Does this unit have to be installed where it is viewable/accessible, or can I hide it below in the cabin or under the dashboard?
1251387
Yes you can hide it in the dash and still use your Bluetooth Device about 30ft away
1251388
Mine is hidden down below. Works fine. Does not have to be viewable to work.
1251389
It can be hidden, it does not have to have a direct line of sight. It actually has a pretty good range.
1251390
No mine is installed under the center console of my boat and connects just fine with my phone even if it my phone is outside my boat.
1251391
You can hide it under your dash , I did on my 242 yamaha. It worked great from over 50 feet away.
535947
Yes. The unit has a back with holes for cables. They are completely hidden.
1047971
I have my installed underneath the dash board. Simple to get to and it works great.
1810210
I installed mine next to the mount for my rear view mirror. The power cord hangs down and can block your passenger's view somewhat but it really isn't an issue for the driver.
2153698
I installed mine under the glove compartment. Plenty of space there. E46 convirteble.
1892445
My unit is mounted on the top of my Everest 5th wheel. It is positioned of the roof so it can be operated from the front room by the TV. There is a cabinet nearby so the degree finder can be mounted without being seen on an interior wall. I had to use two beveled gaskets to make sure the unit is level. Requires drilling holes, running cables, etc. This unit will deliver a signal to two receivers although I only use it for one. Works well for me and is much less expensive than the automatic units.
2048407
My kitchen installers hard-wired it into the wall switch. Then they connected the other side of under cabinets lights (past a window break) and put the wire under the joint compound to hide it. Otherwise, I would have had to turn on 2 banks of lights switches to turn all my undercab. lighting on.
2034962
Yes it can. Mine is in the dashboard, behind the radio unit. Only thing visible is the microphone, everything else is hidden. Have it for about 3months now and still works perfect for streaming music from my phones (android and Iphone) or get calls.
1082363
Unit has a sticky area that can be uncovered. I do not use the sticky area but just set in on the dash and it stays. Does not mark the dash.
2073428
Is it feasible to have the monitor stored in a bin next to the driver's seat and pull it out only when you need it? Then just set it up on the dash just while you are using it. There are not that many times a week when I really need some thing like this and I don't want it cluttering up the dash.
544349
I leave mine in the car all the time. In the glove box, on the console under my hat on just on the floor. (driver side out of view.
564941
In my car, a 2008 Passat, I can't even see it without bending over. Of course the outlet is on the left side of the cockpit. Volvo appears to have a strange position for their computer interface.
1254593
In my 99, I put the switch next to the CD player, under the ac controls. There was a spot about an inch square on the passenger side. There should also be a space closer to the ashtray. The aux I put in the front of top of the center console. It meant I could leave iPod connected and out of site. Just inside the latch where there was a flat spot. Used a label printer (white lettering on clear) to mark the switch.
1077631
Visibility can vary depending on the conditions and vehicle but are displayed through the unit. If you have an existing after market stereo, the vehicle harness can be used again.
2261075
That is exactly what I did. BUT, it must be mounted in a dry, well-ventilated location. I would NOT recommend mounting it under the hood or anywhere where it could be exposed to water or humidity. I mounted mine on the inside wall behind the cabin. Keep in mind also that if the walls sweat, be careful that any power cables or wires attached to it do not allow a path for water droplets to travel down the wire to the unit. I once had a single drop of water ride down a power cable and drop into the vents. There was some crackling sounds and the inverter wouldn't drive anything like fans for about a day until it dried out. It's a tough little inverter that has forgiven me for a ton of stupid stuff, but I wouldn't recommend pushing your luck. Great little inverter. Won't drive a microwave oven since it's a modified sine unit, but it works great for my laptop, lights, TV, Xbox, refrigerator, alarm clock, coffee maker, coffee cup warmer, iPhone charger, power drill, fans...
1692116
Near the battery is not recommended. But you can put it under the seat or attached to the chassis, hidden, of course.
784046
The best location is were you can best see it(in the dash) and install it to power on with the ignition switch, otherwise it will drain your batteries.