First week with 1series... no bt stream????

pdude · 03-21-2016, 10:13 PM

So I've purchases a 2013 128i and had it for about a week or so.
The car overall has been pretty good, I really enjoy the handling and the smooth power of I6, unfortunately I do miss my manual (this car is step/t). But I don't want to sit here and tell you all the great stuff, you guys have/had one so you know all about it

What I AM really disappointed in is the fact that (from what I've learned/experienced) is that a 2013 BMW 128I without IDRIVE, does not support Bluetooth Audio Steaming, even if it does have Bluetooth Phone support.

I mean, this is something that I (wrongly) was expecting to be in place from a car company that I have admired for a while, and hence decided to make another purchase from. Having said that, I did not buy the car for luxury items, but in this day/age I view BT streaming as generic as A/C. At least I have a CD player

Where is the logic, and if any of you guys have any suggestions how to get this operational that would be great...

rob24ert · 03-21-2016, 11:29 PM

I usually use AUX or USB.

One thing that is interesting, is if you have an iPhone with bluetooth connected, when you talk to Siri it goes through the BT audio. So there may be a way..

pdude · 03-22-2016, 09:53 AM

Thanks, I have a droid, my wife has an Iphone.
I tested both: fail.

I'm using aux cable for now, 3rd party bluetooth devices are of no intereset because I want to use the OEM bt phone feature.

I just hate cables in a new car

BMW should be able to retro iDrive, or better yet, fix the professional radio.

allies_jh · 03-22-2016, 04:51 PM

I had the same issue with my car but then I bought a Kinivo BTC 450. It's a little bluetooth receiver that you plug into your aux plug. It works pretty good and the sound is great. Plus its pretty cheap..like $40. Can't go wrong.

Dackelone · 03-22-2016, 05:20 PM

I think you will need one of these... as long as your car has the 6FL option(USB in the center armrest with AUX input).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/...I2AD4U98LL32AW

phierce · 03-22-2016, 07:33 PM

You can buy a BT on aliexpress for a lot cheaper than what's posted above.

Aluminum Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit, Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver Supports AptX with 3.5mm Aux Input Jack for Car
http://s.aliexpress.com/2myIruIV

pdude · 03-22-2016, 07:56 PM

Thanks for the suggestions, I do have the USB/Aux under the armrest.
I'll do some research on all, I've had one of these in my 06 e90.

But whatever I decide on, won't the 3rd party BT accessories render the OEM phone BT useless?
I would hate to give that up, it works pretty well.

phierce · 03-22-2016, 08:21 PM

I still use car phone BT and 3rd party bt, I also loaded a
32gb USB stick for more music.

The Wind Breezes · 03-22-2016, 08:29 PM

Kind of shitty, right, especially when the capability already exists with your given hardware and software and they fuck you on it just to force an upgrade to idrive.

pdude · 03-22-2016, 09:15 PM

In a 2013 car I would have never thought iDrive would be for anything else but a cool looking toy with Nav. I guess not enough research on my part b4 purchase.
I fully expected BT audio streaming, never even given it a thought when looking at the car.

Either way, it seems the BT on a phone will connect to two units (different protocols or whatchumaycallit):
1. OEM Phone BT
2. 3rd Party Audio BT (via aux/usb plugin)

This would solve my nagging issue.

Orpo · 03-23-2016, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I think you will need one of these... as long as your car has the 6FL option(USB in the center armrest with AUX input).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/...I2AD4U98LL32AW

+1

I have this adapter and it works great. I found a used on on eBay

Good luck!

pdude · 03-23-2016, 09:01 AM

Thanks for all the info guys...
I've ordered the ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B

phierce · 03-23-2016, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdude

Thanks for all the info guys...
I've ordered the ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B

65 USD is steep for a BT you can buy allday long for under 25cad from Ali i
wonder if its as good as it costs

pdude · 03-23-2016, 02:26 PM

I've seen quite a few posts about the product, even outside of these forums.
I was not clear about 2 BT interface working well, so once that was answered it was an easy decision.

I work in Detroit and just shipped the item to work, so at least I don't have to deal with currenty exchange and duty, since they usually allow up to $100 / day.

I will post some reviews about it's integration once I get it installed.
I appreciate all the help on this forum, community is great.

Orpo · 03-23-2016, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdude

I've seen quite a few posts about the product, even outside of these forums.
I was not clear about 2 BT interface working well, so once that was answered it was an easy decision.

I work in Detroit and just shipped the item to work, so at least I don't have to deal with currenty exchange and duty, since they usually allow up to $100 / day.

I will post some reviews about it's integration once I get it installed.
I appreciate all the help on this forum, community is great.

I can say that while streaming Spotify via BT using the device, I can answer a call using the hands free steering wheel and the sound volume will automatically lower for the duration of the call and raise up after the call.

It really is the BT integration that should have come with the car without iDrive.

pdude · 03-28-2016, 01:27 PM

Android Phone... on ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter

Ok, I got this unit and it works as described (for the most part).

Here is the issue I'm experiencing.
Summary: car audio switches to tuner automatically after a few minutes of Bluetooth streaming.

In detail:
1. The car audio creates a new input selection called IPOD when this unit is plugged in.
2. Since I don't have an IPhone/IPod (i assume), there is no music info on the car stereo screen when streaming. (which is fine)
3. The audio does stream to my radio, and phone works though OEM phone bluetooth. (excellent)
4. Issue: After a few minutes of streaming, the audio source on the car switches to 'tuner', automatically. I'm guessing because the car assumes nothing is playing on that 'ipod' input.

