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Avantree CK11 Hands Free Bluetooth 5 0 Car Kits Loud Speakerphone Support Siri Google Assistant Motion Auto On Off Volume Knob Wireless in Car Handsfree Speaker Kit with Visor Clip Titannium
Last Updated: July 6, 2021 (Refresh Now)
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Sound
220speaker, volume, clear, hear, loud
+75%
-25%
" ... The volume is great. ... "
" ... Sound is good and easy to operate. ... "
" ... Ease of use and practical design are nice Hooks up right away to my phone and has good sound. ... "
" ... Everyone I talked to complained they heard a wind sound. ... I could hear beautifully. ... "
" ... The sound is great and the battery life is long. ... "
" ... I love the clarity and loudness this unit puts out. ... "
" ... Sound quality is very good and the battery life is very good. ... "
" ... Speaker works great and easy to use. ... "
Usage
200easy to use, easy to set, button, volume, setup
+86%
-14%
" ... but easy to work . ... "
" ... Got it for someone as a gift. ... "
" ... The CK11 was easy for her to set up and works well so far. ... "
" ... I love this makes my life easier. ... "
" ... Awesome job, easy hook up and ease if use ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Set up is quick, controls are easy and clarity is great. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
178speaker, clear, hear, loud, louder
+77%
-23%
" ... The sound is great ... "
" ... I have had people tell me that the sound is very clear. ... Yes, it does sound like I am on speaker phone as opposed to holding the phone up to my face and talking, but that is to be expected! ... I can also hear the person I'm speaking with very clearly and the sound is 100% adjustable. ... "
" ... Sound quality is decent for the price. ... "
" ... It's definitely loud enough to overcome my hard-of-hearing condition. ... "
" ... Sound is pretty good . ... "
" ... Sound quality is fair, but good for a mono speaker. ... "
" ... Sound quality is average but not bad by any means. ... "
" ... Immediately connects after pairings once and the sound quality to excellent. ... "
Connectivity
160car, connect, connects, blue tooth, vehicle
+79%
-21%
" ... If your like me and still roll in a non-bluetooth stereo receiver in your car, this is a great solution. ... "
" ... Battery last long and Bluetooth connection auto. ... "
" ... The Avantree CK11 was easy to pair with my Samsung smart phones and is very loud. ... "
" ... The car kit works well for vehicles without a built in bluetooth function for a very good price. ... "
" ... I've bought three devices so I can have hands free phone use in my old Dodge Caravan. ... "
" ... This is my second attempt to get a bluetooth unit that works. ... Read all the reviews on bluetooth hands free units and this is the one I picked. ... "
" ... Far better than dialing into your radio, the pairing was simple, it works ... "
" ... I'm using this in a 2007 Jeep JK that is not equipped with bluetooth, for the price it works pretty well. ... "
Usage / Ease
134easy to use, easy to set, setup, set, pair
+96%
-4%
" ... Very easy install and operations. ... "
" ... Install was easy, pairing was easy and performance was GREAT!!!. ... "
" ... Far better than dialing into your radio, the pairing was simple, it works ... "
" ... "Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Setup is straight forward however even in a small vehicle the other people can't hear me. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Was easy to set up and use right away. ... "
" ... Easy to use two phone hooked up in three different auto. ... "
Calling
132calls, call, hands free, hearing, talking
+72%
-28%
" ... Makes driving and talking much safer. ... "
" ... The BEST car phone speaker. ... "
" ... Callers state they can hear me perfectly with little background noise. ... "
" ... Loud enough and when I talk people say it is clear. ... "
" ... No complaints from people on the other end of my calls. ... "Ok Google" lets me place calls. ... "
" ... You can hear the caller clearly, they can hear you adequately - it even works with Alexa app on my phone. ... "
" ... No one could hear me and their voices blasted thru all of my car speakers. ... In fact, my friend said I sound way better than our other friend who has a new car with bluetooth/hands-free calling that is internal in the car! ... The other nice features is that the speaker can be controlled either on the knob of the device or with our cell phone. ... "
" ... Purchased this for somebody a little hard of hearing he likes it and it works good for him. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
94connect, connects, bluetooth, connected, automatically
+76%
-24%
" ... If your like me and still roll in a non-bluetooth stereo receiver in your car, this is a great solution. ... "
" ... I'm sure if I knew how to work google assistant on my phone it would do even more! ... "
" ... Wife loves it connects instantly every time easy to use ... "
" ... This will detect your phone a few feet away from the car and activates. ... "
" ... Easy to set up two phones. ... Love the auto on and auto connect. ... "
" ... Like the fact that everytime i open my car door the speaker is connected to my phone. ... "
" ... Tablet's, and cell phones. ... "
