Reflections Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 My husband would like to listen to audio books while he drives to work - about 35ish minutes each way. However, the truck he drives comes with a radio but no cd player and no audio inputs. He drives a company vehicle so we can't make any permanent modifications to it. I have at my disposal: A kindle fire and an iphone. I would not feel comfortable suggesting to him earbuds for listening while driving. So.....any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Oh, many people have this issue! There are solutions: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/979653?tstart=0 Google "iPhone speakers cigarette lighter plug" and you will find products he can use. Good luck! If he likes projects: http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-and-Easy-Car-Speakers/ If he doesn't: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Kit-MP3-Player-Wireless-FM-Transmitter-Modulator-USB-SD-MMC-LCD-with-Remote/400900315770?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150313114020%26meid%3D88769fc6d84e48c195196327a66f69ac%26pid%3D100338%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D24%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D262053324201 And so on. Such a far cry from the redneck solutions we had for our Sony Discmans in high school, lol! Edited February 24, 2016 by Tsuga 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Just listen out loud to the iPhone at high volume sitting on the passenger seat. Or use a rechargable speaker for louder sound if needed. Also, try on-ear headphones. I use them for books and am often the first to respond to siren sounds. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 FM transmitter that connects to mp3 player or phone and uses the radio speakers. Plugs into cigarette lighter. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristie in Florida Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I put the sound on high and put my phone into the drink holder so the speaker is amplified. I listen to audio books on my phone with the audible app. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Dh uses a small bluetooth speaker to play music in the garage. It has really good sound but it's small. Works with his android and my iPhone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Just listen out loud to the iPhone at high volume sitting on the passenger seat. Or use a rechargable speaker for louder sound if needed. Also, try on-ear headphones. I use them for books and am often the first to respond to siren sounds. Driving with headphones is illegal in some states: http://lifehacker.com/5902802/ever-wonder-if-its-actually-legal-to-wear-headphones-when-youre-driving 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 FM transmitter that connects to mp3 player or phone and uses the radio speakers. Plugs into cigarette lighter. I've done this too and it worked well for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Does it have cassette? (Wasn't sure how old the car is). You can get cassette adapters that plug into a phine's headphone jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Does it have cassette? (Wasn't sure how old the car is). You can get cassette adapters that plug into a phine's headphone jack. LOL - nope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 You all are FAST! Thanks so much for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) I have a Jabra Cruiser. It is a hands-free device that receives signal from iPhone via Bluetooth, AND it has an FM transmitter that transmits that signal directly to your FM radio. It charges through a USB cable from your car's lighter socket, but it operates wirelessly. When you turn on the Jabra. It automatically connects to the phone via Bluetooth. It has a speaker and a microphone, and it's clipped to your visor, so you can use alone as a hands-free device. Or, you can push a button and it will transmit to your radio (the radio and the Jabra need to be set to the same frequency). Then, you just use the radio volume control to get the sound level you want. Here's a link to the Jabra Cruiser at Amazon http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043M668G?keywords=jabra%20cruiser&qid=1456286118&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 And, here's a link to the Jabra website. It appears that the Cruiser has been replaced with a newer model; The Freeway http://www.jabra.com/in-car/jabra-freeway Edited February 24, 2016 by Suzanne in ABQ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplejackmama Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 FM transmitter that connects to mp3 player or phone and uses the radio speakers. Plugs into cigarette lighter.Yep!! Game changer for my afternoon taxi driving job of my child to and fro that pays zero. :) it's now podcasts all the time!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Does the vehicle have an auxiliary cord plug-in? It is a cord with headphone plugs on each end. One goes into the iPhone or iPod, and the other into the car's aux plug, so the sound plays over the car's sound system. I have an iPod plugged into my car right now for podcasts. A lot of cars have them if you look around for them. Mine is inside the center console. My last car's was in a tray on the dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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