Bluetooth Music Streaming

[DixieBoy]

When it comes to the brand, I found that it did not seem to matter. I originally bought 2 different ones (one was a USA made/USA designed version that is no longer in production, the one I am using is Asian unit) and both worked.

They are all supposed to use the Bluetooth specs and (theoretically) should be interchangeable. Here is an example that I am talking about but know that I have NO AFFILIATION with this unit and it is not the same one that I have as I can't find an auction with one exactly like I have, it is just an example. Bluetooth A2DP Music Receiver 30pin Connector for iPod iPhone Speaker Dock | eBay

What I did find is that in my wife's Nissan Pathfinder, I installed a USA Spec brand PA15-NIS iPod and aux adapter unit and when I connected both of the bluetooth adapters, it would not recognize them. So, I say this because it is possible that you could install a device other than the Dice Mediabridge and it may not recognize the bluetooth adapter. I am not saying that it won't but that I have seen instances with other devices that did not recognize it. That said, the adapter in the Pathfinder doesn't even recognize the 30pin to iPhone 5s audio/lighting adapter either, so it must just be oddly wired internally.

I will attach a pic of my holding the unit after pulling it out from between the console and my seat and then one of how it looks when tucked back in between the console and seat.

[DixieBoy]

Originally Posted by Pannalstaroz

I bought a Tune 2 Air for my wife's A5 and that works really well, maybe stick one of those on the end of a Dice or Grom system.

I just looked it up and I am almost 100% positive that the Tune 2 Air is just a name branded version of what I am using. Looks like it is nothing different. I just went the route of finding a cheap version on ebay is all.

[DixieBoy]

Originally Posted by Pannalstaroz

Thanks for this. I hadn't thought of that. Why couldn't you buy a cheap Silverline or something, buy a Bluetooth adapter and store it all in the back of the car, where the CD changer is? It would still work, wouldn't it?

See my post above. I would assume so, but I did run into a situation with a USA Spec unit where it does not recognize that anything is connected to the 30pin connection even though the bluetooth adapter is connected. Assuming that the same would not happen with a cheap Silverline, you could do exactly as you are describing.

[gdlbmw]

@Terminator would you please forward a link to the bluetooth device you can purchase at Walmart. I have the AUX installed in my 05 4.4i with NAV and DSP is it as simple as connecting the bluetooth unit that would be purchased from walmart to the aux port via aux cable and voila??

[TerminatorX5]

iLive iAB13B Wireless Bluetooth Adapter: iPad & eReaders : Walmart.com

this setup is better (in my opinion) as it does not modify the car and makes the sound system available to any BT device, not just the iPhone...

you will need a microUSB power supply, the adapter needs power...

[flg8r90]

I have the cassette business radio with DSP and cd changer. Yes CASSETTE . Or will I need the cd business radio ?

Thanks

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by flg8r90

I have the cassette business radio with DSP and cd changer. Yes CASSETTE . Or will I need the cd business radio ?

Thanks

what year/month is your car?

[flg8r90]

My born on date 4/30/2003

Modellbezeichnung: X5 4.4I Ausführung: USA Typschlüssel: FB33 E-Code: E53 Karosserie: Sports Activity Vehicle Lenkung: links Türen: 5 Motor: M62/TU - 4,40l (210kW) Antrieb: Allrad Getriebe: automatisch Außenfarbe: Black Sapphire Metallic (475) Innenraum: Leder Dakota/schwarz (LCSW) Produktionsdatum: 30.04.2003 Werk: Spartanburg


Code Serienausstattung Standard Equipment S220A Niveauregulierung Self-levelling suspension S249A Multifunktion für Lenkrad Multifunction f steering wheel S302A Alarmanlage Alarm system S321A Exterieurumfänge in Wagenfarbe Exterior parts in vehicle color S354A Frontscheibe grün Grünkeil Green windscreen, green shade band S437A Edelholzausführung Fine wood trim S459A Sitzverstellung elektrisch mit Memory Seat adjuster, electric, with memory S473A Armlehne vorne Armrest front S533A Fond-Klimatisierung Air conditioning, rear S534A Klimaautomatik Automatic air conditioning S640A Vorbereitung Telefoneinbau universal Preparation f tel.installation universal S645A BMW US Radio BMW US Radio S661A Radio BMW Business (C43) Radio BMW Business (C43) S692A CD-Wechsler I-Bus Vorbereitung Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus S845A Akustische Gurtwarnung Acoustic belt warning S853A Sprachversion englisch Language version English S876A Funkfrequenz 315 MHz Radio frequency 315 MHz S992A Steuerung Kennzeichenbefestigung Control of number-plate attachment
Code Sonderausstattung Optional Equipment S205A Automatikgetriebe Automatic transmission S226A Sportliche Fahrwerksabstimmung Sports suspension settings S255A Sport-Lederlenkrad Airbag Sports leather steering wheel S312A BMW LM Räder mit Mischbereifung BMW LA wheels with mixed tires P330A Sportpaket Sports package S386A Dachreling Roof railing S403A Glasdach elektrisch Glass roof, electrical S417A Sonnenschutzrollo Tür hinten Roller sun vizor, rear door S430A Innen-/Aussensp. mit Abblendautomatik Interior/outside mirror with auto dip S441A Raucherpaket Smoker package S456A Komfortsitz mit Memory Comfort seat with memory S461A Sitzlehnenverstellung elektrisch hinten Electric seat backrest adjustment, rear S521A Regensensor Rain sensor S522A Xenon-Licht Xenon Light S555A Bordcomputer V mit Fernbedienung On-board computer V with remote control S650A CD-Laufwerk CD player S677A HiFi System Professional DSP HiFi System Professional DSP S761A Individual Sonnenschutzverglasung Individual sunshade glazing S775A Dachhimmel anthrazit Headlining anthracite S785A Blinkleuchten weiss White direction indicator lights S840A Hochgeschwindigkeitsabstimmung High speed synchronisation S926A vollwertiges Ersatzrad Spare wheel

[TerminatorX5]

your radio, C43, is capable of an AUX input. it is not prewired, but there is factory harness with the pins and the plugs that need to be inserted into the back of the radio. with specific length of factory harness you are limited to final location of the 3.5mm jack, factory prescribes the glove compartment area. if you need to run it further, you can built your own harness, under $5, or settle for factory harness for $30-70, depending on vendor.

the site sponsor, the ECS, has them...

[Pannalstaroz]

Can anyone tell me why a silver line dice with a bluetooth transmitter attached wouldn't work?