The Blue Dot That Became a Symbol

It started in 1924 in Berlin, when a small company called Ideal Radiotelefon- & Apparatefabrik GmbH began crafting high-quality headphones. Every pair that passed the toughest quality checks earned a small blue dot - a mark of excellence. Soon, customers began asking for “the blue-pointed ones.” That nickname stuck, and Blaupunkt, literally “blue point” in German, became our name, our promise, and our legacy.

From Radios to Road Trips

In 1932, Blaupunkt introduced Europe’s first car radio — a moment that changed how the world listened. Suddenly, music wasn’t tied to a living room; it traveled with you. By the late 1930s, the brand had joined forces with Bosch, gaining the strength to take German engineering global.

Even after the war, when production restarted in Hildesheim, the brand never lost its rhythm. Through the 1950s to 1970s, Blaupunkt led countless firsts, from FM receivers and stereo sound to traffic information systems that kept drivers connected long before “smart” was a thing.

Pioneering Navigation and Beyond

In 1989, Blaupunkt unveiled one of the world’s first car navigation systems, bridging precision engineering with human curiosity for the road ahead. That same spirit powered our move into digital media, smart connectivity, and in-car entertainment through the decades that followed.

Today, the blue dot lives on as a global symbol of dependable performance and timeless design. Whether it’s sound systems, appliances, or mobility tech, the badge still stands for one idea; a quality that speaks for itself.

Built on Trust. Driven by Progress.

Blaupunkt’s heritage isn’t about looking back; it’s about holding on to the values that built us:

Nearly a century later, the blue dot continues to inspire every product that carries it – a reminder that excellence is not a trend, but a tradition. Experience the legacy of innovation that never stopped evolving!