Any ideas or similar experiences I think I've read somewhere on the post where another person had the same experience.

pdude · 04-08-2016, 04:43 PM

Just an update, I had to return the ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter as it would not work in my car as I expected it to. I did contact the manufaturer, no response. The unit went back.

I got the balckberry music gateway, with usb and aux ports. this will do the job, the audio is through aux, so not steering wheel controls or display, but it will have to do 4 now. at least i have bt audio and oem phone setup.

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pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	First week with 1series... no bt stream???? So I've purchases a 2013 128i and had it for about a week or so. The car overall has been pretty good, I really enjoy the handling and the smooth power of I6, unfortunately I do miss my manual (this car is step/t). But I don't want to sit here and tell you all the great stuff, you guys have/had one so you know all about it What I AM really disappointed in is the fact that (from what I've learned/experienced) is that a 2013 BMW 128I without IDRIVE, does not support Bluetooth Audio Steaming, even if it does have Bluetooth Phone support. I mean, this is something that I (wrongly) was expecting to be in place from a car company that I have admired for a while, and hence decided to make another purchase from. Having said that, I did not buy the car for luxury items, but in this day/age I view BT streaming as generic as A/C. At least I have a CD player Where is the logic, and if any of you guys have any suggestions how to get this operational that would be great...
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rob24ert First Lieutenant 83 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I usually use AUX or USB. One thing that is interesting, is if you have an iPhone with bluetooth connected, when you talk to Siri it goes through the BT audio. So there may be a way..
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pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I have a droid, my wife has an Iphone. I tested both: fail. I'm using aux cable for now, 3rd party bluetooth devices are of no intereset because I want to use the OEM bt phone feature. I just hate cables in a new car BMW should be able to retro iDrive, or better yet, fix the professional radio.
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allies_jh Dr. J 26 Rep 175 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I had the same issue with my car but then I bought a Kinivo BTC 450. It's a little bluetooth receiver that you plug into your aux plug. It works pretty good and the sound is great. Plus its pretty cheap..like $40. Can't go wrong. __________________ MG M3 6MT
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Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter... I think you will need one of these... as long as your car has the 6FL option(USB in the center armrest with AUX input). http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/...I2AD4U98LL32AW __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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phierce Private 8 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: T.O. iTrader: (0)	You can buy a BT on aliexpress for a lot cheaper than what's posted above. Aluminum Bluetooth 4.0 Hands-Free Car Kit, Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver Supports AptX with 3.5mm Aux Input Jack for Car http://s.aliexpress.com/2myIruIV
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03-22-2016, 07:56 PM	#7
pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestions, I do have the USB/Aux under the armrest. I'll do some research on all, I've had one of these in my 06 e90. But whatever I decide on, won't the 3rd party BT accessories render the OEM phone BT useless? I would hate to give that up, it works pretty well.
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03-22-2016, 08:21 PM	#8
phierce Private 8 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: T.O. iTrader: (0)	I still use car phone BT and 3rd party bt, I also loaded a 32gb USB stick for more music.
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Kind of shitty, right, especially when the capability already exists with your given hardware and software and they fuck you on it just to force an upgrade to idrive.
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03-22-2016, 09:15 PM	#10
pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	In a 2013 car I would have never thought iDrive would be for anything else but a cool looking toy with Nav. I guess not enough research on my part b4 purchase. I fully expected BT audio streaming, never even given it a thought when looking at the car. Either way, it seems the BT on a phone will connect to two units (different protocols or whatchumaycallit): 1. OEM Phone BT 2. 3rd Party Audio BT (via aux/usb plugin) This would solve my nagging issue.
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03-23-2016, 09:01 AM	#12
pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the info guys... I've ordered the ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B
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03-23-2016, 02:26 PM	#14
pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	I've seen quite a few posts about the product, even outside of these forums. I was not clear about 2 BT interface working well, so once that was answered it was an easy decision. I work in Detroit and just shipped the item to work, so at least I don't have to deal with currenty exchange and duty, since they usually allow up to $100 / day. I will post some reviews about it's integration once I get it installed. I appreciate all the help on this forum, community is great.
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03-28-2016, 01:27 PM	#16
pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Android Phone... on ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter Ok, I got this unit and it works as described (for the most part). Here is the issue I'm experiencing. Summary: car audio switches to tuner automatically after a few minutes of Bluetooth streaming. In detail: 1. The car audio creates a new input selection called IPOD when this unit is plugged in. 2. Since I don't have an IPhone/IPod (i assume), there is no music info on the car stereo screen when streaming. (which is fine) 3. The audio does stream to my radio, and phone works though OEM phone bluetooth. (excellent) 4. Issue: After a few minutes of streaming, the audio source on the car switches to 'tuner', automatically. I'm guessing because the car assumes nothing is playing on that 'ipod' input. Any ideas or similar experiences I think I've read somewhere on the post where another person had the same experience.
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04-08-2016, 04:43 PM	#17
pdude Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2013 128i - Prem/MSport/AT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Windsor iTrader: (0)	Just an update, I had to return the ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter as it would not work in my car as I expected it to. I did contact the manufaturer, no response. The unit went back. I got the balckberry music gateway, with usb and aux ports. this will do the job, the audio is through aux, so not steering wheel controls or display, but it will have to do 4 now. at least i have bt audio and oem phone setup.
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