Best and most popular FM transmitters for your car

Are you looking for an FM transmitter for your car and want to find the best one? Then read the article below with the most popular FM transmitters for your car, the easiest way to listen to music in your car via Bluetooth or AUX input. You can also easily use the FM transmitter for hands-free calling, listening to DAB+ radio and voice navigation through the speakers. Ideal, and a handy accessory that lets you effortlessly add all kinds of modern features to your (older) car radio.

Buying the best FM transmitter: what to look for

If you want to buy the best FM transmitter for your car and you’re wondering what to pay attention to, first go through the tips below:

• Hands-free carkit: most FM transmitters can also be used as a hands-free carkit. Handy, because your hands stay free while calling so you can do this safely on the road.
• USB port or micro SD card: the available USB ports and slots for micro SD cards let you play music from a card or USB stick in formats such as MP3 and WMA.
• DAB+ radio: some in-car FM transmitters turn your radio into a DAB+ radio as well. You can then listen in high digital quality to thousands of extra radio stations that you can easily search by name.
• Bluetooth: the FM transmitter uses Bluetooth to connect to your smartphone or another device. Check for A2DP support so you can listen to your music in high definition.
• Charging your smartphone: is there an extra USB port on the FM transmitter? Then you can use it to charge your smartphone or another device while you’re on the road, so you’ll never end up with an empty battery again.

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What exactly is an FM transmitter and how does it work?

An FM transmitter is a small accessory that converts the music signal from your smartphone or another device into an FM signal for the car radio.
In most cases you plug the transmitter into the 12V or 24V socket in the car. That way it has power to work. You connect your smartphone or other device via Bluetooth or the AUX input and can then play your music. You set the same (free) FM frequency on both the FM transmitter and the car radio to hear the music through the car speakers. You choose your favourite tracks on your phone and can listen to them directly in the car.

The best FM transmitters for your car

Here is an overview of the most popular and best FM transmitters:

Imperial Dabman 65

The Imperial Dabman 65 is an FM transmitter that lets you listen to DAB+ radio via the FM signal. And to your favourite music, thanks to Bluetooth so you can stream that to the device as well. This way you can listen in your car, via the car radio, to your music on Spotify, to podcasts and to other audio on your device, which you also use for phone calls. Thanks to the DAB+ receiver in the Imperial Dabman 65 you listen to radio in the highest quality and without interference, with thousands of extra stations to choose from and the option to listen to your own music. From your mobile device or via an SD card that you can easily insert. The Imperial Dabman 65 then streams the music via FM to your car radio so you don’t need any cables or other connections.
The Imperial Dabman 65 is also a hands-free carkit with an internal microphone. This ensures the other person can hear you clearly, while you hear them through the car speakers. A comfortable way to make calls on the road and keep everything completely safe.
Want to order the Imperial Dabman 65? You can buy it online at Bol.com for €85,-

Wegman Bluetooth FM transmitter (tip)

This Wegman Bluetooth FM Transmitter makes it easy to enjoy all your favourite music on the road. Even if your car radio has no Bluetooth and there is no AUX input available. You simply use a free FM frequency via the FM transmitter.
Thanks to Bluetooth 5.0 you can enjoy your favourite music without interruptions, via your smartphone or by using an SD card. And if you get a call while driving, the Wegman Bluetooth FM Transmitter with SD card doubles as a hands-free carkit and a USB charging point for your mobile device. Ideal for navigation and other functions, instantly turning your standard car radio into a modern system. 
You plug the Wegman Bluetooth FM Transmitter with SD card into the 12V or 24V socket in the car. Then you pair it via Bluetooth with your smartphone or another mobile device. You can play the music stored on your phone, or stream it via Spotify, podcasts or internet radio.

Athletix FM transmitter

The Athletix FM Transmitter is a 5-in-1 solution that you can use in several ways. Plug the device into the 12V or 24V socket in the car and you get an FM transmitter, a hands-free carkit and a smartphone charger in one. You can play all your favourite music, handle your calls through the car radio and charge your smartphone at the same time. Operation is very simple and with the Athletix FM Transmitter you can wirelessly connect a car radio without Bluetooth via the FM signal, which you can also use for hands-free calling with the sound through the car speakers. And if your phone or mobile device doesn’t have Bluetooth, there is also a 3.5mm jack available. This lets you play all your favourite music in the car without fuss. The car mount for the Athletix FM Transmitter can rotate 360 degrees, so it’s always easy to operate and read. The shockproof ring keeps everything firmly in place despite any vibrations in the car.
You can buy the Athletix FM Transmitter online at Bol.com for €29,95 

