Buy FM transmitter: three good models

With FM transmitters, you can stream your music from your smartphone to the car radio. This practical tip shows you which three models are particularly good and where they can be bought.

August CR225 - FM transmitter

• The August CR225 consists of two parts: the vehicle connection, which is plugged into the cigarette connection of your vehicle, and the removable FM transmitter itself. The flexible gooseneck makes the transmitter easily accessible while driving.
• With the August CR225 you can stream your music to the car radio via Bluetooth. There is no AUX connection. On the transmitter itself there are control buttons with which you can control the music.
• A USB interface is also available on the vehicle connection. B. can charge your smartphone while driving.
• When you start the transmitter, it automatically finds a free frequency. If the frequency no longer fits while driving, you can reset it manually.
• The actual transmitter itself has an integrated battery. In addition, the transmitter is attached to the vehicle connection with a magnetic lock. This means that you can easily disconnect the transmitter from the vehicle connection and use it for a short time at home.
• The FM transmitter also has a hands-free system. As soon as you are connected to the transmitter with your smartphone via Bluetooth, incoming calls are forwarded via the car speakers. A microphone in the transmitter ensures that the caller can understand you well.
• You can buy the August CR225 on Amazon for around 35 EUR (at the time of testing).

Gogroove FlexSMART X2 - FM transmitter

• The Gogroove FlexSMART X2 has an AUX connection and a Bluetooth interface.
• It also has a flexible gooseneck that allows you to operate the FM transmitter well while driving.
• You can control the music directly on the FM transmitter. There is a volume wheel and the buttons for the "next" or "previous song" directly on the transmitter.
• The Gogroove also automatically finds a suitable and free frequency. You can also change these manually.
• There is a USB interface on the side of the transmitter where you can charge your smartphone.
• The Gogroove also has an integrated hands-free system. The buttons for accepting calls, ending the call and the microphone are located directly on the transmitter.
• On Amazon, the Gogroove FlexSMART X2 costs just under EUR 50 (at the time of testing), making it the most expensive of the models presented.

Mumbi automotive FM transmitter

• The Mumbi FM transmitter is the best-selling FM transmitter. It has an AUX connection, an SD card slot and a USB interface.
• You can also charge your smartphone via the USB interface while driving.
• The Mumbi supports SD cards with up to 4GB and USB sticks with up to 16GB capacity.
• A remote control is included in the scope of delivery with which you can control the Mumbi. You can use it e.g. B. set the equalizer function. The most important buttons for music control are also located directly on the transmitter.
• However, you do not need a hands-free system when buying the Mumbi.
• As with the other models, the Mumbi automatically and manually finds the right frequency.
• You can buy the Mumbi on Amazon for around EUR 25.

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