How to Convert and Old Radio to Bluetooth 5+
With Bluetooth Adaptive released by Qualcomm this year and Bluetooth 5.0+ versions all supporting lower latencies, higher-quality audio and even local broadcasting with the in-development Auracast technology; Bluetooth is showing no signs of becoming outdated! With that in mind, many of us are still looking to convert and make the jump to Bluetooth as it keeps getting better! If you have an old radio you want to transform there's a couple of quirks of how Bluetooth works to bear in mind. Make sure you follow these steps to connect an old radio to Bluetooth with no mistakes! 1) Check Your Radio's Ports Before you begin, you'll need to know what you're starting from! Double-check your old radio for any Audio connections. These will most likely be AUX / 3.5mm ports or separate "stereo" ports for left and right audio channels (Like you find on a SCART or RCA connection for TV). Establishing that you have an input or output of a certain type will be vital in deciding how you upgrade your device. 2) Decide on a Bluetooth Type Next, you need to decide the other side of the equation. Bluetooth can connect as a Receiver or a Transmitter. Just like
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