Synching the iPhone with the Bluetooth module

cruvon · 03-17-2010, 11:15 PM

Hi guys, finally got around to synching my iphone to the cars bluetooth module after retiring my Sony one which was in the BMW approved list of phone. Did call up the BMW dealer a while ago to check compatibility since the iphone wasn't in the approved list for my car, they said it would take a very expensive software upgrade to recognise the iphone so I just kept using my old phone till my inquisitiveness got the better of me and i synched the iphone. All seems to be working fine so far, any of you had problems with getting the iphone to sync on 2006+ E90's?

MFKN3 · 03-18-2010, 12:11 AM

My Blackberry 9000 works fine, fyi. I'm on '07 software too

whyw8 · 03-18-2010, 12:30 AM

whats best for the IPHONE, the cable or the Cradle?

can you also access the your itunes and phone with both?

cruvon · 03-18-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by whyw8

whats best for the IPHONE, the cable or the Cradle?

can you also access the your itunes and phone with both?

Haven't used the cradle yet since didn't require to but I reckon you could get an offmarket car charger cable to do the job or get a iphone cradle for less from the US(think they are model specific so you might need to quote your VIN number). Not used itunes to play through the car but you could connect your iphone to the Aux input on your car to play your music, you'll just need a aux cable to your phone.

I think using the cradle lets you use the cars antenna for better call reception but I haven't had a problem with phone reception yet.
No idea if ipod/itune music reading is enabled within the cradle to read your music onto the cars audio from the iphone.

cruvon · 03-18-2010, 12:56 AM

was checking ebay and saw a cradle here

http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-Phone-Cradle...item27afb88513

whyw8 · 03-18-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

was checking ebay and saw a cradle here

http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-Phone-Cradle...item27afb88513

thanks mate

QUM01Z · 03-18-2010, 02:39 AM

Yeah having a Mobile Phone Business I tend to change phones quite often. I have managed to pair up a numbe pf phones with the Bluetooth Module which are not listed as supported. Iphone, BB 9000, BB9700, E71, E72, 6300, I8000 - they are the models i remember.

Had the iphone paired up for a while now and works really well has never dropped out or caused me any problems

J

shalan · 06-26-2010, 11:33 PM

I had my phone paired of and everything was working all good, and now the Bluetooth menu on my car does not initiate and i cant connect with the bluetooth - can anyone help

03-17-2010, 11:15 PM	#1
cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	Synching the iPhone with the Bluetooth module Hi guys, finally got around to synching my iphone to the cars bluetooth module after retiring my Sony one which was in the BMW approved list of phone. Did call up the BMW dealer a while ago to check compatibility since the iphone wasn't in the approved list for my car, they said it would take a very expensive software upgrade to recognise the iphone so I just kept using my old phone till my inquisitiveness got the better of me and i synched the iphone. All seems to be working fine so far, any of you had problems with getting the iphone to sync on 2006+ E90's? __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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whyw8 Lieutenant 23 Rep 508 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Jerez Black DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	whats best for the IPHONE, the cable or the Cradle? can you also access the your itunes and phone with both?
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cruvon Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	was checking ebay and saw a cradle here http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-Phone-Cradle...item27afb88513 __________________ Tiag E90 \| JBSPEED Spli t t ers \| JBSPEED ACS style Roof Spoiler \| JBSPEED M3 style Trunk spoiler \| Euro plates \| K&N Intake \| BMW OEM Performance Exhaust \| Debadged \| OEM Chromeline trim \|230 OEM rims \| 19" Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Non runflats \| OEM Burr Walnut Gear knob \| OEM Blacklines \| OEM Spacesaver \|
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QUM01Z Private First Class 9 Rep 169 Posts Drives: E92 335i / 2011 Merc C250 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeah having a Mobile Phone Business I tend to change phones quite often. I have managed to pair up a numbe pf phones with the Bluetooth Module which are not listed as supported. Iphone, BB 9000, BB9700, E71, E72, 6300, I8000 - they are the models i remember. Had the iphone paired up for a while now and works really well has never dropped out or caused me any problems J __________________ JB4/ AR DP's/M Sport/ 19" Double Spoke Alloys/ Roof/ Blk Front Grilles/ Comfort Access. www.uniquemobiles.com.au
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shalan Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 320i E90 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melb, Australia iTrader: (0)	BMW 90 Bluetooth Failure I had my phone paired of and everything was working all good, and now the Bluetooth menu on my car does not initiate and i cant connect with the bluetooth - can anyone help
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