No (bluetooth audio) icon 2010 e92 i drive!? also iphone 5 "not supported" HELP ;-(

badass1g · 08-17-2013, 03:48 PM

I need something other then radio and cd and crappy sounding aux cord. Trying to stream bluetooth audio from iphone, it is paired and working normally for calls. However i show no bluetoooth audio icon under cd/multimedia tab, i only have cd/dvd, music collection,external devices, and tone.

From youtube videos i have seen it shows bluetooth audio under tone. Not on my car

. Also, as a last resort i try hooking up my usb cord to car with iphone 5, says not supported. I am going insane and tired of google searches. Thanks guys.

wilbur_the_goose · 08-17-2013, 08:59 PM

I don't think that option is on the 2010 models. It sure isn't on mine.

makkan00 · 08-18-2013, 04:11 PM

Do you have combox?

Walker16 · 08-19-2013, 09:28 PM

You need the updated combox. That will give you bt audio plus a few other things. Also the iPhone 5 won't work because apple has gone to a digital signal and the iPhone 4 was a analogue signal. I have the same car and ready went through the same disappointment you are currently feeling.

Using your iPhone 5 right now you are kinda sol for a good oem like fix but the streaming audio can be solved for around $700 if I remember correctly.

badass1g · 08-20-2013, 09:25 AM

Good hell $700 just to get bluetooth audio? When did they start putting them in the car? My build is a late 09 i think Nov. How do i know if i have the new or old combox? What a let down! That AUX cord looks like crap and sounds even worse... The damn Radio sounds better.

tmo24 · 11-10-2013, 07:47 PM

I'm going through the same thing. The only thing I can tell you it to make sure your volume on your phone isn't all the way up when playing music through the aux. Put it closer to 75% then use your cars volume control to turn it up. This will help with the distortion until there is a better solution. Mine sounds pretty good but hate having to use the cable and not being able to change tracks with steering wheel controls.

OsaE · 11-11-2013, 05:14 AM

I have the same problem. I just purchased a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the AUX for $24. Have not received it yet, will tell you how it works. This is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have also heard good things about the Belkin: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CLYJ2I/...=IWNY8QTPVBRNH

Braumin · 11-12-2013, 12:17 AM

Check out this thread since you have an iPhone
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885318

The Bluetooth Audio for music (A2DP) was added mid-2011 and is also know as Combox. Prior to the late model 2011 cars, there's no Bluetooth audio support. Your car has Bluetooth but obviously just for phone calls.

I don't have an iPhone so I went with the Blackberry Music Gateway and I've been very happy with it. I don't have a Blackberry phone either it's just a reasonably priced A2DP adapter and I wanted one that ONLY does music because I wanted the voice calls to still be through the car. It's great but the one in the thread I linked looks much better for people with an iPhone.

08-17-2013, 03:48 PM	#1
badass1g Captain 53 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	No (bluetooth audio) icon 2010 e92 i drive!? also iphone 5 "not supported" HELP ;-( I need something other then radio and cd and crappy sounding aux cord. Trying to stream bluetooth audio from iphone, it is paired and working normally for calls. However i show no bluetoooth audio icon under cd/multimedia tab, i only have cd/dvd, music collection,external devices, and tone. From youtube videos i have seen it shows bluetooth audio under tone. Not on my car . Also, as a last resort i try hooking up my usb cord to car with iphone 5, says not supported. I am going insane and tired of google searches. Thanks guys.
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08-17-2013, 08:59 PM	#2
wilbur_the_goose Major 352 Rep 1,246 Posts Drives: 2018 330ix Gran Turismo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly iTrader: (0)	I don't think that option is on the 2010 models. It sure isn't on mine.
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makkan00 Major General 896 Rep 9,105 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	Do you have combox? __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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08-19-2013, 09:28 PM	#4
Walker16 First Lieutenant 46 Rep 313 Posts Drives: '11 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Livermore, Ca iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [9.00] 2010 BMW 335i -RIP- [0.00]	You need the updated combox. That will give you bt audio plus a few other things. Also the iPhone 5 won't work because apple has gone to a digital signal and the iPhone 4 was a analogue signal. I have the same car and ready went through the same disappointment you are currently feeling. Using your iPhone 5 right now you are kinda sol for a good oem like fix but the streaming audio can be solved for around $700 if I remember correctly.
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08-20-2013, 09:25 AM	#5
badass1g Captain 53 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	Good hell $700 just to get bluetooth audio? When did they start putting them in the car? My build is a late 09 i think Nov. How do i know if i have the new or old combox? What a let down! That AUX cord looks like crap and sounds even worse... The damn Radio sounds better.
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11-10-2013, 07:47 PM	#6
tmo24 Major 145 Rep 1,271 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (3)	I'm going through the same thing. The only thing I can tell you it to make sure your volume on your phone isn't all the way up when playing music through the aux. Put it closer to 75% then use your cars volume control to turn it up. This will help with the distortion until there is a better solution. Mine sounds pretty good but hate having to use the cable and not being able to change tracks with steering wheel controls. __________________ 2007 335i Jet Black e92 6AT - VRSF Full street exhaust DP, Chargepipe 7.5 FMIC, MHD, XHP, Koni orange/Eibachs, some other stuff 2007 335i Jet Black e90 6MT - Eibachs, magnaflow exhaust, carbon hood, short shift kit, some other random stuff - being sold somewhere sometime soon probably 2010 335i AW e90 6 AT Msport - The GF took this one over... JB4, PE exhaust, Koni yellows/Eibachs, pink badges, fuzzy steering wheel cover ?
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11-11-2013, 05:14 AM	#7
OsaE New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 3281 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. I just purchased a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the AUX for $24. Have not received it yet, will tell you how it works. This is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have also heard good things about the Belkin: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CLYJ2I/...=IWNY8QTPVBRNH
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11-12-2013, 12:17 AM	#8
Braumin First Lieutenant 41 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Regina, SK, CAN iTrader: (0)	Check out this thread since you have an iPhone http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885318 The Bluetooth Audio for music (A2DP) was added mid-2011 and is also know as Combox. Prior to the late model 2011 cars, there's no Bluetooth audio support. Your car has Bluetooth but obviously just for phone calls. I don't have an iPhone so I went with the Blackberry Music Gateway and I've been very happy with it. I don't have a Blackberry phone either it's just a reasonably priced A2DP adapter and I wanted one that ONLY does music because I wanted the voice calls to still be through the car. It's great but the one in the thread I linked looks much better for people with an iPhone.
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