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Trying to use a portable CD player - Any Bluetooth transmitter that will pair, or other CD solution?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Audio, Electronics and Infotainment' started by mowgli, Oct 15, 2024.

  1. mowgli

    mowgli New Member

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    I have a 2024 Prius Prime, I of course wasn't expecting it to come with a CD player but not a problem, I have a portable CD player with a cigarette lighter adapter. Problem is, I wasn't expecting there to be no aux input in this car! So I bought a cheap Bluetooth transmitter off Amazon, but the car doesn't see it at all when I try to pair. I'm not sure if it's the transmitter or the car that's causing problems, but before I waste money on a different transmitter, could anyone recommend one that will work, or any other simple solution they've found for playing CDs? I suppose I could get an FM transmitter in the worst case scenario but I'd rather not take the hit in audio quality
     
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  2. mowgli

    mowgli New Member

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    Well I took a chance on a different Bluetooth transmitter that specifically advertises itself as suitable for rental cars, and it works great! For anyone else who comes across this thread looking for this information, the product is AirFly SE, bought for about $35 at Walmart plus a $4 USB-C cable to keep it charged in the car