USA SPEC BT45 HON3 works great on my '04 TL with Navi. What's nice is I don't have to manually connect the Bluetooth each time I get in the car. I don't know why I did go with this first. NVM, I was pretty cheap and went with an Aux adapter thing. The aux held up for 5yrs and now its shotty. Pretty easy to set up USA SPEC BT45 HON3. It took about 10~15 mins to hook it up from the time of opening my trunk. Thanks for the video Mr.Logic23
Fantastic product since the factory installed device has an inherent problem of discharging your battery you can completely disable the factory unit and enable the hands free and steaming option --two problems solved. Hope Acura is listing to its customers solutions.
Great review! thank you very much.6:50 it "robs" the XM1 band for Bluetooth functionality, XM2 stays intact as XM satellite radio.6:55 you don't loose XM. Because XM1 band is robbed, you go from 12XM presets to 6XM presets. because XM1 is now used for BT45 Bluetooth functionality. - For this setup, you must install the BT45 at the XM tuner location (not behind the radio), the microphone cable length is 5 meters long. This way you will get TEXT display! and all functions stay intact.
+OfficialUSASPEC Thank you for commenting on my video! it means a lot for me. You see I have installed the device at best buy, and they have told me that if I install it through the XM I will lose the XM satellite radio. However, when I have purchased the device from USA SPEC information outlet store they have told me I can use it through the XM. I will love to have that option with where I can see the text on my screen. I do have a couple questions for you, why would best buy make such a statement about losing my XM functionality? and if I decided to reinstall it through the XM, would the quality be the same as through CD changer? Thanks
+Mr.Logic23 not sure why best Buy would make that statement, unless they were under impression behind-the-radio was the only option as far as installation goes for the BT45. I can understand where you come from, I too would love to see text on my radio's display when streaming Bluetooth music. Take a look at the video link, that is how the install should have been done in your Acura. Even though the video installation is of a Honda, the XM receiver is located in the same location as your Acura. The audio quality is just as good through the XM plug as it is behind the radio... let us know if we can be of any more assistance.
watch out bruh, im asking ***** i heard it only uses one xm channel and u can keep the other, thus keeping all stock funtions. as well as hands free calling with the steering wheel buttons. isimple keeps hfl but uses the channel buttons to answer and end calls. since u didnt install it im asking them
I can just save some money by buying the 2006 model instead of the 2007 for the aux jack! All I got to do now is to buy the car and find the right store/person to install this for me. Thanks for the video!
+Vscounter I am so glad to hear that man. Do me a favor, once you get the car post a video of it so I can check out your Acura! Thanks for liking my video.
+Mr.Logic23 Sure yeah. I found one in the color that I want (Ex:Blue: Int: Tan) I just need to bring a mechanic friend to see the condition of the car.
I installed mine at the radio end in my 2005 Acura TL no navigation. First it works in XM2 not XM1. There is also XM bleed through. I don't use XM so will try disconnecting the XM antenna in the trunk. The hands free is great! Hey Siri works great. Also did a USB 3.5 extender into my accessory cubby below the Radio and my iPod sounds great through that. Only complaint is the XM bleed through and that the USB is for power only. Hooking and controlling my iPod through steering wheel controls with USB connection would have made it complete.
Bought the same BT45 HON3 for my 06 TL. Fucking orgasm. If you have a 2004-2008 TL and want bluetooth, this is a must-buy. Yes it's like about 145 bucks give or take but it's totally fucking worth it. I tried a bluetooth FM transmitter and I wasn't entirely too happy with it plus the audio quality is not as good as this with the stock radio. Installation is kind of easy. And if you bought it and are about to install it, configure the DIP thingy to have 2 and 4 OFF but leave 1 and 3 ON and take off the little extension thingy.
I'm buying a 3rd generation Acura TL and I was hoping there was a modification that let me do media streaming, thanks for the information. Let me add, great music choice, Markus Schulz.
Installed the BT45-HON3 in my '05 TL, but the steering wheel control don't always work. Sometimes I can switch to the next track, but most of the times I can't. Volume works fine though, as does the bluetooth connection. I have to switch tracks via the phone, and navi has reset a couple of times.