" ... it connects to the phone automatically without hassle. ... "
Battery
93charge, battery, long, charged, lasts
+74%
-26%
" ... Battery life has good life expectancy. ... "
" ... Good battery life. ... "
" ... New battery $12. ... new battery works. ... "
" ... I havnt even charged it yet and its been Working great for over a week. ... "
" ... The batter seems to last a long time. ... "
" ... The battery life has been awesome - we'll see how well that continues now that it is starting to get cold. ... "
" ... Haven’t had to charge battery in the month I’ve had it ! ... "
" ... Great unit works good long battery life and easy to use ... "
Body
90visor, car, clip, driving, size
+81%
-19%
" ... I’ve been looking for a Hands free device for a while that I like. ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... Now that Tennessee has a hands free law for devices, this is a necessity. ... "
" ... hands free no tickets ... "
" ... The unit has a clip that holds it to the sun visor on the car. ... "
" ... I use it in car ... "
" ... The auto connect when you open the door is nice . ... "
" ... I just carry the unit into whatever room I’m working in, and I don’t miss a word. ... "
" ... This product makes hands free super easy. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
86car, blue tooth, vehicle, hands free, avantree
+86%
-14%
" ... We both have Samsung phones and both connected via Bluetooth without any issues. ... "
" ... We drive older cars that have no bluetooth connection. ... "
" ... So far my Avantree CK11 hands free Bluetooth device has worked flawlessly. ... Every time I turn on the Bluetooth device, my cell phone connects without a hitch. ... "
" ... The.first speakerphone kept the blue tooth speaker I received stayed connected with my phone for too long a distance. ... "
" ... This Bluetooth speaker has a nice clear and Loud speaker. ... "
" ... Buying more for fellow pre-blue tooth car owners. ... "
" ... Couldn’t be Happier with this Bluetooth Device. ... "
" ... A definite must for older cars without bluetooth. ... "
Sound / Volume
83speaker, loud, hear, clear, loud enough
+61%
-39%
" ... Loud enough and when I talk people say it is clear. ... Use your car stereo. ... "
" ... The volume is great and the sound is clear. ... "
" ... Love this little speaker. ... "
" ... The sound and volume are excellent. ... "
" ... Speaker is clear. ... "
" ... Sound quality is excellent, loud and clear. ... "
" ... So far is working well, and the speaker is loud enough in an old Subaru. ... "
" ... It connects so easily and the sound is so loud and clear. ... "
Reliability
60working, worked, stopped working, weeks, 3 weeks
+48%
-52%
" ... stopped working in 5 weeks. ... "
" ... At first this Avantree CK11 unit functioned okay but a few months later terrible. ... Perhaps I received a defective device after reading so many good reviews. ... "
" ... But junk , returned the first one, now the second one has failied after 30 days, never again. ... "
" ... The batter life is near 3 weeks when always on and ... "
" ... Worked great but less than 2 months dead ... "
" ... So, I ordered one for my sister in late Feb. it worked great for a few weeks, but then quit and she has not been able to charge it. ... Neither one worked. ... "
" ... Update 3 weeks in: went from 5 star to 1 star. ... "
" ... At first it worked “ok” but after a week, it became intermittent. ... "
Price
53money, product, worth, sound quality, cost
+92%
-8%
" ... The speaker’s quality for the price you’re paying for is a bit below average then I was believing it to be. ... "
" ... This is a good product for the price . ... "
" ... It's worth every penny!! ... "
" ... It's great value for the money ... "
" ... This thing is great for the money. ... "
" ... For the price $, I highly Recommend the Avantree CK11. ... "
" ... First rate product ... "
" ... Pretty good for the money. ... "
Body / Comfort
44driving, hands free law, hands free device, avantree, visor
+84%
-16%
" ... This product makes hands free super easy. ... "
" ... Now that Tennessee has a hands free law for devices, this is a necessity. ... "
" ... The Avantree Hands free did a great jod and souns great I would highly recommend Anantree products. ... "
" ... I like the hand free part, ability to talk on the phone with both hands on the steering wheel. ... "
" ... Really great little product, since my state went to hands free devices. ... "
" ... definitely hands free. ... "
" ... By far the best hands free I’ve had. ... "
" ... I’ve been looking for a Hands free device for a while that I like. ... "
Usage / Setup
40setup, easy to set, set, instructions, install
+93%
-8%
" ... Set up was easy. ... "
" ... The bluetooth setup was flawless, and the packaging was good. ... "
" ... Install was easy, pairing was easy and performance was GREAT!!!. ... "
" ... Awesome job, easy hook up and ease if use ... "
" ... It was a easy setup. ... "
" ... Easy install took about 30 seconds to pair my phone & I was up & running. ... "
" ... Setup was very easy. ... "
" ... Easy to work with and very easy to set up. ... "
Battery / Charging
39charged, charging, unit, car, yet
+54%
-46%
" ... The charge on the thing seems to last forever and the sound quality while riding in my little roadster with the top down is surprisingly clear. ... "
