WiFi network music

Tadashi · 05-26-2006, 01:56 AM

Has anyone build a setup where your home computer can upload music and playlists to your Prius? If so, how did you do this?

benighted · 05-26-2006, 02:39 AM

An Ipod.

Tadashi · 05-26-2006, 06:01 PM

I have an iPod but had heard about someone who had a setup so that he could interface with his car though his computer using his Wifi network.

EricGo · 05-26-2006, 06:54 PM

As far as I know, Prius does not have wifi (802.11)
Bluetooth (on some models), yes.

Apple sells a wifi gadget with a sound out jack. Maybe that was the hack ?

Presto · 05-26-2006, 08:33 PM

With a computer in the car it is very easy for me to transfer anything between my Prius and the home network. All I gotta do is switch on the car (doesn't have to be fully started, Accessory power is fine), and the computer will connect to the network on startup. I can then remote connect to it and download new media. It is quite awesome now with Wireless-G.... don't even think about using B wireless.

Tadashi · 05-28-2006, 12:58 AM

So you installed this stuff all in that little compartment below the CD changer? What components did you require to do the Wifi? I do not plan on repacing the amp if possible. Will it play the MP4s that iTunes uses?

Presto · 05-28-2006, 01:16 AM

Tadashi,

Check out ->This thread. I helped my cousin install a computer in his Prius as well. He had the basic radio system and output the sound from the computer to the stock stereo using AUX-Box. Anything that you can play in XP should be able to play through this setup as well.

Robbert · 05-31-2006, 08:02 PM

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Has anyone build a setup where your home computer can upload music and playlists to your Prius? If so, how did you do this?
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Hi.. Depending on how much functionality you might want, check out the Omnifi DMP1. It may not be easy to get one since I believe they're discontinued, but I'm running one in my Prius. Easy install and low price (I paid $250 for the unit, including the 802.11 adapter). The unit syncs every time you turn the car off and at a specific time you specify (like 2am at night). You make modifications to the playlists and MP3 library on the PC and they automatically get synced to the Omnifi at night.. I use it to record a radio show over the web at night and it automatically syncs that show to the Prius so I can listen to it on my commute in the morning. Completely hands off, and nice solution!

Robbert

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05-26-2006, 01:56 AM	#1
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Has anyone build a setup where your home computer can upload music and playlists to your Prius? If so, how did you do this?

05-26-2006, 02:39 AM	#2
benighted Chief thread hijacker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westport, WA Posts: 530 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	An Ipod.

05-26-2006, 06:01 PM	#3
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have an iPod but had heard about someone who had a setup so that he could interface with his car though his computer using his Wifi network.

05-26-2006, 06:54 PM	#4
EricGo Three cats, one Prius, and assorted humans Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM (SouthWest US) Posts: 1,810 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	As far as I know, Prius does not have wifi (802.11) Bluetooth (on some models), yes. Apple sells a wifi gadget with a sound out jack. Maybe that was the hack ?

05-26-2006, 08:33 PM	#5
Presto Has his homepage set to PC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,187 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	With a computer in the car it is very easy for me to transfer anything between my Prius and the home network. All I gotta do is switch on the car (doesn't have to be fully started, Accessory power is fine), and the computer will connect to the network on startup. I can then remote connect to it and download new media. It is quite awesome now with Wireless-G.... don't even think about using B wireless.

05-28-2006, 12:58 AM	#6
Tadashi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 794 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	So you installed this stuff all in that little compartment below the CD changer? What components did you require to do the Wifi? I do not plan on repacing the amp if possible. Will it play the MP4s that iTunes uses?

05-28-2006, 01:16 AM	#7
Presto Has his homepage set to PC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,187 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Tadashi, Check out ->This thread. I helped my cousin install a computer in his Prius as well. He had the basic radio system and output the sound from the computer to the stock stereo using AUX-Box. Anything that you can play in XP should be able to play through this setup as well.