▀▄ eas | DICE SILVERLINE iPod Integration Kits available for BMW - USB Charge Support

[staffop]

I've got a Silverline kit (not Pro) which I upgraded from the original DICE kit. Now it won't charge with the Iphone 3GS so it looks like I've either got to purchase a new cable or a new Silverline kit.
I notice the Silverline Pro has a new SMART mode which appears to allow browsing on the Iphone and via the radio/steering wheel controls. Currently I can access the IPhone menu and other applications but not the Ipod functionality.
Once the Iphone is plugged in, does it allow control from both at once or do you have to switch between the two?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by staffop

I've got a Silverline kit (not Pro) which I upgraded from the original DICE kit. Now it won't charge with the Iphone 3GS so it looks like I've either got to purchase a new cable or a new Silverline kit.
I notice the Silverline Pro has a new SMART mode which appears to allow browsing on the Iphone and via the radio/steering wheel controls. Currently I can access the IPhone menu and other applications but not the Ipod functionality.
Once the Iphone is plugged in, does it allow control from both at once or do you have to switch between the two?

In smart mode, the iPhone is fully unlocked.

[staffop]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

In smart mode, the iPhone is fully unlocked.

So I don't have to do anything on the iphone to enable it? Will I still have full control from the radio/steering wheel?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by staffop

So I don't have to do anything on the iphone to enable it? Will I still have full control from the radio/steering wheel?

Any iPhone can be used - it is not "married" to the system. All control can be through the iPhoner touchscreen or steering wheel controls.

[staffop]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

Any iPhone can be used - it is not "married" to the system. All control can be through the iPhoner touchscreen or steering wheel controls.

Ok, so it can be done with the iphone OR steering wheel. The instructions you posted for the SMART mode suggest this can't be done at the same time - it is one or the other depending on whether the 'hold' button is selected on the Ipod before plugging into the DICE. The Iphone doesn't have a hold button, so how does its operation differ?

If I buy a new kit, is it just the DICE unit and the cable to the Ipod/Iphone that need replacing ? i.e I can leave the CD changer -> DICE unit cable in-situ ?

[Tom G.]

Originally Posted by staffop

Ok, so it can be done with the iphone OR steering wheel. The instructions you posted for the SMART mode suggest this can't be done at the same time - it is one or the other depending on whether the 'hold' button is selected on the Ipod before plugging into the DICE. The Iphone doesn't have a hold button, so how does its operation differ?

In smart mode, if the iPod is left unlocked - full control us avaialble via the touchscreen/clickwheel or steering wheel controls. Lock the iPod and control is available through the steering wheel only.

Originally Posted by staffop

If I buy a new kit, is it just the DICE unit and the cable to the Ipod/Iphone that need replacing ? i.e I can leave the CD changer -> DICE unit cable in-situ ?

The CD Changer cannot be retained with the DICE kit. Keep in mind you will still have CD playing capabilities with your in-dash unit.