" ... The battery has lasted a year and still going strong one one charge. ... "
" ... Battery % charge life can be viewed on my android phone, when you look at Bluetooth connections, it shows my percentage of charge. ... "
" ... It's got a camera-style Li-ion battery that will go at least a week, and I can charge it in the car anyway. ... "
" ... However, you can charge in car as well. ... "
" ... Been using every day for a couple of weeks now (still on the initial charge). ... "
" ... Charging was fast. ... "
" ... I guess that there is a battery inside and plugging it in just recharges the battery. ... "
Usage / Controls
38volume, control, knob, push, answer
+42%
-58%
" ... Confusing to operate, doesn't seem to hear my commands. ... Dials wrong numbers. ... "
" ... Or tapping the volume knob wakes up the Google assistant where you can ask it to call someone or text someone as well. ... The only real knock I have is that I need to turn the volume up each time I turn it back on. ... The volume knob is not an analog knob (you can keep turning it in either direction forever). ... If it was an analog knob, you could just set the volume once and leave it there. ... "
" ... The volume control knob falls off too. ... "
" ... Button fell off within the first few days. ... "
" ... I also was attracted to the Avantree's knob that it has for volume control [it was awkward to raise the volume on the Motorola]. ... "
" ... This produce had some features that didn't make sense to me, like the volume control didn't seem to make any difference, and the dial just kept going round so the was no way to know where you were in the range. ... "
" ... Very hard to hear other party and the volume button didn't work. ... "
" ... It has a pause button, but it doesn't work. ... "
Marketplace
38works as advertised, returned, works, refund, sent it back
+45%
-55%
" ... We are sending it back. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Would have returned it if she had not thrown out the box. ... "
" ... But junk , returned the first one, now the second one has failied after 30 days, never again. ... "
" ... I need to return it asap ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... I’m returning it ... "
" ... Is there any way to return the product and find out what the issue was caused by? ... "
Body / Fit
29clip, car, dash, sun visor, fits the bill
+59%
-41%
" ... Other than a way to attach it better to all dash panels, I am extremely pleased with device. ... "
" ... This one fits the bill. ... "
" ... This thing fits the bill very well. ... "
" ... Mounted the unit with some Velcro so I can move from car to car if needed. ... "
" ... Mounts near your face in Auto ... "
" ... This fits the bill. ... "
" ... I put some Velcro non the back of this great little device and another stop on the center of my steering wheel. ... "
" ... Bought this car kit for my 2003 lexus. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
21returned, refund, sent it back, returning, unfortunately
+5%
-95%
" ... Unfortunately, I missed the return-by date while I kept trying to make it work. ... "
" ... I’m returning it ... "
" ... THE NEW ONE IS HAVING TROUBLE NOW AND I'M OUTSIDE OF THE TIME TO GET A REFUND. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, my unit did not function and I had to return it for another brand. ... "
" ... Returned the first one and the second one has the same problem. ... "
" ... We are sending it back. ... "
" ... Would have returned it if she had not thrown out the box. ... "
Body / Size
20use, unit, fits the bill, car, whatever
+95%
-5%
" ... It’s easy to use and very portable. ... "
" ... Compact, clips to sun visor. ... "
" ... I just carry the unit into whatever room I’m working in, and I don’t miss a word. ... "
" ... Size good Would recommend ... "
" ... It's very handy and hangs on my sunvisor very well. ... "
" ... Love that I can just haul it from vehicle to vehicle. ... "
" ... I like that you do not have to plug it in your car's lighter. ... "
" ... I just carry the unit into whatever room I’m working in, and I don’t miss a word. ... "
Software
17android, hear, google assistant, google, drivers
+94%
-6%
" ... You can hear the caller clearly, they can hear you adequately - it even works with Alexa app on my phone. ... "
" ... I'm sure if I knew how to work google assistant on my phone it would do even more! ... "
" ... "Ok Google" lets me place calls. ... "
" ... According to the Avantree support email after I registered, they have an "upgraded" version. ... "
" ... Integrates Siri for hands free phone, text and navigation, maybe other functions if Siri shortcuts are setup. ... "
" ... You can hear the caller clearly, they can hear you adequately - it even works with Alexa app on my phone. ... "
" ... It works with all my android devices. ... "
" ... Easy setup-works as stated-one button on, then use siri to do the rest. ... "
Usage / As Gift
15christmas, gifts, bought, purchased, others
+100%
" ... I gave it for a gift to my mother and she has nothing but good things to say about it. ... "
" ... This was a MUCH NEEDED GIFT FIR MY DISABLED DAUGHTER. ... "
" ... Oh my goodness, I love this even bought it as gifts. ... "
" ... My dad loves his gift ! ... "
