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Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Monster Cable iCarPlay™ Wireless 1000 by Ralph Graves The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 lets you play music from your iPod or iPhone through any car radio. It transmits songs from your docking iPod on an FM frequency for playback. The system's power adapter plugs into your car's 12-volt cigarette lighter, keeping your player charged while you listen. And the adapter's connected the iCarPlay 1000 through a USB plug. Detach the cord, and you can use the adapter's open USB terminal to plug in and charge a USB-compatible device, such as a cell phone or PDA. A handy auto-scan function quickly finds the clearest frequency to use, and you can select up to three presets as well. In-line controls let you choose the frequency at the touch of a button, Advanced audio circuitry minimizes cell phone interference so your music sounds clearer. Highlights:for docking iPods, including 120GB iPod classic, curved-screen iPod nano, and second generation iPod touchcompatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS3 programmable station presetsone-touch tuning controlAutoScan automatically finds the clearest available FM frequencyLED display12-volt cigarette lighter adapterdetachable adapter plug lets you charge other USB-connected portable deviceswarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 12-Volt/Cigarette lighter adapter plug 42" USB-to-iPod dock connector cable with built-in FM transmitter User Guide/Warranty Information Information to consumers in application of EU WEEE Directive 96/2002 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 lets you listen to your iPhone or iPod through your vehicle's FM radio. It also charges while you play your music so you can listen to your music during long road trips. You can also plug the iCarPlay into a computer USB port to listen to your iPod on an FM radio at home or at the office. The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 consists of a 12-volt/cigarette lighter adapter, and a 42" cable with a iPod dock connector and built-in wireless FM transmitter on one end and a USB type-A connector on other end. iPod/iPhone Dock Connector: The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 feature an iPod/iPhone dock connector and is compatible with the following iPods and iPhone models (as of March 2010). iPod color display/photo (4th gen) iPod mini (1st/2nd gen) iPod video (5th gen) iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th gen) iPod classic (80/120/160GB) iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd gen) iPhone (2G/3G/3GS) FM Transmitter: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 features a built-in FM transmitter which allows you to listen to your iPod or iPhone through your vehicle's FM radio (up to 30'). The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 features AutoScan 3D to automatically find the best, clearest FM channel in your local area (88.1-107.9). You can store 3 FM transmitter presets. Note: Remember that as you drive through different areas the FM signal conditions change, so when driving long distances, you can repeat the AutoScan 3D selection whenever FM interference occurs. LCD Display: The integrated LCD display indicates FM frequency. The LCD display can be left on continuously or set to automatically turn off after a few seconds. 12-Volt/Cigarette Lighter Adapter: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 features a 12-volt/cigarette lighter adapter which allows you to charge your iPod or iPhone in your vehicle. USB Port: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000's USB port can be used to charge virtually any USB device; such as a cell-phone, camera, MP3 player. Note: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 can charge other USB devices, but only supports playback of the Apple iPod and iPhone. USB Connector: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000's USB connector allows you to charge your iPod or iPhone through your computer's USB 2.0 compliant port and listen to your iPod or iPhone on your home stereo's FM radio. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 7 people say: 5 Star: (1) 4 Star: (2) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (1) 1 Star: (3) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have purchased several Monster products in the past and have always been satisfied with the decision. Once again Monster delivers in this product. The fit and finish is nice and the unit is easy to use. I live in a region with crowded airwaves the iCarPlay lets me store several presets to easily switch between frequencies if necessary. Even if your head-unit is sensitive enough to pick up distant stations on a particular preset frequency the Monster iCarPlay seems to have enough signal strength to overcome it with a clear and clean signal. The ability to use the USB adapter as a car charger for all my other gadgets is a bonus as well. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Monster Cable iCarPlay™ Wireless 1000 Written By kl, green river utah on Thursday, November 11, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I like it .My car is older and my cd player stopped working so hooking up my ipod works great. I'm pretty technically illiterate and I figured it out. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Monster Cable icar play wireless 1000 Written By Carl, Santa Ynez, CA on Saturday, March 31, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I need a device to play my ipod in the car, be moveable from one car to another, and charge the battery in the ipod. I am willing to sacrifice a little on the sound quality to get the moveability and charging. I use it in 3 older cars with funky original factory stereos, so I cannot get the best sound anyway. This is the fourth FM ipod player I have owned. This one is the best, easiest to use, and the most expensive. It meets my goals. Pros: The problem with this type of device is finding an unused frequency on your FM dial. This thing automatically scans to find the unused frequencies. You can easily scan to find another frequency, or you can preset stations. Cons: If you have an excellent car stereo with good speakers, you probably should look for a device with more permanent installation to get better sound quality. I'm fine with this one. