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Anker SoundSync Drive Bluetooth 4 0 Car Receiver Wireless Phone Call Music Streaming Car Kit with Built in Mic Music Streaming Echo and Noise Reduction Multi Point Access 3 5mm Aux Cable
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
55
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 915 recent, verified reviews
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Sound Quality
278sound quality, noise isolator, ground loop noise, volume, music
+68%
-32%
" ... Upgraded my “basic” RAV4 stereo. ... "
" ... I find the sound excellent and it connects well . ... "
" ... Sound quality is not bad. ... "
" ... Loving streaming to my car stereo ... "
" ... Great product, awesome sound. ... "
" ... In comparison to an auxiliary cord, the volume is much lower and has less quality sound (but it's Bluetooth, so don't expect it to be crystal clear). ... "
" ... I got the noise isolator and it works perfectly now! ... "
" ... Sound quality for music is good and phone calls come through clear. ... "
Bluetooth
213car, connects, automatically, connect, turn
+81%
-19%
" ... I find the sound excellent and it connects well . ... no stuttering at the beginning like you get on some other bluetooth devices. ... "
" ... Fantastic little bluetooth audio solution that feels premium and according to the people i talk to with it they say they can't even tell that they are on bluetooth. ... "
" ... My iPod automatically connects once I get in the car, and i can skip songs in an instant ... "
" ... Connected by bluetooth right away. ... "
" ... This Bluetooth dongle is small and stealthy, and has an adhesive on the back of it to stick to wherever surface on the car. ... "
" ... Really handy device to connect about anything to a car stereo. ... "
" ... Working well as a Bluetooth receiver. ... "
" ... Otherwise, this is the perfect answer to playing your music through Bluetooth in the car if your car doesn't have Bluetooth! ... "
Device Compatibility
190connect, turn, bluetooth, connects, automatically
+69%
-31%
" ... I find the sound excellent and it connects well . ... no stuttering at the beginning like you get on some other bluetooth devices. ... "
" ... When I play my music it automatically adjusts my media volume so I don't have to mess with it on my phone. ... "
" ... Connection is easy. ... "
" ... Works with my Spotify. ... "
" ... My iPod automatically connects once I get in the car, and i can skip songs in an instant ... "
" ... Connected by bluetooth right away. ... "
" ... Really handy device to connect about anything to a car stereo. ... As it is you have to manually power up this device so it will connect. ... "
" ... Working well as a Bluetooth receiver. ... "
Call quality
131phone calls, hear, calls, call, voice
+65%
-35%
" ... The phone calls going through are clear. ... "
" ... No more looking at my phone to find a song while driving . ... "
" ... The sound quality is very good and clear both with music and phone calls. ... "
" ... Sound quality for music is good and phone calls come through clear. ... "
" ... I do not encounter any issue placing call or answering calls. ... "
" ... Have to turn it on each time I start the vehicle, but phone calls are clear on both ends. ... "
" ... No more phone calls while driving, unless hands-free. ... "
" ... Regardless, this adapter functions much better (when turned on) than my old one, especially when making phone calls . ... you can attach the device on your dash, which helps the microphone better pick up your voice when talking on the phone. ... Siri can recognize my requests much more easily, as well. ... "
Product Reliability
106working, stopped working, anker, started, soundsync
+47%
-53%
" ... After using Anker products for years now, I expected nothing less than "plug and play and go" but the SoundSync didn't do that, and it's too bad. ... "
" ... makes it unusable. ... "
" ... Completely stopped working after a few months. ... "
" ... Stopped working 1.5 months after purchase. ... "
" ... Worked for a week. ... "
" ... This device is trash stop working after 3 months. ... "
" ... Quit working 3 days after I got it and started using it. ... "
" ... One find day mid September it just stopped working and would not turn on. ... "
Charging
93car, charger, soundsync, car charger, anker products
+69%
-31%
" ... One to power this and then obviously an extra slot for your phone to charge. ... "
" ... Great addition to my car, works great and with the quality you expect from anker. ... "
