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      03-08-2014, 06:01 PM   #23
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Is there an aux input inside the center console so everything can be stowed away and out of sight? I'm not a fan of having any visible wires plugged in to anything in my car.
Yup thats where mine is located, completely in the center console. 1 Aux Cable for audio 1 USB cable for power. No visible cables.
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So I've been using this for the past couple of days. It works like it should but there is a few seconds of delay for any touch commands. For example... if you touch the "Next Track" icon, it doesn't execute the command until 3-4 seconds later. Minor inconvenience, but still kind of annoying.
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      03-10-2014, 03:15 AM   #25
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So after one more day of using this, I'm a little fed up with it. I am going to return it. Every time a playlist comes to an end, I have to reconnect the Airplay. The problem is that the Airplay option just disappears.
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      03-10-2014, 07:48 AM   #26
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What device? That's wierd I've never had a drop out at all of AirPlay connectivity ;\
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What device? That's wierd I've never had a drop out at all of AirPlay connectivity ;\
Using Spotify and Podcasts on my iPhone 5.
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      03-12-2014, 01:02 AM   #28
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Interesting. Would it cut out of spotify or just podcasts? Or both?

I'm either listening to Spotify or Pandora 100% of my time in a car.
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      03-12-2014, 08:00 AM   #29
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Using Spotify and Podcasts on my iPhone 5.
Damn that sucks, I wonder why, I do the exact same Spotify and Podcasts but I never have had a single drop off
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Interesting. Would it cut out of spotify or just podcasts? Or both?

I'm either listening to Spotify or Pandora 100% of my time in a car.
It never cut out while playing. When a playlist is finished, it would disconnect the Airplay and then I can't reconnect unless I reboot it.

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Damn that sucks, I wonder why, I do the exact same Spotify and Podcasts but I never have had a single drop off
Does it take a few seconds to respond to touch commands? For me it would take about 2-3 seconds for every command to execute. I'm back to just plugging in a 1/8" cable and the touch commands are executed immediately.
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      03-18-2014, 12:50 PM   #31
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So, is anyone using the Auris Skye and what are your impressions?

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Nice work.

Here is another option.

http://theauris.com/collections/skye...e-arctic-white

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      03-18-2014, 01:25 PM   #32
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So, is anyone using the Auris Skye and what are your impressions?

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I have one, and used it in my car, temporarily. I prefer a hardwired connection via Lightning/USB to the armrest.

It works, as expected.
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      03-27-2014, 12:33 PM   #33
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Just got my bmw and I'm missing this function too. Great work around! Thanks!
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      04-07-2014, 11:24 PM   #34
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OP, any update on overall satisfaction and use after this time? Stuck deciding between this and some other similar units, but this one's in the lead.
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      04-22-2014, 08:24 AM   #35
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Awesome! TY for posting this.
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      04-23-2014, 03:38 PM   #36
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Received it last night. Works like a charm.

Question for those who use this or any device plugged into the AUX port...is there any way to skip tracks or control the music (besides volume) directly from the car, or is that a limitation of running it through auxiliary? With Bluetooth audio, you are able to control anything without even touching the phone. Just wondering if it's an aux thing or if I'm missing out on something...
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      05-21-2014, 08:57 PM   #37
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Received it last night. Works like a charm.

Question for those who use this or any device plugged into the AUX port...is there any way to skip tracks or control the music (besides volume) directly from the car, or is that a limitation of running it through auxiliary? With Bluetooth audio, you are able to control anything without even touching the phone. Just wondering if it's an aux thing or if I'm missing out on something...
Yea it's an AUX thing.
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      10-21-2014, 11:10 PM   #38
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i have it setup in an e92 with an upgraded DAC...sounds way better with logic 7 off if anyone is curious with right EQ settings its nice and clean

used airport express not the air enabler but mostly same thing

upgrade the DAC if people don't like the quality output
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      12-04-2014, 05:54 PM   #39
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used airport express
How do you power the AP Express in your car?
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      12-05-2014, 12:15 AM   #40
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How do you power the AP Express in your car?
you open it and take out the power supply, you place a small device that takes input and out put soldered with a USB cable to power it directly and thats it

google airplay car there should be a tutorial explaining everything..check my thread in the audio section as well i posted up a pic
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