Wired or Bluetooth Car Kit?

How a Wired Car Kit Works

Step inside the vehicle and slide your phone into the cradle for connection to external antenna and battery charging. In- and out-going calls are automatically routed through the hands-free system. Speak into the microphone and listen to the caller through a 5-watt speaker, or through your car-stereo speakers (optional). Make, receive and end calls, adjust volume and mute microphone directly on the phone. Elegantly installed with all wires neatly hidden and components securely mounted.

Benefits: Battery charging and connection to external antenna. The wired car kit is the preferred choice for road warriors.

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How a Bluetooth Car Kit Works

Step inside the vehicle and Bluetooth technology automatically routes your calls through the hands-free system. Speak into the microphone and listen to the caller through a 5-watt speaker, or through your car-stereo speakers (optional). Make, receive and end calls, adjust volume and mute microphone on the dashboard-mounted control unit. Elegantly installed with all wires neatly hidden and components securely mounted.

Benefits: Sleek and elegant control panel, compatible with most Bluetooth phones. Bluetooth is the forward-looking choice.

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Components of a Car Kit

1. Base Unit
   Mounted underneath dashboard or passenger seat
2. Microphone
   Placed pointing toward driver, connects to base unit
3. Speaker
   In a discreet location offering excellent sound quality
4. Electrical
   Wires from base unit connect directly to vehicle power
5. Control Panel
   Answer and end calls, adjust volume
6. Phone Cradle
   Cradle connects to base unit. Provides charging and antenna connection to cell phone.
7. External Antenna
   Mounts on front windshield. Improves reception with cell signal outside of the vehicle