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Was very skeptical that it would work with my 2007 X5. To my surprise, the Bluetooth Hands-Free integrated with flying colors. It pulls the address book and everything. I know that one some other websites, it integrates with the 3-series as well. I'm going to assume that it will work with most of the newer BMWs with Bluetooth.
prolix21
07-05-2007, 01:52 PM
works with my 2006 330i as well. handsfree, address book, etc.
the only thing that doesn't seem to work is the signal strength display. with my moto Q, the car could actually monitor my signal strength. it showed a little bar icon near the time. don't get that with the iphone, otherwise everything else seems to work the same, although i haven't really tested it that much.
Hmmm, I do get the signal strength. Maybe you can check with BMW and see if they have an update to iDrive system.
works with my 2006 330i as well. handsfree, address book, etc.
the only thing that doesn't seem to work is the signal strength display. with my moto Q, the car could actually monitor my signal strength. it showed a little bar icon near the time. don't get that with the iphone, otherwise everything else seems to work the same, although i haven't really tested it that much.
Was very skeptical that it would work with my 2007 X5. To my surprise, the Bluetooth Hands-Free integrated with flying colors. It pulls the address book and everything. I know that one some other websites, it integrates with the 3-series as well. I'm going to assume that it will work with most of the newer BMWs with Bluetooth.
It works fine with my BMW 535xi but I notice that it comes and goes. After a while I don’t see it on my nav screen - if I wake the phone it comes back. Has anyone else had this problem or heard about a fix?
jomaha
07-05-2007, 09:33 PM
I have a factory installed iPod cable. Connected the iPhone and everything operates perfectly. Songs, artists, playlists are displayed on the iDrive screen. The bluetooth feature of the phone continues to operate while the iPod plays music. When a call is received the song fades while the call is in progress. You will get the "device not supported..." screen on the iPhone but all works well.
wjp09
07-05-2007, 09:35 PM
awesome now I just need a Beamer
I have a factory installed iPod cable. Connected the iPhone and everything operates perfectly. Songs, artists, playlists are displayed on the iDrive screen. The bluetooth feature of the phone continues to operate while the iPod plays music. When a call is received the song fades while the call is in progress. You will get the "device not supported..." screen on the iPhone but all works well.
Thanks - the only problem I have with my BMW is that when I plug it in - the bluetooth works, the ipod works but it won’t charge the phone. Did you check to see if your phone was charging? And you have no problem with it going on and off?
prolix21
07-06-2007, 09:45 AM
Hmmm, I do get the signal strength. Maybe you can check with BMW and see if they have an update to iDrive system.
no idrive here, just the standard pro-audio setup. i will have to mess with it some more. i don't think the signal indicator ever worked with my treo650 either, but when i got a moto Q it started working. might not work with the iphone. i'll have to go dig around on e90post and see what others are saying
prolix21
07-06-2007, 09:46 AM
awesome now I just need a Beamer
a bmw motorcycle? :)
lilnef
07-06-2007, 03:09 PM
Was very skeptical that it would work with my 2007 X5. To my surprise, the Bluetooth Hands-Free integrated with flying colors. It pulls the address book and everything. I know that one some other websites, it integrates with the 3-series as well. I'm going to assume that it will work with most of the newer BMWs with Bluetooth.
works with my lamborghini awesome
bcaslis
07-06-2007, 07:56 PM
I have a 2006 330i with the pro audio (no iDrive) and I get the signal strength display with the iPhone. With the Q I only got the strength when I started the car or was on a call. Normally it didn't update. With the iPhone it seems to update the strength as the signal changes. I love it!
works with my 2006 330i as well. handsfree, address book, etc.
the only thing that doesn't seem to work is the signal strength display. with my moto Q, the car could actually monitor my signal strength. it showed a little bar icon near the time. don't get that with the iphone, otherwise everything else seems to work the same, although i haven't really tested it that much.
