Insignia™ - Portable Bluetooth Audio Receiver
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Description
Features
Wireless range up to 30'
Lets you enjoy freedom from cables and cords.
Bluetooth interface
For wireless streaming.
Built-in battery
Offers up to 6 hours of operation on a full charge.
Built-in microphone
Allows you to accept hands-free calls.
Black color
Adds a sleek, stylish look.
What's Included
Insignia Portable Bluetooth Audio Receiver
3.5 mm audio cable (3 ft.)
3.5 mm male-to-male adapter
3.5 mm to RCA adapter
Velcro mounting pads
Micro USB charging cable
Carrying pouch
Owner's manual
Manuals & Guides
Quick Start Guide (PDF)
General
- Product NamePortable Bluetooth Audio Receiver
- BrandInsignia™
- Model NumberNS-MBTK35
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- Remote Control IncludedNo
- Battery TypeOther
- Battery SizeOther
- Number of Batteries Required0
- Volume ControlYes
- UPC600603205576
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 774 reviews
(774 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great little gadget!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought the for our vehicle so we could play music with our phones and I gotta tell you, this little Bluetooth receiver works just great. If you don’t have a Bluetooth vehicle, you need this device. It uses Velcro to attach so you can put it almost anywhere you have a flat surface.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The wireless headphones I wanted went off sale so I picked this up. It works perfectly and is very light. My Google phone with Oreo tells me how much battery is left and I just plug it in when it gets low. Throw the small Bluetooth box in my running pocket and off I go.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Pretty useful
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very simple and easy to use,I keep it plugged in to my 1973 radio to play podcasts and music from my smartphone.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Why didn't I invent this?
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Walked into BestBuy to get a simple 1/8" stereo cable to connect my old iPhone 4s to my car stereo AUX jack. As anyone probably knows, these kind of cables unless you spend $50.00 for the top of the line, only last about a year and invariably the strain relief wears out and the cable eventually shorts out and then dies altogether. So I went to BestBuy to get yet another in a long series of replacement cables, and the store associate recommended this Bluetooth adapter kit instead. I had to buy a dual-out USB cig lighter jack (also recommended by the associate) so that I can plug this and my phone into power simultaneously, and it did the trick. Now this thing stays plugged into power and AUX (concealed in the center console compartment where neither I nor a potential thief can see it) and is a huge upgrade to buying cables all the time. The only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is that I keep having to pair my phone to it, which requires me to open the center console and press the pairing/power button (first world problem, I know). I want to give a shout out to the Best Buy associate and Best Buy in general - the quality, professionalism, helpfulness, and knowledge of their associates in my local store (Geneva IL) has greatly improved on my last few trips there, compared with years past.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Ditching my phone-car radio AUX patch cord!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wanted alternative to a patch cord which required me opening headphone jack cover on my phone case each car ride use. Pros - Now able to take/make calls without unplugging un-mic'd patch cord. Very small, compact, lightweight... Cons-Came with large round 3M Velcro mounts - Swear Velcro hooks and loops could hold a 100lbs, but both of the adhesive outer tape surfaces do not adhere to Velcro bases very well and now not at all. The tape peeled off the velcro base and is now a pain to remove from my dash and back of unit. Unit is so lightweight that first time I dismounted it to charge, was afraid unit would snap in half trying to seperate velcro, lucky the adhesive failed...another lesson learned - charger cable is not very long so consider mounting proximity close to charge source. All in all.. like unit.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy Installation and Does the Job!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for a 2013 BMW, which only has Bluetooth for phone calls and not the stereo. Charging the device took about an hour and a half. It paired immediately with my iPhone X. I connected the 3.5mm cable to the aux jack in the BMW--and behold, I have Bluetooth music! The device is small enough to blend in and because the car has a USB port I should be able to charge it in the car--haven't tried it yet. The PROS: easy to pair, function controls are straight forward, sound quality is solid. The CONS: there's a slight high pitch tone between songs--but honestly, I doubt most people will hear it while driving as the road noise should likely block it out. I did experience a few instances of the sound cutting out--less than a second. I could not use the device to make phone calls--although it showed as an option, but I think this is due to the Bluetooth calling in the BMW. Overall, I am happy with the sound quality and ease of use. I'd recommend this to anyone looking to add Bluetooth music to an older vehicle.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for Bluetooth, HOWEVER...