" ... Love Anker products and this one doesn't disappoint either. ... "
" ... I love Anker accessories and battery chargers. ... "
" ... Anker products are the best! ... "
" ... All in all I really enjoy Anker products and if you can look past the little kinks that this has, its a solid device. ... "
" ... Basically all you need to do is plug it into your car charger and then plug the second cable into your cars AUX port. ... "
" ... I bought the Anker Dual USB charger to go with this so I can power the sound sync and my iPhone. ... "
Cables
82wire, aux, short, console, car
+44%
-56%
" ... I even bought a new cigarette adapter for the USB part of the cord. ... But it still didn't work and then I noticed a wire peeking out. ... "
" ... When the wire is bumped or jossled the sound cuts out. ... "
" ... I tested my phone with a normal auxillary cord, and so it is in fact the receiver itself that is malfunctioning. ... "
" ... I compared it to just using an aux cord plugged straight from my phone to the aux input (which is what I'm used to) and the difference is night and day. ... "
" ... - as others have noted, the audio cable is unshielded and can introduce noise ... "
" ... Very disappointed and went back to using an aux cable until I find a more suitable Bluetooth receiver. ... "
" ... The cables produce a LOT of noise. ... "
" ... There is no justification for having this poor of shielding on the audio cable. ... "
Controls
74buttons, turn, press, push, volume
+47%
-53%
" ... You have to turn it on by holding down a button for 3 to 6 seconds. ... "
" ... So it your power outlet turns off when you turn your car off you will have to push the button to power on the device every time you start your vehicle. ... "
" ... I do have the issue another reviewer mentioned where about 40% of the time I have to try a second time holding the button down for a couple of seconds to get the thing to turn on. ... It also does not automatically pair with my phone when starting the car (have to press the button each time) but I actually prefer having control over that so that behavior is fine with me. ... Having to the "Retry" the pair button 50% of the time is a minor annoyance, but not enough to have me try something else, especially at this price point. ... "
" ... The next and previous track buttons work fine though there is a bit of delay but no big deal. ... I expected it to be as simple as hitting the button and it turns on. ... The problem is you have to hold the button down for about five seconds to turn it on or off. ... "
" ... * There's no volume control on the output. ... "
" ... You have to HOLD, not push a button to turn it on. ... Also it seems to default to ~50% volume, no matter what you set it to when you last used it. ... "
" ... -No volume control (obviously can be controlled by phone/car but radio was 50% louder) ... "
" ... If I attach it at the center of the console, my shift would be in the way when I need to push the buttons on the receiver. ... It seems that you have to push the power and pause for a second, but the instruction just show you to press at the center without explanation. ... And I kind of like it to not turn on with the car, but it seems to have no way to turn it off without cutting off the power, which is a bit odd. ... "
Ease of Use
70use, easy, easy to install, easy to set, simple
+96%
-4%
" ... Connection is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... Easy to use. ... Intuitive to use once you read the very brief instructions and pair the device. ... "
" ... User friendly instructions and easy to sync with your phone. ... "
" ... It’s a simple solution to a common problem. ... "
" ... They made it super easy. ... "
" ... This system was an easy fix for her. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to pair and function. ... "
Ports
65usb, plug, port, unplug, aux port
+46%
-54%
" ... I had to remove the USB power plug out, and reinsert it on a running car to connect it back. ... "
" ... I compared it to just using an aux cord plugged straight from my phone to the aux input (which is what I'm used to) and the difference is night and day. ... "
" ... Couldn't get it to turn on, no matter what USB port I tried -- in my car or in my house. ... "
" ... One nuisance is that it doesn't seem to automatically turn off without a connection (my car doesn't power down the power ports, so I need to manually turn off the device). ... "