Work perfect in my 07 335i
bmwlover0725
07-10-2007, 06:36 PM
I have an 89' bmw 325is, but I was able to install the ipod in it, I've done more stupid work on this car, this was worth it though, it works with the iphone too.
prolix21
07-10-2007, 08:50 PM
went through and deleted it out of my car again and re-paired and now it all works! signal bars, etc.
Abicus
07-11-2007, 12:03 PM
Was very skeptical that it would work with my 2007 X5. To my surprise, the Bluetooth Hands-Free integrated with flying colors. It pulls the address book and everything. I know that one some other websites, it integrates with the 3-series as well. I'm going to assume that it will work with most of the newer BMWs with Bluetooth.
Ok, so I am totally frustrated as to why my iphone won't sync to the bluetooth in my 2006 X5. It is a great safety feature, also I cannot play itunes?? WTF any advice as to how I can get this to work?:angry:
macgirl
07-16-2007, 04:03 PM
iphone works perfectly with the bluetooth system in my '06 X3 (no navigation, business cd stereo). i've never been able to see the signal strength bars on the stereo display with any previous phone (blackberry 8700c, motorola slvr, treo 680, nokia 6620) so i didn't expect this to show with the iphone.
now i'm just waiting for an iphone specific cradle from proclip to use with the mount i already have installed on my dash...
Ok, so I am totally frustrated as to why my iphone won't sync to the bluetooth in my 2006 X5. It is a great safety feature, also I cannot play itunes?? WTF any advice as to how I can get this to work?:angry:
not sure why the iphone won't connect to your X5. but what do you mean about playing itunes? are you expecting the iphone to play music on your X5's speakers via bluetooth? if so, that's not going to happen - as far as i know, this isn't even possible with any phone. if you want to hear music on your iphone or any ipod through your X5's speaker, you need a special kit like bmw's "ipod your bmw" kit or the Dice interface.
lolachampcar
07-17-2007, 03:17 AM
We have two IPhones and two 5 series in the family. Any combination of phone and car has poor hands free performance. Roughly 50% of the conversation is lost making the system useless.
I have had no problems with six different phones spread across multiple cars. Pairing was the the only function done with either IPhone to either car. Is more setup required? Am I missing something?
lolachampcar
07-17-2007, 03:27 AM
I've got two IPhones and two 5 series BMWs in the family. All four combinations of car and IPhone drop 50% of the conversation in hands free. I've not had these types of problems with any of our previous phones and thus suspect the IPhone. Has anyone else had this problem?
Xanith
07-17-2007, 07:43 AM
Try to disable the wifi on the iPhone while using bluetooth. I read on another BMW forum that this might resolve your issue.
I use the iPhone with my 335 without trouble with wifi disabled.
lolachampcar
07-17-2007, 07:56 AM
Try to disable the wifi on the iPhone while using bluetooth. I read on another BMW forum that this might resolve your issue.
I use the iPhone with my 335 without trouble with wifi disabled.
I'll give it a try and post the results. It would make sense as the problem "feels" like too much signal strength and clipping. It could very easily be RF cross talk. Thanks for the idea.......
lolachampcar
07-17-2007, 10:03 AM
Someone suggested turning off the WiFi (802.11). It now works perfectly, better than any previous phone.
Thank you for the suggestion and thank you Apple.
lolachampcar
07-17-2007, 10:08 AM
Try to disable the wifi on the iPhone while using bluetooth. I read on another BMW forum that this might resolve your issue.
I use the iPhone with my 335 without trouble with wifi disabled.
Thank you Xanith!!!
802.11 off and the hands free performance is the best I have ever had in a car. I will post this on Apple's site as well.
THANKS
cdp1276
08-03-2007, 12:51 PM
I have a 2006 330i with iDrive and the added iPod interface. First off, very surprised that no one reported that when listening to Visual Voicemail it doesn't play through the bluetooth BMW car as it should. If you access your voice mail the normal way, it does.
Second the iPhone when connected to the car iPod interface says it isn't compatible. Those that got it to work, what Progman level is your BMW car software at?
ahaxton
08-05-2007, 01:52 AM
alright, got the iphone and I have a 07 328i no idrive / bt.
