MirrorLink is a protocol that devices like your smartphone and in-dash car stereo can use to communicate. It’s invented by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) which established in 2011. The protocol formerly known as Terminal Mode. If you’ve ever cursed your car for not doing all the cool stuff your iPhone can do, MirrorLink will save your poor car’s feelings from your terrible wrath. Here are the methods for iPhone user to get MirrorLink work on the Pumpkin Android 4.4 head unit:

Method 1 : Using the iPhone’s hotspot

Active your iPhone’s hotsopt. Go to the “Personal Hotspot” and active it.
Go to the Pumpkin Android 4.4 head unit’s “WiFi” setting and connect the iPhone’s hotspot. If the head unit can’t connect to the hotspot, please reset the iPhone’s hotspot.
After connecting successfully, go to the iPhone’s control center and click “Airplay”.
There are two choices – “iPhone” and “EC-Mirror-MM”. Choose the latter one and click “Mirroring”. Then you can get MirrorLink work on your Pumpkin head unit.

Method 2: Connecting the same WiFi network

This method is pretty simple. All you need to do is connecting Pumpkin head unit and your iPhone to the same WiFi network. After that, go to the iPhone’s control center and click “Airplay ” to “Mirroring”.

Here’s a video guidance of using MirrorLink on Android head unit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tV7U2KqmNlU

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There are a few different ways to approach connecting an Android device to your car stereo. The one you choose to use depends on the features your car stereo has. Let’s approach 5 solutions you can use in order.

Auxiliary Jack

Many newer cars come with an auxiliary audio jack. You may be able to spot the audio jack on or near the stereo. Some vehicles like the Honda CR-V has an audio jack in the center console in between the front right and left seats. You can use a simple 3.5 mm cable to connect the Android to the car. From there, change the stereo to the AUX setting and you’ll hear everything.

Older vehicles may have a “secret” audio jack located behind the stereo. Auto manuals often don’t include this information, so Google it to see if your particular car has one. Of course, using such a jack may involve removing the stereo and other handy work.

Bluetooth

If your car stereo supports a Bluetooth connection, you can simply enable Bluetooth on your Android under “Settings” > “Network Connections”. Then make your Android “discoverable” or “visible”. Set your car stereo to find the device, then you should be prompted to enter a PIN. Once connected, you can enjoy playing all of your music wirelessly.

Cassette Tape Deck Adapter

If your car is old enough and contains a cassette tape deck, you can use a Cassette Tape Adapter to listen to your Android tunes. Just slide the adapter into the cassette deck and connect it to the audio jack on your Android. Done!

FM Transmitter

If you don’t have one of the above options, you’ll need to pony up a bit more cash for an FM Transmitter. An FM Transmitter will broadcast audio from your Android over FM frequencies, allowing you to listem through a selected radio station on your car stereo. Prices for such devices can range from $15 to $100. From experience I can say that an FM Transmitter is not a thing you want to cheap out on. Going mid-range is a best bet. I personally invested in the Belkin TuneCast and am very happy with it. This particular transmitter charges my Android as well. If you already have a car charging solution, you can go cheaper with this model.

Once you have your FM Transmitter, find the best radio station to use in your area and set it to that station.

Android 4.4 Car Stereo

The simplest way is to upgrade your car with a plug and play Android 4.4 Car Stereo. It ranges from $300 to $450, quite expensive. But it supports many functions, such as GPS navigation, 3G/Wifi, USB/SD, iPhone/iPod input and Steering wheel control etc.

Now you’re ready to listen to some Android tunes or navigation instructions crisply and clearly through your car speakers.

Source: technipages.com

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