" ... This product worked well until I tried plugging my phone directly into the aux port of my car and found that this device had been cutting out all signals below 200Hz. ... "
" ... Also, has to connect upon power on, or the device WONT connect to anything at all until it is unplugged and reconnected to a usb for power . ... "
" ... Unfortunately it's so inconvenient to use I'll likely be going back to an aux cable (which replaced a cheap off brand unit with exactly similar functionality to this one) ... "
" ... I even unplugged and replugged in the aux and usb cables, but to no avail. ... "
Setup
63easy, simple, setup, instructions, install
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to set up. ... Intuitive to use once you read the very brief instructions and pair the device. ... "
" ... It matches very well with my dash, and was extremely easy to install. ... "
" ... I was excited to receive and immediately went to install. ... "
" ... Setup was simple, pairing to her phone is simple ... "
" ... Installation is as simple as it gets. ... "
" ... Install and initial uses were smooth. ... "
" ... Great quality, easy to set up, no connection drops so far. ... "
" ... Took less than 5 minutes to install. ... "
Marketplace
63anker, works as advertised, contacted, advertised, seller
+78%
-22%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... This works as advertised. ... "
" ... WORKED AS ADVERTISED. ... "
" ... Contacted support, and they promptly sent me a new unit, which I am highly grateful for. ... "
" ... Revising review: anker contacted me. ... And sent me a new item. ... "
" ... The unit works as described. ... "
Volume
55car, low, hear, max, stereo
+35%
-65%
" ... And it's not like a feint hum that you can barely hear - this is a loud one, and trying to play music doesn't cover up the annoying humming sound. ... "
" ... Volume is very low. ... "
" ... Does not output sound at the same volume. ... "
" ... The noise is obvious even at low volumes. ... "
" ... I have to have my phone and car at Max volume in order to hear it and even at Max volume this bass just isn't there. ... "
" ... After a bit of testing I realized that my music had more or less zero low end. ... "
" ... Only problem is the Mic volume is too low. ... "
" ... Knocking one star for the headache and the volume cant go as loud as i like it to be. ... "
Price
50money, cost, worth the money, waste, well worth
+82%
-18%
" ... I got it on one of the daily deals, so the price was great and very well worth the money. ... "
" ... (Which is of AMAZING quality for the price.) ... "
" ... And for this price awesome. ... "
" ... This is by far the best unit in this price range. ... "
" ... I chose the extension for the AUX, so that added another $5ish dollars to the overall price. ... "
" ... This is the best brand for phone electronics and is cost effective too. ... "
" ... I purchased it after debating others, and this seemed to be the best value. ... "
" ... All in all this is a great product at a killer price. ... "
Returns
44refund, returned, returning, offered, contacted
+20%
-80%
" ... will be returning ... "
" ... I contacted the seller and haven't heard back. ... "
" ... realized it's going to be returned. ... "
" ... At least Anker promptly issued a refund to me. ... "
" ... Requested a refund but got none. ... "
" ... I am promptly returning this. ... "
" ... I missed the deadline to return in so I couldn't return anymore. ... "
" ... So I returned it and ordered a second one. ... "
Noise Cancellation
38ground loop noise, loop noise isolator, noise isolator, background, cancellation
+45%
-55%
" ... My only gripe is that I had to also purchase a ground loop isolator since there was a high-pitched whine in the background when paired. ... "
" ... Before that, definitely needs noise isolator. ... "
" ... The noise reduction didn't really work. ... "
" ... I had no noise or whine issues with the BlueTrip so I took my chances and didn't get a ground loop isolator with it. ... Unfortunately it needs one as the whine noise was unbearable. ... "
" ... The amount of static noise is unbelievable and I put a noise filter on it and there answer to me was that I need to ship it back on my expense and pay for shipping it back to me after they find out what was wrong with it and I just bought the the unit less then a month ago ... "
" ... There is also a constant hissing noise which is why people usually buy a noise isolator with this. ... "
