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Criacr Upgraded Version Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car Wireless FM Radio Transmitter Adapter Car Kit Dual USB Charging Ports Hands Free Calling U Disk TF Card MP3 Music Player
Last Updated: April 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Review Analysis - 926 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
211music, static, radio, noise, car
+77%
-23%
" ... The sound is great nothing really bad. ... "
" ... 8. the buzzing/static sound will go silent!! ... PLAY MUSIC without any aux! ... "
" ... Best product I got so far that has good sound quality. ... "
" ... I just put this device in my cigarette lighter, followed the simple instructions and the sound came through my radio speaker perfect!! ... Now I could turn up the sound as loud as I needed. ... When you hang up the music comes right back on. ... "
" ... Sound quality isn't perfect but good enough, my husband really likes it since his card didn't have an option for him to connect his phone's music. ... "
" ... This is great because I can leave my phone behind and still be able to listen to music on the go. ... The music sounds great and my phone automatically reconnects to the transmitter. ... "
" ... I’m a commuter and I used it for all my car travels and the quality of sound was perfect. ... "
" ... But I am determined to be able to play my music in my car so I thought I’d give this one a try and I’m glad I did! ... "
Ease of Use
180easy to install, easy, easy to set, super, set
+97%
-3%
" ... Very simple instructions to pair to your cell phone. ... "
" ... So easy to set up my grandpa did it! ... "
" ... Easy to set up, and easy connectivity. ... "
" ... Works great and easy to use ... "
" ... Its so easy to link up and it sounds great. ... "
" ... Easy to install and great features for the price ... "
" ... The product works and was a breeze to set up. ... "
" ... super easy to set up . ... "
Bluetooth
108car, connect, blue tooth, transmitter, aux
+79%
-21%
" ... Quality is good but disconnects from Bluetooth every minute or so . ... "
" ... Yes, your phone must have bluetooth capability to use it. ... "
" ... This product is great if you have a vehicle that doesn’t offer plugs in for Bluetooth. ... Nice product and I would highly recommend this for an alternative Bluetooth option on your vehicle. ... "
" ... I ordered the Criacr Bluetooth Transmitter and it is awesome. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth works for phonecalls, but they hear themselves like an echo if you have the volume up any. ... "
" ... It tends to be a little staticky when the radio isn't connected to my bluetooth but other than that it works amazing. ... "
" ... Connects Bluetooth easily. ... "
" ... Have had to toggle my bluetooth a few times if my phone doesn't automatically connect but nearly every time it does. ... "
Device Compatibility
106connect, car, connects, automatically, paired
+84%
-16%
" ... I would like it to automatically pair when you get in the car ... "
" ... The Criac Bluetooth FM Transmitter now allows me to stream music from my Apple Watch 3 to my car. ... This is great because I can leave my phone behind and still be able to listen to music on the go. ... The music sounds great and my phone automatically reconnects to the transmitter. ... "
" ... I have an iPhone 6s and it connects automatically after initial set up. ... "
" ... It charges my IPad and LG Phone very nicely and connect via Bluetooth pretty seamlessly. ... "
" ... Easy to sync. ... "
" ... Connects easily and works as described ... "
" ... Girlfriends car didn’t have a any means of connecting her phone so bought this for her as a christmas gift and she loved it. ... "
" ... I love that my phone syncs right to it when I get in my car! ... "
Setup
91easy, set, instructions, easy to set, super
+97%
-3%
" ... It was easy to install and understand. ... "
" ... Easy to install and great features for the price ... "
" ... Set up took 2 minutes. ... "
" ... Super easy to set up! ... "
" ... Set up was very simple. ... "
" ... Overall Great sound, fairly easy setup, and it connects quickly and easily to my phone. ... "
" ... The product works and was a breeze to set up. ... "
" ... It was easy to install and has worked well since ... "
FM
81fm, station, fm transmitter, car, static
+70%
-30%
" ... This Bluetooth FM car transmitter probably works as well as most at this price point. ... "
" ... pairs with fm radio and connects automatically ... "
" ... The product was good, sound volume could be higher but I could always turn up the volume on the radio. ... "
" ... I've had so many problems with other FM transmitters so I'm glad I found this one! ... "
" ... I absolutely love this Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Wireless in-Car FM Transmitter Radio Adapter Car Kit, Universal Car Charger. ... "
" ... Used this to Bluetooth my phone to my stock truck radio. ... "
" ... works through a station on your radio. ... "
" ... Not to be dramatic, but this FM transmitter changed my life. ... "
Product Reliability
72working, stopped working, weeks, month, worked great
+51%
-49%
