I’m not able to get the iPhone to pair with my 2006 530i. Can someone list the exact steps for choosing and inputting the passkey?

It’s iDrive.

I figured the problem; I was not cursoring up to confirm the passkey I entered on the iDrive.

I’m now synced up and loving it.

DW

Any word on the 6FL USB cord powering their iPhones?

Hey all — had a total seamless integration into my ’08 535Xi — Bluetooth enabled the device for full phone functionality. iPod part of the new iPhone integrated like a champ to the BMW. Full song lists, music mutes when an incoming call is sensed. The iPhone is a lot faster at retreiving the songs then any of the disc based iPods I have.

Great products working together….now I just need to see if the voice command system works.!!

I don’t have the Nav option, but the voice command for the phone works fine

I did not have to re-record any commands!

DW

I’ve been able to pair my 06 325xi with the iPhone rather easily. Though I’ve run into really two main issues.
1.) Previously I’ve been able to leave the bluetooth on with my previous phone at all times and the car would automatically pair the devices when I started up the vehicle. But I’ve noticed that this isn’t consistent with the iPhone. Has anyone run into this issue? Where the phone doesn’t get paired automatically when the car is turned-on, even with the bluetooth radio on?

2.) The feedback I’ve received is that I’m barely audible when I’m using it in my car. Any one run into this?

I can’t seem to pair it with my 2006 X5. Is it only in the newer models? 3 series?
It keeps coming back as “cannot connect to BWM 39432. It sees it but does not connect. Any advice would be helpful.

Is there an updated bluetooth software I am not aware of? My BWM dealer sent me an advert wanting to update my Navigation software for $400! is it worth it? am I missing out?

My iphone will not charge whilst plugged into my ipod connection. Anyone else having this problem? any solution?

I have a ’07 e92 335i with the 6FL iPod option and an iPhone (firmware 1.0.2). Functionality works as expected, however the iPhone still complains that the BMW is a an unsupported accessory (by offering to go into airplane mode and shutoff the RF module). My iPhone will not charge when connected to the 6FL supplied connector. My BMW is still running whatever version of it’s software from my ED pickup at the end of April. Has anyone else had success on the charging front (perhaps with updated iDrive software)?

Interesting…

hi, I am thinking about getting the iphone but here’s my one concern. i have a 2007 325xi with bluetooth capability installed but it is without the iDrive. Will this still work? I don’t want to buy this damn thing if it’s not compatible

I have a 2007 328xi. I’ve noticed 2 bugs concerning iPhone so far.

1. After a call is received while a song is playing, can no longer manually skip songs and current song name is stuck on display, even when next song comes on. Have to reconnect iPhone to fix.

2. I play the iPhone from the car with ‘RND’ (random) enabled. It tried to play a video and crashed. Not sure if this was a freak occurrence or will happen anytime a video is randomly selected, or even if videos are included in the random selection. Has only happened once so far.

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I dont use an iPod or iPhone. I am using a Rhapsody Sansa to connect Rhapsody music subscription service to the MP3 player. I am USB into iDrive on a 2008 550i. I DO NOT get a full read of the MP3 flash drive. I get partial album, songs, artists, etc. I REALLY like the music subscription of Rhapsody vs iTunes/iPod model. However I would like to get the MP3 player to work in the car. Any ideas would be much appreciated? Links for other “how to” threads?

Just got a 2008 335i and the iPod integration was working ok (lags compared to other cars). Then one day I turned it on and it the random doesn’t work anymore. Reconnected it, tried other combinations with turning the car off inbetween and it still won’t do random, gonna have to take it in after 2,000 miles.

Mary, Mary, quite contrary… perhaps it would help if you could maybe, possibly include the error message, maybe?

Has anyone installed the “Apple iPhone Snap in Adapter” available from BMW dealers? (PN: 84 10 9 182 792) It looks like an awesome dock for the phone in the center armrest. Described as “The system provides a safe and secure place to dock your Apple iPhone while driving and will charge your phone battery when the vehicle is running. Adapter also provides a connection to the roof mounted telephone antenna on your car for improved cellular reception. ”

Great features, but my question is, if you use this Snap in Adapter, does it also perform the iPod integration (assuming that the car also has that option factory installed)?

As “Snap in” adapters are available for several different phones, I’m worried that it will not allow connection to the iPod/USB adapter at the same time (which would be needed for the iPod integration to the iDrive and audio system)….

Anyone tried this? (You can find this accessory at http://accessories.bmwusa.com.) This is available for the 335i Sedan, for example….

I found this info on the BMW Wireless site :
http://www.wireless4bmw.com/info/CingularATT_Apple_iPhone_03.21.08.pdf

They mention a “Y-cable for connecting iPod/iPhone to the USB connector”.

Is this the standard cable that comes with the car’s factory iPod/USB option? Or is it a new cable that allows use of the Snap In adapter? No part number is given….

Laith,

I’m surprised that BMW makes you choose between having the Snap-in cradle for iPhone, OR using the iPhone as an iPod. This is extremely disappointing. I would certainly want to use the Snap-in adapter, but want full phone & iPod functionality at the same time.

I couldn’t find any way to contact BMW about this issue. I have to think that it’s possible for BMW to make a new cable that performs all the connections neccessary using the iPhone snap-in adapter.

Do you know an email address where we can inquire? (I expect that most dealers would be useless in solving an issue like this….)

Laith, thanks for the update. If I can find out where to send such a request in the US, I will do so. I hope that BMW Germany will come back to you with some indication that they will work on it….

I have a 328i with the I-Pod adapter. The I-pod (nano 4gig 3rd generation) worked for a few months, then I went away for a week and now when I plug it in it is stuck on “loading data from audio device”. Its reading the I-pod, because I can see the I-pod name at the bottom left of the screen. I took it to the dealer and they were able to connect other I-pods to the car. Anyone know how to fix this? (saw a few similar posts but no response on how to fix it.)

bsd107, thanks for the reply,

i have tried the following to no avail;
- uninstalled i-tunes & reinstalled an older version (7.6)
- restored factory settings via itunes
- deleted all playlists
- reset the i-pod by holding the menu & select keys
- called apple support; while friendly they were clueless & didnt offer support on this issue.

Kinda sucks, seems to be a black hole in the support world, since bmw & apple wont support it. like someone said, i guess i have a $400 car charger!

If anyone else has any suggestions please let me know.

Im going to take my i-pod to an Apple store to see if they can do anything on site. Will post something if i get results but doubtful.

i downloaed music on my iphone with lime wire and i tunes but it does not play in my 328i 2008 can you help me what might be the problem

I have a problem with music. I have succeeded in pairing the BMW and the iphone 3gs. Contacts work fine, charging the battery works well but I can’t access the music. I don’t get the message: “this accessory is not meant to be used with the iPhone, would you like to switch to Airplane mode”.

any tips?

Thanks in advance

Michiel:
PS: I checked the options on the car and the snap kit. it should work.

I can not pair my iphone with my 525i can someone help

I have a brand new BMW 520d (September 2011). It has the professional sat nav and a cradle for an iPhone 4.

Phone etc all work fine and music plays as well, but the music track details are not displayed. Is this correct or can I see them if I change some settings?

Another concern: Does the iphone ipod plays through the car and can you see the playlist. Thanks

My iPhone doesn’t pair woth my BMW 320i anymore can someone help.