I have a 2014 Prius with a USB connection for the audio system, does anyone have any experience with direct access to the USB for audio files?
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I don't think it is going to work with your Prius. I tried with 2014 Lexus and the multimedia system was not able to recognize that large drive. I tried several different types of memory card after - and it is capable to read only 32GB Micro SD card or USB drive.
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I drive a FJ and I have a stereo that I have two USB outlets. The stereo has a USB App that I use which shows the music on the USB Stick as well all the Recorded Radio Programs I have and I play them. I have over a dozen USB Sticks which I used but now I am switching over to Kingston Hyperx Predators because of the vast storage space and uses of their small compact sticks. Some stereo's only have USB slots for Map and system updates so you have to check if your USB is used for that, mine has a SD card slot for updates. My friends use their USB access for music, just like I do but not all stereo's do this.
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I drive a FJ and I have a stereo that I have two USB outlets. The stereo has a USB App that I use which shows the music on the USB Stick as well all the Recorded Radio Programs I have and I play them. I have over a dozen USB Sticks which I used but now I am switching over to Kingston Hyperx Predators because of the vast storage space and uses of their small compact sticks. Some stereo's only have USB slots for Map and system updates so you have to check if your USB is used for that, mine has a SD card slot for updates. My friends use their USB access for music, just like I do but not all stereo's do this. I drive a FJ and I have a stereo that I have two USB outlets. The stereo has a USB App that I use which shows the music on the USB Stick as well all the Recorded Radio Programs I have and I play them. I have over a dozen USB Sticks which I used but now I am switching over to Kingston Hyperx Predators because of the vast storage space and uses of their small compact sticks. Some stereo's only have USB slots for Map and system updates so you have to check if your USB is used for that, mine has a SD card slot for updates. My friends use their USB access for music, just like I do but not all... » Read More I drive a FJ and I have a stereo that I have two USB outlets. The stereo has a USB App that I use which shows the music on the USB Stick as well all the Recorded Radio Programs I have and I play them. I have over a dozen USB Sticks which I used but now I am switching over to Kingston Hyperx Predators because of the vast storage space and uses of their small compact sticks. Some stereo's only have USB slots for Map and system updates so you have to check if your USB is used for that, mine has a SD card slot for updates. My friends use their USB access for music, just like I do but not all stereo's do this. « Show Less
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Sorry, I took so long to answer. I hadn't check my email in awhile. It is super light. I don't see any problem hooking it up to a Prius. It is really well made . I'm extremely happy with it.
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No, this is only a power supply, what you need is some other device that the flash drive goes into that will play the mp3 files. There are plug-in (into car power ports) devices like that, but this is only a power supply.
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Yes, I installed this in my 2010 Prius past year along with a back-up camera and it works well, but the aux. jack doesn't work anymore.
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If you have internet access and whatever else you need to play the music then yes. You can play music through the headphone jack on this though, the USB doesn't play the audio. Also, as long as your car has a radio and one of those cigarette lighter things you should be able to use it.
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I have no idea as to the connections on a Prius. However, if I was betting, I'd say there will not be a connection compatible for this antenna. Just a guess
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I would suggest verifying that the USB drive isn't too large. I am only using a 4 gig in mine (and I know it is *not* an Autosound USB drive). Your drive may be too large. Otherwise, it sounds like an issue with the radio or USB cable.
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Andre is correct. You don't need this for a car. I would look into a GROM audio adapter and see if that will work. If you're really lucky you might have a cd changer port on the back of your stereo. If so you can use the GROM usb3 unit to pump the digital audio directly into your car stereo and let the DAC in your stereo decode it for you. I just installed one in my 2000 accord and it sounds great. Otherwise you could use an FM bypass unit but I don't really like those. You're probably best off with the aux or bluetooth you already have.
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I had similar issue with an external hard drive that I wanted to use to play music. The Audi system only works with certain formats, according to the car owner's manual. I had to reformat the hard drive as FAT32, then it worked.
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You are supposed to install this kit to the factory cd changer wiring plug (replaces factory cd changer). Kit will give you usb connectivity option for MP3 or flash drives.
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Can't with this, but try Mountek.com. I got an iPhone mount that fits into the cd player for a friend with a Prius and it works great.
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I BOUGHT THIS FOR MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW--WHO HAD IT INSTALLED (with help of our local police department) in her PRIUS--no problem. Hope this helps. all the best.
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Probably not since tthe car's "USB outlt" is probably only connected as a power source, not as a "real USB port" capable of connecting an audio source.
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You need to look it up I don't own it try a audio website most likely needs a dash kit
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I went with "TP-LINK HA100 NFC-Enabled Bluetooth 4.1 Audio Adapter/Music Streaming Receiver" because I have an pile of usb power inputs and a drawer full of power adapters. I'm sure logitech will have a usb power supply in their next version of this. This is likely why they have no image of the back where the inputs are as most similar devices do. BTW, We just use a "3.5mm male to male cable" in the car that doesn't have bluetooth and pass one end around depending on who's playing the music.
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I don't know the answer to that as I haven't tried. Sorry, but I won't be able to try it out now that the stereo is secured. However, the USB in the front is usually used for devices like memory sticks.
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I bought 2 from a car stereo store and tried to play videos from both. When it didn't work I did some research and learned they will only show pictures from the SD and USB. huge bummer. manual says: USB supports: MP3 and JPEG files only and will NOT support: BMP, M4P, WAV, ASF, H.264, DivX, WMA.