[E92inNC]

I have a Galaxy S7 Edge and I can't seem to find a clear cut answer on how to stream music through the car. Do I need a Y adapter, just the USB or just the aux cable? It seems our cars are geared towards iPhone use and not for Android phones. I want to stream through Spotify and Youtube.

Thanks

[HawkeyeGeoff]

Originally Posted by sxyblue

I have a Galaxy S7 Edge and I can't seem to find a clear cut answer on how to stream music through the car. Do I need a Y adapter, just the USB or just the aux cable? It seems our cars are geared towards iPhone use and not for Android phones. I want to stream through Spotify and Youtube.

Thanks

Just use an AUX cable. Easy Peezy.

[ctuna]

You need to establish if your car has the option first.
Use a BMW vin checker to see if you have the option installed.
I believe it is 6NH to 6NK Bluetooth Audio
You have to have a combox and idrive I believe.

Otherwise

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1255872

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=642527

[E92inNC]

This is what I have, actually had my options on another tab but forgot to include

6FL Usb-/audio Interface Usb-audio-schnittstelle
6NN Handsfree Set Freisprecheinrichtung
676 Hifi Loudspeaker System Hifi Lautsprechersystem
693 Satellite Tuner Preparation Satellitentuner Vorbereitung
697 Area-code 1 Area-code 1

With my previous E90 I tried the Y adapter and then USB but neither worked so I gave up.

[E92inNC]

Also, this is going to sound real stupid but what are you all using to play music in the car MP3-wise and where do you download from that's free? These last few years the only music I've had on in the car other than the radio was Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 CD. It's been a real long time since I've downloaded any music, like downloading from Limewire and burning it onto a CD long .

[ctuna]

Then you don't have factory streaming bluetooth.
You can look into that streaming thread I provided to see
what your options are.
No factory retrofit for streaming will work if you don't have idrive
as far as I know unless there is something new.

[cdgatti]

Kinivo btc450 from amazon. You're welcome.

[E92inNC]

Originally Posted by cdgatti

Kinivo btc450 from amazon. You're welcome.

Thanks. Have you had any battery drain issues from leaving it plugged into the center armrest? Or does the car immediately stop power going to it once the car is shut off?

[slimxb8]

It shuts off.

[StevenY.]

I have a samsung phone as well, will likely pick up one of those cheap bluetooth receivers one of these days as I like to stream through youtube red lately. My main setup for the car is a 160gb ipod classic with the OEM y cable and that serves me well, I can control and see my music on idrive.

[GoRomeo]

I do have factory Bluetooth but my freaking Samsung S6 does not work. Do you guys know if there is any software update to our radios in order to be compatible with newer phones? I havent called my dealership yet.

[E92inNC]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

I do have factory Bluetooth but my freaking Samsung S6 does not work. Do you guys know if there is any software update to our radios in order to be compatible with newer phones? I havent called my dealership yet.

I stopped by Bestbuy today and they said there's a 15 day return policy on the aux cords. Bought an Insignia 3' and went out to try it in the car and it works good for me, streams Youtube and Spotify. I actually prefer the cord cause there's probably less chance of signal issues with Bluetooth.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by sxyblue

I stopped by Bestbuy today and they said there's a 15 day return policy on the aux cords. Bought an Insignia 3' and went out to try it in the car and it works good for me, streams Youtube and Spotify. I actually prefer the cord cause there's probably less chance of signal issues with Bluetooth.

Thanks, can you be more specific? Whats insignia 3'? Also, I dont have A2DP in my bluetooth module either so I dont think I can stream via wireless

I believe Samsung S6 has a Bluetooth version that is not backwards compatible with my car.

[E92inNC]

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Thanks, can you be more specific? Whats insignia 3'? Also, I dont have A2DP in my bluetooth module either so I dont think I can stream via wireless

I believe Samsung S6 has a Bluetooth version that is not backwards compatible with my car.

I bought an Insignia brand 3 feet, 3.5mm auxiliary cord that connects the phone to the center armrest AUX IN. You can literally buy it, walk out to your car and test it. If it does not work then return it right away, this is what the cashier told me. This is not bluetooth so you will have to have your phone plugged in when you want to stream from your phone.

[cdgatti]

Originally Posted by sxyblue

Thanks. Have you had any battery drain issues from leaving it plugged into the center armrest? Or does the car immediately stop power going to it once the car is shut off?

like slim said, the 12v outlet in the console only powers on when the car is started. anything plugged in there will not drain your battery.

[marco_pol]

Originally Posted by HawkeyeGeoff

Just use an AUX cable. Easy Peezy.

Yes that the easiest way and play any music you can download on your devise from that site: https://mp3skull-tube.net

[6ixSpd]

Tunai Firefly. I finally got one in the 328i and I absolutely love it. Ditched my iPod and USB keys. The sound quality is amazing and the instant connectivity makes it totally seamless, almost OE-like (other than the lack of steering wheel controls for skip/rewind, of course).

[Asonchadwick]

Earstudio into aux for now. Grom audio usb interface later. I believe the grom will do straight digital from phone and decode in amp.

[SHEEDI]

OP, So I have IPhone and Android phones, I used to connect them through aux but eventually I got tired of wires around me inside the cabin, to make life easier I bought following Bluetooth device. I can skip tracks, change volume using steering wheels buttons as well, I keep phone in my pocket and stream music without any issues. no wires, no mess..

https://www.amazon.com/Bovee-Bluetoo.../dp/B00R3ABHXY

[OTO335i]

Originally Posted by SHEEDI

OP, So I have IPhone and Android phones, I used to connect them through aux but eventually I got tired of wires around me inside the cabin, to make life easier I bought following Bluetooth device. I can skip tracks, change volume using steering wheels buttons as well, I keep phone in my pocket and stream music without any issues. no wires, no mess..

https://www.amazon.com/Bovee-Bluetoo.../dp/B00R3ABHXY

You can probably only skip tracks using the steering wheel buttons with the Iphone connected to it correct? Or do you have Idrive?

[SHEEDI]

Originally Posted by OTO335i

You can probably only skip tracks using the steering wheel buttons with the Iphone connected to it correct? Or do you have Idrive?

i have both phone, IPhone and Samsung...I don't have idrive, I can skip tracks, volume control by radio buttons and also using steering wheel buttons as well. even I can change tracks off youtube videos using steering wheel buttons.

[OTO335i]

Originally Posted by SHEEDI

i have both phone, IPhone and Samsung...I don't have idrive, I can skip tracks, volume control by radio buttons and also using steering wheel buttons as well. even I can change tracks off youtube videos using steering wheel buttons.

For real? You're the first person I hear not having an issue with an android, non idrive and being able to skip tracks.. How's the sound quality? I assume you have the logic 7? I had similar product and it didn't work on top of my speakers crackling at higher volumes. I had to return it.
Thanks for your input man