" ... I have had mine for over a year and it is just like new still. ... "
" ... So far it is working as expected. ... "
" ... I’ve had it for months and still works great ... "
" ... Once I got through that part (I'm not very tech savvy) it started working great and I wish I would have found this device sooner. ... "
" ... I’ve had it for almost a year and it works just as good as the first day. ... "
" ... I’ve had it for about two months and it still works great. ... "
" ... First one I ordered has been working perfectly. ... "
" ... I have had this for a few months now and have not had any issues. ... "
Call quality
63phone calls, call, calls, voice, person
+68%
-32%
" ... Call feature works great. ... Just a note, I love the voice that says "Paired" . ... "
" ... Clear music and phone call right through speakers. ... "
" ... Calls quality is great, hear both sides very well and on top of all you got a charger! ... "
" ... Works well streaming music and receiving hands free telephone calls. ... "
" ... Great transmission quality for listening and also hearing callers. ... "
" ... I love Having the option to listen to my own music and being able to talk on the phone hands free with it! ... "
" ... Sound is very good along with phone calls too. ... "
" ... My calls are clear. ... "
Price
61money, product, worth, waste of money, waste
+77%
-23%
" ... It’s well worth your money. ... "
" ... It’s a great production for the price . ... "
" ... Bang for your buck! ... "
" ... Good buy for the price. ... "
" ... It works okay but spend the extra money if you want reliable quality. ... "
" ... For the price it is I'm impressed. ... "
" ... totally worth it. ... "
" ... Works beyond expectations. ... "
Charging
50charger, charge, music, car, charge my phone
+74%
-26%
" ... Has enough power to charge a tablet or modern phone, Check ... "
" ... I absolutely love this Bluetooth FM Transmitter, Wireless in-Car FM Transmitter Radio Adapter Car Kit, Universal Car Charger. ... "
" ... It charges my IPad and LG Phone very nicely and connect via Bluetooth pretty seamlessly. ... "
" ... I love this product because it’s easy to use and it has a USB port so i can charge my phone. ... "
" ... This is very useful and it can charge my phone. ... "
" ... Charges my phone pretty quick as well. ... "
" ... It is small so it is not distracting and has two charge ports to charge both my phone and my wife's at the same time. ... "
" ... I love that it lights up blue and i can charge my phone on it. ... "
Volume
45loud, radio, turn, car, hear
+40%
-60%
" ... It also doesn’t allow my volume to go as high as it could if I were using my aux chord. ... "
" ... However, if you like to crank up your music every now and then, this does not go very loud. ... I turned up the volume on the device itself, my car volume and my cell phone volume. ... Definitely not loud enough to sing a long to the music, lol. ... "
" ... I have encountered several instances where, out of the blue, there is n extremely loud crackling which seems to be caused by outside signals and sometimes by the electronics of the vehicle itself. ... "
" ... This blutetooth is blowing out the speakers of my car! ... "
" ... I returned it and there was no volume to the second one I received. ... "
" ... When i finally got a channel that had bareable static coming through i couldnt get the podcast to be loud enough. ... "
" ... I think this item is defective because when I set it up in my car there’s a loud buzzing noise. ... "
" ... O have to turn the volume all the way up when I am on the phone. ... "
Ports
28car, plug, usb, usb ports, lighter
+71%
-29%
" ... I'm assuming the two ports is great, if there's two people who need to charge, I just haven't had a passenger yet. ... "
" ... If you've been using a cassette adapter or any sort of wired adapter you will find this to be a great Improvement in convenience ... "
" ... I love this product because it’s easy to use and it has a USB port so i can charge my phone. ... I only have one lighter port so it makes it very convenient for me. ... "
" ... Plug, set your station and go. ... "
" ... Great to have if your car does not have an aux outlet. ... "
" ... Having no aux port in my car I've gone through a few different items like this in order to listen to Spotify in my car. ... "
" ... I gave the product 5 stars because it is not the fault of the device merely the placement of the car lighter plug. ... "
" ... Plugged the USB drive into the Transmitter. ... "
Cables
20cord, car, cords, quality, aux cable
+70%
-30%
" ... This is perfect for my older car that doesn't have a aux cord. ... "
" ... This is definitely better than using a aux cord in my 2004 Honda Accord. ... "
" ... So much better than using an auxiliary cord ... "
" ... I love that there’s no cord and it works so well on older cars that don’t have aux cords. ... "
" ... Other than that its a good quality for cars that don't have Bluetooth or any aux cord. ... "
" ... Just the charging cord, now, it connects seamlessly to my phone when I get in the car. ... "
" ... Love this product I have an older model car with no aux cord. ... It plays music from my phone and old MP3 player with a connection cord. ... "
" ... bye bye aux cord hello hands free. ... "