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 Monster Cable iCarPlay™ Wireless 1000 Written By , Chicago, IL on Monday, August 30, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This device works fine if you are in a rural area, however if you are in a big city you will have to constantly change the channel because static continues to come across each channel. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Not Compatible With iPhone4 Written By Don, Minnesota on Friday, May 20, 2011 I bought this on a whim hoping that it would work with my iPhone4 because there was no mention of it being incompatible, and now I'm out this much. Be sure that what you are looking at is compatible. [Editor's Note: Crutchfield's web presentation states that it is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS.] Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Disappointed Written By FTS, San Francisco on Saturday, September 04, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I decided to spend the extra money for this model because it was a charger too. Turns out that's all I got out of it. Its autoscan function repeatedly led to FM stations already in use and when manual tuning was used there was minimal to no sound out put. I am returning this product. However, Crutchfield has been great. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Big let down Written By JT, San Diego on Thursday, May 26, 2011 FM transmitters are notorious for poor to avg at best sound quality but my choices were limited so I went with Monster because they're "the best". This is better than other fm transmitters but it is still terrible, don't spend this much money for it! I've had great experiences with Monster, so this product is a disappointing exception. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-7 of 7 items Learn more about Universal, FM & Cassette Adapters Learn more about Universal, FM & Cassette Adapters Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 300 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 24 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (24 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. Accessorize Your iPod® Accessorize Your iPod® Ralph Graves 4/24/2011 based on 11 ratings Learn about the different types of accessories available for your iPod. 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Our take on the Monster Cable iCarPlay™ Wireless 1000 by Ralph Graves The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 lets you play music from your iPod or iPhone through any car radio. It transmits songs from your docking iPod on an FM frequency for playback. The system's power adapter plugs into your car's 12-volt cigarette lighter, keeping your player charged while you listen. And the adapter's connected the iCarPlay 1000 through a USB plug. Detach the cord, and you can use the adapter's open USB terminal to plug in and charge a USB-compatible device, such as a cell phone or PDA. A handy auto-scan function quickly finds the clearest frequency to use, and you can select up to three presets as well. In-line controls let you choose the frequency at the touch of a button, Advanced audio circuitry minimizes cell phone interference so your music sounds clearer. Highlights:for docking iPods, including 120GB iPod classic, curved-screen iPod nano, and second generation iPod touchcompatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS3 programmable station presetsone-touch tuning controlAutoScan automatically finds the clearest available FM frequencyLED display12-volt cigarette lighter adapterdetachable adapter plug lets you charge other USB-connected portable deviceswarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 12-Volt/Cigarette lighter adapter plug 42" USB-to-iPod dock connector cable with built-in FM transmitter User Guide/Warranty Information Information to consumers in application of EU WEEE Directive 96/2002 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 lets you listen to your iPhone or iPod through your vehicle's FM radio. It also charges while you play your music so you can listen to your music during long road trips. You can also plug the iCarPlay into a computer USB port to listen to your iPod on an FM radio at home or at the office. The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 consists of a 12-volt/cigarette lighter adapter, and a 42" cable with a iPod dock connector and built-in wireless FM transmitter on one end and a USB type-A connector on other end. iPod/iPhone Dock Connector: The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 feature an iPod/iPhone dock connector and is compatible with the following iPods and iPhone models (as of March 2010). iPod color display/photo (4th gen) iPod mini (1st/2nd gen) iPod video (5th gen) iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th gen) iPod classic (80/120/160GB) iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd gen) iPhone (2G/3G/3GS) FM Transmitter: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 features a built-in FM transmitter which allows you to listen to your iPod or iPhone through your vehicle's FM radio (up to 30'). The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 features AutoScan 3D to automatically find the best, clearest FM channel in your local area (88.1-107.9). You can store 3 FM transmitter presets. Note: Remember that as you drive through different areas the FM signal conditions change, so when driving long distances, you can repeat the AutoScan 3D selection whenever FM interference occurs. LCD Display: The integrated LCD display indicates FM frequency. The LCD display can be left on continuously or set to automatically turn off after a few seconds. 12-Volt/Cigarette Lighter Adapter: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 features a 12-volt/cigarette lighter adapter which allows you to charge your iPod or iPhone in your vehicle. USB Port: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000's USB port can be used to charge virtually any USB device; such as a cell-phone, camera, MP3 player. Note: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000 can charge other USB devices, but only supports playback of the Apple iPod and iPhone. USB Connector: The iCarPlay Wireless 1000's USB connector allows you to charge your iPod or iPhone through your computer's USB 2.0 compliant port and listen to your iPod or iPhone on your home stereo's FM radio.