How can I get the ipod functions to work as well as bluetooth phone usage?
Thanks!
MaxBR
09-20-2007, 01:43 PM
Work perfect in my 07 335i
I also have an 07 335i, but I am having issues with the iPhone. Whenever I place or recieve a call I can't hear the other person. Sometimes I get a couple of words, but it is essentially unusable. They can hear me fine by the way. I am pretty sure it is an iPhone issue b/c my wife's phone works fine via BlueTooth (Razor). Any suggestions??
bmargolis
10-15-2007, 07:30 PM
I also have an 07 335i, but I am having issues with the iPhone. Whenever I place or recieve a call I can't hear the other person. Sometimes I get a couple of words, but it is essentially unusable. They can hear me fine by the way. I am pretty sure it is an iPhone issue b/c my wife's phone works fine via BlueTooth (Razor). Any suggestions??
That sounds like the Wi-Fi problem than many others have had. Try turning OFF Wi-Fi and I'll bet the audio clears right up.
I'm still waiting for Apple to fix this.
jomaha
10-16-2007, 09:25 AM
Try to disable the wifi on the iPhone while using bluetooth. I read on another BMW forum that this might resolve your issue.
I use the iPhone with my 335 without trouble with wifi disabled.
I too have begin to have issues with the bluetooth between the car (750iL) and iphone. Each connection begins garbled and after the first 5 seconds they (car and phone) begin to "wake up" and work. I am going to disable the wifi on the iphone and see what happens.
Staszek
10-29-2007, 05:45 PM
Does anyone have it working on older BMW's with the Bluetooth added after the fact.
I know it works fine on the 07 335i, but I also have a 2000 323i that I am using as a daily driver and it actually is more useful to have the Bluetooth in that car then the other one.
The 323i has an upgraded stereo off a 2004 3 series, I was planning on installing the version 13 ULF module BMW makes to add OEM bluetooth, I heard that their may be some issues with that and the iPhone.
Anyone have any ideas?
Staszek
10-30-2007, 12:34 AM
Does anyone have it working on older BMW's with the Bluetooth added after the fact.
I know it works fine on the 07 335i, but I also have a 2000 323i that I am using as a daily driver and it actually is more useful to have the Bluetooth in that car then the other one.
The 323i has an upgraded stereo off a 2004 3 series, I was planning on installing the version 13 ULF module BMW makes to add OEM bluetooth, I heard that their may be some issues with that and the iPhone.
Anyone have any ideas?
Never mind got my answer the Version 13 ULF is iPhone compatible, so anyone who is retrofitting bluetooth into an older 3 series (e46) this will work.
farout
11-01-2007, 10:50 PM
works with my 2006 330i as well. handsfree, address book, etc.
Consider yourself LUCKY!
Have a 2006 330Ci, iPhone SW 1.1.1 worked for a month, then audio reception gave up. After 4! days in the garage (silicon valley), BMW concluded that iPhones work in 3-series produced AFTER September 06, mine is a July 06.
Make sure to check the BUILD dates of your car
( http://wireless4bmw.com/phones2.html ), BWM is not very forthcoming in cas of BT issues:
"There is nothing we can (or will) do about this". "You were lucky it works for a month, now it is no longer working, and you have to deal with it". "See our disclaimers!"
Am I the only one who finds it difficult to understand that a +50kUSD "The Ultimate Driving Mashine (R)" with an BT as a 1000$ option is out-performed by a 25$ no-name BT headset from Fry's when it comes to work with a 399$ phone? Saubere Deutsche Engineursleistung, BMW.
macgirl
11-02-2007, 07:07 AM
Consider yourself LUCKY!
