Playing Music in my X5

[Bimmer360]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

If your cable is not from apple I would be very careful. Non compliant cables can burn your phone up.

Yeah first time I have purchased aftermarket one and will not do it again. I don't see one from Apple site though.

[Quicksilver]

Belkin is an authorized provider. Also get a tooth pick and dig out the dust and lint from the connector.
Also use compressed air can and "gently" blow out the iPhone connection. Lint and dust can cause problems.
It happened to us and we thought that because the iPhone said "phone accessory is not supported"
It was the cable but no just dust and lint. Also keep your phone updated.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/H...duct-HLJV2ZM/A

Originally Posted by Bimmer360

The cable that I got says "phone accessory is not supported. It's not from Apple though. Which product is it? link?

[Bimmer360]

Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Belkin is an authorized provider. Also get a tooth pick and dig out the dust and lint from the connector.
Also use compressed air can and "gently" blow out the iPhone connection. Lint and dust can cause problems.
It happened to us and we thought that because the iPhone said "phone accessory is not supported"
It was the cable but no just dust and lint. Also keep your phone updated.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/H...duct-HLJV2ZM/A

linky no worky? it takes me to viglink site and not apple

[minesapasty]

Back on topic again, this is the lead that I have bought for connecting my iPod via aux and charging without a USB socket in the car. I haven't received it yet, so can't comment on quality, but for the price it had to be worth a go.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charge-List...+Product%C2%AE

I just tested the link to see if it worked and it put up an ad with a thing under saying about carry on to Amazon, click on that and it then shows the lead.

[pshovest]

There are several inexpensive BT--->Aux options.
I use https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Bl...IVZ3T1PXtkziQw
in my E36 & E39 that only has aux input. Works well and I can stop/start music without touching phone. Also works well with Waze for driving directions. It plugs into cigarette lighter socket. The FM transmitter is disabled when aux cable is connected.

If you don't want to see adapter and don't mind manipulating phone to start music then this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Mini-...UAAOSwOMdZP4dz
will fit in the console. Same functionality as above. It plugs into USB charger in console socket.

[Skyline]

Originally Posted by pshovest

There are several inexpensive BT--->Aux options.
I use https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Bl...IVZ3T1PXtkziQw
in my E36 & E39 that only has aux input. Works well and I can stop/start music without touching phone. Also works well with Waze for driving directions. It plugs into cigarette lighter socket. The FM transmitter is disabled when aux cable is connected.

If you don't want to see adapter and don't mind manipulating phone to start music then this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5mm-Mini-...UAAOSwOMdZP4dz
will fit in the console. Same functionality as above. It plugs into USB charger in console socket.

Bluetooth for music will deliver far inferior sound quality compared to a plug in cable.

[pshovest]

Originally Posted by Skyline

Bluetooth for music will deliver far inferior sound quality compared to a plug in cable.

Maybe, but most of us are very skeptical of the claims of loss in quality.
Ever wonder why you don't see owners with factory A2DP lining up to buy aux cables? The convenience of wireless far outweighs the arguable quality loss.

Bimmer360.... can you connect another device to the AUX jack to confirm the input does indeed work?

[Bimmer360]

Originally Posted by pshovest

Maybe, but most of us are very skeptical of the claims of loss in quality.
Ever wonder why you don't see owners with factory A2DP lining up to buy aux cables? The convenience of wireless far outweighs the arguable quality loss.

Bimmer360.... can you connect another device to the AUX jack to confirm the input does indeed work?

My wife has iPhone 7 still and auxiliary works flawlessly.

[giaka]

Originally Posted by Skyline

Bluetooth for music will deliver far inferior sound quality compared to a plug in cable.

Im willing to bet the quality of the ripped MP3s are a bigger issue with sound for most people. Some MP3s sound like garbage yet Pandora always sounds amazing.

[heatmizr]

Another "perk" of Apple's Walled Garden.