Do you have to have the dock to use the Sirius in a car? I am a Sirius subscriber.
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Sorry, no. My son wanted it for walking around - never worked right where we live.
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Sorry, I don't have an answer to this question. Previously, I had the satellite radio, but after having an accident in October 2011, I went legally blind and had to have my service terminated.
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No, all you need is a power adapter and a cassette audio adapter. If you do not have a cassette player, then you need the dock.
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The unit can be used independently. The unit has a rechargeable internal battery. You simply have to have it plugged into the car dock, but it does not need to be connected to a car. You then can plug in the antenna to the car dock and put the small puck antenna anywhere with a view outside to get a signal. Connect external speakers or earbuds through the connector on the dock.
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It depends on your case. One of my cases allows me to dock it, the other doesn't. In that case, I use the cord charger. There is a USB port in the back of the radio.
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Chad - No, this unit requires the SNYSC1 Sony-Sirius connect interface AND the Sirius SCC1 satellite tuner. When shopping, I found most of the head units required minimally the tuner, and many needed also the interface. Once installed, everything works seamlessly through the dash controls and the interface parts are hidden behind the dash somewhere. Simple hookup if you have room to tuck things away - I just used 3M foam double-sided tape to mount the parts behind the radio.
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The system comes with certain adapters for xm/ Sirius devices. They are listed in the description.It is not a docking station for iPhone. It has a mini jack in the back for audio devices to be played through it . ie MP3 ; and smartphones. Just audio. No charging. System sounds good for size.
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If the sirius radio was part of the original radio in your vehicle then the answer is no. The Sound Storm Labs unit does not have sirius radio capabilities.
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Yes. This unit has a battery and a small speaker in it. This unit can play stations using it's battery, small speaker, wi-fi signal, and an internet radio subscription. You will need the separate car kit to use this in a vehicle. The car kit comes with the dock, remote, & antenna. The dock will let you charge the unit and has a 3.5 MM AUX output, or you can use the built in FM modulator. The FM modulator only works while the unit is in the powered dock.
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It will fit right in. However, the Sirius is built into your factory radio, the CarShow unit will require an additional Sirius tuner AND CABLE!!! I put the word cable in caps because it is a proprietary cable, and hard to find. In the end, I returned this unit, and bought an RHR Chrysler radio on eBay. I will say that the CarShow unit has a better sound quality, and more power output.
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Car kits are available for every model most of the newer receivers use the same base. Sirius has them for way cheap in there outlet center on their website.
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This system has to be hooked up to speakers, aka your car sound system. The dock can send an FM transmission to play through your stereo system.
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Do not think this product would work in any car - does not have feature that lets it simulcast on car radio. You would have to buy a model that comes with car dock parts
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Yes to the wifi. It will work anywhere that you can get on to the internet, no satellite needed. It will not work with other radios kits as far as I know. I think the dock is special to this unit. It's a pretty neat little radio, I like the on demand features of it the best, and will often download 5 or 6 talk shows at a time to have on it for when I can't find something live to listen to. The antenna is the same connection to this dock as older docks so you shouldn't have to snake the antenna wire through your car again if you already have one installed.
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No it doesn't. If the unit is in close proximity to the radio, it can utilize a preset FM station. The Sirius unit has some preset FM stations in the 88 to 89 range. Select one and then tune your radio into the same station. The built in FM transmitter in the Sirius unit is weak, thus close proximity. Best option is to run an audio cable (not included) from the unit to the AUX jack on your car radio or home receiver. Hope this helps.
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It sound like your vehicle has a built-in Sat Radio. This model comes with a dash mount dock. The unit can be unplugged for use in other home or car docks. To listen you choose a broadcast frequency on the sat radio, and then tune your car radio to the same frequency - or if the car stereo has a line-in jack you plug in it and into the sat radio dock jack.
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u need a mini USB cable to plug into the dock. it will then charge while seated in the dock. the mini USB can be plugged into ur car via cigarette adapter or usb plug
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As long as you have two docking systems, one for each car, you can use the same radio head between the two cars. I have one car I use daily and another I only use periodically. I have one subscription, one radio head, and two docking systems and I use the radio in both vehicles.
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If your head unit has Sirius listed on it, all you should have to do is order a subscription. Go to your Sat button and if you get the preview channel announcing program lineups, then all you need to do is subscribe, no need to purchase this. If not, then go to your Toyota dealer and have them run your VIN to see if you have Sirius or XM for your unit, the connections are different for each. This will save you a lot of time taking out the head unit just to find its the other device and have to purchase another and return that one, then pull the head unit out again.