ipod in aux, will it show title ?

TigerDejan · 03-24-2009, 11:25 AM

i was just wondering one thing , if i connect my ipod to the aux ... will it on the stereo say who sings and which song and so on ... or will it just be UNKNOWN?

can i select songs on my ipod or do i have to change songs on the stereo ?

Bulldog 6 · 03-24-2009, 12:27 PM

No, the AUX input is for audio only, no display or control other than adjusting the volume. It sounds like you need the Ipod adapter.

TigerDejan · 03-24-2009, 12:31 PM

so if i connect the ipod to the aux , it will just say ... Title 1 , Title 2 and so on ...

where can i get the ipod adapter ?hard 2 install ?

Bulldog 6 · 03-24-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerDejan

so if i connect the ipod to the aux , it will just say ... Title 1 , Title 2 and so on ...

where can i get the ipod adapter ?hard 2 install ?

If your Ipod is connected to aux you will only AUX on the display. You will have to look at your Ipod to see what track, title, artists, etc that is playing. Your dealer can sell you the Ipod Interface and install it. There is probably a DIY in this forum so you don't have to pay for the install. I hard wired my own XM radio using a DIY. I am sure you can find a cheaper place to find the part other than the dealer as well.

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...&productId=748

TigerDejan · 03-24-2009, 01:01 PM

but thats little kind of what i meant ... if i connect to the AUX , i can change tracks on my ipod ... ? =)

hmmm have to check with my bmw dealer

PNF · 03-24-2009, 03:31 PM

if you have no ipod connection and you connect to your AUX, it is just the same as if you were to connect any audio device. (MP3, CD players, whatnots).

Think of your car as a major headphone and you just plugged your car into your iPod.

:P

TigerDejan · 03-24-2009, 03:40 PM

ahaa ok ok , i see ...
then maybe the sound wont be that good 2

?

lookylookitzadam · 03-24-2009, 03:44 PM

Sound is indeed good on aux as it uses the sound quality of the song minus any distortion in the cord. It will defintitely sound loads better than fm radio

TigerDejan · 03-24-2009, 03:45 PM

aahh ok ok =) well i will try with ipod in the aux , if it sux , i just buy the adapter

ahaha

enforcerman · 03-24-2009, 04:45 PM

Little note about the adaptor. You can install it yourself, but it wont work until you take the car to a dealer and have them program the car to allow it to work. Expect at least an hour of labor for that.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175658

thats a link to my experience w/ the ipod and bluetooth retrofit.

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TigerDejan Captain 63 Rep 919 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (2)	ipod in aux, will it show title ? i was just wondering one thing , if i connect my ipod to the aux ... will it on the stereo say who sings and which song and so on ... or will it just be UNKNOWN? can i select songs on my ipod or do i have to change songs on the stereo ?
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Bulldog 6 The Logistician 75 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2022 230i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i E90 [0.00]	No, the AUX input is for audio only, no display or control other than adjusting the volume. It sounds like you need the Ipod adapter.
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TigerDejan Captain 63 Rep 919 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (2)	so if i connect the ipod to the aux , it will just say ... Title 1 , Title 2 and so on ... where can i get the ipod adapter ?hard 2 install ?
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TigerDejan Captain 63 Rep 919 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (2)	but thats little kind of what i meant ... if i connect to the AUX , i can change tracks on my ipod ... ? =) hmmm have to check with my bmw dealer
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PNF Colonel 180 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 15' YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wayne, PA / Taipei iTrader: (4)	if you have no ipod connection and you connect to your AUX, it is just the same as if you were to connect any audio device. (MP3, CD players, whatnots). Think of your car as a major headphone and you just plugged your car into your iPod. :P __________________ 2015 F80 Fully loaded (minus the CCB) YMB M3 / Individual Amaro Brown BBS \| KW \| Vorsteiner \| IND \| Akrapovic \| BMW CF Performance Interior \| Brembo \| Eibach 2008 E92 335i (sold)
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TigerDejan Captain 63 Rep 919 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (2)	ahaa ok ok , i see ... then maybe the sound wont be that good 2 ?
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lookylookitzadam Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (1)	Sound is indeed good on aux as it uses the sound quality of the song minus any distortion in the cord. It will defintitely sound loads better than fm radio
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TigerDejan Captain 63 Rep 919 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweden iTrader: (2)	aahh ok ok =) well i will try with ipod in the aux , if it sux , i just buy the adapter ahaha
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enforcerman The Man 17 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 328i MSport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Little note about the adaptor. You can install it yourself, but it wont work until you take the car to a dealer and have them program the car to allow it to work. Expect at least an hour of labor for that. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=175658 thats a link to my experience w/ the ipod and bluetooth retrofit. __________________ 2007 328i (01/07 Production) Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill \|\| Bluetooth Retrofit \|\| Ipod Retrofit \|\| Rear Power Outlets \|\| Euro Switch \|\| Blacklines
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