Imperial Dabman 61+

The Imperial Dabman 61+ is an FM transmitter and DAB+ radio in one, so you can listen to radio in the highest quality. Or stream music that you play on your smartphone or another mobile device. You hear it via the car radio thanks to the Bluetooth connection. In addition, the Imperial Dabman 61+ functions as a carkit, so you can make calls hands-free, hearing the conversation through the car speakers so you can understand the other person perfectly. The built-in microphone in the Imperial Dabman 61+ ensures they can hear you clearly as well, for a pleasant conversation while you drive.
The Imperial Dabman 61+ converts your music or DAB+ radio to an FM signal so it can be played through the car radio. That means you suddenly get thousands of extra stations and can play your favourite music from Spotify, podcasts or the audio stored on your smartphone or tablet. You can also insert an SD card with the music you want to hear. 

Kenwood DAB+ adapter

The Kenwood DAB+ Adapter is an FM transmitter and more. It receives the interference-free DAB+ signal so you can enjoy higher-quality radio in the car, and search stations by name instead of frequency. At the same time it works as an FM transmitter so you can easily stream music to your radio via Bluetooth from a smartphone or other mobile device that you pair wirelessly with the car radio.
The Kenwood DAB+ Adapter turns your FM radio into a DAB+ radio and also lets you stream music via Bluetooth. That way you can always listen to your favourite tracks, no matter what you’re in the mood for. 
Note: the Kenwood DAB+ Adapter FM transmitter unfortunately has no USB port for charging your phone. Make sure another charging point is available in the car if you want to avoid draining your battery too quickly.

XIB Bluetooth FM transmitter

The XIB Bluetooth FM Transmitter helps you stream your music to the car radio if it doesn’t have Bluetooth or an AUX input. You can still listen wirelessly to your favourite music by selecting a free FM channel and setting the car radio to the same frequency. You can also use the XIB Bluetooth FM Transmitter to charge your smartphone, preventing your battery from running flat on the road by using the car’s power to charge it.
Stream music from your smartphone with the audio files stored on it, or use the USB connection to plug in a USB stick. That lets you play MP3 and WMA files. And if you pair your smartphone via Bluetooth, you can play music from Spotify, podcasts and internet radio, all through the car speakers so it sounds great and you can relax while you drive.

Wegman Bluetooth FM transmitter

Use the Wegman Bluetooth FM Transmitter to stream music wirelessly, make hands-free calls and navigate smoothly. All functions you can add to an older car radio that doesn’t have Bluetooth, thanks to the FM transmitter for the car on a free frequency that you connect to wirelessly.
With the Wegman Bluetooth FM Transmitter you get crystal-clear sound, a reliable carkit and Fast Charge for your mobile device. That means you can listen to music without noise and enjoy clear phone calls with everyone you want to speak to, thanks to the built-in microphone.
The USB 3.0 port lets you charge your smartphone or another mobile device so you never run out of power. It works via the 12V or 24V socket in the car, so you can use it in all makes and models without any problems.

DW-G Bluetooth FM transmitter

The DW-G Bluetooth FM Transmitter connects your smartphone via Bluetooth to the FM radio in the car. It’s a handy accessory that lets you listen to all your favourite music even with an older car radio: Spotify, podcasts and internet radio playing on your phone.
You can plug this in-car FM transmitter into the 12V or 24V socket so it always has enough power. Pair it with your smartphone via Bluetooth to play whatever music you like. Choose a free FM frequency on the car radio and set the DW-G Bluetooth FM Transmitter to that same frequency. Then you can listen to the music via FM and everything is ready to go.
This DW-G Bluetooth FM Transmitter is also a Bluetooth hands-free carkit for the car. And the 3.0 USB port lets you charge your mobile phone at the same time. You can buy this in-car FM transmitter at Bol.com for €24,95 

Caliber PMT557BT transmitter

The Caliber PMT557BT is an FM transmitter that also turns your car radio into a hands-free kit. From now on you can make calls with your hands free so you can do this safely while driving. You use the Caliber PMT557BT together with your smartphone via Bluetooth, so you can use it with almost any modern mobile phone. It lets you stream audio via a free FM frequency and make calls when you receive a call or want to phone someone yourself. You hear the other person over the car speakers so you can have a very comfortable conversation.
Want to listen to your own music? You can connect the Caliber PMT557BT via Bluetooth, but you can also use the inputs for AUX, USB and SD cards. For example, you can connect your smartphone or tablet and charge it directly via the USB port. In this way the Caliber PMT557BT is a very complete choice if you are looking for more than just an FM transmitter for your car. 