" ... I bought this product and started hearing static noise. ... I took off a star because I think that they should have integrated a noise isolator or something similar into the product if they know this problem might happen. ... "
" ... a lot of background noise! ... "
Fit
32dash, sticky, adhesive, soundsync, interior
+69%
-31%
" ... It comes with a sticky circle patch on the back so you can literally mount it in your car. ... "
" ... I use this in a 2007 Honda Accord. ... "
" ... I actually appreciate the adhesive pad on the BT controller because previous brands I'd tried with magnets did not stay in place. ... "
" ... It would have gotten a five if there was a better way to mount the control to somewhere on or near my dash. ... "
" ... It's an easy setup & it fits perfectly in the car ... "
" ... It was time to upgrade my in car experience, without upgrading the car, and this soundkit easily fits the bill. ... "
" ... You get about three tones when powering up(holding center). ... "
" ... I only used it for one phone cam but we got through the conversation on both sides with no issues. ... "
Design
28looks, sleek, really nice, nice, vehicles
+86%
-14%
" ... I like the build quality, and I like the cosmetic appearance of it! ... It looks high tech. ... "
" ... Man, very good product from concept to design . ... "
" ... Construction of the "puck" is nice and feels like quality materials. ... "
" ... The design is great. ... "
" ... Everything comes neatly packed in a small box and the unit is very sleek looking. ... "
" ... This is starting to look like a good brand in general . ... "
" ... From a mechanical perspective the unit appears to be built well. ... "
" ... Made my car feel modern once more! ... "
USB
27car, turn, port, unplug, plug
+22%
-78%
" ... I had to remove the USB power plug out, and reinsert it on a running car to connect it back. ... "
" ... Also, has to connect upon power on, or the device WONT connect to anything at all until it is unplugged and reconnected to a usb for power . ... "
" ... I even unplugged and replugged in the aux and usb cables, but to no avail. ... "
" ... I have a 2012 Honda Civic - It has worked once but my USB power adapter must have an issue with this product as it wont power on consistently. ... "
" ... It's a serious drawback since I got this to add hands free to my car (my car already supported USB audio) ... "
" ... The only gripe I have with this product is that sometimes the device needs to be unplugged from the usb port and then back in after restarting the vehicle. ... "
" ... When it doesn't, I have to unplug it from the USB port and plug it back in a few times. ... "
" ... Should be OK if your USB port is on the dashboard. ... "
Product As Described
26advertised, works as described, worked, exactly, described
+96%
-4%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... This works as advertised. ... "
" ... WORKED AS ADVERTISED. ... "
" ... The unit works as described. ... "
" ... I don't have any issues as others described. ... "
" ... Does exactly what it says. ... "
Headphones
25car, aux, music, headphone jack, listen
+72%
-28%
" ... Seems to improve sound quality from iphone7 to my car 3.5mm jack. ... "
" ... Works like a dream if you have an audio jack in your car. ... "
" ... I plug this into the auxiliary jack on the car stereo, and I instantly have music via Bluetooth from my phone. ... "
" ... From my iPhone 7 Plus through the Anker SoundSync and aux jack in my truck the sound is incredible. ... "
" ... The perfect solution to the future of headphone jack-less phones. ... "
" ... Especially since my iphone 7 doesnt have the headphone jack anymore it makes it easier to connect and listen to music and take calls. ... "
" ... I have a 2005 Honda Element with a built-in XM radio and an AUX jack. ... "
" ... works but I was looking for Audi quality I just went with aux ... "
Delivery
21shipping, received, box, 2 days, prime
+57%
-43%
" ... It arrived very quickly and was a great price, but not very clear. ... "
" ... I loved this when I first received it! ... "
" ... But I clearly received a used one. ... "
" ... Minimal packaging is big plus. ... "
" ... Works right out of the box. ... "
" ... Got this item yesterday, the same day I ordered it through amazon prime free same day shipping. ... "
" ... Product arrived in 2 days despite not having prime or upgrading the shipping. ... "
" ... All in all, very please with this purchase and I have bought one for myself that should arrive in 2 days. ... "
Build Quality
19materials, ground loop, build, break, strain
+42%
