Harman Kardon BTA 10

how does this compare to the Metra Helios BTA is HK worth the extra $$?

I don't believe so.. I am using this to transmit from my phone to my stereo receiver and if my phone is linked to it with Bluetooth it locks out anyone else from connecting to it..

[ Scott Kelton Jan 03, 2021 ]

[ THOMAS Dec 28, 2020 ]

Does it allow bluetooth headphones to connect to a non bluetooth enabled receiver via the headphone port?

I don't know how it compares to the metro Hellios, but I'm very pleased with it.

[ Jeremy Dec 29, 2020 ]

I have no experience with the Metra Helios. I have purchased two of the Harman Kardons (for different Hi-Fi systems) and I am more than satisfied.

[ RUSSELL Dec 28, 2020 ]

I don't about the bta but he works fine

[ ARTHUR P Dec 28, 2020 ]

They are not really comparable products. The Harman Kardon BTA 10 is for connecting computer to audio equipment via blue tooth, for streaming music. It does not process HDMI inputs.

[ FITZHUGH Dec 28, 2020 ]

I hooked mine to receiver I use in the garage and just this weekend after 8or 9 months, it won't connect anymore. So my answer is probably not.

[ MARIO Dec 28, 2020 ]

[ Buck29 Dec 27, 2020 ]

I am currently using Logitech item number 980-000910 in 3 locations, 1 at home, and 2 at work. They are constantly connecting, beeping when it connects and disconnects, and when you disconnect from it, you are reconnected only a few seconds later and either has to unplug it or remove it from your paired items list in android to use another Bluetooth connection and no volume control from the phone. The question is does this unit work better and address those issues? The Logitech has a decent range but the other issues are annoying. Thanks

I can't answer that

[ WAYNE Dec 30, 2020 ]

To be honest, I never tried. I do not own Bluetooth headphones, so I cannot answer this question. Sorry. This device is used to receive Bluetooth signals from cellphone and send it to a non-Bluetooth receiver through RCA cables.

[ howard J. Dec 28, 2020 ]

It's a receiver, not a transmitter. Think of it as an input de ice, not an output device.

[ Bill Dec 27, 2020 ]

Yes, just think of it as an "aux" input source you're giving your receiver. Send to speakers, or turn speakers off and listen to headphones.

[ Anonymous Dec 27, 2020 ]

[ C & S Dec 20, 2020 ]

I have a Bose GS 321 series iii home theater system and I am looking for a Bluetooth adapter. What is best for it?

This works great. I have it hooked up to my HK receiver and I stream my music through it. Never a hiccup.

[ Frank Dec 20, 2020 ]

I had trouble getting the harmon/kardon to connect to bluetooth at all, sort of the opposite of your problem. I ended up buying a receiver with built-in bluetooth.

[ Sharon Dec 20, 2020 ]

I own 3 of these and have had no problems at allEnter

[ terry Dec 20, 2020 ]

This unit makes no noises of any kind and, as of yet, I have had zero connectivity issues. It does not auto connect to any of my devices so, you shouldn't have the issue of unwanted connecting. I use this with my garage system while Im in the garage but it will also connect to my surround sound receiver in the basement.

[ joshua Dec 20, 2020 ]

[ Landing Dec 18, 2020 ]

Will this adapter be able to pair a Harmon Kardon Enchant 1300 sound bar to a powered but not Bluetooth enabled subwoofer?

Purchased mine in 2018 , would purchase again "WORKS GREAT" new life for older receivers. Lot cheaper than buying a new receiver with Bluetooth !!!!!!!

[ Carl Dec 19, 2020 ]

I have a much earlier Bose surround sound system that I use it on and it works great.

[ William Dec 18, 2020 ]

I don't know if it's the best but I use it to broadcast the audio from our Peloton through our NAD amplifier to Polk speaker. The setup was truly plug and play.

[ Stephen Dec 18, 2020 ]

[ mark Dec 10, 2020 ]

Will this product work on a vintage apm standard red/white .left right jacks ?

I use my IPad or IPhone to play music through my Bose CD Player/Radio. I paired the BTA 10 to my IPad and IPhone via Blue Tooth. Of course, the BTA connects to the Bose Input receptacle. I have not tried switching the BTA 10 to the Bose Ouput side. I would say that the BTA 10 signal receiver would need to be Blue Tooth capable.

[ Elias Dec 10, 2020 ]

Don't know

[ STEPHEN Dec 10, 2020 ]

I don't think so because my subwoofer is enabled for Bluetooth. However I have the Harmon Kardon Bluetooth adapter plugged into the line input of my Vincent integrated amp which doesn't have Bluetooth. I paired the HK Bluetooth adapter to my iPhone and also to my laptop so I can play iTunes. The Bluetooth enabled subwoofer has the Bluetooth adapter which came with it. I recommend that you call the customer service person at Crutchfield and they can provide the best answer. Best regards, Richard

[ Richard Dec 10, 2020 ]

[ Dan Dec 02, 2020 ]

Will this work with Amazon Alexa?

Mine is connected to integrated amp w Red/White RCA jacks

[ David Dec 02, 2020 ]

[ Vince Oct 14, 2020 ]

Will this easily attach to an early 1974 Sansui 771 or 881 stereo receiver?

This device is not Alexa enabled. It simply allows wireless music playback from Bluetooth-compatible smartphones, tablets, music players, and computers. However, it can be paired to an active listening Alexa device like an echo or echo dot to get audio from the dot into powered speakers or a receiver.

[ Allison Nov 08, 2020 ] Staff

Have no idea,, do not Remer it or what it does.

[ William Hubbell Nov 06, 2020 ]

Yes it works very good with Alexa on your iPhone or iPadEnter an answer to this question.

[ HEBERT B. Nov 05, 2020 ]

[ Mike Oct 14, 2020 ]

Will this allow me to play music from my sb16 subwoofer without the sound bar?

