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AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4 0 Audio Receiver
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
367
Unverified
27
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BLUETOOTH
360 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 606 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
204bluetooth, disconnect, stereo, echo dot, dot
+77%
-23%
" ... Love love love it after android 8.0 broke compatibility with bluetooth 2.0 I needed a new receiver to connect to my car. ... this one connects the moment I turn the car on. ... "
" ... I found it to be extremely easy to connect and reconnect with different devices and there is very little connection lag between one device to another. ... "
" ... I got this to connect my Echo Dot to the big stereo system. ... "
" ... Only connects to one device at a time, but will automatically connect each time once connected to your device. ... "
" ... Better to get an echo dot, since it combines the bluetooth functionality and a smart speaker. ... "
" ... Paired this with my echo dot and a smart plug so I can easily connect to the speakers! ... "
" ... This receiver works awesome. ... "
" ... Used it on an old stereo and paired it with an iphone to bring it back to life. ... "
Bluetooth
166receiver, stereo, disconnect, pairing, dot
+73%
-27%
" ... Love love love it after android 8.0 broke compatibility with bluetooth 2.0 I needed a new receiver to connect to my car. ... "
" ... I found it to be extremely easy to connect and reconnect with different devices and there is very little connection lag between one device to another. ... "
" ... But does grab my phone's Bluetooth connection whenever I am in range. ... "
" ... Only connects to one device at a time, but will automatically connect each time once connected to your device. ... "
" ... Better to get an echo dot, since it combines the bluetooth functionality and a smart speaker. ... "
" ... Paired this with my echo dot and a smart plug so I can easily connect to the speakers! ... "
" ... Works as advertised & provides clear Bluetooth connection to stereo amplifiers. ... "
" ... That's great but if I'm trying to connect to other Bluetooth devices within the house this device keeps reconnecting. ... "
Sound Quality
159speakers, stereo, audio, sound quality, receiver
+86%
-14%
" ... Sound quality is good. ... "
" ... That aside the sound quality is decent and clear. ... "
" ... Music is excellent, too. ... "
" ... Use it to connect to my 40+ year old stereo receiver. ... Now I can play my iPad and iPod through my stereo and gets much better sound that with small standalone Bluetooth speakers. ... "
" ... Audio quality is pretty good and doesn't skip or break connection very often. ... "
" ... Synced it to the house surround sound system. ... "
" ... I bought this not completely knowing whether it would provide a usable link between my iPhone and my Yamaha sound system. ... It could not have been easier to install, and the quality of the sound coming from my speakers is most remarkable. ... Not only does it faithfully reproduce the quality of the music from my iPhone, it does just as well - in fact, better - playing music from my Asus Chrome book. ... "
" ... I purchased for my in-ceiling speakers. ... "
Ease of Use
81easy to set, simple, easy to use, set, setup
+99%
-1%
" ... Easy to install and works fine. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and set up. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... As basic and user friendly as it can be. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to plug and and pair your device with it. ... "
" ... The receiver was easy to connect and works well with plenty of range. ... "
Network
65signal, feet away, receiver, 30 feet, walls
+71%
-29%
" ... This one has an external power source, was a breeze to pair, and has never dropped the signal. ... "
" ... The receiver was easy to connect and works well with plenty of range. ... "
" ... Cons: Works as advertised, but my computer and receiver are at the range limit at opposite ends of the house. ... "
" ... Great clarity and range. ... It works nearly all over the house, even upstairs, outside, and through walls. ... "
" ... Works well and for me I can go more than 30 feet away. ... "
" ... Works great at close range and no obstacles. ... "
" ... Range is good, and the sound is very close to what you get with a wired connection from the source to the amplifier. ... "
" ... Works well in our two story house. ... "
Setup
63setup, set, easy to set, simple, install
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to install and works fine. ... "
" ... Easy to pair and set up. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Simple to set up following the easily understood instructions. ... "
" ... I am by no means tech savvy. ... "
" ... Took mere minutes to hook up to the back of the receiver. ... "
" ... Very easy set up. ... "
Price
58money, 20, waste of money, value, beat the price
+84%
-16%
" ... It's nothing fancy but does exactly what I wanted at a great price. ... "
" ... A great buy at it’s price! ... "
" ... Works great and can’t beat the price. ... "
" ... Handy to have though, and great at this price point. ... "
" ... All in all, this was $20 well spent. ... "
" ... So, I recommend it if you want to re-purpose an older 2 channel receiver without spending a lot of money. ... "
" ... We are still happy with it for the price. ... "
" ... For the price you can't beat it. ... "
Product Reliability
53months, working, weeks, quit, disconnect
+43%
-57%
" ... I got a month out of it. ... "
" ... I've had this unit for awhile now and have gotten frustrated enough to quit using it. ... It has gotten bad enough that i've had to quit using it. ... "
" ... I have purchased (2) of these and they both failed within 6 months of use. ... "
" ... Failed after a few weeks. ... "
" ... When I choose on my phone to "disconnect device", I get an error. ... "
" ... Blinks unnecessary but otherwise performs as expected. ... "
" ... It just quit working. ... "
" ... I bought the item on 4/29/17 and went to use it today and it is completely dead. ... "
Capacity
42house, range, walls, stereo, feet away
+90%
-10%
" ... I have a Dot that works fine with a Soundbar in another room. ... "
" ... It works nearly all over the house, even upstairs, outside, and through walls. ... "
" ... And it's acceptable for the bedroom although I'd never use this in the living room where company might hear it. ... "
" ... Works well and for me I can go more than 30 feet away. ... "
