Bluetooth Audio Issues After Software Updates

k_playaz · 08-30-2021, 12:01 AM

What's up everyone,

I'm new here and this is my first thread.

I have a 2021 M550i and after I did the required software upgrade a couple of months ago + acceleration software update recently, I noticed that my bluetooth audio started lagging and also music would not play while charging.

*Bluetooth Lag Issue
I always play my Spotify through my iPhone and every time I changed tracks, it would lag 3-5 seconds on changing the song while the previous song is still playing.

In order to fix this, I have to go to my bluetooth settings on my iPhone, disconnect the bluetooth, then pair it again and it would work fine again.
It's getting pretty annoying...

*Bluetooth Audio Not Working While Charging
I also noticed that bluetooth audio will not work once I plug in my USB charger to my iPhone.

While I'm charging and I go to the iDrive bluetooth settings, it says that my bluetooth audio is not connected when on my iPhone bluetooth settings, it clearly says that it is connected.

Anyone else have this issue? If so, any idea on how to fix these issues?

Thanks in advance!

paquet · 08-30-2021, 07:19 AM

Just want to ask if you can use CarPlay instead of the Bluetooth setup?

k_playaz · 08-30-2021, 11:18 AM

I believe CarPlay still works but I don't use it because I'm not a big fan of it. I personally think CarPlay makes the BMW look cheap, haha... just my opinion.

paquet · 08-30-2021, 05:50 PM

only other thing i can think of is deleting and recreating the phone device connection in idrive

k_playaz · 08-30-2021, 05:51 PM

Yeah, I tried that method already or else I wouldn't have posted it here.
I guess I'm the only one having this issue... gahhhh.

Appreciate your 2 cents though!

ramparts · 08-31-2021, 12:44 AM

What phone is it ( and software version ) ?
Where do you keep the phone while driving

H_T · 08-31-2021, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_playaz

I believe CarPlay still works but I don't use it because I'm not a big fan of it. I personally think CarPlay makes the BMW look cheap, haha... just my opinion.

I love the wireless CarPlay option, and use it with apps like Waze frequently. It is great jumping in the car and not having to pull my phone out of my pocket. Different display modes are nice too.

I also press the menu button frequently to have the screen on my default BMW widgets.

430Scud · 08-31-2021, 12:17 PM

First thing to try when experiencing bluetooth issues is to do a reboot/reset of Idrive. To do this, you press the volume/power knob, and the "mode" button at the same time. Hold them for 30 or 40 seconds until the Idrive screen goes dark. Then release the buttons and the system will reset/restore. Report back if this resolves your issues.

08-30-2021, 12:01 AM	#1
k_playaz Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Carrollton, TX iTrader: (0)	Bluetooth Audio Issues After Software Updates What's up everyone, I'm new here and this is my first thread. I have a 2021 M550i and after I did the required software upgrade a couple of months ago + acceleration software update recently, I noticed that my bluetooth audio started lagging and also music would not play while charging. Bluetooth Lag Issue I always play my Spotify through my iPhone and every time I changed tracks, it would lag 3-5 seconds on changing the song while the previous song is still playing. In order to fix this, I have to go to my bluetooth settings on my iPhone, disconnect the bluetooth, then pair it again and it would work fine again. It's getting pretty annoying... Bluetooth Audio Not Working While Charging I also noticed that bluetooth audio will not work once I plug in my USB charger to my iPhone. While I'm charging and I go to the iDrive bluetooth settings, it says that my bluetooth audio is not connected when on my iPhone bluetooth settings, it clearly says that it is connected. Anyone else have this issue? If so, any idea on how to fix these issues? Thanks in advance!
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08-30-2021, 07:19 AM	#2
paquet Lieutenant 630 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport etc Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Just want to ask if you can use CarPlay instead of the Bluetooth setup?
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08-30-2021, 11:18 AM	#3
k_playaz Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Carrollton, TX iTrader: (0)	I believe CarPlay still works but I don't use it because I'm not a big fan of it. I personally think CarPlay makes the BMW look cheap, haha... just my opinion.
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08-30-2021, 05:50 PM	#4
paquet Lieutenant 630 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport etc Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	only other thing i can think of is deleting and recreating the phone device connection in idrive
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08-30-2021, 05:51 PM	#5
k_playaz Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Carrollton, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I tried that method already or else I wouldn't have posted it here. I guess I'm the only one having this issue... gahhhh. Appreciate your 2 cents though!
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08-31-2021, 12:44 AM	#6
ramparts Colonel 1120 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: M40i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	What phone is it ( and software version ) ? Where do you keep the phone while driving
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08-31-2021, 12:17 PM	#8
430Scud Second Lieutenant 246 Rep 291 Posts Drives: M550iX,430 Scud,E39 540Msport Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	First thing to try when experiencing bluetooth issues is to do a reboot/reset of Idrive. To do this, you press the volume/power knob, and the "mode" button at the same time. Hold them for 30 or 40 seconds until the Idrive screen goes dark. Then release the buttons and the system will reset/restore. Report back if this resolves your issues.
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