Remote control
The presence
of a remote control in the scope of delivery of the FM transmitter.
The ability to control the device from a distance is convenient, first of all, for passengers in the rear seats — for the driver,
the remote control on the steering wheel is more relevant (see below), and the “navigator” in the front seat can easily reach the transmitter itself.
Media support
File formats supported by the FM transmitter.
Almost all models support the MP3 format, which is the most common modern digital audio format. Some devices are also capable of working with WMA — this is also one of the main formats, but for a number of reasons it is used much less often. And even less common is compatibility with WAV — this format provides higher sound quality, but with FM broadcasting this advantage is lost, and the files themselves take up noticeably more space than MP3 and WMA.
Charging port
The transmitter has a specialized
USB port for charging smartphones, tablets and other external devices.
Note that you can also charge external devices from conventional USB connectors; however, specialized ports provide higher power output, which can significantly reduce charging time. It is also worth mentioning that the specific purpose of such a connector can be different: in some models it works only as a power source, in others it can also be used to connect USB drives. Many FM transmitters have two USB ports — regular and charging; this allows you to simultaneously charge an external gadget and listen to music from a USB flash drive. And in modern devices, the old USB A form factor is supplemented by a modern
USB-C port.
24V support
Possibility of operation of the device with automobile networks with a voltage of 24 V.
Such tension is found in heavy equipment — in particular, buses and main tractors (“trucks”). By default, FM transmitters are usually made for the 12-volt on-board networks of cars; therefore, for
installation in a 24-volt network, you need to choose a model where this possibility is directly stated.
Flexible neck
The ability
to change the angle at which the transmitter housing is located relative to the cigarette lighter socket. This function is realized thanks to the swivel plug for the cigarette lighter. It allows you to choose the most optimal position of the device for a specific situation — for example, raise the transmitter if it prevents you from reaching the tray under the cigarette lighter.