Size
20size, compact, plus, makes, easy to use
+95%
-5%
" ... It makes traveling so much better. ... "
" ... Small and perfect for my Lexus RX330. ... "
" ... Makes long trips that much better! ... "
" ... Super easy to use, small and looks nice. ... "
" ... Plus the transmitter is compact! ... "
" ... It’s compact and easy to use. ... "
" ... A plus to the design & size. ... "
" ... Slim little units it's attractive . ... "
Controls
19knob, volume, turn, volume control, change
+63%
-37%
" ... I also downloaded an additional free EQ app to see if that enhances EQ control even more. ... "
" ... The buttons are simple. ... "
" ... (Push the center Call button for a Couple seconds and you will see it say "Lod" . ... "
" ... 4. long press the "talk" button ... "
" ... The skip, back buttons work great. ... "
" ... You can answer your phone without taking it out of your console or purse or whatever by just pressing the phone button and hang up the same way. ... I would suggest you just said it to a level near high and then your radio and phone can be used for additional controls. ... If things become staticy Find Another Empty station and start the process over by pressing the phone button for a second or two and that will take you to the tuning ability. ... "
" ... I also really like the volume control ... "
" ... When playing music via bluetooth its easy to use the button to switch to the next song forward or back. ... "
Returns
15return, full refund, seller, returned, update
+7%
-93%
" ... I bought two of these, returned one. ... "
" ... I ended up returning the product. ... "
" ... Working on returning item now. ... "
" ... Will be returning for a full refund ... "
" ... Returned it ASAP . ... "
" ... Just received today and will be returning it. ... "
" ... Purchased on July 30, 2018 . ... "
" ... I travel and have missed the window for return. ... "
Marketplace
11works, product, amazon
+82%
-18%
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... My most used Amazon purchase! ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Product is as described. ... "
" ... The product is as described ... "
" ... I previously wrote a review. ... "
" ... I’m very happy with this product thank you! ... "
Network
11device, reception, connection, tried, issue
+27%
-73%
" ... I think the BT signal isn’t working anymore. ... "
" ... But driving down the signal goes in and out. ... "
" ... I’ve tried every station to see if it was a signal issue but it’s a device issue. ... "
" ... Poor reception, lots of static. ... "
" ... Will not hold a stable connection. ... "
" ... Tried all stations horrible connection ... "
Fit
11car, lighter, cigarette lighter, honda, console
+73%
-27%
" ... Has a low profile so it doesn’t interfere with my stick shift. ... "
" ... If you have an old Mini Cooper, this fits perfectly! ... "
" ... I have a mount that holds my phone for hands free talking. ... "
" ... That being said I am happy with purchase and if I want legit hands-free phone I guess I need to buy a car new than 14 years old :) ... "
" ... ORDERED FOR MY SON AND HE LOVED IT TO USE IN HIS OLD 98 HONDA ACCORD. ... "
" ... Installed in a 2001 Ford Expedition in dash lighter outlet. ... "
" ... If your car doesn't have bluetooth, this will fit the bill nicely. ... "
" ... Works much better than I expected except it will stay on when your car is off. ... "
Comfort
11hands free, hands, feels, driving, car
+73%
-27%
" ... HOWEVER, the clarity while using hands-free phone is not great, hence the 4 stars rather than 5 stars. ... That being said I am happy with purchase and if I want legit hands-free phone I guess I need to buy a car new than 14 years old :) ... "
" ... I've tried others and this one is the best, hands down. ... "
" ... Nice hands free option ... "
" ... And, on top of it all, it gives me hands-free phone without the ear-ache from a loop over my ear. ... "
" ... Hands down and non-debatable, the best investment I’ve ever made on Amazon. ... "
" ... I can be hands free while driving my 13 Year car. ... "
" ... It seemed to work better if I leaned forward with my mouth within six inches of the device, but this is not a suitable position for driving. ... "
" ... And I was able to become hands free in my car. ... "
Noise Cancellation
9background, static, sound, product, cancellation
+44%
-56%
" ... This results in a bit of a buzz in the background when stopped and the road noise no longer drowns out the buzz. ... "
" ... Statics noise was unbearable ... "
For Travel
8travel, road trip, trips, traveling, static
+63%
-38%
" ... Will still use my aux input when traveling long distance for clarity. ... "
" ... Took this with me on a road trip to Mexico and I have to say that I was very impressed with it. ... "
" ... I bought this before a long road trip and have used it for easily 20hrs of playtime now and I would highly recommend this product! ... "
" ... It makes traveling so much better. ... "
" ... Makes long trips that much better! ... "
Capacity
8one, product, much, family, son
+100%
" ... We have 3 of them for each car in our family. ... "
" ... This was perfect for my car. ... "
" ... My husband and I each have one in our vehicles. ... "