I think it might be the music app on your playback device. The same thing happened to me when Im using the PowerAmp player for Android with my Jaybird BlueBuds X but since I updated it to the beta version of PowerAmp, it works flawlessly.
I have a 2006 TL with Navi... Thanks for providing this info... Love my car... needed the Bluetooth for music streaming... But I also want this device for telephone calls... The factory Bluetooth calling is dated... it's a pain in the button making calls while driving with the dated factory technology..
Hi great video, thanks for the review. I have a quick question. If you make the SPEC Bluetooth both audio and hands free calling does the call button on the steering wheel still work?
b20ferio In my case, I have to connect my phone to it every time after I turn my car off. If you turn off your car, and start your car few hours later you have to start the process all over again. It is quite annoying.
i totally understand why people want bluetooth.. but i make do fine with the AUX considering the quality is better.. but of course I'd love to have the song title and artist on my screen.. USAspec please add album art and I'm sold!! lol
hey Mr.Logic I have an 06 tl and I'm having problems pairing phones to the hfl. I thought at first it was because my moto x was to new for it to work but I saw in this video you have an S6.I was wondering if you have had problems as well and found a remedy for it ?
Kelly Jackson hi there and thanks for stopping by. to be honest with you my hfl recently went out and I am in the process of replacing it. let's talk about your issue, have you even paired your phone previously with your hfl bluetooth?
So this will work on the 07 TL with Nav right? Did I order the wrong one? Because on the website it says I need the BT45-ACU. Please let me know because I'm about to pay a shop to install it and they said if I ordered the wrong one and it doesn't work I'm out of $130.
@@ubiased23 sweet Even though I was rear ended at a red light by a Denali today after having her back for less than 48 hours after paying 750 bucks to fix it.
I love my TL ! I wish the factory Bluetooth came with call as well as audio . But this will do ! Thanks for the heads up . Do You figure it’s possible to just remove the factory Bluetooth device all together ?? I hear it can drain the battery for a time, even when the cars off and that’s even after it stopped functioning after so many years:/
Any good radio shop wouldn't make you cut out your panels to install a radio we simply use dash kits to keep the stock panels for later uninstall (including a harness rather than cutting and solder) that aside I agree I love the style and look of the center console, it's beautiful (the no Navi version is ugly though imo)
can someone just re explain to me how the microphone included instead of the HandsFreeLink. My HFL is stuck on "Booting Up" and since this comes with the mic I'd rather not replace the module. but will i be able to use mic without HFL?
I am not sure if I follow you bro, I understood the booting up part. that means your hfl is going bad man. you can reset the entire thing by unplugging your car battery. give that a try, but if that doesn't work then buy used one and it is easy diy job.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Great advice. I'm glad you figured this out. Now I won't have to do so much research either lol. It's also excellent that USASPEC posted additional info in the comments, so we get some tech info. Any chance you can give a heads up ball park figure on amount Best Buy charged for install? Thanks in advance.
+Ian Belloso Hello there! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my video. I assume that you are an Acura TL owner as well? it costs me $65 for the installation at best buy. You are right about USASPEC, they are very polite and professional people to deal with. I had a lovely experience by talking to them on the phone, and their customer service is absolutely phenomenal. The representatives on the phone were very informed, and definitely know their products. Let me know how it goes for you when you install the device.
Mr.Logic. I will let you know, and based on some info I got off the USASPEC website, I may even do the install myself. I'll send you a cross link if I can get a video of it. Thanks again.
I disagree with the tape aux, I have one in my TL and the sound quality is great just like stock so no need for me for installing an aftermarket Bluetooth. Besides, this is an old car so I don’t see the point for aftermarket installations.
Assuming you don't use the cassette deck go to a store and for 5-10 bucks just buy the cassette conversion audio plug in from your phone to the cassette player instead of streaming it a cheap and easy fix instead of paying an outrageous price for a complicating hook up that takes to much time and effort to install lol
John Riggs you missed the whole point. The beauty about wireless bluetooth setup is to get quality sound and to avoid all of the wires hassles. You can get the tape deck conversion, but those tape decks will last about 3-5 years. Also, i did a video of trying to help out other Acura TL owners. So why the hostility about this option?
