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How to use a non-Bluetooth portable CD player in 2019 Escape

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#1 ·
What do I need to purchase in order to connect my non-Bluetooth portable CD player so the music comes out of my 2019 Titanium Escape’s speakers? From online research it sounds like I need to purchase a FM transmitter and a AUX adapter. Is that correct? If so and anyone has done this, please share what brand of each item you purchased and if you are happy or unhappy with the outcome. Thank you!!
 
#3 ·
Does you 2019 have an AUX input via 3.5mm jack?

If so, the simplest way is to get a Male-to-male stereo 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable and connect the CD player so when you press 'Aux' you'll hear what's coming from the CD player.

If you only have a bluetooth or USB input option you may want to see if a 3.5mm microphone to USB adapter can be used from CD player 3.5mm to the USB on the car. I don't know if that will work or not since it depends on how the USB is seen by the audio system.

This is another option although untested. https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-B...9KXX0&pf_rd_r=STGRF886T8YW6J79KXX0&pf_rd_p=e221f885-d07c-544a-9b3d-8c19eae6b478
 
#4 ·
Do the 2019's not come with a CD player? Mine has one but I haven't used it.
Do you have A/V inputs? Mine has them but I haven't used them.
I ran portable CD players through cassette adapters for many years. But I won't suggest that now. :)

As others suggested, burn the CDs to either a USB drive or into a phone or other device that can send it over Bluetooth. That's the modern way. Don't buy transmitters and adapters, it's a waste of money nowadays.
 
#5 ·
What do I need to purchase in order to connect my non-Bluetooth portable CD player so the music comes out of my 2019 Titanium Escape’s speakers? From online research it sounds like I need to purchase a FM transmitter and a AUX adapter. Is that correct? If so and anyone has done this, please share what brand of each item you purchased and if you are happy or unhappy with the outcome. Thank you!!
Get yourself a 1TB USB hard drive, rip all your CD's to WMA media format and get the most of 21st century tech :)