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This product has served me very well in turning my aux-only vehicle into a Bluetooth receiver from my phone. It's very nice to just get in the car and have my phone ready to play music without having to fiddle with wires. I always keep it plugged into the port that turns on when my car does, and sometimes this starts up the Bluetooth receiver without me having to press anything! (Sometimes I have to hold the on-button, but that doesn't bother me). The SINGLE caveat I have with this is that the microphone is finicky. The first one I got actually didn't seem to have a mic at all as I never got it to work, so I returned it as defective and replaced it; the second one's Mic works about 85% of the time. That 15% (and lack of storage on my main iPhone) has caused me to switch over to playing music from my iPod touch, so I can still take calls without ever having to worry about the mic not working. Still though, good product overall
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Portable Bluetooth
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed to add bluetooth to my vehicle using the AUX in located in my vehicle. This did the trick as I am now able to bluetooth stream from tablet, smart phone, or any device that allows bluetooth connectivity. Sound them comes from your vehicle speakers as if your listening to a CD or XM radio. Unit has internal battery that charges so USB power isnt necessairly needed while using the unit. Whatever your device is playing it can now be heard from your car speakers as if you had bluetooth from car manufacturer. Its small form factor allows unit to be discretely placed at your desire. Can also be used to turn headphones, ie Beats, that use AUX jack to make them wireless bluetooth, with the exception of a small cord and the unit hanging from headphone. Definitely eliminates the need to have cable fished under your shirt or jacket while doing things.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionCan you use the device while it's being charged at the same time? My Clearsounds unit automatically turns off when I plug it in to a power source to be charged and I find that annoying.
Asked by Mobius.
- A:Answer Yes u can use the device while it is plugged in.
Answered by Silverado2012
Q: QuestionI have bluetooth wireless headphones. Can I use this device on my TV to enable me to use these headphones with the TV?
Asked by Mibret.
- A:Answer No this is a receiver your looking for a bluetooth transmitter this http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aluratek-bluetooth-audio-transmitter-white/4236915.p?skuId=4236915 should do the job
Answered by Kyle
Q: QuestionDo you have to have an auxiliary plug on your car stereo in order for this to work? Thanks.
Asked by Help.
- A:Answer Yes, the product requires and AUX port.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionCan I hook this to my TV so I can use it with my Bluetooth Headset?
Asked by OLLEMMIK.
- A:Answer nope this is a receiver you need a transmitter like this one http://www.bestbuy.com/site/aluratek-bluetooth-audio-transmitter-white/4236915.p?skuId=4236915
Answered by Kyle
Q: QuestionI'm looking for a bluetooth option for connecting my speakers to my stereo amplifier. I trying to aviod running wires around the room to the speakes. Will this product do the job?
Asked by MrBB.
- A:Answer You must still run wires from your amplifier to your speakers. The Bluetooth receiver connects to an input on your amplifier and permits you to pair a Bluetooth portable device to play through this amplifier/speaker combination. Speakers which do not have built-in amplifiers need power to drive them; this requires wires to an amplifier.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionCan i hook up to older model stereo no Bluetooth only red white aux cords and or audio jack to play music thru the speakers from my usb drive
Asked by Simy.
- A:Answer Yes. Use included cable(1/8-3.5 mm cord) plug into audio in. Easy hookup.
Answered by GLENDALE1839
Q: QuestionCan i plug this into a 3.5mm jack...like on some airplanes or cell phones without bluetooth, then be able to pair it with my bluetooth wireless headsets to listen to the airplanes movies or cellphone music?
Asked by Shelly.
- A:Answer Yes, but short battery life, will need separate usb power for unit. Small usb battery charger found cheap just about everywhere should do it. Hope this was helpful. Enjoy your Day!
Answered by Curiosity
Q: QuestionCan this be hooked up to a lap top and make it able to pick up Blu Tooth so I get can get louder sound out of Blu Tooth speakers?
Asked by Angelsfan.
- A:Answer Yes it can. You can use the USB adapter to plug into your computer then just turn on the Bluetooth on this and the speakers
Answered by BluntsRuS