Elqing EQ FM transmitter

The Elqing EQ FM Transmitter lets you listen to your favourite music everywhere, for example if your car radio doesn’t have Bluetooth and there’s no AUX input available. Thanks to this in-car FM transmitter you effectively create that connection by using the FM signal on a free frequency.
The Elqing EQ FM Transmitter also has 2 USB ports. That means you can charge your phone or another mobile device at the same time. Do you have music on a USB stick? You can plug that in as well and relax to your playlists or albums while driving.
The LCD screen on the FM transmitter makes it easy to adjust the frequency and then set the same one on the car radio.
The Elqing EQ FM Transmitter also works as a hands-free carkit. Thanks to the (Bluetooth) connection with your smartphone you can make calls hands-free with the conversations coming through the car radio.
Connecting it is easy, since you simply use the 12V or 24V socket in the car for the FM transmitter. That way you can immediately start using the Elqing EQ FM Transmitter to listen to all your favourite music. 

Denver DAB-11 transmitter

Crystal-clear sound, extra stations and the ability to play your own music via an FM transmitter in the car: you can do it with the Denver DAB-11. This handy adapter receives the DAB+ signal and then sends it via FM to your car radio.
And if you connect your smartphone or another mobile device, you can play the music stored on it. It’s a flexible solution for the car that you can use in several ways. You plug the Denver DAB-11 into the 12V socket so it always has enough power. You can mount the supplied DAB+ antenna on the windscreen yourself. Via AUX or an FM frequency the Denver DAB-11 connects to the car radio to play the sound. You can also charge your smartphone directly via the USB port. 
Note: this in-car FM transmitter does not have Bluetooth.

WISEQ Bluetooth transmitter

The WISEQ Bluetooth Transmitter turns your (older) car radio into a very modern device you can stream music to wirelessly. From a smartphone, tablet or another mobile device that you pair via Bluetooth with the in-car FM transmitter. It sends the signal via a free FM frequency to play it through the car speakers.
It’s also a small and compact device that, at just 4cm, can almost be hidden in the car. Meanwhile you can enjoy high-definition sound quality, so you could even use it at home with a home cinema set or TV.
With the WISEQ Bluetooth Transmitter you turn a normal (car) radio into a Bluetooth device so you can stream music and listen in high quality. After pairing it once with your smartphone, you can, for example, use it in the car as an FM transmitter so you can always listen to exactly the music you’re in the mood for on the road. You can buy the WISEQ Bluetooth Transmitter at Bol.com for €39,95 

TopKing Wireless Bluetooth audio adapter

Want to listen to your music wirelessly, even if the car radio doesn’t have Bluetooth? Via the AUX input you can still stream music wirelessly from your smartphone or another mobile device.
You connect wirelessly to the TopKing Draadloze Bluetooth Audio Adapter, which you’ve plugged into the AUX input. That way you can listen to all your favourite music in the car and anywhere else you have a radio.
The double-sided 3.5mm jack lets you listen to your music while also giving you a charging port, microphone and LED indicator. You can use it both in the car and elsewhere, even on battery power. This way you can play music for up to 8 hours within a 10-meter range. It’s the easiest way to add Bluetooth to your car radio as well as other devices you want to upgrade.

S7 FM Radio transmitter

This S7 FM Radio Transmitter is easy to use, offers various options and ensures that even the oldest car radio can be used in a very modern way. Thanks to the Bluetooth connection with your smartphone or another mobile device and an FM signal that you can play through the car radio to listen to whatever music you feel like while driving.
You plug the S7 FM Radio Transmitter into the 12V socket in the car so there’s always enough power available, both for the in-car FM transmitter and to charge your phone at the same time. This is ideal if you also want to use the S7 FM Radio Transmitter for voice navigation through the car radio, so you can clearly hear the instructions and always find your way. You can also use the S7 FM Radio Transmitter as a hands-free carkit when you’d rather make a call than listen to music, so you can use the FM transmitter in several different ways. 

Adge Bluetooth FM transmitter

The Adge Bluetooth FM Transmitter is universally usable and suitable for all makes and models. You can pair this in-car FM transmitter with an iPhone, iPad, iPod, MP3 players, Android devices and more to play music stored locally, or via Spotify or internet radio.
Installing the Adge Bluetooth FM Transmitter in the car is also very easy. Just set it to a free FM frequency and tune the car radio to the same one. Then you can connect your smartphone or another mobile device via Bluetooth or the AUX input. Next time, the pairing will happen automatically so you can use it right away.
You can use the Adge Bluetooth FM Transmitter to listen to your favourite music in the car. It also doubles as a hands-free carkit and lets you use voice navigation through the car speakers. On the LCD screen of this in-car FM transmitter you can set the frequency and see the track names currently playing. And if someone calls you, you can see who it is on the display so you know who you’re about to speak to. Want to buy the Adge Bluetooth FM Transmitter? You can order it online at Bol.com for €297,95 

