How do I play music from my phone in a car without Bluetooth?
Last checked November 14, 2026
Short answer
If the car has an AUX socket, a Bluetooth car adapter plugs into it and lets any phone play music wirelessly. It also needs power, usually from a USB port or the 12 V socket.
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- Plug the adapter into the AUX socket and into USB or 12 V power.
- Pair your phone with the adapter in Bluetooth settings.
- Set the car stereo to AUX and play music.
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- It also needs power, usually from a USB port or the car's 12 V socket.
- Handy when several people's phones use the car.
- If your car has no AUX socket, an FM transmitter plays through a radio station instead, with lower sound quality.
Questions people ask
What does the AUX socket look like?
A small round hole, the same size as a headphone jack (3.5 mm), usually marked AUX on the car stereo or speaker.
My car has no AUX socket either.
An FM transmitter plays through a radio station instead, with lower sound quality.
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