Have a 2006 330Ci, iPhone SW 1.1.1 worked for a month, then audio reception gave up. After 4! days in the garage (silicon valley), BMW concluded that iPhones work in 3-series produced AFTER September 06, mine is a July 06.
that is odd. the production data of my X3 is in february 06 and the bluetooth works perfectly with my iphone.
what generation is your bluetooth module? if it matters that much to you, you could probably buy a newer module and switch it out - i think the iphone works with generation 13 and above. i think bimmernav.com (http://bimmernav.com/) could help you find out.
farout
11-02-2007, 12:36 PM
that is odd. the production data of my X3 is in february 06 and the bluetooth works perfectly with my iphone.
what generation is your bluetooth module? if it matters that much to you, you could probably buy a newer module and switch it out - i think the iphone works with generation 13 and above. i think bimmernav.com (http://bimmernav.com/) could help you find out.
Thanks for the hint! According to BMW I have the latest and greatest BT unit with the latest and greates SW. Spending 675$, I'm not sure... guess the cheap BT headset from Fry's is the 2nd best option. I'll try to find out why it worked for the 1st month and stopped working. Seems it needs a fuse pulled from time to time.
I have 2004 X5 that used to work perfectly with my Motorola 557. Now my iPhone cannot work with the X5, eventhough both iPhone and X5 recognize each each other. That is with iPhone's Wi-Fi turned off. Help!
macgirl
11-08-2007, 09:57 AM
I have 2004 X5 that used to work perfectly with my Motorola 557. Now my iPhone cannot work with the X5, eventhough both iPhone and X5 recognize each each other. That is with iPhone's Wi-Fi turned off. Help!
bmw has stated that the iphone is only compatible with the most recent car models - there's a link posted above by farout that can get you to this page (http://wireless4bmw.com/info/CingularATT_AppleiPhone_10.18.07.pdf) - your X5 was produced before the cut-off date listed. your only option may be to replace the bluetooth module in your X5 with a newer one - see my link in a previous post above to bimmernav who sells new modules...
bmw has stated that the iphone is only compatible with the most recent car models - there's a link posted above by farout that can get you to this page (http://wireless4bmw.com/info/CingularATT_AppleiPhone_10.18.07.pdf) - your X5 was produced before the cut-off date listed. your only option may be to replace the bluetooth module in your X5 with a newer one - see my link in a previous post above to bimmernav who sells new modules...
Thanks. I'll check bimmernav.com (http://bimmernav.com). It'll be a fun DIY project. :2cool:
Hi folks
I have a 2004 reg Z4 3.0 and the iphone is paired up with all the remote functionality working ie scrolling through phonebook/dialing etc..... but unfortunately I cannot hear the person on the other end of a call :frown:
I have the wifi switched off but still no joy.
The BMW website states compatibility only with Z4 09/07 onwards but was hopeful after the successful pairing....
Looks like I will need to fork out for a new BT module...... unless the call I made to the local dealer comes up trumps in that they may be able to update the software on the existing car setup. Awaiting their callback....
Had to laugh at the service guy who said at first "what's an iphone?" :gasp::wink:
I will keep you all posted as to progress <fingers crossed> on a fix
I bit the bullet and ordered the $695 kit ($782 with Tax & Shipping :( ). We'll see if my iPhone works with the 2004 4.8i X5.
Well, I installed the new kit (pretty easy since the new components, i.e, charger/ECU, antennae, eject box/pair device, microphone, are the same as the old ones, so it is just a matter of swapping parts). The iPhone now works with my 2004 X5. :)
However, the outgoing dial has to go through the iPhone. The button on the radio and on the steering wheel are not working for the phone any more. My voice activated command is also no longer working. When I try to dial the iPhone from the X5 radio, it only takes the first 3 digits and then it reverts back to the radio. :(
There is also a thumping sound on the speaker once every 10 seconds. I suspect there is an interference between the Bluetooth and the radio. :(
Does anyone have such problems?
Also if anyone want to buy my old Bluetooth kit that works for Motorola, just let me know.
It turned out that my Outlook contact conflicted with the BMW BT. Some contact names or phone numbers were missing or just improperly entered. After cleaning up the list from 480 down to around 48 items, everything works fine.
macgirl
03-01-2008, 09:47 AM
It turned out that my Outlook contact conflicted with the BMW BT. Some contact names or phone numbers were missing or just improperly entered. After cleaning up the list from 480 down to around 48 items, everything works fine.
congrats! it's such a nice feature to have - glad to hear you got it working!
