Ipod Interface

[Klawal]

Originally Posted by mmouse

Excuse my ignorance on the subject but as I understand you can connect iPod through AUX interface in the armrest. Would this be an inferior way to do things regarding signal quality, possibility to control iPod from iDrive etc. My dealer in Canada offered me iPod connection when I was ordering the car but I opted out since they wanted ~$400, which I thought was ridiculous.

Through the Aux interface, signal quality is optimal, and exactly the same with the other connection possibilities. But with the Aux connection, you cannot command the iPod via the iDrive and you have no information on the screen.

With the connection in the glove box (retrofit), you can command the iPod with the sterring wheel, but not with the iDrive and always no information on the screen.

Only with the USB connector 6FL, you have all the possibilities to command with the iDrive and see the information on the screen (need a special cable).