Snap In Adapter..

TH15BMW · 03-10-2015, 01:14 PM

£144 for a snap in adapter!!! Eek!!!!
Ok so
Essentially this a little dock adaptr for centre console and it makes my iPhone reception SLIGHTLY better.... Has anyone built a third party solution yet??? Surly theres a cheaper option

Beancounter_74 · 03-10-2015, 01:21 PM

I've never seen the point of these

, a cable or Bluetooth connection has always been ample for my needs and I generally have very clear calls.

£144 would make my mind up in any case

Tengocity · 03-10-2015, 01:24 PM

What phone is that for?

I'm waiting for the iPhone 6 ones to come out.

I've got a spare one for an iPhone 5/5s so should sell that really

TH15BMW · 03-10-2015, 01:30 PM

Its an i6

lolol does the 5 and 6 not fit same??
If u have one teng.. Does it make a masive teception difference??? And does it do anything else???

Tengocity · 03-10-2015, 01:39 PM

I like it because it's neat and tidy, charges the phone, works quicker to get access to my music and podcasts, improves reception a little...

So the i6 one is now available?

The handsets are a different size so no, the 6 won't fit in the 5 cradle.

MarkG_M5Comp · 03-10-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

What phone is that for?

I'm waiting for the iPhone 6 ones to come out.

I've got a spare one for an iPhone 5/5s so should sell that really

I should really buy one for a 5s - let's talk....

rocketretro · 03-10-2015, 05:53 PM

absolutely pointless and expensive purchase IMO

Tengocity · 03-10-2015, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkG335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

What phone is that for?

I'm waiting for the iPhone 6 ones to come out.

I've got a spare one for an iPhone 5/5s so should sell that really

I should really buy one for a 5s - let's talk....

I'll swap you for some tyres and a coding tutorial!

Edinburra · 03-11-2015, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocketretro

absolutely pointless and expensive purchase IMO

Would have to disagree, from the security and safety point of view it can't be beaten. As to the increased reception I've noticed less drop outs since using. Plus it charges while you drive so it's a win, win.

MWA · 03-11-2015, 03:55 AM

The most useless optional extra I have ever bought!

workshybum · 03-11-2015, 04:03 AM

While waiting for the iPhone 6 cradle, I drilled a hole in the cover plate and poked the lightning cable through there before fixing it in place. Its a bit crude atm but it allows me to attach the phone to the cable with one hand, without looking and it holds the phone in a snug position to stop it sliding around. The only benefit I don't get is use of the external aerial.

To be honest I don't even plug the phone in that often, only of its low on battery or I know I'm doing a long journey, as Bluetooth gives me all the functionality I need on a day to day basis.

I won't be paying Ã‚Â£144 for the cradle but may consider it when discounts pop up.

simon. · 03-11-2015, 04:17 AM

Had cradles for my old 4S & 5S. Bought both second hand & sold for same ish so no drama there. Biggest pain was that the phones don't fit with any cover on. Now find it easier just to plug phone into apple usb lead & leave in the glove box so doubt i will be buying a cradle for my 6 unless one of you lot gets bored with it & sells it cheap

JustChris · 03-11-2015, 04:23 AM

By the way...I'm led to belive that the snap in adapter doesn't actually improve the reception for an iphone and SIM access profile is not allowed and thus the aerial is still via the phone

! ?

Like others I have a 4S and bought my cradle for £29 from ebay, happy days.

MarkG_M5Comp · 03-11-2015, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkG335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

What phone is that for?

I'm waiting for the iPhone 6 ones to come out.

I've got a spare one for an iPhone 5/5s so should sell that really

I should really buy one for a 5s - let's talk....

I'll swap you for some tyres and a coding tutorial!

Deal.

TH15BMW · 03-11-2015, 08:14 AM

OOOH my parts department have a iPhone 6 Snap in ordered in and unstuck this morning for me!!!!