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USA SPEC BT45 HON3 works great on my '04 TL with Navi. What's nice is I don't have to manually connect the Bluetooth each time I get in the car. I don't know why I did go with this first. NVM, I was pretty cheap and went with an Aux adapter thing. The aux held up for 5yrs and now its shotty. Pretty easy to set up USA SPEC BT45 HON3. It took about 10~15 mins to hook it up from the time of opening my trunk. Thanks for the video Mr.Logic23
Fantastic product since the factory installed device has an inherent problem of discharging your battery you can completely disable the factory unit and enable the hands free and steaming option --two problems solved. Hope Acura is listing to its customers solutions.
Great review! thank you very much.6:50 it "robs" the XM1 band for Bluetooth functionality, XM2 stays intact as XM satellite radio.6:55 you don't loose XM. Because XM1 band is robbed, you go from 12XM presets to 6XM presets. because XM1 is now used for BT45 Bluetooth functionality. - For this setup, you must install the BT45 at the XM tuner location (not behind the radio), the microphone cable length is 5 meters long. This way you will get TEXT display! and all functions stay intact.
+OfficialUSASPEC Thank you for commenting on my video! it means a lot for me. You see I have installed the device at best buy, and they have told me that if I install it through the XM I will lose the XM satellite radio. However, when I have purchased the device from USA SPEC information outlet store they have told me I can use it through the XM. I will love to have that option with where I can see the text on my screen. I do have a couple questions for you, why would best buy make such a statement about losing my XM functionality? and if I decided to reinstall it through the XM, would the quality be the same as through CD changer? Thanks
+Mr.Logic23 not sure why best Buy would make that statement, unless they were under impression behind-the-radio was the only option as far as installation goes for the BT45. I can understand where you come from, I too would love to see text on my radio's display when streaming Bluetooth music. Take a look at the video link, that is how the install should have been done in your Acura. Even though the video installation is of a Honda, the XM receiver is located in the same location as your Acura. The audio quality is just as good through the XM plug as it is behind the radio... let us know if we can be of any more assistance.
so u can u keep XM and CD player?
demetri rhodes Watch the video homie.
watch out bruh, im asking ***** i heard it only uses one xm channel and u can keep the other, thus keeping all stock funtions. as well as hands free calling with the steering wheel buttons. isimple keeps hfl but uses the channel buttons to answer and end calls. since u didnt install it im asking them
I can just save some money by buying the 2006 model instead of the 2007 for the aux jack! All I got to do now is to buy the car and find the right store/person to install this for me.
Thanks for the video!
+Vscounter I am so glad to hear that man. Do me a favor, once you get the car post a video of it so I can check out your Acura! Thanks for liking my video.
+Mr.Logic23 Sure yeah. I found one in the color that I want (Ex:Blue: Int: Tan) I just need to bring a mechanic friend to see the condition of the car.
I installed mine at the radio end in my 2005 Acura TL no navigation. First it works in XM2 not XM1. There is also XM bleed through. I don't use XM so will try disconnecting the XM antenna in the trunk. The hands free is great! Hey Siri works great. Also did a USB 3.5 extender into my accessory cubby below the Radio and my iPod sounds great through that. Only complaint is the XM bleed through and that the USB is for power only. Hooking and controlling my iPod through steering wheel controls with USB connection would have made it complete.
Bought the same BT45 HON3 for my 06 TL. Fucking orgasm. If you have a 2004-2008 TL and want bluetooth, this is a must-buy. Yes it's like about 145 bucks give or take but it's totally fucking worth it. I tried a bluetooth FM transmitter and I wasn't entirely too happy with it plus the audio quality is not as good as this with the stock radio. Installation is kind of easy. And if you bought it and are about to install it, configure the DIP thingy to have 2 and 4 OFF but leave 1 and 3 ON and take off the little extension thingy.
Is this still the best choice for Acura TL 2005's? USA Spec lists this thing for $240+ on their site - Amazon has a couple under $200.
I'm buying a 3rd generation Acura TL and I was hoping there was a modification that let me do media streaming, thanks for the information. Let me add, great music choice, Markus Schulz.
glad to hear that the video was helpful.
nice review man.
+Jason Thompson I appreciate it man, glad you have enjoyed the video.
