Name: Crux BTS-GM1X Bluetooth® Interface
Brand: CRUX
SKU: 249BTSGM1X
Rating: 4 (112 reviews)

Crux BTS-GM1X

Crux's BTS-GM1X adapter allows you to add Bluetooth streaming to the factory radio in select General Motors vehicles with XM satellite radio tuners. Now you can stream audio without having to replace the car radio, and even hear navigation app voice prompts over your car system when in Bluetooth mode. You install this adapter at the XM tuner location, so you don't have to remove your factory radio. The package also includes a magnetic phone mount. (Important Note: This interface does not allow hands-free calling.)

Product highlights:

stream audio through your GM vehicle's factory radio (no hands-free calling)
your vehicle must have an XM satellite radio tuner
includes wiring harness (connects at the XM tuner location)
satellite radio reception is retained
magnetic phone holder included
warranty: 1 year
MFR # BTS-GM1X

What's in the box:

Crux BTS-GM1X Bluetooth® Interface owner's manual

Bluetooth interface adapter
Plug-and-Play harness (pre-installed)
Vent mount
Magnetic base
Magnetic plate
Self-adhesive magnetic plate
Locking nut
Instructions

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Features

Add-On Bluetooth Interface Adapter: The Crux BeeLine series BTS-GM1X allows you to add Bluetooth music streaming to the factory radio of select GM vehicles.

Vehicle Compatibility: The Crux BeeLine series BTS-GM1X is compatible with select 2006 to 2013 GM LAN 29-bit vehicles that feature an external factory XM satellite radio tuner.

Make	Model	Year
Buick	Enclave	2008-2012
Buick	Lucerne	2008-2011
Cadillac	DTS	2006-2011
	Escalade	2007-2013
	SRX	2007-2009
Chevrolet	Avalanche	2007-2013
	Equinox	2007-2008
	Express Van	2009-2011
	Impala	2006-2013
	Monte Carlo	2006-2007
	Silverado	2007-2013
	Suburban	2007-2013
	Tahoe	2007-2013
	Traverse	2009-2012
GMC	Acadia	2007-2013
	Savana	2008-2011
	Sierra	2007-2013
	Yukon	2007-2013
Hummer	H2	2008-2009
Pontiac	Torrent	2007-2009
Saturn	Outlook	2007-2009
Saturn	Vue	2008-2009

Notes:

Crux BeeLine series BTS-GM1X installs at the factory XM satellite radio tuner location; there is no need to remove your vehicle's factory radio. Your vehicle's factory XM satellite radio tuner will be retained and continue to fully function properly.
The BTS-GM1X cannot be installed if the factory XM satellite radio tuner is built into the factory radio.
This interface adapter will not work in vehicles with RPO code "UYS". You'll find the RPO code listed on the Service Parts ID label, located in the glovebox.

Bluetooth Music Streaming: Thanks to built-in Bluetooth 2.0 with support for A2DP, you are able to wirelessly stream stored music and music apps (using SBC codec only) from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone or portable audio player to the Crux BTS-GM1X and your vehicle's factory radio. You can control your music using the factory radio or steering wheel controls, but song/artist information will not be displayed on the factory radio. You can also use Bluetooth to hear navigation voice prompts (factory radio and adapter must be in Bluetooth mode). The adapter will only pair to one device at a time.

Note: The Crux BeeLine series adapter does not support Bluetooth hands-free phone communication. However, Bluetooth audio streaming will pause when a call is received on your phone and then resume when you hang-up.

Magnetic Vent Mount: The Crux BTS-GM1X comes with a magnetic vent mount for your smartphone. The mount works with most air vent configurations found in today's vehicle's - including horizontal, vertical, and round air vents. The vent mount includes a magnetic device cradle and comes with a self-adhesive magnetic plate which attaches to the outside of your smartphone or inside of your smartphone case. Once the magnetic plate is installed, simply hover your mobile device over the cradle and it will quickly snap into place and remain there. You can quickly remove it too. The mount's ball-and-socket mechanism allows you tilt your smartphone up or down, turn it left or right, and rotate it 360-degrees. You'll be able to mount your device in a vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape) orientation.

USB Port: A Mini-B USB port is located inside the casing. This port is provided for uploading firmware updates to the adapter.

