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Originally Posted by thinkxingu
What exactly are you looking to do beyond music control that is so important? When tethered with Bluetooth, I can control my Android phone music player and Pandora--can't think of much more that I'd care to do.
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Not all bluetooth support is created equal. There can be all kinds of glitches between phone and the other end. They publish compatibility lists because sometimes the two simply will not play nice together. When a stereo product specifically describes Android operations, I have a reasonable belief that they have actually tested some Android devices and that they work. If they do not call out Android they may simply be assuming the generic Bluetooth protocols will work on all devices that "support" them. I wish that was true but it simply is not. When I see a compatibility list and it says Samsung Galaxy Note 3, I'm guessing my Note 4 will also work.
If I see a stereo supports AOA, an Android specific protocol, it is likely it will work with my phone. Again it also shows that Android support is a serious consideration for the manufacturer.
When you see Bluetooth listed in a spec, it is often accompanied with disclaimers that things may not work as expected and to consult the compatibility list.
I wouldn't want to buy and install a stereo and then find it doesn't really work well with my phone. Then have to return it.
Having said all that - you being able to use the Polk stereo with your Android phone is reassuring and eliminates my concern for this unit.
The size may still be an issue. I need to get a look at the dash (boat is at the marina) to see if it would fit?
Thanks for the additional info.