TH15BMW · 03-11-2015, 08:15 AM

IN STOCK ***^^ not unstuck

ontheway · 03-11-2015, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH15BMW

£144 for a snap in adapter!!! Eek!!!!
Ok so
Essentially this a little dock adaptr for centre console and it makes my iPhone reception SLIGHTLY better.... Has anyone built a third party solution yet??? Surly theres a cheaper option

Yeh, It is bollocks. We have different phones so it is just stupid.

I found the universal adapter for an equally stupid price: http://mybmw.com.ua/wp-content/uploa.../PIDoc2254.pdf but at least I can use it with more than one type of phone without said physical snap in ability - (not that this works with a case). Lightning adapter rqd.

Works fine but I basically never use the actual arm - apparently it lowers slowly and gently to protect my phone - have no idea if it improves reception as asserted.

x-m4n · 03-11-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by simon.

Now find it easier just to plug phone into apple usb lead & leave in the glove box

I do this too, found this short 0.5m cable useful - other MFI certified/cheaper options if you look on Amazon.

SkyJawa · 03-11-2015, 09:37 AM

I have a cup mount holder and a 2m lightning lead so that the phone can face me in a useful place. Handy for dipping out of the bmw app and then back in. Also useful for when running the speed cam apps you can see the screen....

x-m4n · 03-12-2015, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJawa

cup mount holder... useful for when running the speed cam apps

Interesting idea, will look into this

MarkG_M5Comp · 03-12-2015, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by x-m4n

Interesting idea, will look into this

Take a look at my solution - now stolen by the wife for her car!

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=954562&highlight=Cup+holder&page= 2

It'll also give you another chance to see justdorange's iPad solution!

SkyJawa · 03-12-2015, 05:42 AM

This is the one I got and its great

http://www.belkin.com/uk/p/P-F8J168/

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TH15BMW Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 243 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series 320d Lux Touring Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Its an i6 lolol does the 5 and 6 not fit same?? If u have one teng.. Does it make a masive teception difference??? And does it do anything else???
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Tengocity General 8567 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	I like it because it's neat and tidy, charges the phone, works quicker to get access to my music and podcasts, improves reception a little... So the i6 one is now available? The handsets are a different size so no, the 6 won't fit in the 5 cradle. __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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workshybum Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 275 Posts Drives: F31 335d Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	While waiting for the iPhone 6 cradle, I drilled a hole in the cover plate and poked the lightning cable through there before fixing it in place. Its a bit crude atm but it allows me to attach the phone to the cable with one hand, without looking and it holds the phone in a snug position to stop it sliding around. The only benefit I don't get is use of the external aerial. To be honest I don't even plug the phone in that often, only of its low on battery or I know I'm doing a long journey, as Bluetooth gives me all the functionality I need on a day to day basis. I won't be paying Ã‚Â£144 for the cradle but may consider it when discounts pop up.
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simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	Had cradles for my old 4S & 5S. Bought both second hand & sold for same ish so no drama there. Biggest pain was that the phones don't fit with any cover on. Now find it easier just to plug phone into apple usb lead & leave in the glove box so doubt i will be buying a cradle for my 6 unless one of you lot gets bored with it & sells it cheap
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JustChris General 17489 Rep 25,115 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	By the way...I'm led to belive that the snap in adapter doesn't actually improve the reception for an iphone and SIM access profile is not allowed and thus the aerial is still via the phone ! ? Like others I have a 4S and bought my cradle for £29 from ebay, happy days. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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TH15BMW Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 243 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series 320d Lux Touring Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	OOOH my parts department have a iPhone 6 Snap in ordered in and unstuck this morning for me!!!!
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TH15BMW Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 243 Posts Drives: BMW 3 Series 320d Lux Touring Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	IN STOCK ***^^ not unstuck
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	I have a cup mount holder and a 2m lightning lead so that the phone can face me in a useful place. Handy for dipping out of the bmw app and then back in. Also useful for when running the speed cam apps you can see the screen....
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	This is the one I got and its great http://www.belkin.com/uk/p/P-F8J168/
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