

That issue would not be linked to the microphone and it being properly connected. Instead, it is more likely linked to other parts of a radio's installation like trigger wires or wires sending audio to the speaker system. You may want to double check the radio's wiring to see if any of it was not properly connected in the vehicle. If you purchased your gear from us, you can contact our technical support for help troubleshooting this issue. We include their toll free phone number on the order invoice.

@jatt.com12 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2017 camry in Australia but suddenly not showing bluetooth no any option no add divise no remove option even I can t see my car bluetooth name on my phone can u tell what s wrong with my audio system thanks

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like the electronics that run the Bluetooth all have stopped working for some reason. We do not know what to try to troubleshoot or if its separate from the stock radio and recommend contacting a Toyota technician for help

@michaelo6003 3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do this on my '18 Tacoma. Do you have to remove the weatherstripping to get behind the pillar? I'd rather not mess with that. Thanks!

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

We didn't research the process for removing the pillar trim to know if the weather stripping must be removed as part of that process. I wish I had different news for you there

@Mr.aliahsan 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I need help for my car bluetooth mic. I have Nissan multimedia mm317DW in my car. How and which Mic should I install for clear calls.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Factory bluetooth mics are generally a proprietary connection to the factory stereo, therefore would not be able to swapped out with an aftermarket mic. What year and model is your Nissan? Sometimes there are aftermarket bluetooth add-ons for factory stereos that come with mics and work well. We can check!

@mfarrag5084 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂

@ygbodybuilder3023 3 жыл бұрын

Why can't I keep the factory bluetooth

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

Several reasons. In most vehicles, the mic is connected via proprietary connections. Splicing mic cables leads to terrible call quality. Also, on unit that has any sort of voice control, then microphone needs to be connected to the new units dedicated microphone port, and not an adapter module for it to work.

@RahulPatil-ex8eg 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dear, very nice explanation for installation. I have Maxlink Android Car Music player. It has in bust MIC soldered in side the player, it just one small hole for capture the voice. This is not good enough for listeners. So I’m planning to use same MIC which you showed. Just remove the soldered MIC and extend the MIC cable and place the external MIC near the Center of car. So I needed your opinion. Will it workers for better voice to listeners? Please help. My system model is MAXLINK T3 16 GB MODEL.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rahul. Routing the BT mic to a better location will help. You will want to check your player's manual to verify what type of mic will work since we don't have any information on that model.

@RahulPatil-ex8eg 2 жыл бұрын

@@crutchfield Thank you for your guidance.

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Rahul .

@ephraimcamacho9600 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@crutchfield 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! 🙂

@bobbysupreme1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a song XAV-100 head unit, for some reason the Bluetooth microphone that it came with only picks up on phone conversations, but if I say “hey Siri” or hold down the button to ask my phone to call someone or map search something the phone doesn’t pick it up. I have to essentially disconnect Bluetooth from my phone then talk into my phone, then connect Bluetooth back to head unit. Which is just too much to do while driving. Anyone over at crutchfield know why this is???

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes there's a delay when trying to access Siri through a car stereo's bluetooth connection. Usually you will have to wait until a little tone is played to indicate that she is listening. Have you tried that yet?

@crutchfield 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, sorry to hear about the issues with your radio. If you got it here, please call our Tech Support. Their direct number is on your invoice.

@haoyangdu3836 4 ай бұрын

I can’t find the interface to plug in😢

@crutchfield 4 ай бұрын

Are you attempting to install a new aftermarket radio with Bluetooth microphone in your vehicle?

@haoyangdu3836 4 ай бұрын

@@crutchfield My car's original microphone works after connecting to Bluetooth. About a few months ago, I bought a CarPlay mirroring accessory based on another KZfaqr's video. There is a microphone jack in the video, just like in this video, but I can't find it in my car. Currently, I can't make or receive calls as long as I connect to CarPlay.

@crutchfield 4 ай бұрын

We are not able to adapt factory installed Bluetooth microphones to aftermarket gear. The new gear should have a microphone with it that gets installed. If your adapter didn't come with one, you may be able to purchase one for it. If it has a 3.5mm port for the microphone, then you can use a mic like this one: www.crutchfield.com/I-rYALc227/p_113T9B0066/item.html

@RyBreezzy 3 жыл бұрын

On my Honda Jazz 2012, it already has a built in factory Bluetooth mic mounted. Can I use that instead of the mic that came with my new radio?

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

We do not have adapters that allow a factory installed Bluetooth microphone to work with a new radio. We recommend installing the mic that came with the new radio

@rickbennett1471 3 жыл бұрын

it’s not bluetooth if it has a wire. right

@dispatchcenter5515 3 жыл бұрын

The mic is not Bluetooth. The mic is for Bluetooth. You don't have to use the mic, you could always use the mic on your phone and use speaker phone. But then that wouldn't be very hands free now would it?

@billyhw5492 2 жыл бұрын

The mic on your phone is probably better.

@woody0113 3 жыл бұрын

description very deceiving as the mic is wired in not bluetooth

@raiderrichard7291 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a used car that had this microphone in sticking out of the pillar. I pulled my knife out and cut it out. I thought it was a bug the fbi or police installed. The damn wire ran all the way behind the dash.

@erges68 3 жыл бұрын

Bluetooth ?? That is a wired mic !!

@crutchfield 3 жыл бұрын

Correct, the microphone itself is not Bluetooth, it is a wired connection. The radio receives a Bluetooth signal from the Bluetooth compatible phone when you get a phone call which then allows you to speak to the caller through the microphone completely hands free.