Uniq Accessory Bluetooth FM transmitter

The Uniq Accessory Bluetooth FM Transmitter turns your car radio into a very modern device, even if it doesn’t have Bluetooth, an AUX input or any connection options at all. Thanks to this in-car FM transmitter you can still listen wirelessly to your favourite music.
Connect the Uniq Accessory Bluetooth FM Transmitter to the 12V or 24V socket in the car for enough power to stream music and charge your smartphone at the same time. Pair it via Bluetooth with your phone and set the FM transmitter to a free frequency. When you tune the car radio to that frequency you’ll hear the music you’re playing on your mobile. You can also use the Uniq Accessory Bluetooth FM Transmitter as a hands-free carkit and for playing voice navigation through the car radio. It’s a very versatile device that’s still simple to use.
Tip: do you have music on a USB stick? You can plug it into the Uniq Accessory Bluetooth FM Transmitter to listen to your favourite playlists or albums.

Xiaomi Roidmi 3S FM transmitter

The Xiaomi Roidmi 3S FM Transmitter makes it possible to connect your smartphone to the car radio. If that radio doesn’t have Bluetooth and there is no AUX input available, every car radio still has FM, so with this accessory you can easily listen to your favourite music. Plug the Xiaomi Roidmi 3S FM Transmitter into the 12V socket, then pair it via Bluetooth with your smartphone or another mobile device. Choose a free FM frequency and set the car radio to the same station so you can use the Xiaomi Roidmi 3S FM Transmitter to listen to the music on your phone. 
Turn your car radio into a very modern solution even if it doesn’t have lots of connection options. You can listen on the road to your favourite music, played from your phone via Spotify, podcasts or local music files stored in internal memory. No more endlessly searching for a fun radio station or waiting ages for your favourite song to come on. Take control yourself and only listen to exactly what you want from now on.

Daily Logix Bluetooth FM transmitter

The Daily Logix Bluetooth FM Transmitter helps you easily connect your phone to the car radio via Bluetooth, even if the car radio doesn’t support Bluetooth and there isn’t even an AUX input, because you don’t need it anymore thanks to the in-car FM transmitter.
With the Daily Logix Bluetooth FM Transmitter you can make hands-free calls, use voice navigation over the car radio and charge your smartphone or another mobile device. All handy features that make this a great car accessory.
You pair the Daily Logix Bluetooth FM Transmitter with your smartphone via Bluetooth and can charge it at the same time via a USB port. Play the music you want to hear on your phone, for example via Spotify or in a podcast. Select a free FM frequency on the Daily Logix Bluetooth FM Transmitter and tune the car radio to the same one. That way you can listen to your favourite music via a wireless connection.
You get high-quality sound and excellent calls thanks to the hands-free carkit that you automatically install this way. Both you and the other person will be able to hear each other clearly so you can make safe calls on the road. 

Exilien Draadloze FM transmitter

Planning a fun road trip and want to connect your car radio to your mobile phone? Use the Exilien Draadloze FM Transmitter if there is no AUX input or Bluetooth. That way you can still stream wirelessly thanks to the various connection options on the device.
You set the in-car FM transmitter to a free FM frequency. With the car radio on the same station you will hear the music you want to play. The Exilien Draadloze FM Transmitter has inputs for a micro SD card and AUX via a 3.5mm jack. You can also connect via Bluetooth to listen to your music completely wirelessly.
You can use the USB port on the Exilien Draadloze FM Transmitter to charge your phone or another device as well. And if you use your mobile for navigation, you’ll hear the voice instructions via the car radio so you always know exactly where to go. In a similar way you can also make hands-free calls and even use Siri or the Google Assistant, even with an old car radio from long before that time. 

WISEQ Bluetooth transmitter & receiver

The WISEQ Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver turns your car radio into a Bluetooth receiver even if the radio itself doesn’t support Bluetooth yet. That means you can listen to your favourite music just by connecting your smartphone. You plug a 3.5mm jack into the AUX input on the car radio and plug the WISEQ Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver into that. It’s extremely small and lightweight. 
Thanks to A2DP audio support you can listen in high-definition quality. It guarantees excellent sound in the car when you stream your music via Bluetooth to the WISEQ Bluetooth Transmitter & Receiver from your smartphone or another device, for example when you want to listen to Spotify, podcasts or internet radio from your mobile on the road.