" ... My family liked it so much I had to get everyone one for Xmas hahaha ... "
" ... The device is useful enough that I have bought several, and I don't regret that, but I did drop one on a hardwood floor. ... "
" ... I use it in my car. ... "
" ... So though the product is great, it is not in an accessible placed in my car. ... "
" ... My son uses it in his car. ... "
Delivery
8delivery, quick, good, fast, arrived
+75%
-25%
" ... Very very very very very very good delivery was quick price was extremely great for such amazing product. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Quick shipping product is great! ... "
" ... It is good this transmitter I am happy with it, and the delivery was good to. ... "
As Gift
7present, loves, good, christmas, car
+86%
-14%
" ... Good idea for a birthday present! ... "
" ... I was annoyed because I wanted to gift this extra transmitter to my friend. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my daughter and she absolutely loves it she has nothing but good things to say about it so now I want one for my car. ... "
" ... Girlfriends car didn’t have a any means of connecting her phone so bought this for her as a christmas gift and she loved it. ... "
" ... wife likes her present ... "
" ... While I don't have a load of details from the recipient of the gift, I do know she LOVES the easy set up and clear quality of the product! ... "
Software Platform
7one, music, device, android, use
+71%
-29%
" ... This unit works amazing with Android Auto! ... "
" ... I also downloaded an additional free EQ app to see if that enhances EQ control even more. ... "
" ... Very pleased with how simple it was to get them working and the added benefit of being able to hear your smart device apps and music through one’s radio! ... "
" ... Enjoy all the features of your Android phone in an Infiniti that only recognizes Apple devices! ... "
" ... I use it for music, but I’m getting one for him to use for maps. ... "
Product As Described
7works, product
+86%
-14%
" ... Product is as described. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... The product is as described ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
Design
7sleek, plus, looks, good, size
+86%
-14%
" ... Works fine and looks good. ... "
" ... A plus to the design & size. ... "
" ... Slim little units it's attractive . ... "
" ... I've only had it a couple of weeks, so I can't speak about durability, but I do think the design is solid . ... "
Battery Life
7drain, use, car, transmitter, plugged
+57%
-43%
" ... (If left in it will continue to play and drain your Car Battery). ... "
" ... It charges devices and provides battery function levels. ... "
" ... It mainly prevents the phone from dying, while you use a lot of juice. ... "
Memory
6usb, thumb, play, flash, card
+83%
-17%
" ... Also Max size is 32G disk. ... "
" ... Downloaded s lot of my CDs on a flash drive and play them the consistently in my wife's mini van. ... "
" ... This device, with a 32GB microSD card and a 32GB thumb drive supplies days of music. ... "
" ... I just got it today so I look forward to drive now 🤗 ... "
Overall performance
6gets the job, done, price
+100%
" ... Got this pretty fast. ... "
" ... Gets the job done! ... "
" ... Does the job well. ... "
" ... Does it’s job. ... "
" ... It does its job. ... "
USB
6usb ports, nice, drive, thumb, plugged
+83%
-17%
" ... It's nice that there are usb connects too. ... "
" ... Love the double usb ports ... "
" ... Nice to have 2 USB ports for other things. ... "
" ... loved it, I mainly use it for my music on my usb. ... "
Build Quality
6plastic, made, good, durable, cheap
+67%
-33%
" ... I've only had it a couple of weeks, so I can't speak about durability, but I do think the design is solid . ... "
" ... It is very durable. ... "
Apps
5phone, one, app, use, eq
+100%
" ... Love it have two for phone music app ... "
" ... I also downloaded an additional free EQ app to see if that enhances EQ control even more. ... "
" ... Very pleased with how simple it was to get them working and the added benefit of being able to hear your smart device apps and music through one’s radio! ... "
" ... I have several older vehicles that have no other means to access MP3 files. ... "
" ... I use it for music, but I’m getting one for him to use for maps. ... "
For Kids
4one, loves, college, better, hear
+100%
" ... I'm a college student and a commuter. ... "
" ... Bottom line my son loves it. ... "
" ... I had another one i liked that i gave my daughter for college, but this one i like better. ... "
" ... My son uses it in his car. ... "
Display Clarity
4see, station, first
+25%
-75%
" ... The display was unreadable on first one I bought. ... "
" ... The screen is all blacked and it won’t connect to anything. ... "
Storage
3tried, tf, music, memory, usb
+67%
-33%
" ... This device, with a 32GB microSD card and a 32GB thumb drive supplies days of music. ... "
Cleaning
3easy to install, easy
+100%
" ... Once I was able to tune into a decent station it was clear and clean! ... "
" ... Awesome little Gadget for older car owner like my self clean sounding easy to install ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
USB: Yes