Bluetooth doesn’t mean just those odd-looking headsets cell phone users don when they’re walking around city streets. The technology is playing a greater role in automobiles, with more cars having factory-installed Bluetooth for hands-free calls, as well as a growing number of aftermarket devices that do the same thing and transmit digital music files to a car’s stereo system. The coming years may bring Bluetooth streaming of video to back-seat entertainment units, and perhaps Bluetooth sensors in vehicles that will let drivers know when their tire pressure is too low.
“Next to Bluetooth headsets in the car, the second most popular use of the technology now is being able to use your mobile phone or an MP3 player to stream music through your car stereo using Bluetooth,” said Michael Foley, executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, which developed the technology. Four years ago, only some auto manufacturers, such as BMW, Lexus and Chrysler offered Bluetooth in certain models.
Now, many carmakers provide it as a factory-installed option, not only for upper-end cars, but in more affordable models such the Nissan Sentra and Ford Focus. Honda recently announced it added Bluetooth to its 2009 Civic EX models equipped with GPS navigation.
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