5 out of 5 Monster does it again! Written By PeteM, Ewa Beach, Hawaii on Saturday, May 28, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have purchased several Monster products in the past and have always been satisfied with the decision. Once again Monster delivers in this product. The fit and finish is nice and the unit is easy to use. I live in a region with crowded airwaves the iCarPlay lets me store several presets to easily switch between frequencies if necessary. Even if your head-unit is sensitive enough to pick up distant stations on a particular preset frequency the Monster iCarPlay seems to have enough signal strength to overcome it with a clear and clean signal. The ability to use the USB adapter as a car charger for all my other gadgets is a bonus as well. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Monster Cable iCarPlay™ Wireless 1000 Written By kl, green river utah on Thursday, November 11, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I like it .My car is older and my cd player stopped working so hooking up my ipod works great. I'm pretty technically illiterate and I figured it out. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Monster Cable icar play wireless 1000 Written By Carl, Santa Ynez, CA on Saturday, March 31, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I need a device to play my ipod in the car, be moveable from one car to another, and charge the battery in the ipod. I am willing to sacrifice a little on the sound quality to get the moveability and charging. I use it in 3 older cars with funky original factory stereos, so I cannot get the best sound anyway. This is the fourth FM ipod player I have owned. This one is the best, easiest to use, and the most expensive. It meets my goals. Pros: The problem with this type of device is finding an unused frequency on your FM dial. This thing automatically scans to find the unused frequencies. You can easily scan to find another frequency, or you can preset stations. Cons: If you have an excellent car stereo with good speakers, you probably should look for a device with more permanent installation to get better sound quality. I'm fine with this one. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 out of 5 Monster Cable iCarPlay™ Wireless 1000 Written By , Chicago, IL on Monday, August 30, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This device works fine if you are in a rural area, however if you are in a big city you will have to constantly change the channel because static continues to come across each channel. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Not Compatible With iPhone4 Written By Don, Minnesota on Friday, May 20, 2011 I bought this on a whim hoping that it would work with my iPhone4 because there was no mention of it being incompatible, and now I'm out this much. Be sure that what you are looking at is compatible. [Editor's Note: Crutchfield's web presentation states that it is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, and iPhone 3GS.] Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Disappointed Written By FTS, San Francisco on Saturday, September 04, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I decided to spend the extra money for this model because it was a charger too. Turns out that's all I got out of it. Its autoscan function repeatedly led to FM stations already in use and when manual tuning was used there was minimal to no sound out put. I am returning this product. However, Crutchfield has been great. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Big let down Written By JT, San Diego on Thursday, May 26, 2011 FM transmitters are notorious for poor to avg at best sound quality but my choices were limited so I went with Monster because they're "the best". This is better than other fm transmitters but it is still terrible, don't spend this much money for it! I've had great experiences with Monster, so this product is a disappointing exception. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Universal, FM & Cassette Adapters Learn more about Universal, FM & Cassette Adapters Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 300 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo. iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 24 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo. Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system. iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (24 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters. Accessorize Your iPod® Accessorize Your iPod® Ralph Graves 4/24/2011 based on 11 ratings Learn about the different types of accessories available for your iPod. Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Universal, FM & Cassette Adapters
Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Getting the Best Sound Out of Your Portable Music Player in the Car Robert Ferency-Viars 8/9/2011 based on 300 ratings (30 comments) How to get the best sound quality from your portable music player when connecting it to your car stereo.
iPod® Installation Guide iPod® Installation Guide Todd Cabell 5/5/2009 based on 24 ratings (2 comments) Step-by-step instructions on how to connect an iPod to your car stereo.
Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Video: Playing an iPod in Your Car Zak Billmeier 6/19/2008 based on 130 ratings (5 comments) This short video describes your options for playing an iPod through your car's sound system.
iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide iPod® Car Stereo Adapter Shopping Guide Robert Ferency-Viars 2/24/2009 based on 93 ratings (24 comments) These days we can integrate iPod control with almost any vehicle's stereo by using vehicle- or stereo-specific adapters.
Accessorize Your iPod® Accessorize Your iPod® Ralph Graves 4/24/2011 based on 11 ratings Learn about the different types of accessories available for your iPod.
