[Mystic205]

I have a 2008 silverado and just installed this..

costartech.com - BlueSTAR

Assuming you are one of the 50M+ or so who have Onstar in a GM vehicle and do not use it, this is the answer for the equivalent of a factory integrated BT kit.

The good (and the really good)
* Allows use of factory installed mic array and radio for calls.
* Allows use of Onstar buttons on mirror for calls and setup
* Allows use of steering wheel buttons (call/end, and volume up/down) for calls
* Caller ID shows on DIC and radio display
* Pairing info shows on DIC (driver info center)
* Outstanding audio quality
* Vehicle looks completely stock

And the not so good
* Expensive at $279
* Installation, simple in theory, requires access to Onstar unit.. in my case this was 3hrs and quite a bit of stress popping off dashboard trim..lol

How do you use it?
* Get into vehicle, start engine
* BB (device) pairs automatically and shows in DIC (Onstar led goes green)
* make a call
- press call button on wheel for 1 sec
- radio mutes
-a/c fan speed drops
- BB goes into voice dial "say a command"
- connect call.. steering wheel volume controls audio volume, onstar buttons control mic volume.
* receive a call
- be driving already!
- phone rings (and cheesy ring from BT too)
- radio mutes, fan speed lowers
- caller ID shows in DIC and on radio display
- press call/end on wheel

In summary, this is the best, probably the most expensive, and definitely the most seamless bluetooth integration for GM vehicles...

[kbz1960]

Nice info. I have ford sync in my car and it works great with my phone. Sometimes though esp when I have passengers and get a call I don't really want them hearing both sides of the conversation. That is when I think about not using it and just buying a bluetooth ear piece.