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24 questions already asked

Why has it gotten quite? I've only had it for 3 weeks

ivan Apr 29, 2023

1 answer

Greetings Ivan, and thank you for your question. Perhaps its the volume of your phone that was somehow turned down. That will effect the signal also getting into this device. Try that first, and if you still are having issues, please call our tech support team. You will have a direct number on your shipping confirmation email.

hogan Apr 29, 2023 (Staff)

? i have a 2007 corvette with a factory radio that is xm capabilities wanting to add bluetooth to car it is a Bose system when info is summited it says it wont work please advise this is a question

john Apr 23, 2023

1 answer

This Bluetooth interface does not work with Chevy Corvettes. That is one of the few Chevrolet vehicles it cannot work in. We may have another Bluetooth adapter that can work with your vehicle. More information is needed to check the compatibility and I recommend contacting an advisor by calling 1-800-324-9695 to check yours

jason Apr 24, 2023 (Staff)

I have a 2013 Silverado 2500 LTZ with factory navigation and roof mounted screen. I've confirmed that I have XM radio, instructions suggest it should be behind the glove box, but I can't seem to locate it. I've seen some threads saying factory navigation module has xm built in, but nothing conclusive. Does anybody know a way to connect this device to this vehicle?

nathan Jan 29, 2023

1 answer

Please reach out to our advisors via online chat or phone at 1-800-325-6070 for help with determining if this will work for your vehicle. If this solution doesn't work, then we may have another means to bring Bluetooth into your vehicle.

zachary Jan 29, 2023 (Staff)

Can this work in a 2012 gmc terrain? If not is there any other alternatives?

devon Dec 23, 2022

1 answer

No, this interface is not compatible with the stock radio in the 2012 GMC terrain. We don't have any car specific Bluetooth interfaces for this car. If your car has an AUX input on your car stereo, this is a universal Bluetooth adapter we carry: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_142BTAXSP1/Scosche-Motormouth-III-V2.html.

allison Dec 23, 2022 (Staff)

I bought this about a year ago. It worked pretty well most of the time. Then all of a sudden it just stopped working. Can it be reset or re-programmed?

brandy Sep 18, 2022

1 answer

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

zachary Sep 18, 2022 (Staff)

Does the wiring harness allow for you to access phone using the onstar speak button like the newer gm vehicles or do you have to open your phone like you normally would?

owen Aug 19, 2022

1 answer

This Crux BTS-GM1X Bluetooth interface is for music streaming solely, Owen. No hands free calling capability at all. Since these rely on the XM tuner input they just give solid music streaming add on capability without changing the factory radio.

bo Aug 19, 2022 (Staff)

I?? don't quite understand the hands free calling part of the ad. Does that mean with this interface you can no longer do any hands free calls or just while using the Bluetooth interface?

harry Feb 19, 2022

2 answers

You will have to switch between the two Bluetooths on your phone. Bluetooth only works on one device at a time so if your listening to music a phone call comes in you will have to go into the phone and disconnect from bts to gmc vehicle, then do it all over when you want to listen to music. Mine stopped working after 6 months it needs an update and it is impossible to update, they give u instructions on website but nothing downloads to my computer.

robert Feb 24, 2022

This interface does Bluetooth music and doesn't interfere with your Bluetooth wireless calls

charles Feb 23, 2022

i have a 2007 cadillac srx with just a factory stereo without navigation. will my steering wheel controls still work, and where is the xm harness located on my vehicle?

anthony r Oct 28, 2021

1 answer

You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and see if this will integrate. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.

kenneth Oct 30, 2021 (Staff)

It quit working. I took it apart and cleaned all the wiring harnesses and now it won't reconnect to my phone. How do I fix this problem?

brandon Jun 18, 2021

1 answer

The software may need to be updated on the module.

michael Jun 19, 2021

Does anyone know where I would find the XM harness in a 2012 Impala?

ian May 04, 2021

1 answer

This is something our technical support helps our customers locate to complete the installation and we send their toll free number on the order invoice.

jason May 23, 2021 (Staff)

Will this work with a Bose factory system?

louie Dec 15, 2020

1 answer

This worked in my 2012 GMC Acadia Denali with Bose and Nav. The XM module is in the left rear side by the jack.

lyle Dec 15, 2020

I installed this device in my '09 Yukon XL and, so far, I've had no problems connecting my phone or streaming music. My issue is with the streamed volume... Even when my phone volume is maxed out, the volume through the truck's Bose system is very low so I need to crank the volume very high to hear anything. Anyone else experience this?

brandon Dec 13, 2020

2 answers

Mine works fine maybe its youre phone i notice the volume was louder when i got a new phone good luck

humberto Dec 15, 2020

Check the volume on your music app. Could be you have that set to a lower level. Even though you max the volume on your phone, the music app could be say 50% or so.

gregory Dec 13, 2020

I can't get my Bluetooth to turn on again, I have a 2009 Cadillac Escalade. It was working great and now it just says Bluetooth is off when it's not. I have tried everything including disconnecting it and starting it again. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

shannon Nov 26, 2020

1 answer

You have to update your module. Contact Crux Interface Solutions to get the update.

michael Nov 26, 2020

Would I still be able to use and listen my XM radio?

sam_88 Oct 30, 2020

1 answer

Yes if you have an active XM radio subscription, it switches back and forth between Sirius XM and their Bluetooth circuit....I've been very happy with it, it allows me to use my maps on my cell phone so the voice comes over the car audio...

gregory Oct 31, 2020

Can I use steering wheel controls to change songs?

christian Feb 09, 2020

3 answers

Yes

ian May 04, 2021

I couldn't really tell you because my truck doesn't have steering controls but it does change songs with the radio control .

