[wadded]

Hi All,

Just after some help on clarification of the USB support with the standard BMW Professional Radio.

I am led to believe that my iPhone 4S will plug into the USB Interface to offer playback and display Artists/Albums/Tracks via the idrive. Also as standard I'll be able to make/receive calls using the Phone in car via Bluetooth.

I had checked this was accurate at the dealers during test drive (btw I've ordered F20 125i M Sport). Following seeing a few posts on here, and the fact the car I test drove had the Nav Business pack as well, I'm now a little concerned as to whether my initial thoughts are correct. I.e does this only work on the Business Nav system or will it also work on the standard Professional radio?

I'd hate to have to go back to using an AUX interface, especially as I've upgraded to HK! Also rather not use Bluetooth audio if I can help.

Many thanks,

Wadded

[iBeech]

you need to have the extended bluetooth option to enable you to plug iphone directly into the USB port- if you have the standard bluetooth, you need a Y cable, which results in using USB to pick playlists / albums / artists and headphone jack / AUX to actually play music- pretty shitty system

[wadded]

Originally Posted by iBeech

you need to have the extended bluetooth option to enable you to plug iphone directly into the USB port- if you have the standard bluetooth, you need a Y cable, which results in using USB to pick playlists / albums / artists and headphone jack / AUX to actually play music- pretty shitty system

Thanks for the response, but now I'm puzzled with what is the correct answer. I posted the same question on babybmw and got a different response. http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php...413681#p413681

Do you know if the extended bluetooth option can be retrofitted? i.e. I can buy on collection date, or would I need to revise my existing car order to include that?

BTW - I'll speak to the dealer again tomorrow to confirm for sure what I'll get..

Thanks,

Wadded

[eezzee]

The reply from iBeech is correct, if haven't specified, need the y cable to use iPhone for music.

[wadded]

Originally Posted by eezzee

The reply from iBeech is correct, if haven't specified, need the y cable to use iPhone for music.

Well thank you iBeech and thank you eezzee for confirming. I just hope I can revise my order to include the 6NK option..

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by wadded

Well thank you iBeech and thank you eezzee for confirming. I just hope I can revise my order to include the 6NK option..

No problem- it cannot be retrofitted cheaply- (£2000 been quoted) as its a different computer and additional parts

[wadded]

Order revised to include 6NK option

Looks like my order is in scheduled status too, haven't lost my build slot thankfully.

Thanks again for the replies.

Wadded

[eezzee]

Excellent.

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by wadded

Order revised to include 6NK option

Looks like my order is in scheduled status too, haven't lost my build slot thankfully.

Thanks again for the replies.

Wadded

Lucky mofo

[Brenyaman]

I specced mine with prof nav + 6NH...
WHat have I done??????
It's too late now to modify order...

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by Brenyaman

I specced mine with prof nav + 6NH...
WHat have I done??????
It's too late now to modify order...

Hmm- not sure. Anyone got this combo want to comment? You'll likely need to invest in the £40 y cable from BMW

[Mark189]

Originally Posted by Brenyaman

I specced mine with prof nav + 6NH...
WHat have I done??????
It's too late now to modify order...

Try looking up your combination here:

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html

Just to make sure you're aware of all functions.

[iBeech]

Originally Posted by Mark189

Try looking up your combination here:

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html

Just to make sure you're aware of all functions.

does this tell you the specifics of your car? because it says pretty much everything is green for mine...?

[Mark189]

I entered my details and selected the pack I had chosen, (606+6NH), and it showed me the functions I should get.

[Brenyaman]

Originally Posted by Mark189

Try looking up your combination here:

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/nav...eck_intro.html

Just to make sure you're aware of all functions.

I am now. Thanks!
It seems I'll be able to connect my ipod & iPhone through BMW's Y cable and browse thorugh the menus on the nav screen...