Editing Vehicle audio (section)

== Add-ons ==
[[File:Project 365 -267- 240922 Trailing Cables.jpg|thumb|A [[digital radio]] adapter add-on for a car, designed for listening to [[Digital Audio Broadcasting|DAB]] radio broadcasts on vehicles that would otherwise lack the feature]]
Vehicles can be [[retrofitted]] or upgraded with additional, non-fixed audio systems. [[FM transmitter (personal device)|FM transmitters]] provide a way of listening to audio output from a device using the car's FM radio.<ref>{{Cite web |title=You Don't Need CarPlay in Your New Car. You Need $11 |url=https://www.motor1.com/features/727619/apple-carplay-bluetooth-general-motors/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stegner |first=Ben |date=2018-02-01 |title=How to Play Music From Your Phone to a Car Stereo |url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-play-music-from-phone-to-car/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=MUO |language=en}}</ref> [[Cassette tape adapter|Cassette tape adapters]] give the ability of an auxiliary input on a car cassette deck, being able to output audio on the car stereo from a smartphone, [[portable CD player]] and any other equipment using the standard [[headphone jack]]. There also exist cassette adapters that make use of [[Bluetooth]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-29 |title=Mobile Fun Bluetooth Cassette Adapter |url=http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/reviews/item/12429_mobile_fun_bluetooth_cassette_.php |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=All About Symbian |language=en}}</ref> Older cars that may lack Bluetooth in its stereo unit can also be fitted with a Bluetooth adapter through e.g. the car's [[Automobile auxiliary power outlet|cigarette power outlet]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to add Bluetooth to your car |url=https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/how-to-add-bluetooth-to-your-car/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Drive |language=en}}</ref>

Newer cars that may lack a native [[CD]] player may also be upgraded using a portable CD player outputting through the car stereo's auxiliary port, or through Bluetooth or an FM transmitter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-11 |title=Dear Wirecutter: Can I Add a CD Player to a Car Stereo? |url=https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/add-cd-player-car-stereo/ |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Wirecutter: Reviews for the Real World |language=en-US}}</ref> Some companies, including car manufacturers themselves, have offered external CD players as add-ons, designed specifically for use in the car.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How to Keep Playing CDs in Your Modern Car: Top Solutions Explored {{!}} Kunes Auto Group Blog |url=https://shopkunes.com/blog/how-to-keep-playing-cds-in-your-modern-car-top-solutions-explored |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=Kunes Auto Group |language=en}}</ref>