RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
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Originally Posted by Mackers
Whats the deal with connecting an Ipod to these ?
It has factory bluetooth so I dont feel the need to connect the Parrot to it.
Can i connect the ipod and control it through the AUX connection ?
On my E92 under the armrest is a USB/AUX connection for the IPOD. You plug it in and can control it via steering wheel or radio and can see track names on radio display. Radio also allows access to playlists. Sometimes this is often in the glovebox also I believe however I have only ever had under armrest.
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
Whats the deal with connecting an Ipod to these ?
It has factory bluetooth so I dont feel the need to connect the Parrot to it.
Can i connect the ipod and control it through the AUX connection ?
If it's the same as mine, the bluetooth is only for calls. You might remember but before I put the new head unit in, I had a setup involving a USB cigarette lighter and a Blackberry Bluetooth aux-in adapter which gave me A2DP through the standard radio. Although all control (except volume) had to be done on the device. Here's the link: http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showpost.php?p=424750&postcount=213
Some inspiration for you: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6139
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Thanks guys,
Its an old original Ipod so has no blue tooth anyway.
If i have to ill connect the parrot again as it has full ipod connection and can be used through the steering wheel controls.
Can i connect a usb and play music that way too ?
Iv been trawling through that thread Paddy, every search involving wheels, lowered, spacers and e91 all lead to that lol
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Yeaaaahh baby!!
Well done Darran, nice choice and much better then some of the others you had in mind. Well wear and look forward to updates :cool:
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
Thanks guys,
Its an old original Ipod so has no blue tooth anyway.
If i have to ill connect the parrot again as it has full ipod connection and can be used through the steering wheel controls.
Can i connect a usb and play music that way too ?
Iv been trawling through that thread Paddy, every search involving wheels, lowered, spacers and e91 all lead to that lol
Mine didn't have a USB input when I got it. I picked up a BT adapter for my iPod at the time, was dead handy.
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
Thanks guys,
Its an old original Ipod so has no blue tooth anyway.
If i have to ill connect the parrot again as it has full ipod connection and can be used through the steering wheel controls.
Can i connect a usb and play music that way too ?
Iv been trawling through that thread Paddy, every search involving wheels, lowered, spacers and e91 all lead to that lol
When I picked up my car it had a parrot kit in it, however it had bluetooth and the ipod integration already so no idea why the prior owner done that unless they had multiple phones or did not know how to work the BMW one?
So I have an old IPOD also which connects under the armrest via USB/AUX and then my phone connects via bluetooth. All integrated with radio and steering wheel controls.
Once you get the car you will know what you have and can take it from there unless you can get a picture sent to you or have the dealer confirm what its got? If you get the VIN you can compare with my spec listed in my thread.
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
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Originally Posted by PaddyMcGrath
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
Thanks guys,
Its an old original Ipod so has no blue tooth anyway.
If i have to ill connect the parrot again as it has full ipod connection and can be used through the steering wheel controls.
Can i connect a usb and play music that way too ?
Iv been trawling through that thread Paddy, every search involving wheels, lowered, spacers and e91 all lead to that lol
Mine didn't have a USB input when I got it. I picked up a BT adapter for my iPod at the time, was dead handy.
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Originally Posted by eddiem74
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
Thanks guys,
Its an old original Ipod so has no blue tooth anyway.
If i have to ill connect the parrot again as it has full ipod connection and can be used through the steering wheel controls.
Can i connect a usb and play music that way too ?
Iv been trawling through that thread Paddy, every search involving wheels, lowered, spacers and e91 all lead to that lol
When I picked up my car it had a parrot kit in it, however it had bluetooth and the ipod integration already so no idea why the prior owner done that unless they had multiple phones or did not know how to work the BMW one?
So I have an old IPOD also which connects under the armrest via USB/AUX and then my phone connects via bluetooth. All integrated with radio and steering wheel controls.
Once you get the car you will know what you have and can take it from there unless you can get a picture sent to you or have the dealer confirm what its got? If you get the VIN you can compare with my spec listed in my thread.
From googling it seems that the cars with factory blue tooth also have the USB and iPod integration.
I'm hoping that's the fact.
I know it seem like I should just wait to get the car and they I'll know but I have a 4-5 hour drive ahead of me in it on Thursday and it would be nice to be able to just plug and USB or iPod in and have my own music. (I never listen to the radio)
I'll see if he can send me the vin number. That would answer a lot of questions.
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
From googling it seems that the cars with factory blue tooth also have the USB and iPod integration.
I'm hoping that's the fact.
I know it seem like I should just wait to get the car and they I'll know but I have a 4-5 hour drive ahead of me in it on Thursday and it would be nice to be able to just plug and USB or iPod in and have my own music. (I never listen to the radio)
I'll see if he can send me the vin number. That would answer a lot of questions.
Totally understandable, get the vin or even a pic to be 100%. You will also need to ensure you then have the right cable to connect it.
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
I think cars with a build date after September 07 came with the USB port under the armrest as standard.
RE: Thoughts on this. ? E91
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mackers
From googling it seems that the cars with factory blue tooth also have the USB and iPod integration.
I'm hoping that's the fact.
I know it seem like I should just wait to get the car and they I'll know but I have a 4-5 hour drive ahead of me in it on Thursday and it would be nice to be able to just plug and USB or iPod in and have my own music. (I never listen to the radio)
I'll see if he can send me the vin number. That would answer a lot of questions.
My e92 is 07 and only has an AUX jack in the armrest, and if you want to fit the USB port it's supposed to be a bit of a balls to do and you need the part from BMW which has some circuitry and wiring involved.