+Mr.Logic23 I ave a 04 tl no navigation,can I upgrade to a navi
Installed the BT45-HON3 in my '05 TL, but the steering wheel control don't always work. Sometimes I can switch to the next track, but most of the times I can't. Volume works fine though, as does the bluetooth connection. I have to switch tracks via the phone, and navi has reset a couple of times.
I think it might be the music app on your playback device.
The same thing happened to me when Im using the PowerAmp player for Android with my Jaybird BlueBuds X but since I updated it to the beta version of PowerAmp, it works flawlessly.
I have a 2006 TL with Navi... Thanks for providing this info... Love my car... needed the Bluetooth for music streaming... But I also want this device for telephone calls... The factory Bluetooth calling is dated... it's a pain in the button making calls while driving with the dated factory technology..
If you don't know yet, the BT45-HON3 does include a very long microphone to connect to the device all the way to the front.
Hi great video, thanks for the review. I have a quick question. If you make the SPEC Bluetooth both audio and hands free calling does the call button on the steering wheel still work?
+YoNaj ! that phone button still works the way it normally does, with the oem hfl system.
Does it connect automatically when you get in the car or do you have to connect it manually every time you get into the car?
b20ferio In my case, I have to connect my phone to it every time after I turn my car off. If you turn off your car, and start your car few hours later you have to start the process all over again. It is quite annoying.
God bless you, brother!
i totally understand why people want bluetooth.. but i make do fine with the AUX considering the quality is better.. but of course I'd love to have the song title and artist on my screen.. USAspec please add album art and I'm sold!! lol
We don't have aux...
What do you use for aux?
i have a question can you use hand free link with your samsung galaxy s6 o s7? because i dont know paired my phone for my car acura tl type s 08
hey Mr.Logic I have an 06 tl and I'm having problems pairing phones to the hfl. I thought at first it was because my moto x was to new for it to work but I saw in this video you have an S6.I was wondering if you have had problems as well and found a remedy for it ?
Kelly Jackson hi there and thanks for stopping by. to be honest with you my hfl recently went out and I am in the process of replacing it. let's talk about your issue, have you even paired your phone previously with your hfl bluetooth?
+Mr.Logic23 nope. When I do the diagnostic screen it says the HFL is ok. Tried with phones as old as a iPhone 5c with no luck. What year was you TL
Kelly Jackson try to post a video of it so I can help you out in a more technical manner.
so why didnt you just use the aux port in the armrest???
It doesn't have an auxiliary port in the 2004-2005 Acura TL.
Mr.Logic23 2006 doesn't have it either unfortunately.
But can it still pause the music and switch to the call when a one comes through and automatically pick it up again when the call ends?
Do you know if i'd be able to change the track via the steering wheel buttons if I hooked it up through XM?
If it is hooked up through XM you are still able to change the track from the steering wheel without any issues.
So this will work on the 07 TL with Nav right? Did I order the wrong one? Because on the website it says I need the BT45-ACU. Please let me know because I'm about to pay a shop to install it and they said if I ordered the wrong one and it doesn't work I'm out of $130.
+Asiaticdefense Have you tried this yet? This one doesn't work with the 07 TL with Nav. I think the ACU should work.
+Brandon Green I'm good now I got the BT45-ACU for my 07 Ack TL with Nav and it's working perfectly. Thanks again USA SPEC for an awesome product!
+Asiaticdefense when you get a chance can you post a video of it your channel to demonstrate that? Thanks for stopping by.
I have an Acura TL 06 , but it doesnt have navigation system.. can i still using the device?? Thanks!
zarek Galicia yep.
@@ubiased23 are you sure?!!? Because i want to buy it
Mine is a 2005 tl automatic
I dont have a 3rd silver dial on top. So I'm wondering if I can do it still??
carissa sproles you have a 2005 Acura TL with no navigation. The device in the video should still work for you.
@@ubiased23 sweet
Even though I was rear ended at a red light by a Denali today after having her back for less than 48 hours after paying 750 bucks to fix it.
carissa sproles I am sorry that you went through that! Hopefully the insurance will take care of that.
Thanks for stopping by.
how did u connect your handsfreelink to the car i have a 06 acura tl im having trouble connecting mine
Call acura cust support
Does this work on an 08 tl without Navi?
