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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by GTE, Apr 22, 2015.

  1. GTE

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    I have a 2015 Plug in Prius and want to use my Starmate 8 ala carte radio in my Prius. I need an audio or aux input which the Prius does not seem to have.. It does have a USB input which works with my phone and iPad but will it work as an input for the satellite radio? If it will I need an audio plug to USB to connect. Any ideas if such a connector exists. It can be either a male or female audio connector.
     
    #1 GTE, Apr 22, 2015
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    you would need some way to convert audio to a data stream because USB only has a 5 volt dc power connection as well as a + data and a -data connection, ( no audio)

    USB - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
     
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    There should be a 1/8" female jack located next to the USB Aux in. You will need a stereo cable with a male 1/8" mini jack on each end. Best Buy or Radio Shack carry them.
     
    #3 Ken Blake, Apr 22, 2015
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    if the starmate is a sat radio, wouldn't it be better to just move the subscription to the PiP ?
     
    #4 srl99, Apr 27, 2015
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    Afaik, there is an auxin put in the center compartment box, next to the usb input, what year is your car?
     
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    The Pip Comes standard with sat radio, just have to activate it
     
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    The ala carte plan lets me select 50 channels and is cheaper
     
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    Ala carte is cheaper and better
     
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    It is cheaper and can move car to car
     
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    Thanks to all!!! I found the 3.5 mm audio jack. Toyota buried it under the USB so any user would have trouble finding it. My Starmate 8 satellite radio works just fine through the plug. I had asked about using the USB during a service visit and they said no, but they did not refer me to this plug.
     
    #11 GTE, May 8, 2015
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