If your BMW has SiriusXM, it will be listed alongside FM and AM radio. If your vehicle has navigation, you can usually add it through the ConnectDrive shop if it is not listed.
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Which BMW models are SiriusXM-equipped?
Starting with the 2010 models*, all BMW vehicles sold in the United States and Canada are SiriusXM-capable. This means that everything is set up for you to activate Sirius radio whenever you choose, even if it isn’t already installed. Decode your BMW’s VIN and look for the Satellite Radio Preparation option to see if your vehicle has the necessary hardware to enable SiriusXM.
Your car already has the satellite radio hardware; all you need is a BMW-approved activation code to update the software and enable SiriusXM. Dealers demand that you leave your car with them, frequently even overnight, for a fee of $500 or more.
You can get the same genuine BMW code from BimmerTech for for $299. Many of the most recent BMWs just require a coding file from us thanks to our ground-breaking USB coding procedure. Without requiring any BMW iDrive coding software, save it to a flash drive and insert it into the BMW’s USB port to immediately activate SiriusXM in your car. If not, we’ll send you an interface connection so you may use your Windows laptop (or a Macbook running Windows) to connect to your vehicle. In less than 30 minutes after your initial instant chat communication with our professional, the service is remotely activated.
Really, it’s that simple. It’s no surprise that our retrofit kits for SiriusXM satellite radio are among the most sought-after!
How to Install XM in a BMW’s Radio
A factory-installed XM satellite radio option is offered by 24 different car manufacturers. One of the companies is not BMW. All new BMW cars come with Sirius satellite radio as standard equipment. There are still various options available if XM is your chosen satellite radio provider and you have a BMW with Sirius or a BMW without a satellite radio.
Two Options for Adding Satellite Radio To Your Car’s Factory Stereo
To enjoy SiriusXM(r) and the benefits that come with it, you don’t need a brand-new automobile OR an aftermarket stereo; chances are strong that you can use a satellite radio adapter kit from VAIS to connect SiriusXM to your car’s factory sound.
We’re pleased to discuss additional ways you can use to add satellite radio to an existing factory stereo, so please don’t assume this blog article is all about us and our goods. We want everyone who wants SiriusXM radio to know that they can have it without having to buy a new audio.
Here’s what you need to know about each of the three typical ways to add SiriusXM to your car’s factory radio.
Connect your aftermarket stereo to SiriusXM.
All of that amazing entertainment will sound better than ever in your car or truck when a SiriusXM SXV300V1 is connected to any of the many SiriusXM-ReadyTM aftermarket car stereos now on the market.
It requires no additional wires or interfaces to connect to your SiriusXM-ReadyTM car stereo because this little tuner slips below the dash of your vehicle. The hideaway tuner, an external antenna (with a magnetic base for simple attachment), and an installation manual are all included in the full set.
You can access some fantastic new SiriusXM services with certain car stereos (see note below), including Traffic & Weather Now, SportsFlashTM, and TuneMixTM, which mixes songs from stations you’ve saved as presets. The nicest feature is that you can skip over any songs that you don’t want to hear right now.
You can still get all of your favorite SiriusXM music, entertainment, news, and sports programming, along with fun features like Replay and iTunes(r) song tagging, even if you have an older receiver that is SiriusXM-compatible. Every time you upgrade your receiver, you’ll be able to take advantage of the new features.
Factory Radios and Additional Information: The SXV300V1 can be used with aftermarket in-dash receivers that are marked with the “SiriusXM-ReadyTM” emblem.
Additionally, a SiriusXM subscription is required. Hawaii and US territories are not included in the lower 48 states’ availability of satellite radio service. In Alaska, there is little service available.
Can my car have satellite radio?
Short response? SiriusXM is not available in any vehicle. Saying “any” is risky because we cannot ensure it. The best response we can offer is “most likely yes,” with a few qualifications.
1. A stereo must be in the vehicle. It will be difficult to add SiriusXM satellite radio if you don’t have any kind of sound system!
2. You need to install some kind of adapter kit to get SiriusXM Radio to play through your speakers if you don’t want to replace the factory stereo with an after-market radio (and, unless you’re installing a bespoke sound system to your car, that’s probably not necessary). There are three choices:
- The sound from a satellite radio receiver can be sent using an FM modulator, but there are several drawbacks to this approach that we’ll discuss below.
- You can integrate an external module to your vehicle to add SiriusXM. Wires are linked from this radio to your stereo and then mounted on your dash using a particular bracket. You might then need to plug something into the cigarette lighter as well. It looks disorganized as a whole.
If my BMW has satellite radio, how do I know?