I love my TL ! I wish the factory Bluetooth came with call as well as audio . But this will do ! Thanks for the heads up . Do You figure it’s possible to just remove the factory Bluetooth device all together ?? I hear it can drain the battery for a time, even when the cars off and that’s even after it stopped functioning after so many years:/
Is the sound quality actually better?
Any good radio shop wouldn't make you cut out your panels to install a radio we simply use dash kits to keep the stock panels for later uninstall (including a harness rather than cutting and solder) that aside I agree I love the style and look of the center console, it's beautiful (the no Navi version is ugly though imo)
So to install I have to disconnect the xm in the back and go in the dash and install the little box right ?
No it can be piggybacked through the xm connector OR from behind the radio
Can you send me the exact link to this device? I cant seem to find it on the website. Also where exactly did you go to get it installed?
Will apps work?
can someone just re explain to me how the microphone included instead of the HandsFreeLink. My HFL is stuck on "Booting Up" and since this comes with the mic I'd rather not replace the module. but will i be able to use mic without HFL?
I am not sure if I follow you bro, I understood the booting up part. that means your hfl is going bad man. you can reset the entire thing by unplugging your car battery. give that a try, but if that doesn't work then buy used one and it is easy diy job.
Mr.Logic23
Thank you so much for sharing this! Great advice. I'm glad you figured this out. Now I won't have to do so much research either lol. It's also excellent that USASPEC posted additional info in the comments, so we get some tech info. Any chance you can give a heads up ball park figure on amount Best Buy charged for install? Thanks in advance.
+Ian Belloso Hello there! Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my video. I assume that you are an Acura TL owner as well? it costs me $65 for the installation at best buy. You are right about USASPEC, they are very polite and professional people to deal with. I had a lovely experience by talking to them on the phone, and their customer service is absolutely phenomenal. The representatives on the phone were very informed, and definitely know their products. Let me know how it goes for you when you install the device.
Mr.Logic. I will let you know, and based on some info I got off the USASPEC website, I may even do the install myself. I'll send you a cross link if I can get a video of it. Thanks again.
Ian Belloso That will be awesome if you send me the link of your video. If you dont mind me asking, what kind of vehicle do you drive?
Why I can still hear xm radio when Is on Bluetooth mode?? Anyone can help me. I have 06 TL
How am I going to find out how to install it all your showing is it works
Wait a min how many km on this car I think I seem 800 000 am I reading this wrong ?
will this work with out navigation?
+Joel Mazariego It should, I dont see why not.
The tip of an aux cable broke off into the port and I can't get it out. I guess this is an alternative.
Hey you lost navigation?
Vincent Santiago I have not, the navigation option still there, along with the XM satellite radio, CD, and the stock bluetooth or the homelink.
Do a video of the install
everything is connected. but no music and nothing on screen. it auto connected but then no sound
thanks for info I need that
Whats your mpg???
I disagree with the tape aux, I have one in my TL and the sound quality is great just like stock so no need for me for installing an aftermarket Bluetooth. Besides, this is an old car so I don’t see the point for aftermarket installations.
LOL sure...
There is an aux input in your center console of the third gen also but this is cool also
RMAN Sanchez not in 2005 man, there is no aux support.
I have an 06, no aux
Do you lose the ability to play actual CDs ?
not at all.
Assuming you don't use the cassette deck go to a store and for 5-10 bucks just buy the cassette conversion audio plug in from your phone to the cassette player instead of streaming it a cheap and easy fix instead of paying an outrageous price for a complicating hook up that takes to much time and effort to install lol
John Riggs you missed the whole point. The beauty about wireless bluetooth setup is to get quality sound and to avoid all of the wires hassles. You can get the tape deck conversion, but those tape decks will last about 3-5 years.
Also, i did a video of trying to help out other Acura TL owners. So why the hostility about this option?
There is a aux port in the glovebox
Only for 2007-2008 I believe. The 2004-2006 doesn't have it unfortunately.
2007 has aux in the arm rest....very convenient.
Will this work for an 06 TL that does not have navigation but does have HFL?
Nicholas Deschenes yes it should with no problem.
thanks for info I need that