As long as there are RCA/composite left and right inputs

[ Joshua Oct 14, 2020 ]

It should if your receiver has a auxiliary input for RCA connectors. On my last Yamaha receiver I connected it into a RCA dvd input and it worked fine.

[ duane Oct 14, 2020 ]

I purchased this for use with two receivers from the early 90's and it works great! It can be plugged into any input (phono, cd, dvd, tape, etc). It is great to be able to play music or podcasts from your phone! I am not familiar with your receiver, but you should be able to tell from the photos if it has the correct type connector for your receiver.

[ James Oct 14, 2020 ]

[ Jrodriguez1997 Sep 15, 2020 ]

Does this unit have aptX or aptX HD ? What Bluetooth version does this unit have 5.0?

If you are referring to the SVS SB16-Ultra subwoofer, this bluetooth receiver can get the audio from a Bluetooth compatible audio player. The issue with this is you will only hear the bass from the music and nothing else

[ Paul Sep 30, 2020 ] Staff

Yes because there are separate subwoofer ports.

[ Garry Sep 30, 2020 ]

It should - just plug the RCA output line from the BTA10 to the input of your subwoofer.

[ DAVID Sep 30, 2020 ]

[ bluetooth? Aug 11, 2020 ]

I see the more expensive BT receivers show "audio quality" ratings, including bit rates and signal-to-noise etc. Are those specs available for this HK?

I have no clue what you are asking

[ Gill Aug 11, 2020 ]

[ Jeff C Jul 27, 2020 ]

DOES THIS UNIT HAVE GOOD RANGE? I NEED IT TO WORK 30'/45' FROM TRANSMITTING DEVICE....WHEN WE ARE TAILGATING????

Doesn't have great range but works great if you're in the same room. I've never noticed poor sound quality when using. Doesn't have the power to receive around corners or through walls

[ MARK N. Aug 11, 2020 ]

I don't have exact numbers, my HK blue tooth receiver did a good job of sound quality. If you are really looking for super high quality sound don't go blue tooth and don't go with MP3. My biggest gripe with getting a new set of speakers and a new receiver was I realized MP3's were not the greatest sound quality. If you are listening for just background sound MP3's and blue tooth are fine.

[ Joel Aug 11, 2020 ]

I have no idea. All I know is this thing works. You plug it in, open BT on your device and there it is ready to link, which it does immediately, unlike others I've tried that require special processes, ritual dances and what not to get linked. Buy this. It's good.

[ SCOTT Aug 11, 2020 ]

[ PHIL Jun 13, 2020 ]

Will this adapter allow me to listen to music thru my wireless headphones?

I doubt it will reach that far. I have range issues at about 20 feet.

[ Richard Jun 14, 2020 ]

Seems to have at least the range the customer needs. I use it indoors, and it is able to receive a signal uninterrupted through 3 walls at least 60 feet from the source.

[ Mitchell Jun 14, 2020 ]

I think it may work fine. I use it indoors, on a separate amp for my devices. It can get spotty if I take the transmitting device across the house (through walls). Connection remains at approximately 50 feet. It's the best Bluetooth I've found.

[ JOHN Jun 14, 2020 ]

[ Kate W Jun 08, 2020 ]

Can I convert my Onkyo TX SR 705 reciever to blutooth with this product?

Only if they are linked to the head unit that this product is wired into. This is a Bluetooth receiver that plugs in to your home stereo or audio system via RCA jacks. And will pick up music off your phone like say pandora or what ever you link to it. ????

[ Timothy Jun 09, 2020 ]

This is a wireless receiver, so it takes the bluetooth signal and transmits it into the stereo. It does not broadcast out a wireless signal, so no - I don't think this will work for you.

[ Brandon Jun 09, 2020 ]

unfortunately no...this is a blue tooth device that receives signals from your computer, tablet, phone, etc. it does not transmit a bluetooth signal, so it would be of no use for your application

[ jill Jun 08, 2020 ]

[ Chris Jun 01, 2020 ]

Is this unit a good substitute for the Yamaha YBA-11? Will it work with Yamaha RX-V377 receiver?

Yep! Just hook it up to a free "line" input (CD in, Tape In, etc). Set the receiver to the selected input and away you go. Works like a champ.

[ Kevin Jun 01, 2020 ]

Yes you can ??

[ DEREK Jun 01, 2020 ]

Yes. I have this product connected to my Onkyo receiver and a Bluetooth transmitter connected to my laptop. The receiver and the laptop are in different rooms. I am able to hear whatever I dial up on the computer through my home stereo system.

[ JAMES Jun 01, 2020 ]

Ues easy to use bluetooth connection

[ steve Jun 01, 2020 ]

If you have an RCA Jack aux output, then you can use an RCA 2 to 1 splitter and plug it into this device. Select aux as the choice for output. I find the range to be about 12 feet

[ Nanci Jun 01, 2020 ]

[ Scott May 31, 2020 ]

Is it weatherproof? Waterproof?can it be used on outdoor patio

Works well with my NAD T747 Receiver

[ Mitchell Jun 14, 2020 ]

[ Nelson May 15, 2020 ]

can I play two Bluetooth speakers at the same time?

I use it indoors, plugged into my receiver/amp, and paired with my iPhone. So My setup wouohelp you. However, I would imagine if you had an outdoor audio component in a dry area, you'd be able to plug this into it

[ Nicholas May 15, 2020 ]

[ Jackie Jan 04, 2020 ]

Can this be hooked up to a smart tv making it a transmitter to listen to tv with wireless headphones?

This connects as a component to your existing stereo as an input, just like you would add a tape deck, turntable or record player. It does not play Bluetooth speakers. It will receive and relay music sent from your phone using Bluetooth technology for the connection to your phone for example. I loaded up my father-in-law's iPad with all his music and now he can play it on his stereo system. It works great! Bob

[ boberuddy Jan 04, 2020 ]

[ Jennnifer Sep 16, 2019 ]

I would like to use a device that will pair with my Apple TV 4K and extract the audio to my analog receiver , so I can continue to use my Sennheiser RF headphones that are connected to my receiver. Will the HK BTA do this?

