Hello. I am new to the forum and will be having a Z-2 installed this weekend. I don't have a Bluetooth phone and was wondering if it is possible to plug my regular LG cell phone in to the Z to access the audio and microphone? I searched for an answer but couldn't find anything that applied. Thanks for any help.

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Thanks Skicrave. I didn't think it would be that easy. Thanks.

Why would you do this? I'm sure the hardware will cost you more and your system would be dedicated to an outdated phone. Just exchange your phone for one with bluetooth.

Hi Bogie. I am not much of a phone guy and haven't followed the bluetooth setup. I was just imaginging something like those aftermarket hands free speaker phones but using the Z instead.

I see your point, but they make the hardware for those systems so expensive that bluetooth is a lifesaver.

Mercedes charges ~$2200 to add the harness to the car after you have the head unit. BLuetooth was a no brainer, as far as I was concerned.

I know about the Mercedes $$$$. I have an SL500 and I don't use their phone interconnect either. I might try making my own cable that plugs in the phone and have the speaker audio come out of the Z by using the extra audio (video) input. I had the installer leave an audio cable hanging for that extra input. I could wire another overhead microphone for that arrangement. I like experimenting with stuff like that. Thanks, Rob.