" ... Now have sound through out house and on pool deck. ... "
" ... This is the way to get more life out of your old school stereo sitting on the other side of the room. ... "
" ... Works well in our two story house. ... "
" ... Works great for a small 800sqf office space! ... "
Marketplace
35product, works, works as advertised, exactly as described, well
+69%
-31%
" ... I then ran across Amazon Basics and saw this for $20. ... "
" ... Good amazon value ... "
" ... Works nicely as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertized. ... "
" ... there are many to choose from on Amazon. ... "
" ... this one by amazon worked perfect ... "
" ... Good job Amazon. ... "
" ... Exactly as described and arrived on time. ... "
Volume
25loud, speakers, stereo, room, music
+64%
-36%
" ... I purchased for my in-ceiling speakers. ... "
" ... And it's acceptable for the bedroom although I'd never use this in the living room where company might hear it. ... "
" ... Now have sound through out house and on pool deck. ... "
" ... This is the way to get more life out of your old school stereo sitting on the other side of the room. ... "
" ... When I pull out or into my driveway you can clearly hear it beep outside. ... "
" ... 2nd one is to a pair of bookshelf speakers in dining room. ... "
" ... Great way to link to your old big speaker stereo. ... "
" ... Awesome addition to my garage stereo system ... "
Controls
23switch, power button, press, pair button, receiver
+48%
-52%
" ... The "pair" button should be on the front unless you only plan on using 1 device. ... "
" ... When it comes to music it constantly cuts out and is very choppy, even when you use the little reset button on the back of the unit. ... "
" ... It simply flashes and the button does nothing. ... "
" ... press pair button on the rear of the device). ... "
" ... Whereas with a Homespot, just a push on the button disconnects the phone ... "
" ... What you need to do is hold down the "Pair" button on the back while you disconnect it from your device. ... It's still too bad you have to press a physical button to get the receiver to disconnect, but the receiver works fine otherwise. ... "
" ... A few quirks, no power button, loud noise on disconnect, can't switch to another Bluetooth device without powering unit off. ... "
Ports
21stereo, aux, outlet, rca, plugged
+86%
-14%
" ... I connected it to an older Sony Home Theater receiver via an RCA-to-Mini-Plug connector. ... "
" ... Since I'm already using AUX on my receiver I routed the audio input into another unused input. ... "
" ... It integrated into my home stereo seamlessly and came with all of the necessary aux/rca cables. ... "
" ... Great way to add Bluetooth connectivity to an old stereo system through the AUX port. ... "
" ... I connected the BT receiver power supply to the switched outlet on the stereo receiver so it powers up and down when I power up and down the stereo with the remote and it works flawlessly and connects immediately and reliably. ... "
" ... 2) plug the cords in to the BT receiver ... 3) plug the power adapter into an available outlet ... "
" ... A USB flash drive reader would be better for a permanent setup. ... "
" ... Just plug it in to any component not being used and you are good to go! ... "
Cables
14stereo, 3 5mm, receiver, rca, aux
+57%
-43%
" ... It integrated into my home stereo seamlessly and came with all of the necessary aux/rca cables. ... "
" ... Unlike most of the direct from China versions you find on eBay, this one comes with the mini phono to RCA cable needed to connect it to a stereo and a power supply. ... "
" ... I wanted to be able to play music from my devices through my stereo system without having the hassle of a cord. ... 2) plug the cords in to the BT receiver ... "
" ... Comes with decent quality audio cable to. ... "
" ... He now enjoys music on his old stereo system without all the heavy wiring. ... "
" ... My Bose sound system accepts only 3.5mm aux or USB cable input. ... "
" ... I do find it handy for listening to music, no wires is a good thing! ... "
Returns
13returning, returned, back, amazon, weeks
+15%
-85%
" ... I'm getting in the habit of sending things back to Amazon. ... "
" ... It worked when I first received it, then by mistake/stupiditdy I "removed" it. ... "
" ... Returning for refund ... "
" ... My return eligibility ended on 5/29 so receiver lasted a whole month and a half. ... "
" ... I returned it due to this incompatibility. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I waited more than 30 days to return and now I'm stuck with garbage. ... "
" ... EDIT: 3 weeks in and I'm returning this. ... "
" ... I will be returning the device. ... "
Product As Described
13works as advertised, exactly as described, well, product, described
+100%
" ... Works nicely as described. ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertized. ... "
" ... Exactly as described and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... it is as good as described. ... "
" ... Product exactly as described ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works well and as advertised. ... "
Apps
11home, play music, music, stereo, pandora
+73%
-27%
" ... Alexa found it straight away and I was up and running in no time. ... My Alexa…er, Echo Dot, sorry, but well, if you have an Echo device, you know what happens paired to it instantly. ... "
" ... Works great with my old Pioneer receiver and Amazon Prime Music app! ... "
" ... This device is just what I needed to stream content from Alexa to my home theater. ... "
" ... Can now play music apps through the home audio, love it . ... "
" ... Have been enjoying music from my cellphone's Amazon Music app transmitted by BT to the home stereo system. ... "
" ... Opened the Alexa app, selected the Dot and paired it right away. ... "
" ... I can play music off my sell including Pandora. ... "
" ... I just double tap the middle "button" on the screen of my Fire tablet and say "Alexa, play ... "
Overall performance
11works very well, little, works, good, far
+100%
" ... This works surprisingly well. ... "
" ... I’m am using this pretty close though and it links very fast. ... "
" ... Up to that point setup and performance were very good. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... So far so good, it's a little different from others I have used but it does an awesome job. ... "
" ... works great so far. ... "
" ... Works very well and does its job. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 360 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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