iPhone music streaming

Trev88 · 12-15-2015, 08:40 PM

Hi everyone, was wondering if it's possible to stream music from my iPhone in the car. My car has I-drive and the BT function that allows me to pick up calls and everything so am assuming that it shouldn't be an issue to play music via BT as well. Thinking that because it allows me to pick up calls from other apps as well not just normal calls

_ink · 12-15-2015, 08:48 PM

If you don't see it as an option in multimedia or external devices on your i-drive, then no you can't.

A2DP Bluetooth music streaming is different to handsfree.

However it can be retrofitted (which i've done), which involves changing the combox unit and some coding.

Trev88 · 12-16-2015, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

If you don't see it as an option in multimedia or external devices on your i-drive, then no you can't.

A2DP Bluetooth music streaming is different to handsfree.

However it can be retrofitted (which i've done), which involves changing the combox unit and some coding.

Was it expensive to retrofit? I'll get home to check if I have those options.

_ink · 12-16-2015, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev88

Was it expensive to retrofit? I'll get home to check if I have those options.

All up, ~$400 all said and done. This was by purchasing a second hand combox unit, purchasing the harness, and remote coding.

EB89 · 12-16-2015, 03:07 AM

You might need to enable it. For some reason it will sometimes stop working on mine and I need to go and tick it back on.

Go to CD/Multimedia
Bluetooth
Hover over your phone and press option on iDrive controller
Scroll down to Configure Device
Make sure Audio is ticked

If it's not there you prob can't do it.

Trev88 · 12-16-2015, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EB89

You might need to enable it. For some reason it will sometimes stop working on mine and I need to go and tick it back on.

Go to CD/Multimedia
Bluetooth
Hover over your phone and press option on iDrive controller
Scroll down to Configure Device
Make sure Audio is ticked

If it's not there you prob can't do it.

When I go to multimedia it shows aux and the usb logo that says not connected only even though the phone is connect via BT. There no BT option. Is it just a matter of coding?

EB89 · 12-16-2015, 05:25 AM

Likely not, I think you need hardware and coding as _ink has suggested.

marvin1992 · 12-16-2015, 06:35 AM

Just plug a Bluetooth receiver into the aux jack and it will stream music. That's what I did

wbx · 12-16-2015, 08:09 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1187386

Trev88 · 12-16-2015, 03:46 PM

Which is better a receiver or the retrofit?

wbx · 12-16-2015, 06:54 PM

receiver is cheaper and just plug and play

Trev88 · 12-16-2015, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbx

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1187386

FYI on eBay u can get a brand new 3000B for just $15 more than what you're selling it for.

_ink · 12-16-2015, 10:29 PM

I originally was using a receiver, which was OK for most parts... then it started playing up and bought another one and just got fed up!

Trev88 · 12-17-2015, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

I originally was using a receiver, which was OK for most parts... then it started playing up and bought another one and just got fed up!

What brand receiver did you buy? Yeah if I bought the receiver twice it'll probably be the same price as a retrofit if it's just $400

_ink · 12-17-2015, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev88

What brand receiver did you buy? Yeah if I bought the receiver twice it'll probably be the same price as a retrofit if it's just $400

This one:

https://www.newpotatotech.com/TUNELI...link_auto.html

Awesome reviews, and worked great when it did - just didn't last long.. So $200 down the drain and i was like, F*ck it!

Do it properly now, and get track info, steering controls etc..

Trev88 · 12-17-2015, 06:32 AM

Do you have the part number that's required for the retro fit?

BEE35i · 12-17-2015, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

All up, ~$400 all said and done. This was by purchasing a second hand combox unit, purchasing the harness, and remote coding.

nice one ink! sounds like a pretty straight forward process?

how long did it take you?

Asps91 · 12-17-2015, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trev88

Do you have the part number that's required for the retro fit?

im also interested in doing this.

_ink · 12-17-2015, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEE35i

nice one ink! sounds like a pretty straight forward process?

how long did it take you?

It took me 3 days, primarily because there was an issue with the re-pinning and optic cables plugged in the wrong way... lol

Check out this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362709

Not entirely sure on the combox part number for the 3 series.

But here's the harness you'll also need: http://bimmerretrofit.com/store/inde...&product_id=73

This was a really helpful guide for me:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=772784

Trev88 · 12-17-2015, 10:56 PM

Haha anyone else in Melbourne wanting to do this? Maybe we can all figure it out together haha

Trev88 · 12-19-2015, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _ink

It took me 3 days, primarily because there was an issue with the re-pinning and optic cables plugged in the wrong way... lol

Check out this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362709

Not entirely sure on the combox part number for the 3 series.

But here's the harness you'll also need: http://bimmerretrofit.com/store/inde...&product_id=73

This was a really helpful guide for me:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=772784

Do you know the part numbers required? So I can keep a lookout for these parts? I currently have Nav on mine as well. Would be good if it has traffic updates too haha

Trev88 · 12-22-2015, 05:31 AM

Just a quick question. Does anyone know if there's a difference between us version of the combox and Euro?

12-15-2015, 08:40 PM	#1
Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	iPhone music streaming Hi everyone, was wondering if it's possible to stream music from my iPhone in the car. My car has I-drive and the BT function that allows me to pick up calls and everything so am assuming that it shouldn't be an issue to play music via BT as well. Thinking that because it allows me to pick up calls from other apps as well not just normal calls
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-15-2015, 08:48 PM	#2
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	If you don't see it as an option in multimedia or external devices on your i-drive, then no you can't. A2DP Bluetooth music streaming is different to handsfree. However it can be retrofitted (which i've done), which involves changing the combox unit and some coding.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 03:07 AM	#5
EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	You might need to enable it. For some reason it will sometimes stop working on mine and I need to go and tick it back on. Go to CD/Multimedia Bluetooth Hover over your phone and press option on iDrive controller Scroll down to Configure Device Make sure Audio is ticked If it's not there you prob can't do it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 05:25 AM	#7
EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Likely not, I think you need hardware and coding as _ink has suggested.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 06:35 AM	#8
marvin1992 Private 11 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Just plug a Bluetooth receiver into the aux jack and it will stream music. That's what I did
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 08:09 AM	#9
wbx Private 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E90 320I Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sydney, Aus iTrader: (1)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1187386
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 03:46 PM	#10
Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Which is better a receiver or the retrofit?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 06:54 PM	#11
wbx Private 6 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E90 320I Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sydney, Aus iTrader: (1)	receiver is cheaper and just plug and play
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-16-2015, 10:29 PM	#13
_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 619 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	I originally was using a receiver, which was OK for most parts... then it started playing up and bought another one and just got fed up!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-17-2015, 06:32 AM	#16
Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Do you have the part number that's required for the retro fit?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-17-2015, 10:56 PM	#20
Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Haha anyone else in Melbourne wanting to do this? Maybe we can all figure it out together haha
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-22-2015, 05:31 AM	#22
Trev88 Lieutenant Colonel 182 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: 320d e90 LCI Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Just a quick question. Does anyone know if there's a difference between us version of the combox and Euro?
	Appreciate 0 Quote