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BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive
by ownerof525xi
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Oct 06, 2006 (8:04 am)
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Can all othe owners of 5 Series share their experiences with how their bluetooh phones integrated with BMW's? Are you able to copy phonebook entries into Car's phone book, Voice Activation is working with phone book entries? Is Navigation System necessary to make Voice Activation Work?
I heard they have new iPod integration kit for 5 Series and it costs $299 and another couple of hundred dollars to install it. There is a limitation that it won't work if you have 6CD Changer. Have any of the owners had it done and tell me is $500 really worth integrating iPod into the car or be happy with Auxilary kit?
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [ownerof525xi]
by brodsky
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Oct 15, 2006 (4:19 am)
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Replying to: ownerof525xi (Oct 06, 2006 8:04 am)
Great questions. I'm taking delivery of a 530xi in two weeks, so I'd like feedback too on Bluetooth and the optional armrest cradles that you can buy for Bluetooth phones. To those who know, please reply!
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [brodsky]
by cassidym
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Oct 15, 2006 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: brodsky (Oct 15, 2006 4:19 am)
I've got a 2005 545I which I have been able to pair my Bluetooth equipped cell phone with. Phone is a Motorola that was on the Compatible list (http://www.bmwusa.com/owners/bluetooth/phones)although they are no longer made. Think its a V600. Anyway, you have to switch on the Bluetooth every time you get in the car. This takes about four or five key strokes. Once the phone pairs, it does automatically download the phonebook. And the voice activation works fine. Understandably, you do have to speak very clearly. Anyway, I use it a lot and it is very handy.
I also have a Blackberry which, although it pairs easily with the car, it is not totally compatible in that it does not download the phonebook. You can set the Blackberry to automatically pair with the car when you start the engine.
Another feature I like is that, if you switch off the engine, the phone will stay paired with the car for several minutes. This is handy if you're just running into a shop to pick something up. As long as you leave the phone in the car, and you're quick about it, it'll still be paired when you restart the engine.
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [cassidym]
by rrusso1
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Oct 15, 2006 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: cassidym (Oct 15, 2006 7:08 am)
I originally used the Motorola V600 in my 2005 BMW 530 and then switched to the Motorola RAZR V3. Both work very well with my car. I never had to do any keystrokes to switch on the Bluetooth when I get in the car. If the phone is on when you get in it links up automatically up and if you turn the phone on while the car is already running it also links up automatically. I do not understand the need for any keystrokes. Are you sure your phone is set up properly for automatic linkage to your car?
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [rrusso1]
by cassidym
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Oct 15, 2006 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: rrusso1 (Oct 15, 2006 10:12 am)
Apparently not. Is there a setting on the V600 that will allow it to automatically pair with the car like there is on the Blackberry?
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [cassidym]
by rrusso1
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Oct 15, 2006 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: cassidym (Oct 15, 2006 12:00 pm)
I do not know of any such setting, although it could be a part of the Bluetooth setup on your phone. As I said once I paired the phone and the car the first time it continued to pair automatically. The RAZR works the same way. I looked in the instruction manual for the V600 and couldn't find anything that addresses this issue. I would recommend that you call Motorola customer service or stop by your BMW dealer to help you with the issue. My BMW dealer was very helpful in setting up my phone initially. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [rrusso1]
by brodsky
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Nov 05, 2006 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: rrusso1 (Oct 15, 2006 2:25 pm)
Does anyone know what would happen if you bring a Bluetooth phone, that is NOT on the compatible phone list on the BMWUSA website, i.e., a Sony Ericsson w810 or a Nextel i870? I am so frustrated by the antiquated (except for the RAZR, which I'm not crazy about) phones that BMW says are compatible. I love my brand new 530xi, but I need to buy a Bluetooth phone, would like to buy a state-of-the-art phone, but I'm not sure if a state-of-the-art phone will pair up and be compatible. Advice please.
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [brodsky]
by mukvij
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Nov 11, 2006 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: brodsky (Nov 05, 2006 7:38 pm)
I have a TMobile SDA.. works fine.
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iPod installation on a 530i
by tinoco
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Nov 20, 2006 (7:24 pm)
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I am getting a new 530i and would like to know what the approximate cost is for installing an iPod hook up.
Also, would I be able to view and change songs through the car computer.
Any guidence would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [ownerof525xi]
by jabrolta
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Nov 21, 2006 (6:37 am)
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Replying to: ownerof525xi (Oct 06, 2006 8:04 am)
I have a 2005 545i. I recently got a T-mobile dash. Even though it is not on the list of compatible phones, it works well in my car. It downloads my phonebook and it is completely functional with the idrive and steering wheel buttons. All I have to do is have my bluetooth settings on my phone and the car recognizes my phone. My wife has a Razr and it works the same way.
Regarding the ipod intergration, it would cost between $500-600 according to my dealership. I don't think it is worth the money, unless you are frequently on the road. What I did was I went to my ipod store and got a fm transmitter. The sound quality is ok and only cost $50. You still have to use the ipod to change songs or playlists, but is better than spending $500. Might was well install the sirius sat radio for that kind of money. Just my 2c.
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