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iSimple Connect Opinions for 2008 Escalade?

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38K views 91 replies 22 participants last post by  SpyShops NY  
#1 ·
https://www.isimplesolutions.com/product.aspx?zpid=544

Hi,
I am considering getting this for Bluetooth and streaming music from my Android phone. Is this truly plug and play? Do I loose anything when installing such as inputs? What are the cons? Is it reliable?

Thank you.
 
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#3 ·
I've finally decided I hate my BlueFusion- audio quality is terrible over A2DP (creates a buzz in the speakers at certain frequencies) and the call quality is useless- it's only good for muting the radio when a call comes in but then you have to click your phone off of it! I'm looking at changing to a Crux unit as it's more of a direct integration and shouldn't pick up engine noise on calls like the BlueFusion does
 
#4 ·
I have the ISIMPLE and I love it if I am listening to radio fm cd xm what ever it will show the caller ID on the screen and mute my radio, I love it cant be happier PAC before ISIMPLE use to suck but this one is great. The Bluetooth audio when playing Pandora it displays the song I can answer and hang-up with my steering wheel. This made my car modern I have a 08 escalade and the new escalade 2014 does not have Bluetooth audio also it looses the CD Changer and the tilt screen. Get it you will be happy on the USB you can browse folders. I don't know if my mic for the Bluetooth was defective or just not the right one but when I got mines the mic people could not understand me so I used my Motorola mic from my old hands free and it works perfect. You will find out I was think my mic was no good but you can get a 3.5mm mic from radio shack if you have this problem
 
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#7 ·
Sorry, wasn't trying to insult anyone. Just the feedback made me want to buy one and looking online, Amazon and on eBay I found it for that price new, and great feedback so wanted to share.
I called PAC today and they said you need to install the ISGM651 directly into the radio then the lock pick (GM29 is what I have) plugs into the harness.
Mine should be here this week and can't wait to try it out!
 
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#15 ·
No photos unfortunetly, I wish I had taken them. :(
You pull out the head unit, and install the ISGM651 into the back of the radio so its the first connection, then the GM29 plugs into one of the black plugs out of the ISGM651, then the factory harness plugs into the GM29.
There is not much room for all of these plugs behind the radio, so you will want to pull them below the radio (behind the HVAC controls) and keep the brown plug behind the radio.

CaMs said:
So a quick breakdown:
So this Isgm651 is for Bluetooth Phone and Audio ?
GM29 is to use the NAV in motion ?
What can be used to send netflix\videos to NAV screen ? GM Lockpick?
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ISGM651 is for bluetooth phone/music/ipod/usb
GM29 is to use the Nav while in motion as well as play dvds while in motion.
The whole netflix thing is complicated and requires a lockpick instead of a GM29 and a few adapters to get the netflix off your phone into the lockpick.
 
#19 ·
The product webpage says Android devices get basic features, what is the difference?


Product Features

  • Full control for iPhone: Wirelessly (Bluetooth) or Wired (using customer’s Apple USB cable)
  • Basic control for Android: Wirelessly (Bluetooth)
  • USB Thumb-drive support: upto 32GB and upto 8,000 MP3 files
  • 2.1 Amp USB connection for charging of smartphones, tablets, and media players
  • Android audio streaming and wireless track control through Bluetooth connection
  • Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling (HFP) and audio streaming (A2DP)
  • Song text (metadata) on factory radio
  • Auxiliary audio input (3.5mm or RCA)
  • Expandable:
    • Connect an ISSR11 cable and add an SCC1 Satellite tuner
    • Connect an ISSR12 cable and add an SXV100 or SXV200* Satellite tuner
    • (Sat tuners, and ISSR11, and ISSR12 cables all sold separately.)

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What tools are recommended to disassemble the dash parts without damage?
 
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#20 ·
kippjones said:
The product webpage says Android devices get basic features, what is the difference?
Product Features
[*]Full control for iPhone: Wirelessly (Bluetooth) or Wired (using customer’s Apple USB cable) [*]Basic control for Android: Wirelessly (Bluetooth) [*]USB Thumb-drive support: upto 32GB and upto 8,000 MP3 files [*]2.1 Amp USB connection for charging of smartphones, tablets, and media players [*]Android audio streaming and wireless track control through Bluetooth connection [*]Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling (HFP) and audio streaming (A2DP) [*]Song text (metadata) on factory radio [*]Auxiliary audio input (3.5mm or RCA) [*]Expandable: [*]Connect an ISSR11 cable and add an SCC1 Satellite tuner [*]Connect an ISSR12 cable and add an SXV100 or SXV200* Satellite tuner [*](Sat tuners, and ISSR11, and ISSR12 cables all sold separately.)
---------- What tools are recommended to disassemble the dash parts without damage?
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I discovered a very good YouTube video titled Cadillac escalade factory navigation GPS System installation at Oem Auto PartsCo. This is one of the best I have found for dismantling the dash and counsel. Hope this helps with your project.
 
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#31 ·
Hello ScarabChris,

Thanks for sharing this with the community. I apologize for any inconvenience not having an AUX input in your vehicle has caused, but I am glad you were able to resolve your concern and can listen to your music now. If additional questions or concerns arise, please feel free to send us a private message.

Sincerely,

Laura M.
Cadillac Customer Care
 
#35 ·
Installed today. Went well, a plastic trim tool set is mandatory unless you want to risk scratching your interior. The only challenge was fitting the new iSimple harness behind Nav unit. This can be tricky to get the Nav unit back in place with the extra harness behind the Nav unit.

I found that getting into the iSimple menus can take a bit of practice to get used to but once you are familiar with the menu and pair your device, this device really works well. I am using an Android so I do not get to see all the "data" for calls and streaming. I will try my wife's iPhone 5 later ad note the differences. Streaming from my S3 was instant and the audio quality was excellent.
 
#38 ·
Yes, phone number shows up for incoming calls. Streaming music works perfectly however it only says "streaming" on the head unit. Voice dialing connects you directly to the phone assistant. You can either say "call Joe" or "call 555-555-1212" and it will confirm your request and then dial. While you are streaming music, calls will come in and then it goes right back to streaming at the end of the call. Very nice.
 
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