Hi Jennifer, thank you for your question. The Harman Kardon Bluetooth adapter will not be able to transmit audio to a set of wireless headphones. We do carry wireless headphones that include a transmitter, that are designed to work in the manner you are hoping for, however. Please chat with an Advisor online, or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. We will be happy to help you out.

[ Jess Oct 10, 2019 ] Staff

[ Joel Sep 12, 2019 ]

Will the HK BTA work using my Proton AI-3000II ? It has no auxiliary RCA jack.

I pair my apple Ipod to this HK BTA which is hooked to my receiver. So if Your device is blue tooth capable it should work. Once the audio hits the tuner it would work like any other input.

[ Robert Sep 13, 2019 ]

[ Larry Aug 12, 2019 ]

My 2011 MacBook Air has Bluetooth but won't detect H/K BTA10. The BTA10 works great with iPhone XS and iPad. Anyone know if it's possible with the 2011 MB Air's BT?

The design, as far as I can tell, is to use it with an Aux input into the pre-amp or receiver.

[ Jeffrey Aug 20, 2019 ]

Yes, the HK BTA comes with a 3.5mm to RCA adapter in the box. It will plug into one of the available RCA inputs on the back of your Proton AI-3000II amp.

[ Cosmo Aug 20, 2019 ] Staff

[ John Aug 04, 2019 ]

Will the BTA10 work in countries with 220 volt power?

We don't have a list of devices known to work or not work with this adapter. I recommend contacting Harman Kardon on 800-422-8027 to see if they have a list

[ Paul Aug 14, 2019 ] Staff

[ zvi Jul 18, 2019 ]

Older Bose wave music system III. Will this make my Bose Bluetooth ready for my 2 wirelessly speakers so i can play radio and /or cd's ?

I don't know why it wouldn't with the right 220 to 110 converter plug.

[ RALPH Jul 18, 2019 ]

[ Joe Jul 08, 2019 ]

Does the light still blink after disconnected from my I pad ?

Hi Joe! This adapter would work for you if you were looking to stream audio from a Bluetooth capable device, to your Bose Wave III. This adapter will not allow you to transmit CD or radio being played from the Bose Wave system, to a set of wireless speakers. Chat with an Advisor online, or get in touch by phone at 1-800-324-9695. They will be happy to check out your existing gear, and give you some options to get things up and running for you.

[ Jess Jul 16, 2019 ] Staff

I believe the BTA-10 is a Bluetooth receiver only so you can play amazon or apply music from you phone etc through an older none Bluetooth receiver/integrated amp.

[ DOUGLAS Jul 16, 2019 ]

If it has the red and white rca type auxiliary inputs it will.

[ Christopher Jul 16, 2019 ]

I have no idea on how the Bose systems work. I have this hooked to the audio 2 on my amp thru the old style red/white audio jacks. Works like a champ as long as you're device isn't to far away.

[ James J Jul 16, 2019 ]

[ Robert Jul 06, 2019 ]

Will this work for an older Harman Kardon Go Portable Speaker, without Bluetooth, to add bluetooth to it?

No. Solid when connected to Bluetooth and off when not connected

[ john Jul 06, 2019 ]

My experience with the BTA 10 is that the device's blue light pulses slowly when disconnected from my iPad.

[ Robert Jul 06, 2019 ]

[ Bryan Jun 25, 2019 ]

I'm looking for a device like this that will NOT aggressively reconnect with a previously paired source, unless I tell the source to reconnect. Does this do that? (Reason is, I'll use it to connect stereo system to an Alexa Echo Dot to stream audio. But when stereo system is not powered, I don't want the Dot to connect to it. So that I can, for example, ask what the weather is, and hear the response)

Yes

[ john Jul 06, 2019 ]

I don't know. I paired this HK Universal Bluetooth wireless with a iPod & Yamaha Audio/Visual receiver

[ Abdiel Jun 29, 2019 ]

If the Portable Go has a RCA input Jack it will be compatible.

[ JERRY Jun 26, 2019 ]

It's just a source for your amplification If your speaker has an amplifier and an RCA input connector to the amp, it should work.

[ Sherlock Jun 25, 2019 ]

[ Dave May 19, 2019 ]

Can I connect to this from a bluetooth enabled windows 10 pc? I tried and the pc doesn't see it (it's on and connects fine to other bluetooth devices) and this device paired fine with an iphone

no buy something else

[ Stephanie Jun 03, 2019 ]

Cannot specifically answer your question but I have used Alexa with an Audioengine B1 (a fine piece of tech) and found Alexa to be a bit over aggressive in making and keeping a connection. Eventually opted to take Alexa out of the equation. So, not sure if the problem is with the HP adapter or Alexa. Good luck!

[ Taras A. May 30, 2019 ]

[ marc May 13, 2019 ]

Can I connect it to an old tube radio? I'd like to use it as both an old radio and would like to stream music from my phone.

I can connect to it with my Bluetooth enabled laptop running windows 10 with no problem.

[ david Jun 28, 2019 ]

I'm not sure about connecting it to a PC but I have found that my phone needs to be within a few feet of the HK device. If it gets more than than 20 feet away the signal gets very weak and doesn't work well.

[ Tom May 14, 2019 ]

My pc connects fine.

[ Michael May 14, 2019 ]

Yes. I have a bluetooth enabled Dell PC and it connects as soon as I plug it in to an outlet. I have it on a little desk next to the computer.

[ William May 13, 2019 ]

Hello. I use it for my entertainment system. I connect my tablet and phones to it with no problem. I have not tried connecting it with a PC or laptop.

[ HENRY May 13, 2019 ]

[ Kimberly May 08, 2019 ]

Does it turn off? Does it always connect to your Bluetooth device?

This device connects to a receiver utilizing RCA jack connections, if your tube radio does not have RCA inputs, which I don't think any radios of that era did it will not work.