-58%
" ... If I have to buy a ground loop isolator for an electronic product that should have had ground loop isolationbuilt-in in the first place, then the product itself is flawed. ... "
" ... Anker makes a great product, but I believe this one slipped through the cracks. ... "
" ... Worked well enough but such a flimsy product. ... "
" ... So much distortion and cracking otherwise. ... "
" ... Seems to be some quality issues with the manufacturing. ... "
" ... There are few products I've bought on Amazon as cheaply made as this one! ... "
" ... As a result, it's already broken (the protective outer layer is threaded and broken) ... "
" ... Generally poor overall construction. ... "
Overall performance
17well, far, trick, seems, job
+88%
-12%
" ... Seems to do the job very well. ... "
" ... This did the trick. ... "
" ... Works well so far! ... "
" ... Works great so far. ... "
" ... Works vey well. ... "
" ... Works well for what it is. ... "
" ... I had tried a competitors version and didn't think it did that great of a job. ... "
" ... Once I readjusted my levels everything worked just fine and I'm very satisfied with the end result. ... "
Network
13range, connection, randomly, music, level
+85%
-15%
" ... The audio quality is pretty good no signal dropping at all. ... "
" ... Happy with the quality and signal strength. ... "
" ... Great quality, easy to set up, no connection drops so far. ... "
" ... Works great, doesn't disconnect randomly or struggle with signal. ... "
" ... No connectivity issues ... "
" ... to provide a boost of the signal. ... "
" ... I'd say it's a good foot and a half to two feet between the two. ... "
" ... connection is good . ... "
Lagging
12seconds, unplug, plug it back, button, unplugging
-100%
" ... Biggest complaint is the delay in pressing next/previous. ... "
" ... It does not turn on automatically. ... "
" ... Sometimes it takes 5 seconds to turn on, sometimes more that that. ... "
" ... Each time I start my engine I have to unplug it, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. ... "
" ... There seems to be no reason for it, it just randomly works some times and doesn't work other times. ... "
" ... Being turned off for only one or two seconds seems to put it in a state where it doesn't work. ... "
" ... I would have to unplug the unit wait for at least five seconds and then plug it back in, some times several times to get it to work. ... "
" ... Every time I turn it over, it will not turn on. ... "
ISP
11works, worked, often, good, fine
+73%
-27%
" ... Connection is easy. ... "
" ... but I have yet to test that . ... "
" ... connection is good . ... "
" ... Once we finally got it. ... "
" ... Works fine now. ... "
" ... It continued to drop connection after giving it a dedicated plug but it did improve. ... "
" ... That worked well for me. ... "
Comfort
11need, stick, pain, hands, go
+73%
-27%
" ... So, hands-free we go! ... "
" ... Its like ringing in your ear if you ever had that experience. ... "
" ... I need to solve the hands-free issue". ... "
" ... IT IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST ONE OUT THERE!! ... "
" ... It was easy to use and I've gone through so many other wireless ear type but I'm glad to have this in the car that is ready to go so I can speak hands-free ... "
" ... Works great in my car, the built-in controls keep my hands where they need to be. ... "
" ... love it overall, removed a star however because the sticky pad on the back won't stick to a textured dash, so i had to move it to a flat piece of interior trim. ... "
" ... Perfect for me for hands free. ... "
Capacity
10two, feet
+70%
-30%
" ... this worked great in my daughters car ... "
" ... Works as described in my car. ... "
" ... I use it everyday in my car ... "
" ... It is your car. ... "
" ... I'd say it's a good foot and a half to two feet between the two. ... "
" ... Exactly what we needed for our truck. ... "
Bass
10sound, music, base, treble, playing
+30%
-70%
" ... Also there is no bass or any way to turn it up. ... "
" ... Not sure if I received a defective unit, but when using this product any music that I played was stripped of any/all bass. ... "
" ... -Sound quality was tinny and NO bass. ... "
" ... Super low volume and no bass whatsoever. ... "
" ... No bass in the music. ... "
" ... This one I can't even hear any bass. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.14 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
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