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Originally Posted by hazy
So I'm considering getting rid of my onstar. I could go into my reasons why, but would be told to put away my tin-foil hat in short order.
Anyhow, I have some questions about it relating to how bluetooth is handled.
2011 2ss/rs. I have the USB/Aux setup in the center console...I presume this is also the module that allows bluetooth connection (music/phone calls) to my phone.
My questions are mostly specific to using bluetooth with the Bluestar box.
I do NOT have onstar currently. Well, I have the box (duh) but don't pay the fee, and don't use onstar to call anyone. I have my phone connected to the vehicle and will use that to call folks, and also do the same for music.
My questions:
-- Will replacing the onstar box cause me to lose ANY of my current bluetooth connectivity?
I need to be able to still connect my phone and make calls (NOT through the onstar phone, but through my cell connected via bluetooth to the head unit - "your vehicle" device) AND I also want to still be able to stream my music via bluetooth over the gmusiconnect device.
--I know there are other functionalities that are tied in with this box. Does it affect ANYTHING else? XM is one that comes to mind - I do have a subscription to XM, will I lose connectivity to that one?
--Are there any other things (good or bad) that I should be aware of before pulling the trigger? On the face of it, this thing seems great, however I don't want to drop the cash and put it in only to get surprised that I lost some kind of functionality. Could care less about onstar itself, but I don't want to lose anything else....
So what's been your experience? How is the install? From the one thread that I've found, it appears to be a pretty simple process to swap out...
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Check out the schoche install with an aftermarket stereo of your choice install. I have no ONSTAR or XM and I can make calls and connect phone via Bluetooth. I can, if I choose get a separate xm or ONSTAR box. I will only get xm if I ever do. It is definitely worth the money to pay a professional to install unless you are a wiring guru. I installed myself and was careful as there are a lot of wires for the small area behind the stereo. I put a double din stereo that kicks ass over any gm one and I can update it as technology changes.