irvin Feb 10, 2020

It worked for me.

dale Feb 09, 2020

My Crux BTS-GM1X Bluetooth device has disconnected from my phones and is now showing bt off on the radio screen. Any insight on how to restore connection and re-enable the bluetooth "on" so i can reconnect?

sherman Oct 24, 2019

2 answers

If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Oct 30, 2019 (Staff)

I frequently had issues with this unit but I never experienced this exact problem. To fix most of my issues, I would disconnect it from behind the glove box and reconnect it. I considered installing some sort of switch because this thing never turns off and will even drain your battery if your vehicle is parked for several days.

adrian Oct 24, 2019

What bluetooth codec/bitrate does this model support?

adrian May 09, 2018

2 answers

Unknown.

ian May 04, 2021

Not sure. I am only streaming audio

scott May 16, 2018

Will track information to display on the radio?

tim Feb 24, 2018

7 answers

No.

john Feb 27, 2018

No just the xm station it uses to stream

alejandro Feb 25, 2018

No. It just shows that you're paired.

nickolas Feb 24, 2018

No. On mine, it rotates between displaying "blueLogic," "streaming," and "connected."

kenneth Feb 24, 2018

No, works well hearing music and can advance tracks with the steering wheel controls but no info can be seen.

adam Feb 24, 2018

Never used it wrong item for me

michael Feb 24, 2018

In my 2010 Yukon Denali it does NOT show track info.

leshaun Feb 24, 2018

My 2013 impala currently has the stock stereo. I also have stock Bluetooth but it only works for calls. My question is with this device will it add Bluetooth for audio and my stock Bluetooth still work for calls?

chank Feb 22, 2018

2 answers

Yes it will. It is 2 separate systems. You will be able to connect to both systems simultaneously.

ian May 04, 2021

You will want to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to pull up research on your specific vehicle model and see if this will work correctly. If it does not, then they will also be able to discuss other options with you.

david Mar 03, 2018 (Staff)

Can you use the existing mic from the Onstar system or are you required to use the one provided in the box?

spencer Jan 22, 2018

6 answers

Your existing Mic will work for your existing systems and will control your phone with voice commands. Your phone sees the Bluetooth in your car as a Bluetooth headset with earpiece and mic. You can simultaneously connect to both devices one for phone calls one for streaming music

ian May 04, 2021

The one I received did not include a mic in the box. This device is more to stream music, not to use it for phone calls.

john Jan 24, 2018

It uses the mic on your phone. It only acst as a blue tooth speaker system for your phone. Radio must be kept on on the assigned channel to work.

steven Jan 22, 2018

For my GMC Acadia, it's actually pretty smart. My phone (Android) recognizes the Bluetooth as headphone only with no mic. So, it uses the mic on the phone.... Say if you need to use voice commands on your phone or using Siri. If you currently have Bluetooth phone capability on your car, it reverts to the phone on your car. Meaning, your phone connects to BOTH Bluetooth devices simultaneously.

roy Jan 22, 2018

I know you can use the phone mic, but I have never used the onstar one. As far as I know they one and the same. I don't recall an extra mic in the box.

kris Jan 22, 2018

This model does not come with a microphone in the box. Bluetooth functionality remains the same through your existing system and microphone.

kenneth Jan 22, 2018

Will I still be able to listen to xm radio too, or does the Bluetooth replace that?

tyler Dec 27, 2017

3 answers

You will still be able to listen to XM radio. You switch between Bluetooth and XM using the seek button.

david Mar 12, 2018

Press on the seek button on your radio until it beeps and it will switch between XM and Bluetooth.

kris Jan 22, 2018

Your vehicle's factory XM satellite radio tuner will be retained and continue to fully function properly with the Crux BTS-GM1X Interface installed. For more details or to discuss further, please contact an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat. Thanks!

david Jan 02, 2018 (Staff)

Will the audio from the Bluetooth connection be heard on all the speakers or just certain speakers in the vehicle?

dwayne Dec 15, 2017

1 answer

In compatible vehicles, the Crux adapter will provide Bluetooth stereo audio streaming through all of the speakers. I hope that helps. My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Ryan

ryan Dec 19, 2017 (Staff)

Do I need an active XM radio subscription for it to work? I have the XM tuner, but my XM service isn't active.

supertech427 Dec 13, 2017

2 answers

No it does not need to be active. You just need the option because the device plugs into your XM receiver not your factory radio.

john Dec 15, 2017

Your XM tuner does not need to have an actual subscription. The tuner must work however !! Your only adding this too the wiring portion of the system.

david Dec 15, 2017

Does this unit work in conjunction with the factory Bluetooth or is it independent from the factory one? Will the steering wheel controls work with changing streamed music tracks?

jeff Nov 30, 2017

1 answer

This will depend largely on your vehicle. For details on installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you specific details on compatibility and/or installation.

david Dec 04, 2017 (Staff)

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