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#10 of 29 Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [ownerof525xi] by jabrolta Nov 21, 2006 (6:37 am)
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. Replies to this message: uglybear (Jan 06, 2007 3:48 pm)
#11 of 29 Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [jabrolta] by uglybear Jan 06, 2007 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: jabrolta (Nov 21, 2006 6:37 am) Full iPod integration sounds an order of magnitude better than FM transmitter. If you have Logic7 sound using FM trasmitter wastes all the money you have spent on the BMW audio system. You also get charging. FM trasmitter consumes battery quite quickly. For Sirius you'll be paying ~$15 a months. I had XM for two years and canceled it - quality is not good. Satellite radio roughly equivalent to 96KBps MP3.
#12 of 29 Re: BlueTooth and iPod for 5 Series iDrive [brodsky] by ownerof525xi Jan 11, 2007 (9:56 am)
Replying to: brodsky (Nov 05, 2006 7:38 pm) I recently bought Sony Ericson 810i and integrated to my 2006 525xi and it works perfectly. It automatically downloaded the Phone book connects automatically everytime I am in the car. Basically we need Bluetooth 2.0 capable phones to fully integrate. One more thing to note is, your Voice Activation is useful only if have Navigation, even for using with your cell phone.
#13 of 29 iPOD integration kit for 2003 e39 by lovemyclk May 11, 2007 (7:35 am)
My local dealer Parts guy said there was no iPOD kit available for the 2003 5-Series. Love the concept of the iPOD Nano, as I just have the single slot CD in the dash - no changer.   Does anyone have a different experience? I have the upgraded DSP sound system and DO NOT want the FM transmitter. Any guidance appreciated!   Thank you... Replies to this message: warthog (Jun 01, 2007 7:26 am) lovemyclk (Jun 04, 2007 9:56 am) warthog (Jun 04, 2007 10:49 am) and 1 more...
#14 of 29 Disable Bluetooth for privacy by sls1 May 14, 2007 (3:27 pm)
Does anyone know how to disable the bluetooth when a call comes in and you want to use the phone for privacy? Replies to this message: rnewton60 (Apr 03, 2009 3:27 pm)
#15 of 29 Re: iPOD integration kit for 2003 e39 [lovemyclk] by warthog Jun 01, 2007 (7:26 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (May 11, 2007 7:35 am) I have a 2003 530i. Dension (http://www.dension.com/main.htm) makes an iPod adapter that works. You'll probably have to have it professionally installed as it connect in the trunk to the wiring harness for the 6-CD changer.   It works fine, although the radio treats the iPod as a 6-CD changer and all you can do is scroll through the list of music one by one. Alternatively, you can unplug the iPod, select your song or albm or playlist, start it playing and then re-connect the iPod. It's a bit awkward while driving. Replies to this message: lovemyclk (Jun 04, 2007 9:56 am) warthog (Jun 04, 2007 10:49 am) lovemyclk (Jun 07, 2007 10:53 am)
#16 of 29 Re: iPOD integration kit for 2003 e39 [warthog] by lovemyclk Jun 04, 2007 (9:56 am)
Replying to: warthog (Jun 01, 2007 7:26 am) Thanks for the link and info! My research also turned this up...   http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/product.php/II=515/_cid=282   Can you take a look and compare with the Denison solution you have? Agree that my local installer will need to do this work. Interested in a cost comparison between the Denison and DICE iPOD kit for the e39.   Many thanks! Replies to this message: warthog (Jun 04, 2007 10:49 am) lovemyclk (Jun 07, 2007 10:53 am)
#17 of 29 Re: iPOD integration kit for 2003 e39 [lovemyclk] by warthog Jun 04, 2007 (10:49 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Jun 04, 2007 9:56 am) The info on the website is limited, but it seems as if the Bavariansoundwerks unit is superior to the Dension. Because the radio head unit can only display one line at a time, I think it would still be preferable to operate the iPod directly, rather than scrolling through a long list one line at a time.   Good luck. If you get the Bavarian unit, I'd like to know how you like it. Replies to this message: lovemyclk (Jun 07, 2007 10:53 am)
#18 of 29 Re: iPOD integration kit for 2003 e39 [warthog] by lovemyclk Jun 07, 2007 (10:53 am)
Replying to: warthog (Jun 04, 2007 10:49 am) I'll report back after ordering and having a skilled tech install the unit. Heading out of the country for 2 weeks, so may be a bit before I can give an update on this solution. I like the docking station that fits in the ashtray - it's never used anyway!
#19 of 29 6FL by rv65 Feb 04, 2009 (1:28 pm)
If you're ordering a new 5 series then get 6FL. This is the iPod/USB adaptor. It comes with a special Y cable that fully integrates the iPod. It's a $400 option but it includes everything you need. It's a factory option. There might be a retrofit kit but it works on newer 5 series' models due to wiring and software changes. Hope this helps.

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