[ JERRY May 15, 2019 ]

I am not an expert, but probably not. Unless it has RCA Jacks on the back. I have mine connected to a stereo receiver, and connect to it with my phone. Works really well in this application. You can ask someone at Crutchfield. Thank you

[ Brian May 15, 2019 ]

[ Jerry Apr 21, 2019 ]

Will this work with an I-phone 6?

It really doesn't turn off in the traditional sense of an on/off switch. When it is disconnected from a Bluetooth source, it is off. The only time it will connect to your Bluetooth device is when you pair it with this adapter.

[ Coby Apr 22, 2019 ]

Jerry, it comes on once you connect your device using the device menu. I haven't had any problems at all connecting my devices and it works great.

[ Joe Apr 21, 2019 ]

The answer to both is yes. Good product.

[ Bobby Joe Apr 21, 2019 ]

I would say that it is always on, as it is powered by a wall supply. It is always accessible when we choose to use it. Good product. Have had it for several years now with no issue.

[ John Apr 21, 2019 ]

I assume that it turns off after you disconnect the device that you paired to it (blue light will go out). However, this doesn't mean that it's not still searching for a device to connect with. I've not had any issues with connecting from the HK BTA 10. Moto X phone would connect automatically when I turn on its bluetooth (if in range). Using a Samsung, I have to select it to connect.

[ Matthew Apr 21, 2019 ]

[ Roger Apr 10, 2019 ]

7 answers

I've used both a Ipad Mini and my Iphone 5SE and had not problem connecting with Harman Kardon BTA. A friend of mine used his Android phone to stream music. It work fine. I don't think you should have a problem connecting a Iphone 6 to the HK.

[ ERNEST Apr 12, 2019 ]

Yes. It works well with my iPhone 6

[ Stephen Apr 11, 2019 ]

Roger, I can't remember all the details but I believe I ended up returning it. I have one now from a different manufacturer.

[ Aaron Apr 11, 2019 ]

Yed , any Bluetooth device

[ Timothy Apr 10, 2019 ]

I have used it with an iPhone 6s without any issues. I now use it with an iPhone 8 (iOS 12.2).

[ John Apr 10, 2019 ]

Yes it will

[ james Apr 10, 2019 ]

Yes

[ Oren Apr 10, 2019 ]

Can you rename the Bluetooth device name? For instance I have two of these devices and they both come up in my phones BT devices list... would be great to change the name of one

[ Justin Feb 11, 2019 ]

Does this have Airplay 2?

It depends of the options on your phone. Some phones allow to rename their paired devices others dont.

[ Ronaldo Feb 11, 2019 ]

[ N Feb 10, 2019 ]

Will this work from a tv to blue tooth hearing aids?

Believe bluetooth only

[ thomas Feb 10, 2019 ]

[ Bigguy Dec 03, 2018 ]

Will this work with a portable turntable?

I'm thinking no. Your Bluetooth device such as an iPhone sends a signal to this. The BTA 10 has to be plugged into the stereo that will then create the sound from the signal you are sending.

[ Tim Dec 12, 2018 ]

[ Sandy Nov 01, 2018 ]

Will this make my Bose Wave wireless and play several Bose wireless speakers at once?

not sure how you are setting up.

[ Stephen Nov 05, 2018 ]

I'm not sure as I don't have a portable turntable. But, if you are currently able to plug in an iPod or iPhone to play through your turntable, then this will most likely work. I hope that helps.

[ Tim Nov 01, 2018 ]

[ Sarah Oct 23, 2018 ]

Will this plug in to the pc audio jack and will I be able to listen through my wireless headphones?

Sorry no idea whether it'll work with Bose speaker. Works like a champ with old school components. Currently playin music through 70s Altec Santana speakers with 90 Sony components as well as newer Yamaha CD recorder/player

[ Mark Oct 23, 2018 ]

[ Nightshade Oct 12, 2018 ]

Would this work for car audio? Like subs and amps?

No...this is a Bluetooth receiver. It cannot send a signal out to anything.

[ TIMOTHY L Oct 14, 2018 ]

I'm not sure it works that way. I've only used it to stream audio from my phone to a receiver. I'd recommend searching the manufacturers website. It worked great for my purpose.

[ Michael Oct 13, 2018 ]

If you can listen to music through your headphones now, I don't see why it wouldn't work. You're going to need a small audio cable, don't remember if it comes with one. It does come with a cable with din plugs which is what I use to hook it up to my home stereo. Hope this helps.

[ James Oct 12, 2018 ]

[ Jonny Sep 10, 2018 ]

Will it work on a Harley Davidson ?

No. It needs 110 volt.

[ Tim Sep 10, 2018 ]

[ Dickie Aug 25, 2018 ]

Is this a bluetooth transceiver? If so, can it transmit the fm radio frequency? Thanks Paul

Sure as long as you have RCA inputs on your stereo and a long enough extension cord to reach a 110 outlet

[ Paul Aug 30, 2018 ]

I have no idea

[ Mchael Aug 29, 2018 ]

It should in theory. It's designed for home use but if you can modify the power supply, pairing it with various Bluetooth devices is a snap.

[ Edward Aug 29, 2018 ]

[ Norma Aug 21, 2018 ]

Is the 33 feet range how far my phone can be from the adapter?

This unit is slmply a Bluetooth receiver that will pick up a signal from your phone or iPod and play music through whatever you connect plot to

[ JAMES D. Aug 24, 2018 ]

I don't think so. It receives Bluetooth signals from your devices and plays them through your stereo like a turntable or tape deck would.

[ TIMOTHY L Aug 22, 2018 ]

It's a receiver. Not a transmitter.

[ Richard Aug 21, 2018 ]

[ Douglas Aug 15, 2018 ]

Does this stay on all the time even when a device isn't connected to it?

That would seem about right without any obstructions. Through walls it seems to be about half that.

