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Black car adapter with dual USB ports and colourful ambient lighting

Scosche C49 Bluetooth 5.3 Car Adapter 15W PD QC3.0 FM Transmitter

SKU CH-112E-0XZJK MPN C49

Bluetooth 5.3 FM transmitter adds hands-free calls and 15 W fast charging through USB-C and USB-A ports to any 12 V or 24 V vehicle

  • Screen sizeModern
  • Labor warranty1 Year
  • Adjustable low passBluetooth, Hands Free Calls, Fast Charging
  • Adjustable parametric bass EQBluetooth, Hands Free Calls, Fast Charging
  • Cable typeUSB Type C, Female-to-Male
  • Audio channelsMultiple
  • Bluetooth 5.3 gives faster, more stable pairing
  • 15 W PD & QC 3.0 charges phones and laptops quickly
  • Power-failure memory restores frequency and track automatically
  • Plays audio via Bluetooth, USB drive or FM radio
  • Seven-colour ambient lighting adds visibility in darkness

Bluetooth 5.3 car adapter

The Scosche C49 plugs into a 12V or 24V cigarette lighter socket and upgrades any vehicle with Bluetooth 5.3 audio streaming and hands-free calling. It transmits sound to the factory radio over an FM channel so no dashboard wiring is required. Drivers who want a simple way to add wireless audio and charging to an older head unit will find it fits the need.

Sustained load behaviour

Dual independent ports deliver up to 15 W each, with the USB-C port supporting PD and the USB-A port supporting QC 3.0 for simultaneous laptop and phone charging. Bluetooth 5.3 maintains a stable link during long trips with less transmission delay than Bluetooth 5.1. The power-failure memory restores the last FM frequency and track automatically after the engine restarts.

Installation and common issues

Insert the adapter into the lighter socket, pair a phone via Bluetooth 5.3, and tune the car radio to the matching FM channel. A USB flash drive can also be used for direct music playback. Vehicles without a cigarette lighter socket cannot use this adapter, and buyers who need a wired auxiliary input or a second charging port beyond the two provided should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 2,768 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameScosche
Model nameC49
Product typeCar
Product colorBlack
Display
Screen sizeModern
Audio & video
Audio channelsMultiple
Audio inputsBluetooth
Audio outputsFM radio, Bluetooth
Ports & slots
Cable typeUSB Type C, Female-to-Male
Power
Electrical ratingModern
Power detailsCorded Electric
Size & build
Head unit sizeSingle DIN
In the box
Included hardwareNo
More details
Adjustable low passBluetooth, Hands Free Calls, Fast Charging
Adjustable parametric bass EQBluetooth, Hands Free Calls, Fast Charging
Cut out diameterSmall
Inner hole diameter for wireSmall
Number of links to amplifier2

Questions about this item

Does the Bluetooth 5.3 adapter run hot or draw extra power during long drives?

It plugs into a 12V or 24V cigarette lighter socket and delivers up to 15W per port, so power draw stays low and heat is minimal during extended use.

What must my car already have for this transmitter to work?

Your vehicle needs a standard 12V or 24V cigarette lighter socket and an FM radio to receive the audio signal.

Will the C49 interfere with an older phone that only supports Bluetooth 5.1?

Bluetooth 5.3 is backward compatible, so a phone with Bluetooth 5.1 will pair and stream audio normally, though it will not gain the newer version’s speed or stability improvements.

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