Yes it certainly is. :D
I wouldn't know this problem until I exchanged my iPhone with a new one thinking that the old iPhone bluetooth was the problem. The new iPhone with blank Contacts worked great. Then the problem reappeared after I synced the new iPhone with my huge Outlook Contacts and Calendar.
Hi folks
I have a 2004 reg Z4 3.0 and the iphone is paired up with all the remote functionality working ie scrolling through phonebook/dialing etc..... but unfortunately I cannot hear the person on the other end of a call :frown:
I have the wifi switched off but still no joy.
The BMW website states compatibility only with Z4 09/07 onwards but was hopeful after the successful pairing....
Looks like I will need to fork out for a new BT module...... unless the call I made to the local dealer comes up trumps in that they may be able to update the software on the existing car setup. Awaiting their callback....
Had to laugh at the service guy who said at first "what's an iphone?" :gasp::wink:
I will keep you all posted as to progress <fingers crossed> on a fix
That is the exact same problem with my 2004 X5. Martin from bimmernav.com told me that only the 13th gen ulf module supports the iphone. I am afraid you have to fork out for a new ULF.
My BMW dealer is also USELESS.
I have a BMW X5 2006. I have an iphone. How do I play music and have the ability to use my iphone. Is there one device that does both?
My car does have an integrated phone system in it. But I was told (at the dealership) that I can't use the iphone with that. Help.... thanks.
macgirl
04-08-2008, 02:10 PM
I have a BMW X5 2006. I have an iphone. How do I play music and have the ability to use my iphone. Is there one device that does both?
My car does have an integrated phone system in it. But I was told (at the dealership) that I can't use the iphone with that. Help.... thanks.
your X5 has bluetooth built-in? the iphone may work with it - there's a link earlier in this thread to a list of bmw's compatible with the iphone by production date. you should check that out. and you should try pairing the iphone with your X5 regardless - my X3 is not listed as compatible, but my iphone works perfectly with it.
in my experience, the people at the dealerships have very little knowledge about the bmw bluetooth systems...
if the bluetooth system works, the only thing you need then is a kit to play music on your iphone through your stereo. bmw makes an OEM kit, but i wouldn't recommend it (i have one and it works just fine, but wish i'd gotten a different kit). european auto source (http://www.europeanautosource.com/) sells the Dice kits - they are very active on some of the bmw forums i visit and have good customer service.
jomaha
04-08-2008, 04:42 PM
I have a BMW X5 2006. I have an iphone. How do I play music and have the ability to use my iphone. Is there one device that does both?
My car does have an integrated phone system in it. But I was told (at the dealership) that I can't use the iphone with that. Help.... thanks.
iPhone's bluetooth is not capable of transmitting music through bluetooth (not AD2P compatable). The iPhone bluetooth is for phone purposes only at this time. I had an iPod adaptor installed in my car and plugged and older iPod into it for music use. It sounds great and allows me to navigate the playlist menu on the BMW's iDrive screen. The iPhone's phone capabilities should work great in your X5
Good Luck!
scs_ppc
08-25-2008, 08:40 AM
Does anyone with a BMW ULF BT module, able to see caller id when a call is recieved?
If caller id works for you, please let me know which ULF module you have.
Thank you.
Huncowboy
08-25-2008, 08:58 AM
Does anyone with a BMW ULF BT module, able to see caller id when a call is recieved?
If caller id works for you, please let me know which ULF module you have.
Thank you.
I am not sure if this is what you meant but in both cars we can see caller ID. One is a 06 330i w/o idrive. It shows fine on the radio display. The other one is a 335iC with idrive and navi. Works fine in both cars. The rest of the stuff works too btw, phone book, recent calls etc... Since 2.0.1 I don't hear echo either. Very good hands free quality, and it pairs almost instantly. No problems really. Compared to the Samsungs we have used in the same cars this is night and day.
