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Anyone use USASPEC BT45-TOY Bluetooth Adapter?

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Old 09-19-18 | 03:41 PM
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Old 10-26-18 | 05:48 PM
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When you did your install, did you do anything special? I recently tried to install my kit and my touchscreen didnt work after I connected the module. Did you reset the module or something? Or is there something more that I need to do other than plug and play? I just sent USA SPEC tech support the same question. Maybe somene on here has had a similar experience. For now, this thing is just an expensive paperweight.
Old 10-28-18 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 808luvah
When you did your install, did you do anything special? I recently tried to install my kit and my touchscreen didnt work after I connected the module. Did you reset the module or something? Or is there something more that I need to do other than plug and play? I just sent USA SPEC tech support the same question. Maybe somene on here has had a similar experience. For now, this thing is just an expensive paperweight.
It sounds like one of the cables might be loose. If it were me I would go back in and take out the radio, then be sure every cable is firmly pushed in. Every cable, the ones behind and into the head unit even if you didn't touch them before because something may have pulled moving the head unit aside. Maybe while it was out something got pulled.

Interesting how simple it is to pull apart the dash panels, check youtube videos, when you see how it is done. If you have done it before you could take it back apart and get it together in 40 minutes tops. And if it works you are good to go.
Old 10-30-18 | 01:06 PM
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Thanks. Will do. Glad to hear that I'm not missing something.
Old 07-01-20 | 07:32 PM
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I use the BT35 which works pretty good. It links up quickly but the volume is really low at onset and when you change to radio it is super loud. Be careful to lower the volume before switching to another source. I'm having trouble with the OEM radio head unit and thinking about upgrading to a double din with carplay and bluetooth. If anyone has a good recommendation, I'm all ears!
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Originally Posted by DrWhoF
I use the BT35 which works pretty good. It links up quickly but the volume is really low at onset and when you change to radio it is super loud. Be careful to lower the volume before switching to another source. I'm having trouble with the OEM radio head unit and thinking about upgrading to a double din with carplay and bluetooth. If anyone has a good recommendation, I'm all ears!
bt35 or bt45?
Old 10-12-20 | 06:59 PM
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Bump.

Anyone have some pics they can post of their USA SPEC BT45-TOY install? I want to see where people are mounting the unit and the mic. Thanks!
Old 01-29-21 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by auburn
I have the USA - SPEC BT45 TOY adapter installed in my 2004 GX470.
It works perfectly, I like it a lot. Music is crystal clear.
Phone works very well, cuts music out on incoming and outgoing calls.
Voice is clear on phone calls for both parties.
Thumbs up for this adapter!
I have to say after several months of using the TOY adaptor I am not fully satisfied. Even though it is a fraction the price of a (better) Grom unit, it still barely justifies the price.
after a few months I noticed that it doesn’t reconnect automatically every time. About 30% of the time I need to reset my phone Bluetooth and manually reconnect. Other times it seems to struggle when 2 phones are in the car and will beep endlessly unless you turn off Bluetooth on one phone. Reset the whole thing and then I think it works.

the sound quality is great as should be expected with a digital interface and with basic sound systems.

I’m sure there are other options that work better in the ballpark of price.

edit: installed in my 2007 gx470 with factory Nav unit, with amplified speakers and aftermarket sub box in the back.

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Old 01-31-21 | 04:39 PM
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I spent $15 on Amazon and stream from my phone. Super easy and sounds great.

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Old 02-05-21 | 01:19 PM
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I’m with MJ Import. I bought a similar unit at Best Buy for under $30 (iSimple Bluetooth Adapter). It doesn’t interfere with the factory system. The phone goes through the vehicle and the music streaming goes through the aux port. Simple and tidy.


Old 03-02-22 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DiabloX22
I have a USA BT I have to install 1 of the things on my to do list. I have a extra BT TOYR adapter if anyone is interested.
Do you still have extra BT-TOYR cable and willing to ship it out?
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