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Roav SmartCharge F0 by Anker Wireless Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car Audio Adapter and Receiver Hands Free Calling MP3 Car Charger with 2 USB Ports PowerIQ and AUX Output No Dedicated App
Last Updated: June 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
Total Reviews
230
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Sound Quality
63music, static, noise, sounds, volume
+84%
-16%
" ... The sounds is clear and loud. ... "
" ... Sounds great and is working good so far. ... "
" ... The sound quality was decent but. ... "
" ... Best part of this is the sound quality. ... "
" ... Decent sound quality. ... "
" ... Sounds good though speakers. ... "
" ... I love music first of all and jamming out in my car is my favorite thing to do. ... I started playing my music and was surprised at how loud and clear it was. ... The sound was clear and I heard maybe alittle bit of static in the background which I think was mostly my music. ... "
" ... Sound quality with noise reduction is 9 out of 10. ... "
Device Compatibility
48bluetooth, connect, device, music, connects
+96%
-4%
" ... Worked with my Audi A4 Quattro. ... "
" ... I can listen to my Kindle thru the car speakers, which I love!! ... "
" ... I have enjoyed how easy it is to pair the converter to my iPhone. ... "
" ... Wanted to have BT in vehicle that doesn't support it and this worked great. ... "
" ... I strictly purchased this to stream music from my phone, and for that it works very well! ... "
" ... You have to go to settings on phone to set it up with bluetooth every once in a while, but super easy and quick. ... "
" ... I had no issues connecting my phone to it and phone calls come through well. ... "
" ... You will want to select the appropriate output volume for phone/tablet/device. ... "
Ease of Use
45easy to use, easy to set, super, setup, simple
+98%
-2%
" ... Super easy setup. ... "
" ... It's ok. Easy to use but lots of static. ... "
" ... Great product, easy for those of us who are not tech savvy! ... "
" ... No problems setting up, easy to reconnect. ... "
" ... Easy to program and easy to pair. ... "
" ... Easy to use, plug in to socket, automatically starts up. ... "
" ... The directions for setting up this device are easy to follow and once it's setup, using it is easy. ... "
" ... So easy to use! ... "
Bluetooth
36car, radio, fm, transmitter, sound quality
+97%
-3%
" ... But this is an aweso.e bluetooth adpater. ... "
" ... It even announced that it is pairing. ... "
" ... I would recommend this to people who want to have bluetooth music in their car through the radio very easily and reliably, but if you don't mind spending another couple dollars, I would buy the Roav Smartcharge F2. ... "
" ... I’ve used some form of a Bluetooth transmitter in our older car for years, so, I’m familiar with this type of transmitters peculiarities. ... "
" ... Plugs right in and connect via bluetooth to your phone without hassle. ... "
" ... The Roav sounds as good as factory BT. ... "
" ... You are then able to use your car like a Bluetooth speaker! ... Pros: easy to use, great build quality, great sound quality, charges devices fast, will automatically connect to your phone if you have Bluetooth turned on and your phone was the last device to connect to it ... "
" ... Pairing is a breeze. ... "
FM
34radio, fm transmitter, radio stations, static, aux
+88%
-12%
" ... The sound quality is way better than expected - I'm using the FM transmitter. ... "
" ... They provided me with helpful tips on setting up the item and after trying several unused FM frequency slots, I finally found one where the background noise was GREATLY reduced. ... "
" ... I bought this FM converter so I could listen to my online music in my older cars. ... "
" ... Small size - This is a huge plus!, my last FM transmitter was long and you could twist it to face in any direction. ... d. Very less distortion - At loud volume you do feel the audio quality deteriorate but that is expected as FM is never going to be as good as other media types. ... "
" ... Highly recommend for those stuck with traditional am/fm. ... "
" ... This FM Bluetooth transmitter is very simple and does a great job. ... "
" ... It's actually one of the best FM transmitter I've used through the years and I've used alot of them! ... "
" ... Dial into 95.1 on FM dial and perfect audio via The Bluetooth features. ... "
Charging
34phone, charging, anker, listen, charges
+88%
-12%
" ... Can also charge the phone while listening ... "
" ... Added bonus is the two USB charge ports. ... "
" ... Better sound quality and faster charging. ... "
" ... Charges my phone really fast as well. ... "
" ... Anker provides very good instructions and packaging. ... "
