Routing sound for hands free via USB connection with iPhone.

[REDOTTERRICH]

Posted on Apple.com, but no answers... thinking I will try here:

I recently purchased a Mazda CX-5 and don't have Bluetooth capability (cost did not justify). The car has USB port and works great for playing music and using Maps for directions and routing those sounds through the car speakers with my iPhone 5.

The problem I have is when using Facetime...

Let me explain why I use Facetime before I get blasted from everyone; my partner is stationed in Japan. We communicate through Facetime, iMessage, and email as international calls are costly. Due to the time difference, the only times either can call is during my commute to/from my base. I do not use the camera, so essentially I use Facetime as a handsfree phone call. When I do this, the sound is not routed through to the car speakers but default to the phone speakers.

Has anyone else tried this/know a solution? I have searched the forum, but everything is for Bluetooth. I chose not to get the tech package as 97% of my needs are met with standard options.

Thanks!

 

[atitus]

I don't know if this is going to work or not but if the car also has the 3.5 mm aux audio jack (should be right next to the USB port) you could try hooking the iphone up that way. If that doesn't work, you could by a separate, external bluetooth module which will broadcast through an (FM) radio channel or plug into the aux audio jack. good luck!

 

[REDOTTERRICH]

Thanks for the suggestion, and yes this would work however more cables to connect/disconnect or lose a lot of handsfree capability. Just trying to bounce off others to see if this is something someone has mastered.