When I turn my car on, Will the device turn on? or do I have to turn it on manually EVERY time I get into the car?
1304405
You have to turn it on every time, but it's as easy as holding down the main button for just a couple seconds. It also remembers the device it was paired with previously and begins searching for that device automatically. If the mpow is plugged into USB, the device powers up and pairs within 2-3 seconds. If unplugged and running on its battery, it takes about 3-5 seconds.
2009023
This device is USB powered. Hence, whenever your system powered on, device will start working.
1341153
Yes. When I either turn the vehicle on or off the device will startup or shutdown.
412198
It has a physical on/off switch, so it'll stay on if you leave it, but won't turn on automatically. It has an internal battery, so there's really no reason to keep it off unless you car's staying parked for a while.
1625514
I had some issues with the first time connection as well. I am assuming that all lights on the adaptor come on normally. If not the unit itself may be defective. If the lights are good plug in the transmitter and while the car was running and the transmitter on do a full restart of your phone. On restart turn on bluetooth, attempt pair, and then start the app. After the first connection I did not have any problem reconnecting. This is the only one that worked for me, I had others that I had to return because they wouldn't pair so good luck!
862626
The product has a sensor that will connect automatically upon re-entering the car. The device will say "attempting to connect" when you open the door or unlock the door to get in. Then - it will connect and say "connected". The device will go to 'sleep' after leaving the car. The only thing to watch for that if your car is very close to where you are with the phone - it will stay connected within a certain range...but you can always turn Bluetooth off on your phone.
697217
This should be on when all connections are made. I don't know of any way to manually turn it on.
2036798
You dont have to turn it on and off every time you get in and out the car, unless you plan to be out of your car for long period of time like work, gym, ect.. After so many hours it will turn itsself off to conserve the battery, and you will have to turn it back on. Just make sure you have your Bluetooth connected to it at all times while in and out of your car and remember to keep it charged for optimum usage. It sounds great in the car and is very convenient. The only thing I dont like is when you have to answer the phone...me personally I dont like to answer the phone via Bluetooth. Other than that its a great product. I have 2, one for home and another for my car.
1329042
yes it should switch on automatically . be sure to check your wiring and make sure your hook up to your reverse wire.
1159796
Yes it turns on with the vehicle start. Also, once paired, the smart device will auto pair at start as well.
1765195
Mine turns on with the car adapter it doesn't turn on with battery because the battery doesn't last. If it doesn't turn on with the adapter correctly then feel free to return it.
1738030
You will need to wire this into a 12volt power source. You could use the radios switched 12volt power to turn it on when you turn your car on.
1217904
I'd guess turning it on when the power goes on to your car would be just fine, just fine a 12v switched signal and wire it to the same output. the only issue this would have is that if you didn't have the radio on it would still run. If you do that a lot, you could wire an in-line switch
357976
It won't come on automatically, like an OEM automotive blue tooth device will. Each time you go to use it, you need to re-synch with the receiving device(s). It also needs to be charged independent of the output device connection. I use it on a computer for watching DVDs with two headsets.
813539
You need to make sure that the cigarette lighter socket has power. You may need to switch the ignition key to the on position. Just by plugging this device into a socket with power, the device will power on, without needed to press the power switch.
313839
This device is tapped into the same circuit as your cigarette lighter... So yes it does only come on once the key is turned on.
375112
Probably YES. It sounds like a defective item. Mine starts up whenever the power is turned on (the car is turned on) without any switch pushing or whatever.