Easy Bluetooth A2DP Streaming music mod

[Jeffkukuruda]

Thanks! Please report back when tested.

[psieg2]

As I stated before this does not provide control. It is a streaming interface only, all control is still from the phone's interface.

I can also report that my BT dongle and phone re-pair seamlessly every single time I start the vehicle.

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[SCardamon]

Yep, no control.

Works well but it does remain powered on after the car is truned off and even when locked which is not my favorite.

Additionally, if you do have this tool powered and in your car after turning off the car and then attempt to use another bluetooth device (like stereo bluetooth headphones) this thing will crate so much interference it is crazy and until you unpair or disable the audio potion of the pairing profile in your mobile phone, the other device will be unusable.

I unplug the usb drive upon exiting my car out of desire to use other BT items and out of fear my battery may get really angry

Other than that, this thing is really awesome and I will definately being using it exclusively for audio in my car. THANKS OP!!!!

[balx5]

I know its nice to be able to stream from your mobile device but how about just using a good old fashion USB flash drive for the purpose of music. You can have full control on the i-drive, you can get up to 64GB+ of your favorite songs. Your mobile device is freed up and not using any juice. Relatively inexpensive way to get song to your i-drive. Just make sure its formatted to FAT32 file system and use special software for anything above 4GB because of Window's limitations.

4GB for $6 and some change and you're done!
Amazon.com: SanDisk Cruzer Fit 4 GB USB Flash Drive SDCZ33-004G-B35: Electronics

[captain_jim1]

Does anyone know if this mod will work with phones other than the iPhone? I'm a recent convert from an iPhone to the Nexus 4. I already have the BMW iPhone cable - if I got the cable would my android phone still stream?

[psieg2]

Works fine with any Bluetooth device. I am using with galaxy note 2.

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[captain_jim1]

Sweet. How do you handle your phone connections? Do you still have your phone paired directly the BMW or are you doing all Bluetooth activity through this mod?

[psieg2]

not to be snarkey that has been answered already look earlier in the thread.

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[captain_jim1]

My fault! I forget that there was a Page 1.. Ha

[captain_jim1]

I just wanted to follow up. I received my iPod/Bluetooth adapter (the same one as in the original post) and it works awesomely!

One thing that is worth noting... When I paired the iPod/BT receiver with my phone it seemed that I lost control of my phone through iDrive. When I tried to repair my phone to the X5 via the iDrive controls it wouldn't pair. It seems that when I paired to the iPod/BT receiver it disconnected by phone-X5 pair. I had to repair through my phone and then everything worked. I have two simultaneous connections from my phone - one to the iPod/BT receiver and one to the X5.

The receiver hides nicely in my center console and everything repairs when I enter the car. The sound quality is pretty good, but I have a high-end, custom system and can hear a little noise coming through -- not sure what that's about yet. This is by far the easiest way to add BT Streaming music to your X5 with the least amount of hassle and money!