- On your stereo, look for the SiriusXM logo. The SiriusXM logo may occasionally be added to the radio by the automaker to promote the vehicle’s SiriusXM compatibility.
- To find the SAT button, look. There is usually a SAT button located someplace on automobile stereos with built-in satellite receivers. The button, which represents the satellite, acts as a gateway to SiriusXM stations. The SAT button is often located among the AM/FM and DISC AUX buttons.
- Consult the owner’s manual. Checking your owner’s manual should only be done as a last resort because the other two solutions are significantly simpler. Most likely, the section on your car’s audio system will have the details you require.
Can my BMW have SiriusXM?
All new BMW models with SiriusXM will get a complimentary 12-month trial subscription to the SiriusXM Platinum Plan. A 3-month trial subscription is included with qualified pre-owned1 and certified pre-owned (CPO) automobiles.
Your customers can enjoy the best entertainment available in their cars and on the SXM App with the Platinum Plan trial subscription. This includes music that has been carefully selected to be ad-free, Pandora stations, sports play-by-play, talk shows hosted by celebrities, news, comedy, Howard Stern, and more.
A large selection of podcasts, including SiriusXM exclusives, along with original discussion channels
What will satellite radio in my car require?
Satellite radios that can be docked and played through both your car and home stereos are small devices. A Dock & Play SiriusXM player has the benefit that you can move it from your car to your home radio and just pay for one subscription. There are packages available, and a Dock & Play radio frequently also functions with a compatible SiriusXM boombox.
You’ll need the following in order to subscribe to satellite radio service, whether you choose the dedicated or Dock & Play option:
- a satellite radio with docking Depending on the radio you choose and the accessories you purchase, the radio can be connected to and played through either your car or home sound, or perhaps both.
- an antenna for satellite radio
- a SiriusXM service subscription.
With a BMW, is SiriusXM free?
A free trial membership to SiriusXM for six months and the All Access plan, which covers all of SiriusXM’s channels both inside and outside the vehicle, are included with every new BMW. You may take advantage of it with no cost or obligation.
How can I locate my BMW radio ID on XM?
Select the Sirius menu by pressing the radio’s MENU button. Access Advanced options to see the Radio ID.
There are various different types of radios that could be in your BMW. Discover your model below, then adhere to the directions.
2003–the present: To see the Radio ID while in Sirius mode, press and hold the SAT button for more than three seconds. From 2004 to the present, scroll to the right in Sirius mode until the Options screen opens. When you choose Manage Subscription, the Radio ID will appear.
Press the MENU button on your radio, then choose the SAT mode. On the screen, select Settings, and the audio Radio ID will appear.
Jaguar XK and XF: Select SAT Information from the SAT Options menu to see the Call Center number and Radio ID.
XJ: Selecting the More icon after selecting the Options icon will bring up the Radio ID.
2010MY: To display the Call Center number and Radio ID, select Settings from the touch-screen’s menu, followed by SAT information.
Choose Settings from the touch-screen menu. Then choose SAT alternatives, and after that choose SAT details. Along with the Call Center phone number, the Radio ID will be displayed.
Your radio’s audio menu should be selected before SatRadio. Select Service from the dropdown to see the Radio ID displayed.
Mazda Connect System (choice models from 2014 or later): Find the Radio ID (also known as the Electronic Serial Number, or ESN) by: The 8-digit Radio ID will be displayed if you choose “XM” from the list of audio sources and choose channel 0 from the list of available channels.
Select SatRadio after choosing Audio. Select Service from the submenu to get the Radio ID and Call Center phone number.
Any unactivated channel can be chosen by rotating the right-hand rotary button. After choosing a channel, the Radio ID will appear.
Select Radio, Satellite Radio, and Category on the Control display. The Call Center phone number and Radio ID will appear when you select any channel.
Volvo 2005-2006 MY: Select it by turning the Source knob to SAT Settings. After selecting Sirius ID with the Source knob, the Radio ID will appear.
2007-2009 MY: Select Sirius Settings by pressing the MENU button and swiping down. Select Sirius ID after that, and Radio ID will appear.
Can my phone stream XM radio to my car?
It is necessary to have a SiriusXM trial or to purchase a Platinum, Music & Entertainment, Streaming Platinum, Streaming Music & Entertainment, or Student Streaming Platinum plan.
To get started, take these actions:
- Put the SiriusXM app on your Android phone or tablet. To stream without a Wi-Fi connection, you will want a cellular data package.
- Utilize a USB cord to connect your device to your radio that supports Android Auto.
- On your mobile device, make sure the SiriusXM app is open. Go to the Music tab on the dashboard interface, and then choose SiriusXM.