[ Timothy Aug 15, 2018 ]

It should, but this device may not work with an IPhone after IPhone 6.

[ John Aug 15, 2018 ]

Yes

[ Gordon Aug 15, 2018 ]

[ Strickland412 Aug 08, 2018 ]

How to connect to my onkyo stereo system which is not equipped with Bluetooth technology?

When you go into the settings on your phone, under Bluetooth you'll be given the option to disconnect or forget this device. Once you click disconnect, the device will shut down. I have it's power source connected to the switched plug in the back of my receiver.

[ Tim Aug 08, 2018 ]

No it goes off eventually on its own.

[ Mike Aug 08, 2018 ]

[ Chris Jul 22, 2018 ]

7 answers

You plug it in to an available RCA input jack on your receiver and a 110v. Easy peasy, works like a charm.

[ Mike Aug 01, 2018 ]

Hi Chris, I purchase an HK Bta-10 and you treat it just as if it were a CD player and hook it up to RCA inputs. Then you Bluetooth phone will seek out making the connection so you can stream music. You control the volume at the stereo or the phone. You may have to go to the Bluetooth connection on your phone after you begin the streaming to initiate the phone to look for the signal from the HK.

[ Steven Jul 22, 2018 ]

The Harmon Kardon BTA is made for older units without Bluetooth capabilities. It is extremely easy to hook up. You simply plug in the supplied cords to an unused output on your receiver and plug in a power cord. I actually use on an older Onkyo receiver myself. Definitely worth the money as opposed to buying a new receiver.

[ JAMES D. Jul 22, 2018 ]

You can connect to any audio input from your receiver via RCA cablesEnter an answer to this question.

[ HARRY RUIZ Jul 22, 2018 ]

Plugit into.a Source like.AUX. it should work.

[ Stanley Jul 22, 2018 ]

It is simple, it just connects via a red and white audio inputs to one of your existing rca female plugs. It works great A+

[ Rick Jul 22, 2018 ]

The Harman Kardon unit has a hard wired connection to your stereo- line in right/left. It purpose is to provide a blue tooth link between your smart phone and stereo. I have 2 of the units, they both work great.

[ Clockdoc Jul 22, 2018 ]

I have a Onkyo receiver in my garage tha I use for outdoor speakers on the patio. Will this work through a garage wall?

[ Andy Jul 12, 2018 ]

I have an older model Bose Wave CD player with am/fm radio. Will this adapter work to give me ability to play Sirius on Bluetooth through Bose unit?

It works through our back wall to the patio. My phone is approximately 20 feet away.

[ Brian May 15, 2019 ]

Where is the signal coming from?I use mine to send music from an I-Mac to a Parasound AV processor, works great.The strength of the signal through the wall is going to be the question.I am old and electronically challenged but I believe this is basically justWi Fi type signal.I think it will do fine. Joe Watson

[ joseph Jul 12, 2018 ]

Can you use in car?

[ Annie Jul 09, 2018 ]

6 answers

I'm going to give it a shot, I agree it won't work in a vehicle out of the box, but the power specs and plug are standard mini USB for which I have a USB to mini USB cable which will give the 5v and .4 amps it needs to run. Will report back. Got tired of having my old car bluetooth adapter not be charged when I wanted it.

[ Joe S. Aug 17, 2019 ]

I have purchased 2 units and they work extremely well, but inside my home. They are plugged in to standard 110 volt AC electrical outlets. So you would need to have 110 volt AC converter in your car - don't believe the unit works on 12 volt found in most cars.

[ MICHAEL W Jul 09, 2018 ]

[ Roy Jul 09, 2018 ]

Not sure, but don't think the connectors would work with a car. Check with Crutchfield, they are super helpful.

[ Timothy Jul 09, 2018 ]

It is designed to be used on house current. I guess if you had an inverter that takes 12 volts DC and bumps it up to 110 volts AC it would work but seems like a lot of trouble...

[ John Jul 09, 2018 ]

Never tried. Use it in my living room.

[ Kevin Jul 09, 2018 ]

[ Linda Jun 17, 2018 ]

With an adapter, can I use the headphone jack on my wired Sony Receiver with a 5 Disc CD Player? I have read the other Q&As but just need assurance.

I have mine connected to the video disc player outlet on my 15 year old Denon receiver. So you should have no problems plugging the red and white rca cables to a open outlet such as an auxiliary. It's really simple to connect and works really well. I have two.

[ Lawrence Jun 20, 2018 ]

I don't know as i haven't tried

[ Stanley Jun 20, 2018 ]

If you have RCA inputs. Yes.

[ Richard Jun 20, 2018 ]

[ Larry May 23, 2018 ]

Does this device allow multiple phones to connect to it simultaneously?

Yes

[ thomas Feb 10, 2019 ]

Should be fine.

[ Mike May 23, 2018 ]

[ Nathan May 23, 2018 ]

I see questions and reviews referencing iOS devices and Mac laptops/desktops. Does iTunes see the device as an 'AirPlay' device or must you go into Sound preferences to select the device?

Only one at a time

[ Geza May 25, 2018 ]

[ Gordon May 23, 2018 ]

[ Tim May 01, 2018 ]

I suspect I know the answer but do not specifically see the question here. Is bluetooth audio lossless?

This will show up in your Bluetooth settings on your iOS device or your MacBook or iMac. Once connected it will appear in your airplay settings as an option. However this device has some quirky behavior. I installed two of them in a gym/hair salon combination business. One of the two would not pair with but one device.

[ Robert May 03, 2018 ]

[ Tim May 01, 2018 ]

does it turn on automatically ?

no not entirely. There is signal lapse or loss occasionally, however sometimes I wonder if it has to do with wi-fi.

[ DAVE May 01, 2018 ]

Of course not.

[ Jeffrey May 01, 2018 ]

[ Bob Apr 30, 2018 ]

9 answers

No. The blue light is on periodically when the stereo is turned off. If your stereo has a switched plug, then this will ease lack of automation.

