Car radios
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Buying a car radio with Bluetooth gives an older car modern features in a single afternoon: streaming music from your phone, hands-free calling via the speakers, and standard FM radio for the road. The single DIN car radio from Strex fits into the standard radio slot that almost every car has — no renovation, just connection.
Does a single DIN radio fit in my car?
DIN is the standard size for radio slots: single DIN is the classic, low-profile format (a front panel of approximately 18 by 5 cm), and double DIN is the twice-as-high slot for large screens. The check takes ten seconds: measure the height of your current radio or the slot. Around 5 cm high? Then a single DIN fits directly. If you have a double DIN slot, a single DIN radio will also fit — with an installation frame that neatly covers the open space.
What should you look for?
- ✔ Bluetooth — streaming and hands-free calling; legally required to keep your hands off your phone, and practically much more convenient
- ✔ Single DIN format — the universal size that fits in almost any radio slot
- ✔ ISO connection — standard wiring; for most cars it's just plugging it in, sometimes a brand-specific adapter is needed
- ✔ Warranty — 2 years standard at Strex
A practical tip that installers know and boxes don't mention: write down your radio code (if applicable) before disconnecting the old radio and take a photo of the wiring. Nine out of ten installation jobs are plug-and-play; the tenth is a car with a brand-specific plug, for which a cheap ISO adapter is the solution. Once installed, your phone belongs in a phone holder instead of on the passenger seat — together they complete the dashboard. You can find more for the road at car & mobility.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make hands-free calls via the car radio?
Yes. Pair your phone once via Bluetooth and incoming calls will go through the car speakers, with the built-in microphone for your voice. Music pauses automatically during a call and resumes where you left off afterward.
Does Bluetooth music work with every phone?
Yes, with iPhone and Android: Bluetooth audio is a universal standard. After the initial pairing, the phone connects automatically as soon as the ignition is turned on — get in and your playlist continues playing.
Can I install the radio myself?
Usually yes: with an ISO connection, it's just a matter of taking the old radio out, moving the plugs over, and putting the new one in. Useful to do beforehand: write down the radio code of the old radio and take a photo of the wiring. For brand-specific plugs, an ISO adapter will solve it.
Take a look at the Bluetooth car radio from Strex and give your car streaming and hands-free capabilities today.