But what the ads don’t usually tell you is that you can use that same USB port to plug in any mass USB storage device and play your MP3s right off of that. Honda has HondaLink and Ford has Ford Sync. ![]() But, of course, what they really want you to do is sign up for their paid subscription-based “car apps” service, which lets you use things like Pandora and OpenTable from your dashboard (instead of just using your phone.) Toyota’s version of that is called Entune. ![]() Here are a few gadgets you should try: A USB Drive Full of MP3sĪlmost all new cars today will come with a USB port “for your iPhone,” say all the ads. It turns out you can plug more than just your phone into your car. But after a bit of tinkering, I found four additional groovy uses for the 16.4-inch color display, RCA jacks, two 120V AC power outlets, DVD player, USB port, and wireless headphones that come with my new Toyota Sienna’s Dual-View Entertainment Center. ![]() Of course, this means plugging in your smartphone to listen to your music or make hands-free calls for most people. This is the first time I’ve purchased a new vehicle, and I was pleasantly surprised to see quite an array of ports, plugs, and interfaces for various gadgets.
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