[ GEORGE W May 01, 2018 ]

It is always on. But you must turn your receiver to the appropriate input selection where you have it plugged into.

[ Steven May 01, 2018 ]

Yeah this is a pretty sweet add on to my old style hk avr 635. It sits in the background and allows iphones to hook in and play through the system.

[ CHRISTIE May 01, 2018 ]

No. Unless you leave it on all the time,which I don't recommend,it won't auto on when you play say Pandora from your devices. I use mine with my iPhone or iPad. Go to settings,press on Bluetooth,press on HK bta 10 and it turns immediately on. I have 2 and they both work perfectly.

[ Lawrence Apr 30, 2018 ]

Yes, it turns on automatically. Sometimes, when you stop using it for a long time, it shuts off and you have to turn it on again.Enter an answer to this question.

[ HARRY RUIZ Apr 30, 2018 ]

There is no power switch, it is active any time that it is provided with power.

[ Clockdoc Apr 30, 2018 ]

Yes. I plug mine into a switched outlet on the back of my receiver. So when i hit the power...it comes on.

[ Richard Apr 30, 2018 ]

Yes I'm my case it does because I have it plugged into the back of my stereo receiver which provides power when turned on. Many receivers have that option. I am sure it is always on, similar to a cable tv box, if you plug in the unit directly to a wall receptacle.

[ JAMES D. Apr 30, 2018 ]

They do.

[ Stanley Apr 30, 2018 ]

Can I keep this plugged in the the headphone jack and still use the wired speakers? I want to use it on a wall mounted smart TV and the headphone jack is not accessible when the TV is mounted. So i need to be able to switch from speakers to Blue Tooth without unplugging the adapter.

[ BSmart Mar 30, 2018 ]

Is there an Amazon Alexa skill for the HK BTA? If not, how do I get Alexa to recognize and stream to the HK BTA? The overpriced Bose SoundTouch Wireless Adapter appears to have Alexa skills.

Plug the Audio Out cable from the HK BTA10 into the Aux In of your stero or TV. Turn on the Bluetooth mode and connect your devices - you should be good to go. When not needed just turn the Bluetooth off

[ VICTOR R Apr 09, 2018 ]

BSmart, I'm not quite sure that I understand your intent with this device, however, I can tell you how I use the HK BTA-10. The device allows my stereo receiver to be controlled (volume,track,playlist,etc) with my smart phone. It connects to my receiver via a red & white RCA type jack into the AUX inputs on the back of the receiver. I would imagine that it could be connected to any of the other unused functions as well.There is also a separate cable and adapter for power. None of the connections for this device connect to the headphone jack in my application. In respect to your speaker question, I don't think that type of application is the intent of this device. Further, your smart-TV most likely is already Bluetooth enabled, allowing you to listen via your favorite headphones with a wireless connection. Hopefully my comments have given you some insight into this product. Good Luck, JD

[ JEFF Apr 08, 2018 ]

May mute your speakers with pluged on jack.try it .

[ thomas Apr 07, 2018 ]

I use two of these on two different receivers. I'm not aware that these work plugged into a headphone jack. The headphone jack is an output jack, the BTA 10 needs to be plugged into a input jack like the input for a CD player into a receiver.

[ Ken Apr 07, 2018 ]

[ ROBERT Mar 26, 2018 ]

will this work to connect alexa to my home stereo system ?

There is not a skill for this. However, any of the Echos can be paired with this Bluetooth receiver to send audio to it so they can work together! HTH! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

[ Paul Apr 09, 2018 ] Staff

[ Brian Mar 12, 2018 ]

Two questions, please. 1. Is it necessary to use a receiver, or can this be hooked up to operate just speakers with no other components? 2. I am trying to connect two recessed (in wall) speakers. What device would be needed to connect this to two speakers?

If uses bluetooth then yes.

[ thomas Feb 10, 2019 ]

You can use this product in conjunction with an Amazon Echo Dot to give you the ability to hear the audio from anything you tell Alexa to play! Here is the Echo Dot: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_837DOTK/item.html My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

[ Paul Mar 26, 2018 ] Staff

[ Michael Mar 05, 2018 ]

Can I use this with my stock stereo some how? I have a 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SV 4x4 and did not come with Bluetooth audio or will have to just get a new double din with Bluetooth audio?

Enter an answer You should use any device with 3ml auxiliary output (cable included) or RCA to connect the harman kardon bta 10 and use it as a bluetooh with a phone or tablet to communicate and listen to its speakers. The harman kardon bta 10 must always be connected to a power source. this question.

[ HARRY RUIZ Mar 15, 2018 ]

You need a receiver but it doesn't work that good

[ CARL T Mar 15, 2018 ]

It is necessary to connect this unit to a receiver or amplifier. It serves as a signal source to allow streaming. From your smartphone, but by itself provides no amplification.

[ Clockdoc Mar 15, 2018 ]

[ Erbil Feb 27, 2018 ]

I have some BSR speakers & I want to make them Bluetooth?

I'm thinking it will but you need an audio input and a source for AC power like a 15 amp inverter.

[ Geza Mar 01, 2018 ]

IfIfyou have a din input in your radio, you can use it. You also need a power supply for it. Don't know if it is 12 volts or not.

[ sweedzel Mar 01, 2018 ]

[ Jay Feb 09, 2018 ]

would the BTA-10 work as adding regular speakers in a second zone with a HK-V681 receiver?

I am not familiar with BSR speakers. I used my BTA on my amp to stream music into the amp and out the speakers.