I remember abot a year ago my 330i had a communications software update when it was in for regular service.
scs_ppc
08-25-2008, 09:12 AM
I am not sure if this is what you meant but in both cars we can see caller ID. One is a 06 330i w/o idrive. It shows fine on the radio display. The other one is a 335iC with idrive and navi. Works fine in both cars. The rest of the stuff works too btw, phone book, recent calls etc... Since 2.0.1 I don't hear echo either. Very good hands free quality, and it pairs almost instantly. No problems really. Compared to the Samsungs we have used in the same cars this is night and day.
I remember abot a year ago my 330i had a communications software update when it was in for regular service.
Thanks for you reply. Yes that is what I meant, but I should have been more specific, my X5 E53 uses iBus and the newer models as yours use a different technology (the name escapes me).
The latest iBus ULF is 13th generation part 84 10 9 154 358. I have a 4th gen iBus ULF, it pairs, downloads contacts but does not display inbound caller id (the NAV Tel screen is blank), I have to look at the iPhone. I was wondering if anybody with a 13th gen iBus ULF module could see caller id before I go out and upgrade.
BTW, in 3G areas the call quality is outstanding, in 2G areas the quality is ok.
Huncowboy
08-25-2008, 09:32 AM
Thanks for you reply. Yes that is what I meant, but I should have been more specific, my X5 E53 uses iBus and the newer models as yours use a different technology (the name escapes me).
The latest iBus ULF is 13th generation part 84 10 9 154 358. I have a 4th gen iBus ULF, it pairs, downloads contacts but does not display inbound caller id (the NAV Tel screen is blank), I have to look at the iPhone. I was wondering if anybody with a 13th gen iBus ULF module could see caller id before I go out and upgrade.
BTW, in 3G areas the call quality is outstanding, in 2G areas the quality is ok.
I see. Try this website also, if you haven't already:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/index.php
It has an X5 section also. Although the X5 part of the forum is not as active, many guys who post in the E90 section have an X5 as well. There are many knowledgeable folks there. It is worth a try, that forum helped me many times before.
scs_ppc
08-25-2008, 05:21 PM
Thanks Huncowboy, I will check it out.
nicks
10-06-2008, 07:19 AM
I too have begin to have issues with the bluetooth between the car (750iL) and iphone. Each connection begins garbled and after the first 5 seconds they (car and phone) begin to "wake up" and work. I am going to disable the wifi on the iphone and see what happens.
i to have a 7 series which is 56 model and although i can set my iphone 3G to work with the bluetooth in the car it will not pull my address list to the car, has any one got any ideas as to what I might try to resolve the problem?
Thanks
nicks
Pkarpi
01-13-2009, 04:16 AM
Hi!
I have a 08 X5 and iphone 3G with 2.2 software.
Everything works fine except the hands free voice quality. During the conversations my voice fades away for seconds and that makes impossible to communicate.
With the old iphone or almost any Nokia, voice quality is just perfect, so it’s not the car I think!
Do you have any idea what is the solution for this?
Thanks:
Peter
jomaha
01-13-2009, 10:38 AM
Hi!
I have a 08 X5 and iphone 3G with 2.2 software.
Everything works fine except the hands free voice quality. During the conversations my voice fades away for seconds and that makes impossible to communicate.
With the old iphone or almost any Nokia, voice quality is just perfect, so it’s not the car I think!
Do you have any idea what is the solution for this?
Thanks:
Peter
Hi Peter,
When I first attempted to use 1st generation iPhone I had the same problem (06' 750li). I temporarily disabled the wifi and the communication improved. After a few weeks passed, I enabled the wifi and the "garble" during the initial conversation was gone. I now have the 3G iPhone and have not experienced this issue. Not certain what happened.
I suggest you disable the wifi, re-sync the phone to the X5, and leave the wifi disabled for a couple days while driving. Good Luck!
