Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E70) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


View Poll Results: How do you integrate your digital music with your X5?
Bluetooth Audio 8 21.62%
USB 21 56.76%
Download to car's HDD 5 13.51%
Smartphone Integration 3 8.11%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 02-21-2011, 07:24 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 391
Richard in NC is on a distinguished road
Others correct me if I'm wrong, but....

For iPod or USB stick connectivity, you need the 6FL option (center console USB port), or an aftermarket kit. They should work in iDrives for all E70s (started around '06) but upgrading to new iDrive SW is recommended for bug fixes, etc. Aftermarket kits are specific to the model and iDrive generation.

Album cover art is only possible with the Oct '10 builds or newer.

The glovebox USB started with the latest HD based iDrive only, and is for importing music, not iPod/USB connectivity.
__________________
Richard
Sir Snaps-a-lot, 9 Time Dragon Slayer (54 runs!)
2011 X5 50i Alpine White, Biege Nappa /Lt Poplar M Sport
2009 Z4 35i, Black Sapphire/Ivory-Black/Anthracite

Gone but not forgotten: '08 550i, '06 X3, '06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #12  
Old 02-23-2011, 10:17 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southern California
Posts: 139
SJCFlyer is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard in NC View Post
Others correct me if I'm wrong, but....

For iPod or USB stick connectivity, you need the 6FL option (center console USB port), or an aftermarket kit. They should work in iDrives for all E70s (started around '06) but upgrading to new iDrive SW is recommended for bug fixes, etc. Aftermarket kits are specific to the model and iDrive generation.

Album cover art is only possible with the Oct '10 builds or newer.

The glovebox USB started with the latest HD based iDrive only, and is for importing music, not iPod/USB connectivity.
I think Richard is dead on!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 02-24-2011, 02:31 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 17
newtoav is on a distinguished road
Richard is right indeed - I would just add one feature that the USB in the glove compartment adds as well, and which is nice: It is powered, so whatever is connected there can be charged - great for connecting your phone (for instance) while its connected via bluetooth, if you already have in ipod in the other socket.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 02-24-2011, 03:05 AM
Kloogy's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Escondido, CA
Posts: 584
Kloogy is on a distinguished road
iPhone 4 or IPod
__________________
2013 X5 Xdrive35i Premium
2013 F30 328i
2004 Mustang GT Very Modded...
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 02-24-2011, 03:09 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 17
newtoav is on a distinguished road
Kloogy - Not sure if you're asking a question, but I've been able to charge both the iPhone (3GS) and the iPod from the glove compartment USB.

If you were just stating how you listen to music... then please ignore this msg.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 03-09-2011, 01:32 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Madison, MS
Posts: 7
localmotion411 is on a distinguished road
I love the bluetooth streaming function; I can get out of the car after listening to music with my phone in my pocket and it comes right back on once I return.

HOWEVER, I keep having to go into the phone/bluetooth configuration menu and checking the audio checkbox in order to stream music via bluetooth. Anyone else having this problem and/or know how to fix it?
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
audio, bluetooth, iphone, smartphone, usb

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:25 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.