Integration kits are all-in-one solutions that allow you to directly connect your iPod into your car's stereo for the best possible sound.
Harman Kardon updated their Drive + Play and announced Drive + Play 2.
Drive + Play 2's screen provides unique music browsing features, including the ability to create a personal DJ that selects music from the same artist, album or genre of music.
You can also create dynamic channels, which allows you to organize your music library into stations or channels like satellite or terrestrial radio.
Other features include:
- a wireless navigation knob
- screen for full browsing capabilities on your portable music device
- Harman Net (an expandability port)
- iPod support
Mopar, DaimlerChrysler’s original equipment manufacturer, announced yesterday that it has expanded the availability of its iPod Integration Kit for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle owners.
The iPod Integration Kit provides direct iPod connectivity in factory-installed Chrysler Group automobile sound systems.
The kit, which features a custom cable port installed in the vehicle’s glove box, connects to an iPod, provides charging capabilities, and enables the iPod to play music through the vehicle audio system.
Maxxcount announced the Denison Gateway 500, an iPod adapter for the Audi A6, A8, Q7 with the MMi system.
Using this system the iPod can be controlled via the original car radio or the steering wheel remote control, and charges the iPod while connected.
Features:
- iPod control via the original car radio or the steering wheel remote control
- Charging function for the Apple iPod
Check out this cool Audi S8, outfitted with a factory iPod interface, displaying iPod menus on its navigation screen.
Plug in your iPod, and The new Audi Music Interface (AMI) appears in the navigation. Simply press CD on the controller button to choose between your iPod or CD. Of course, the iPod will charge while you are using it as well.
Choose source, then Audi Music Interface and then navigate as you would navigate your iPod, by playlist, by artist, album, etc.
Alpine Europe has introduced a new in-vehicle interface adapter that connects a fifth-generation iPod to an Alpine video monitor that allows users to play and watch videos.
The Alpine KCE-415i adapter can control an iPod through an Alpine head unit or remote control, and also charges a connected iPod automatically.
The adapter is compatible with the following Alpine monitors: TME-M860, TME-M770S, IVA-D100R/RB, IVA-D310R/RB, IVA-W200Ri, PKG-2000P, and PKG-1000P.
Pricing was not immediately available. It’s also not clear when the KCE-415i adapter will be available in the U.S.
BMW announced today its new BMW Interface for iPod, which will enable seamless integration of the iPod for the newest generation of BMW models (the new BMW 3 Series Sedans and Sports Wagons, the 5, 6, and 7 Series, M5 Sedan and M6 Coupe).
Compatible with all dock connector iPods, the direct-connect unit lets BMW owners incorporate their iPods directly into their car’s sound system, offering access to the entire music library.
It allows drivers to control playback and volume, shuffle / skip songs, and sort music by playlists, artist, album, genre or podcast.
Monster Cable announced a new low price for iCruze, its direct-connect iPod car audio solution.
The main iCruze unit now retails for $70, the optional display is now $40, and additional interface connecting cables and/or interface modules range in price from $10 to $30.
This is a whopping $280 reduction in price for a complete iCruze system.
Ratoc Systems iPod on Vehicle with PIE-XM5 allows you to listen your iPod in Car with your car stereo. Connect your iPod to your factory RADIO and enjoy the music through your speakers.
Completely Wireless
It allows anyone in car can control iPod as usual on palmtop from any seat in car. And you can leave iPod in pocket, bag, glovebox or other locations in your car.
Clear, Noiseless Sound
RS-Link1P-XM5 uses 2.4GHz Digital Wireless connection to factory RADIO and the technology provides clear, noise-free and superior sound than FM transmitter.
Dice Electronics offers an iPod integration kit for all car radios.
Unlike FM 'transmitters', our FM kit connects directly to your radio antenna input to provide interference and static free music from your iPod.
See the song titles on your radio! Radios supporting RDS will display song information from your iPod onto your radio's display.
A clean factory looking installation is possible with our sleek iPod cradle and hidden installations can be done with our docking cable.
Ratoc Systems iPod on Toyota allows you to listen your iPod in Car with your car stereo. Connect your iPod to your factory RADIO and enjoy the music through your speakers.
Completely Wireless
It allows anyone in car can control iPod as usual on palmtop from any seat in car. And you can leave iPod in pocket, bag, glovebox or other locations in your car.
Clear, Noiseless Sound
RS-Link1P-TY uses 2.4GHz Digital Wireless connection to factory RADIO and the technology provides clear, noise-free and superior sound than FM transmitter.