[ JAMES Feb 09, 2018 ]

I have purchased two of these units and have been well served by them. I use them in each location to take a blue tooth audio signal into (separate) stereo receivers. The signal sources in respective locations are a Windows desktop computer (upstairs) and a Macbook Pro laptop downstairs. The unit stands alone but has a power cord with a small transformer, receives AC and operates on DC from the transformer. Cables are provided with the unit. The audio out to the receivers is a ministereo jack at the unit and RCA left and right for the receiver end, probably six feet, perhaps a bit less. In each location, I decided in favor of the HK BTA-10 and against higher fidelity speakers for each computer, reasoning that I had already invested in good speaker quality for each receiver. Upstairs, all computer generated audio is heard through my bookshelf speakers; downstairs, likewise, all audio from the laptop goes through our Polk Audio floor-standing speakers. Do pay attention to the proximity of the device to the blue tooth source (closer is better), and do make sure your source, if a computer, is capable of generating a bluetooth signal. My Macbook came with bluetooth installed, but with the older PC I had to obtain a USB plug in, but both of the HK units work well, and deliver stereo input to the receiver.

[ Joe Feb 09, 2018 ]

it will work. this is a great connector

[ paul Feb 09, 2018 ]

[ eric Dec 26, 2017 ]

can harmon kardon be used to hook up wired to a wireless system.?

Don't think so, but try ot.

[ thomas Feb 10, 2019 ]

It works great hooked up to my regular amplifier. I use my phone to blue tooth sirius to my amplifier. It only receives!

[ sweedzel Dec 26, 2017 ]

[ albrto Dec 08, 2017 ]

Can Use with an old onkyo to have wireless speakers through out my house from my stereo?

Sorry, I do not know the answer to this question

[ JAMES Dec 11, 2017 ]

Yes

[ Anth. Dec 11, 2017 ]

Not sure what you are specifically asking but think of the harmon kardon as a device which makes a wired system wireless. In other words, you can use a bluetooth device such as a smart phone and play music over a wired device such as an non-Bluetooth amplifier by using the amps RCA jacks.

[ Michael Dec 11, 2017 ]

[ nicole Oct 09, 2017 ]

What distinguishes this $60 product from the $20 bluetooth adapters widely available? Willing to to pay more to get more, but I'm wondering if it's more than just the HK name.

Not speakers. H/K BTA-10 might help your old Onkyo with Bluetooth devices.

[ Juan Oct 09, 2017 ]

Not sure of your exact set up but the harmon kardon will work through your old onkyo amp as long as you have rca inputs on the back of it. I then assume this onkyo amp is hooked up to speakers throughout your house which I assumed are connected by wires to the onkyo since you said it was old. This would then allow you to play music via Bluetooth from your phone or like device through the onkyo into the speakers. Hope this answers your question - thanks.

[ Michael Oct 09, 2017 ]

[ Steven Sep 11, 2017 ]

can you use more than two of these in your home?

I bought this one because it was a good match for my receiver (older Sony). I am not familiar with those that only cost $20

[ JAMES Sep 15, 2017 ]

I don't know if I can answer your question, but I have two of these devices, one for upstairs and one for downstairs, respectively, stereo receivers. Downstairs we connect to a Yamaha receiver I've had for years, getting true stereo for streamed music, radio and video from the (Apple laptop) computer. Upstairs, I equipped a a Windows PC desktop with a $25 blue tooth adapter as that computer did not otherwise send a bluetooth signal, again using the HK blue tooth to take a stereo signal into a Panasonic receiver. Both the HK units have worked well, and as long as you are not pushing them to the end of their range of distance from the blue tooth signal source (not more than thirty feet), the HK units do just fine. I don't know if less expensive units from other makers were available when I purchased (about six months apart), but the units have worked without a hitch and the sound quality is very good to excellent.

[ Joe Sep 11, 2017 ]

[ Scott Aug 29, 2017 ]

Want to use an Amazon Echo Bluetooth speaker with audio out 3.5 mm jack on my projector. The Amazon Echo does not have an Audio In jack, only Bluetooth. Is this possible? Thanks!

Sure you can pair any phone to anyone one at a time, you can even name them what you want in settings on your phone.

[ ROCCO`S AUTO Aug 29, 2017 ]

Yes, but your device connecting ( phone, Ipad etc,) will only connect to one at a time.

[ Matthew Aug 29, 2017 ]

I'm using 2, and they show up on blue tooth as two wirel as items with the same name: HK BTA10. They are far apart enough that the BT connects to the correct one.

[ Timothy Aug 29, 2017 ]

If they were on separate tuners and they were out of range from each other otherwise no

[ ROBERT G Aug 29, 2017 ]

[ Bustelo Jul 15, 2017 ]

Will the Harmon Kardon BTA 10 bluetooth adaptor work with a 1970' analog (tube) reciever? Really hope so...

I have no idea if this will work. I plugged it into my Stereo System in my home and stream music from my phone throughout my home. I thought the echo already did that though...

[ Pete Jul 18, 2017 ]

My HK BTA receives wireless signals from a Bluetooth device and sends the signals out via cable to an "audio in" jack of my audio system, which sends them out the "audio out" jack through wires to speakers. HK BTA does not appear capable of changing a signal from a projector "audio out" jack into a wireless transmission to the Echo, which is what your application requires. Maybe Crutchfield has something for that.

[ mary Jul 17, 2017 ]

That scenario sounds like it would be opposite use of this product, it is designed to give you a Bluetooth input for non equipped stereos, you need a Bluetooth transmitter, this is a receiver.

[ ROCCO`S AUTO Jul 17, 2017 ]

I am not certain how you are setting this up but you will need an audio in jack for the BTA 10 to connect and act as the Bluetooth for the non-Bluetooth unit. So if the echo doesn't have the audio in connection the BTA 10 is not going to work.

[ Michael Jul 17, 2017 ]

[ Cary Apr 14, 2017 ]

Is there a 12vold D.C. Adapter?

Yes,to any analog receiver.

[ thomas Feb 10, 2019 ]

If your receiver has a an RCA input, it's worth a try. Works great on my 80's vintage Onkyo TX-844.

[ mary Apr 15, 2017 ]

[ Jeff Apr 01, 2017 ]

I have the Sound Sticks that do not have the bluetooth connectivity. Can I connect this to my sound sticks and stream music through my iPhone or iPad using bluetooth?