" ... I replace a a one charge port Bluetooth to FM transmitter for this but I’m starting to regret it. ... It’s easy to use and charges good (2 x 2.4 amp ports) but the sound quality in the higher range (especially cymbals and spoken words with a lot of “S” sounds is horrible. ... "
" ... This device has Anker's quick charging technology, and I love it! ... It charges my phone very quickly, which I love! ... This device has 24W charging as opposed to the SmartCharge F2 which only has 19.5W, while they both have dual outlets - which is awesome! ... "
" ... Another great product from Anker! ... "
Call quality
27phone calls, music, calls, sound quality, voice
+81%
-19%
" ... I've used the Roav for listening to music, phone calls, and with map navigation. ... Everything is clear including both sides of phone calls. ... "
" ... I haven't tried making a phone call yet but the buttons are there. ... "
" ... Its a great for making calls as well. ... "
" ... Sound quality is great and it is very nice to be automatically connected to Bluetooth for music / google maps or phone calls when I get in the car now! ... "
" ... I use it listening to music via You Tube and hands free calling. ... "
" ... I was completely wrong, the sound is super clear, once you connect it always stays connected, phone calls are also super clear. ... "
" ... I haven’t tested the phone call feature mainly because I bought it for streaming music in my car, so not sure how well that part works. ... "
" ... I dont use it for the phone feature as I dont talk on the phone , but it works perfectly otherwise! ... "
Setup
22setup, set, super, plug, easy to install
+100%
" ... Plug it in, it picks a station, you tune into it and connect your phone and you're set. ... "
" ... No problems setting up, easy to reconnect. ... "
" ... Easy to install and operate. ... "
" ... Other than that, setup was easy ... "
" ... Super easy set up, you open the box and plug it in. ... "
" ... I was pretty clueless about set up but it actually was pretty easy if you followed the directions and it kind of just set it self up. ... "
" ... This unit was simple to connect. ... "
" ... I was hesitant at first because of my older truck(2003 Chevy Silverado), but after an easy set up it’s better than I could have imagined. ... "
Price
15money, worth, well, way, quality
+100%
" ... The value for price is great although you do sacrifice a bit of build quality. ... "
" ... Good price too ... "
" ... I must say the ROAV by Anker is well worth the money! ... "
" ... Worth the buy so far ... "
" ... This works extremely well for the price. ... All in all decent for price. ... "
" ... I have been hedging on getting this so my son used his own money and made me buy it. ... "
" ... No need to spend hundreds of dollars. ... "
" ... I have no idea how they made something so high quality for this price. ... "
Ports
13aux, usb, ports, phone, connect
+100%
" ... It worked for me for many years, but after replacing several AUX cables and the latest one going out, I looked into this one. ... "
" ... Great product, connects easily and works perfect, plugs right into your cigarette port. ... "
" ... Charging ports work fast. ... "
" ... Added bonus is the two USB charge ports. ... "
" ... The horizontal placement of the two ports works well on my car. ... "
" ... The two USB ports add to the convenience of listening to your Bluetooth devices in an older vehicle. ... "
" ... Love that it has two charging ports ... "
" ... The cars have a cigarette lighter and aux port in the center console. ... "
Volume
10loud, static, noise, turn the volume, music
+50%
-50%
" ... There is still static noise when radio volume is increased above a certain threshold. ... At 98.3, noise is hardly noticeable within reasonable volume range (meaning not too loud). ... "
" ... But I was disappointed when I was able to hear the faint yet clearly audible static (sssss sound) when not playing music. ... "
" ... The ONLY negative observation I can make at this time is that the sound quality / volume may need to be improved. ... Volume seems much louder from left side speakers ... "
Product Reliability
10working, years, old, months, fine
+90%
-10%
" ... It worked great from November until this weekend (June 1st). ... It worked just fine last week and nothing has changed on my phone. ... "
" ... This product works perfectly and has changed my life! ... "
" ... Since I plan to replace my car in 2 years, I don't see a need to replace the stereo system. ... "
" ... It paired without any effort & immediately starting working. ... "
" ... I've been using this Roav device for about two weeks now and I have had zero problems with it. ... "
" ... Anker has always been reliable in my experience. ... "
" ... I have learned that if I need anything in this general category, I only purchase Anker products. ... "
" ... I have had it more over a month now and it works great! ... "
Size
