Supplied with a specific cable, this kit is compatible with all music sources, including; iPods, iPhones, USB flash drives, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) phones, MP3 players and any other analogue players. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of Bluetooth hands free kits on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters. Drawing on its tried-and-tested expertise on voice recognition and signal processing technologies, Parrot was one of the very first companies to produce Bluetooth-enabled wireless hands free car kits, having identified this standard’s vast potential as early as 1999. Determined to accompany the mobile telephone’s irresistible breakthrough into our day-to-day lives, Parrot has been developing a new range of Bluetooth Multimedia products since 2006, including wireless hi-fi systems and LCD digital photo frames. AVR Mobile Fitters offer nationwide Parrot Bluetooth car kit installations. When users get in their car, they start the engine and the kit immediately connects to their mobile phone. Thanks to the voice recognition feature of the Parrot hands free car kit, drivers say a name and the kit automatically dials the number. The kit that we think is best for those who want to use their hands free kit for music, as well as calls, is the MKi9200. This kit has a range of features including a 2.4-inch high-resolution TFT colour screen which displays the phonebook, caller ID (and a photo where applicable), user setting and phone information. The menu and phone book are also audible for easier use of the kit. All 3 Asteroid kits can be used for apps, music and hands free communication. Connection to the internet is also possible. Some of the kits also have a built in SD card slot for increased memory.

If you want to use your phone safely whilst driving, but don't really want a complete hands-free kit installed in your car, you can also choose from The Asteroid Tablet and Asteroid Smart come with a large, high res touch screen. They can also be used for navigation. The Asteroid Mini does not have a touch screen or navigation functions, but has a high quality screen none the less.

The MKi9200 displays the full playlist along with the name of the artist, the title and even the corresponding album cover in colour when available on the iPod, iPhone or USB flash drive. The kit is designed to be mounted on your sun visor and controls are kept to a minimum – two dedicated buttons to answer/end calls and a dial to increase the volume and navigate the system menus. This post will run through each of the current Parrot Car Kits and highlight some of their Pro’s and Con’s to help you decide on which Parrot Car Kit you should go for. Portable Parrot Car Kits

The car's speakers accurately reproduce the caller's voice. The external microphone captures the sound of your voice while filtering out the surrounding noise. In the event of a call, the car radio automatically cuts out to allow for a smooth conversation. Head Unit Car Kits haven’t ever proven to be all that popular, even though the idea behind them makes perfect sense. Installation is so much easier than fitting a regular kit, not only because of the reduced wiring, but the fact that you don’t have to find space behind your dashboard to hide the control box. Parrot currently only have the RKi8400 available, and the newly announced Parrot Asteroid should be available very soon.The Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Car Kit connects to your car audio system and delivers high quality conversations whatever the conditions are. The Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Car Kit is delivered with an independent RF remote control. Positioned on the steering wheel or placed wherever is convenient the remote control gives you the total control you need right at your fingertips. The Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Car Kit proposes an incredibly efficient combination of an external double microphone and new software which eliminate environmental and in-car noises with full-duplex and zero-echo crystal clear conversations. Automatic switch-off is a great idea – providing it works – not only because you don’t want the kit or device running through its batteries (if battery powered) but because you don’t want your phone constantly connecting to the hands-free kit just because you’re still in range while inside your house. Some of these kits use voice activation, motion detection or the noise of the car door closing to turn on and off, saving you the bother of remembering. The MKi range of car kits are all based around the same basic model – the MKi9000, the only difference is the screen that ships with the kit. In the case of the MKi9000 there is no screen, but that doesn’t hamper it’s performance, especially if you’re using it with a large screen smartphone. In fact, the MKi9000 is our top selling Parrot Car Kit. The Parrot MKi9200 Bluetooth Car Kit automatically synchronises the names and phone numbers in your mobile with its phonebook and updates its phonebook each time a new entry is detected. To access your phonebook and make a call simply press the green button to start the user-independent voice recognition: the Parrot MKi9200 recognises your voice and the name you are saying without any prior teaching process. You can also directly access the phonebook and browse all the names thanks to the voice synthesis (Text To Speech). So simple! When you receive a call the name and the number are displayed on the screen. To follow on your conversation in a discreet mode switch the communication instantaneously towards your Bluetooth headset or your mobile phone.