" ... Got it for someone as a gift. ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my son. ... "
" ... Bought this for my grandma's birthday and she says out of everything that she has, she finds this the most useful thing she has right now considering she has everything so it's hard to shop for her ... "
" ... Brought it again as a gift for a relative. ... "
Usage / Capacity
14house, vehicle, noisy, move, connected
+86%
-14%
" ... You can move device from vehicle to vehicle. ... "
" ... Works well in my vehicle. ... "
" ... My car is really small and noisy and i can here my caller and they can here me just like i was talking on the phone out is awesome i have had it about 2 weeks and only have charged it initially. ... "
" ... Use it in my car works nice ... "
" ... Works good in my vehicle ... "
" ... This product works as well as the built-in one in our other car! ... "
" ... I have already recommended to a lot of my friends and family. " ... "
" ... It's range will keep it connected even in the house, so it needs to be shut off when leaving the car. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
14works, product, described, advertised, amazon
+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... It works just as it was described. ... "
" ... The company reached out to me and refunded my purchase! ... "
" ... Works perfectly as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... ORIGINAL REVIEW: I just received and tested this product. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
11works, described, advertised, product
+100%
" ... It works just as it was described. ... "
" ... This product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works perfectly as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised! ... "
Features
11auto, features, also, works, sure
+64%
-36%
" ... I also love the auto off/on feature. ... "
" ... One of the best features is the knob so easy to use. ... "
" ... Still learning all the features. ... "
" ... Auto-on a plus. ... "
" ... Also the auto off/on is a great feature ... "
" ... I like the automatic feature because i don't have to think about turning it on. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
10cancellation, background, hear, sound quality, people
+60%
-40%
" ... I myself was amazed at the noise cancellation. ... "
" ... Excellent noise cancellation. ... "
" ... The noise cancellation and sound quality on the other end is reported as being good. ... "
" ... Callers state they can hear me perfectly with little background noise. ... "
" ... Volume and noise cancellation were concerns going in, but I was very happy with the product. ... "
Usage / For Travel
8trip, travel, driving, country, use
+88%
-13%
" ... I truly enjoy how easy it is to operate and without taking your eyes off the road . ... "
" ... We bought this to listen to an audio book on a long trip and it was great. ... "
" ... Worked excellent on our trip across country. ... "
" ... Daughter suggested I get for my trip this Fall and will use it together with my cell phone for GPS instructions. ... "
" ... Daughter suggested I get for my trip this Fall and will use it together with my cell phone for GPS instructions. ... "
" ... I got the impression this would do something much more remarkable and make my driving experience while traveling much more pleasant. ... "
" ... I will update this review if there is any problems down the road. ... "
Body / Door
7door, soon, connects, car, recharge
+100%
" ... It activates when I open the door and so far the battery is still going strong without a recharge ... "
" ... I really liked the fact that it links up automatically as soon as I open the door of the truck. ... "
" ... The auto connect when you open the door is nice . ... "
" ... I love that it turns ON and connects to my phone as soon as I open car door. ... "
" ... The unit cuts on when I open the door and leaving the unit on all the time, the battery has lasted several weeks before I had to recharge it. ... "
" ... It connects automatically when you open the car door. ... "
" ... Works great, connects as soon as the car door is opened. ... "
Performance
6job, push, disconnect, call, button
+83%
-17%
" ... Very pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... Works as advertised does a very good job. ... "
" ... After reboot the device. ... "
" ... does the job very well ... "
Body / Build Quality
6metal, visor, knob fell, inside, hard
+33%
-67%
" ... I liked it but when i went to charge it for the first time the inside broke ... "
" ... Clip not tight enough and slips off visor. ... "
" ... It had fallen inside the unit. ... "
Clarity
4understandable, enough, easy to use
+100%
" ... Voices are clear. ... "
" ... Very clear and understandable! ... "
" ... It's clear enough and sensitive enough. ... "
GPS
3phone, lot
+67%
-33%
" ... Started new job, I use gps a lot. ... "
" ... I am on the phone all day and it definitely works great for handsfree as well as gps maps from my phone. ... "
Cable
3would, short, stay, one, little
+33%
-67%
" ... But then when I went to charge it, the cord would not stay in. ... I had to prop it and hold it tightly between two objects to make the cord stay in. ... The last time I tried to charge it the component to fit the cord was gone. ... "
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