7thing, love, compact, sounds, enough
+100%
" ... I just needed something small and durable. ... "
" ... Love that this thing is simple and not bulky like some others on here. ... "
" ... Pros- Small enough to not get in the way but big enough to see. ... "
" ... It’s compact, does only what’s necessary and sounds 40% better than any I’ve heard or used. ... "
" ... This thing pairs my phone before I can pull it out of my pocket! ... "
Controls
6music, buttons, volume, turn the volume, phone call
+100%
" ... The volume control for my radio broke, so it is nice to adjust my phone volume and be able to hear the kids in the back. ... "
" ... Really just wanted to listen to my Apple Music playlists. ... "
" ... c. Buttons feel sturdy and provide decent feedback. ... "
" ... This seemed good at first because it elevated the controls. ... "
" ... I haven't tried making a phone call yet but the buttons are there. ... "
Cables
6cables, cable, cord, connect, years
+100%
" ... Great sound quality, i think it’s even better than it was when i was using my auxiliary cord. ... "
" ... It worked for me for many years, but after replacing several AUX cables and the latest one going out, I looked into this one. ... "
" ... Easy fix is to plug in an aux cord if you have one already otherwise you can get some for pretty cheap and it plugs right into the side of it. ... "
" ... No longer need to connect an aux cord to listen to music. ... "
" ... Suggest running a cable if you have the option. ... "
" ... I was burning through cheap aux cords, and am SO glad I switched to this. ... "
Build Quality
6use, make, little, durable, small
+83%
-17%
" ... I just needed something small and durable. ... "
" ... I used a thin lanyard to make a loop I can use to pull it out with. ... "
" ... The last one I used was one of the highest rated ones that are a typical cigarette lighter plug then an bendy arm the had the control head on top. ... "
" ... Solid construction, audio is a little muffled. ... "
" ... The value for price is great although you do sacrifice a bit of build quality. ... "
For Kids
5son, one, loves, car, christmas
+100%
" ... Ended up buying more for my kids as well! ... "
" ... My son loves this in his older car! ... "
" ... My 11 year old son has been badgering me to get one of these so we can stop using CDs and play our iPhones directly into the car stereo (all 4 of our cars are pre-2006). ... "
" ... Got this for my daughter. ... "
Noise Cancellation
5static, loop, isolator, hear, ground
+60%
-40%
" ... Sound quality with noise reduction is 9 out of 10. ... "
" ... No background noise that I can hear. ... "
" ... Ground Loop Noise Isolator: ... "
Marketplace
5sure, seller, one, happy, amazon
+80%
-20%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you Roav ... "
" ... I spent a bunch of time researching all the different models on Amazon and am so happy I went with this one. ... I was also contacted by the seller making sure I was happy with my purchase. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Battery Life
5phone, battery, music, listen, fast
+80%
-20%
" ... Battery works as expected ... "
" ... I can finally listen to music and charge my iphone at the same time! ... "
" ... Can also charge the phone while listening ... "
" ... I ca charge my entire phone up to 100% within 40mins. ... "
Apps
4phone, listen, apple, app, charge
+100%
" ... Really just wanted to listen to my Apple Music playlists. ... "
" ... The app to find your car and charge your phone is excellent! ... "
" ... I highly recommend this product, I can finally use and enjoy my Apple music subscription! ... "
Overall performance
4job
+100%
" ... It does the job well. ... "
" ... We have purchased many Anker products throughout the years, and have been very happy with performance. ... "
" ... great quality and solid performance. ... "
" ... I was looking for something practicall and that would look good while still doing it's job. ... "
Network
4signal, two, close, clear
+100%
" ... If I'm inside a building and my work van is close enough, my phone will reconnect. ... "
" ... It holds the station very well unless you drive into an area that has a stronger signal. ... "
" ... This one has no moving parts and the signal quality is infinitely better than the other two I tried. ... "
Product As Described
3+67%
-33%
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Fit
3make, car, 12v, used
+100%
" ... I used a thin lanyard to make a loop I can use to pull it out with. ... "
" ... That fixed the static but now I've got a cord dangeling from my phone car mount which is what I was trying to avoid. ... "
" ... This device has a great design which fits in my car very easily and I don't notice it any more because "it just works". ... "
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Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
USB: Yes