Voice Control/Dialing E53- iPhone4 ?
 

Hi all, Wasn't sure whether to post this here in E53 or AV/Nav, but have a question: I have the original Voice Recognition module in my '05 X5, which I have used for years for cell phone dialing, with a (I know, waaaayy "old school" :rolleyes:) Motorola Razr v3 - I purposely have avoided upgrading the cell for years, due to the fact none of the voice recognition software, up until recently performed as well as the Razr, and I constantly use it. The Razr also pairs and works great with the X-5's Voice Control and bluetooth. I'm at the point where I really finally DO need to get a new smartphone, and the most logical choice after much investigating and comparison, is either the iPhone4 or the Samsung 'Droid Captivate, since I'm locked into ATT. Can anyone tell me if they have and use either of these phones with the E53 Voice Control, and/or if I'd have any problems pairing and setting up either of these with the older software in my '05? 'Would very much appreciate hearing from anyone with experience with either of these in this scenario - I'd hate to lose the Voice Control dialing-from-the-wheel option! :popcorn: :D

the verizon droid in an 06 x5 and it works great. not sure if the setup is the same as the 05

No problems with iPhone 4 with bluetooth and voice module that came with my 2005. All functions including voice dialing and stored voice tags work flawlessly. No problem with phonebook download either. I regularly switch between a BB Bold 9700 and an iPhone 4 and both work great.

Thanks guys...sounds promising! :thumbup: ~ Anyone else with + or -experience with Droid/Captivate or iPhone4 Voice Control in '05?

I have an 05 E53 and an iPhone 4 that paired quite easily for me. The voice control has worked when ever I use it as well.
Haven't really read the owners manual in regards to the Voice Control Dialing, (I usually just hit favorites and dial from there) didn't know you COULD voice dial... How do you do it...? :stickpoke
I'd be more than happy to try it for you. :D

After the beep, say "dial number", the response will be "please say the number", then just speak each single digit clearly. When you pause the response will be "continue", after which you say "dial".

I have 2004 X5 and an iPhone 4 and have zero issues with it pairing and using voice control to dial a number or a name. :)

I can get my i4 to pair with my '04 just fine, but none of the incoming numbers display on my nav or the display between the gauges. And what does display on the nav screen has a bunch of gibberish mixed in with the names and numbers. It voice dials just fine but won't recognize dialing by voice tags. What am I doing wrong? It all worked just fine with my old Razr and Blackberry.

I wonder if it could be problems with an older BT module? Mine was replaced around 3 years ago under warranty with an updated module. My problem at that time was the red light (no service) on the dash would stay lit even if no phone was paired. I suspect that upgraded module also provided a number of other improvements.

"I wonder if it could be problems with an older BT module? Mine was replaced around 3 years ago under warranty with an updated module."

~ THAT'S what I'm afraid of, Phil - that the module that works with the Razr v3 is outdated for iPhone 4 - mine IS the older, original version... anyone else have it workin' or not with orig module/software and new iPhone or Droid? I always use the Voice Tag method of dialing from the X5 phonebook - don't want to lose that convenience!! :nervous: :popcorn:

~PShypnotiqdmg: If you want further info on what to look for/have installed for Voice Recognition Dialing, send me a PM w/ your address :thumbup:

It' Works !!
 

Just as an update, for those of you that might do a search and come upon this thread in the future - SUCCESS !! :2thumbs: I'm a happy camper !- Went ahead and pulled the trigger onna new iPhone 4 --- paired it up and uploaded the new phonebook from it to the X5... Voice Recog and Voice Dialing from the Phonebook names works flawlessly !! :bmw:
~ Livin' th' Handsfree Dream again !! :rofl::smokin: Thought it might be helpful for others ta know ... Aloha :cool:

Is this with a stock system?

All OEM BWM parts, but I did the install of the VR/Voice Control module myself, bought module on eBay, after purchase of X5 - relatively easy to do a pro install! :cool:

Gees I'm happy for you, maybe you can help me out a little on the list of "things to get" for my '04 E53.

If willing please p.m. me

And I still can't get my BT module to "read" my iPhone4. Voice dialing is fine, BT synch is fine. But my nav screen has jibberish mixed wth letters and numbers, and the BT module will not recognize and display the number of incoming calls. Dealer said there have been a lot of complaints from owners of '05 and earlier X5's for the same problem, so must be all the earlier versions of the module. Just one more reason I hate my iPhone4 and am seriously considering going back to a BlackBerry.

Interestimg, Tow... I have no prob when using VR, Voice Dialing, and BT - All incoming and VR numbers from and when using my iPhone 4 display just fine/accurately... :dunno: - I have an '05, so maybe this problem doesn't occur in modules after '04 and I just lucked out... :dunno:

Hi,

I have a phone installed in my car (not the bluetooth version, but the real handset type of phone).

Does anyone know, if I can add the bluetooth / voice recognition in addition to the existing phone?

Thanks,
CH