No. Ac only

[ Matthew Apr 02, 2017 ]

everything is included with the adapater. Just plug it in and make the connection to your amp and all of your bluetooth devices will play through it!

[ Patrick Apr 02, 2017 ]

There is a wall power supply included i'm not home so not sure about the voltage

[ Maria Apr 01, 2017 ]

Yes

[ SAMUEL C Apr 01, 2017 ]

[ Johanna Feb 11, 2017 ]

If connected to my TV, so I can use wireless headphones, will the headphones sound loud and clear within 20 Feet? I've ordered a less expensive Bluetooth audio receiver and my headphones won't work to full capacity. Like they do with my I phone, very loud.

You should be able to stream music 'from your iPhone or iPod' 'to the Sound Sticks' with the BTA10 as long as your Sound Sticks have a audio input jack to connect to the BTA10. Hope this helps.

[ Terry Feb 12, 2017 ]

Works perfectly! Have no complaints. Price and quality are awesome!

[ Blanca Feb 11, 2017 ]

If you're sound sticks have an auxiliary input jack, then I would say yes. The HK picks up my Galaxy S5 from 20 ft away.

[ BRETT Feb 11, 2017 ]

[ Theresa Feb 05, 2017 ]

If I want to connect my phone to a different bluetooth device will the Harman continue to try to auto connect? This has been an issue for similar products.

Theresa, I have not used this B/T device with headphones. I can tell you it works well with our Ipad streaming music well over 20 feet. I am very pleased with the performance.

[ JAMES Feb 07, 2017 ]

I have had good success with the BTA 10, which I use to play music and internet streaming radio from my ipad into my bedroom receiver/speakers. The distance is probably just about 20 feet from ipad to the BTA 10, possibly a couple of feet less, and the volume level is compatible, although perhaps just a tad less than, what I get with the same receiver volume set when I play the receiver's radio or a cd player. I also have lots of "headroom" to increase the receiver's volume setting, but for my purposes, so far, haven't yet needed to do that. Only quirk I've noticed is that when I back up the ipad, I have to re-pair the BTA 10 with the ipad, and on two occasions, I've had to unplug and replug in the BTA to enable the pairing to occur. Other than that quirk, I've been well satisfied with the unit, and just ordered a second one for my downstairs receiver/speakers, so I can play music and stream radio and online video to the downstairs speakers from a dedicated mac laptop, allowing me to dispense with a wire connection from the laptop to the auxiliary input on the receiver. I hope that is helpful to your decision making.

[ Joe Feb 06, 2017 ]

It depends on the head phones, I would buy a wireless expander to help in the house.

[ BLAINE Feb 06, 2017 ]

[ marc Jan 15, 2017 ]

Does this or any similar devices support hq streaming?

I have not had that problem with this device. Note that it can only connect with one device at a time. And the range is not as strong as some of my other devices. But it works well within 20 feet or so.

[ Scott Jan 16, 2017 ]

Yes I believe it will, but you can always go into your phone settings and tell it to forget the BTA 10. That should keep it from trying to connect until you tell it to.

[ Dan Jan 16, 2017 ]

[ CRAIG D Jan 10, 2017 ]

Can u talk on ur phone thru this device?

Hello, I guess by HQ you mean High Quality, The answer is no because of the nature of the bluetooth technology, a wifi device will give you a higher quality sound rather than bluetooth. The device work quite well though I have not complained about it.

[ Jaime Jan 11, 2017 ]

This is a good product for older devices that does not have blue tooth. I use it for streaming music from my smart phone to this device that hook directly to a receiver.

[ Tony Jan 10, 2017 ]

Well im going to presume the HQ means high quality if so yes the streaming quality is exceptional however you will get best results if the streaming device is in the same room no more than about 10 feet. I have another friend that has the same device and no complaints I would recommend you give it a try I've had mines 3 years now.

[ DEVON Jan 10, 2017 ]

[ John Mar 19, 2016 ]

I'd like to use this for Bluetooth headphones, from my TV. The TV has audio out. Should it work?

Yes

[ Anth. Dec 11, 2017 ]

[ RONALD Mar 19, 2016 ]

[ Tim Dec 19, 2015 ]

Can this replace the air play function in a non air play equipped av receiver?

I have a set of headphones paired in similar fashion.

[ Edward Aug 29, 2018 ]

i use this to connect my bluetooth phone music to my audio system which is goes through the analog source of my audio system. So i don't forsee any problems with connecting the tv source to your headphones via this bluetooth adapter. i believe the hk bta 10 also comes with the correct wires for a connection between the actually device and your tv but you may want to make sure in case you need to order a different set of cables.

[ micah Dec 19, 2015 ]

[ Michael Aug 29, 2015 ]

can I buy a booster that would allow greater range?

This device uses Bluetooth. You will be able to send audio from your Macbook to to the A/V receiver with this using the built in Bluetooth on the computer. If you prefer to add AirPlay, then your best bet may be to get an AppleTV. This would allow you to quickly and easily add AirPlay to your existing system. You can find out more about the AppleTV here: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_472APPLTV/Apple-TV.html

[ Jeff Aug 31, 2015 ] Staff

this works well without AirPlay. It has it's own Bluetooth address and works well with both Apple and Android devices. I play it thru my six input on Rotel equipment and sound is great!

[ LAWRENCE Aug 30, 2015 ]

[ Dale Nov 05, 2014 ]

Would like to convert an older receiver and CD player if possible to bluetooth so I can use wireless speakers. Anyone know if this is possible wit this unit?

AskAllblue tooth connectivity has a range of ten meters our 30 feet.

[ sweedzel Dec 26, 2017 ]

I am not aware of a booster associated with this product. I have connectivity to at least 30 feet. The product requires a separate power source and will stay on when the receiver is off.

[ ROBERT W. Nov 06, 2014 ]

[ R Jul 06, 2014 ]