Pkarpi
01-13-2009, 11:00 AM
Hi Peter,
When I first attempted to use 1st generation iPhone I had the same problem (06' 750li). I temporarily disabled the wifi and the communication improved. After a few weeks passed, I enabled the wifi and the "garble" during the initial conversation was gone. I now have the 3G iPhone and have not experienced this issue. Not certain what happened.
I suggest you disable the wifi, re-sync the phone to the X5, and leave the wifi disabled for a couple days while driving. Good Luck!
Thank you!:smile:
I will try to re-sync the phone, becouse I alredy disabled the wifi and it did not helped.
best wihes,
Peter
im sure someone answered this long ago, but what is /where to find this 'passkey' reference ? the bmw x3 seriers, pairing process, says to check the device for passkey but where if the iphone only comes with online info...?
macgirl
02-08-2009, 01:26 PM
im sure someone answered this long ago, but what is /where to find this 'passkey' reference ? the bmw x3 seriers, pairing process, says to check the device for passkey but where if the iphone only comes with online info...?
Do you mean the passkey of the bluetooth module in your car? If so, you should have an information card that came with your owner's manual that has it. If not, you can find it on the module yourself in the cargo area (I have an X3 also). I am not close to my car right now, but you can pop out the side above and behind the left rear wheel well - there's a leather pull tab to make it easy, IIRC, and the module is mounted inside. Look for a 4-digit number labeled "PK" or something like that on the module with the bluetooth symbol on it.
domhnal
03-23-2009, 02:19 PM
Hi Everyone,
I am newly registered and just bought my 1st BMW. I am a long time Apple user and I want to know the best way to get my 2006 325i with Sport Package, integrated with my iPhone 3G. My car only has the AUX IN in the armrest, no USB interface - is that something that can be dealer installed?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I am sure the bluetooth will work just fine if I get that installed but I would like to get the music off my iPhone too and control it through the stereo.
Cheers,
D
charliep
06-22-2009, 09:23 AM
I have a bmw 6 series, can i stream music over the bluetooth connection I have set up between my iphone and my cars speakers?
macgirl
06-22-2009, 09:48 AM
I have a bmw 6 series, can i stream music over the bluetooth connection I have set up between my iphone and my cars speakers?
I don't think that's possible. I don't know of any BMW that has the right Bluetooth set-up to stream music over Bluetooth – this would require that your car have the right Bluetooth profile to act like a pair of speakers for stereo audio sent from the iPhone.
Check out the Bimmerfest (http://www.bimmerfest.com/) forums - they have a 6-series forum though a quick search there didn't reveal that your car has this capability.
L.I. Bruce Fan
08-25-2009, 10:03 AM
'08 650 - Is there a way to set which contact group from the iPhone syncs via Bluetooth? Right now its pulling both personal contacts and an office contact group and I don't want the office contact group synced in the car.
Any ideas?
macgirl
08-25-2009, 10:20 AM
'08 650 - Is there a way to set which contact group from the iPhone syncs via Bluetooth? Right now its pulling both personal contacts and an office contact group and I don't want the office contact group synced in the car.
Any ideas?
Have you checked out the Bluetooth menu on your iPhone? Go to Settings/General/Bluetooth and hit the blue arrow to the right of your car's Bluetooth ID in the Devices list. You should have options there on which contact groups are shared with your 650. However, I will say that I have had limited success with this menu - I have checked only one group but all of my contacts still upload to my X3, making it very hard for me to scroll through the contacts I use the most in a special group I made up. :(
L.I. Bruce Fan
08-25-2009, 11:35 AM
Have you checked out the Bluetooth menu on your iPhone? Go to Settings/General/Bluetooth and hit the blue arrow to the right of your car's Bluetooth ID in the Devices list. You should have options there on which contact groups are shared with your 650. However, I will say that I have had limited success with this menu - I have checked only one group but all of my contacts still upload to my X3, making it very hard for me to scroll through the contacts I use the most in a special group I made up. :(
I will try this later, thanks!
Have you tried "re-pairing' the iPhone and the X3 after selecting the single "special" contact group?
I will report back on my efforts, thanks again!
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