Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car's old sound system?
News EVs and Transportation Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car's old sound system? A Bluetooth adapter may be all you need for wireless audio, while a CarPlay or Android Auto display can give an older dashboard a much bigger update. 19, 2026 11:30 am EST Simon2579/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover An older car doesn't need a completely new sound system just because it was built before Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto became common.
- ▪News EVs and Transportation Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car's old sound system?
- ▪A Bluetooth adapter may be all you need for wireless audio, while a CarPlay or Android Auto display can give an older dashboard a much bigger update.
- ▪19, 2026 11:30 am EST Simon2579/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover An older car doesn't need a completely new sound system just because it was built before Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto became common
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News EVs and Transportation Which tech upgrades are worth making to your car's old sound system? A Bluetooth adapter may be all you need for wireless audio, while a CarPlay or Android Auto display can give an older dashboard a much bigger update. By Novak Božović Sept. 19, 2026 11:30 am EST Simon2579/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover An older car doesn't need a completely new sound system just because it was built before Bluetooth, CarPlay and Android Auto became common. If the radio and speakers still sound fine, you may only need a small adapter to enjoy music from your phone. Plus, a portable dashboard display can add navigation and other phone controls without replacing the factory stereo. The right upgrade depends on what's missing.
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