My 2011 328i sedan comes with the Value Package and Premium Package. The vehicle has ENHANCED BLUETOOTH with BMW Assist.
I should be able to play music from my iPhone through bluetooth, several people have told me. I tried looking for it but was unsuccessful. Does anyone have the necessary skills?
No, however it makes Bluetooth audio streaming pairing simpler. Try experimenting with your Bluetooth audio settings. In my car with iDrive, connecting my “phone” via Bluetooth didn’t instantly connect the A2DP feature for some strange reason.
There are no Bluetooth audio settings that I can see. Is there a manual or a set of instructions someplace that I could use to test that out?
Do you have a copy of your build sheet handy? Combox (option code 6VC), which is necessary for Bluetooth streaming, may not be included if you don’t purchase iDrive. I suppose setting it up without iDrive, if it’s even possible, would involve selecting BT Audio as a source on your stereo and then pairing your phone at that point. Or maybe the pairing interface is somewhere under Settings? If you see that listed or don’t have your build sheet but still want to investigate. Sorry, but since I haven’t used the non-iDrive stereo much, my recollection and speculation are quite rusty.
I’m not sure if this will be of any use to you. To stream music through my iPhone whenever I turned on my Bluetooth, I had to manually enable Bluetooth Audio in the phone’s settings. However, I do drive an idrive vehicle.
Connect the phone to the vehicle. Once a pair is successful, double check that the phone and audio boxes are both selected in the display. then press the CD control button. Choose your phone, and Bluetooth playback should begin. That’s how mine operates just fine.
Make sure your automobile was produced in 2010 or later as this was introduced for 2011. You couldn’t transmit audio via Bluetooth if it was earlier.
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How do I use the Bluetooth in my BMW to play music?
- Make sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on.
- Press COM > Mobile Devices > New Device on the iDrive 7 screen’s left side to add a new device.
- Choose your BMW from the Bluetooth menu on your smartphone.
How do I use my 2012 BMW x3 to stream music via Bluetooth?
My 2012 BMW X3 xdrive28i connects to my bluetooth phone absolutely well. I was recently able to connect my bluetooth phone and audio while driving a 2013 X5. I can’t seem to find the audio option on my X3, therefore it appears that I need to upgrade something, according to my research.
Before pairing your iPhone as a phone and an audio source, be sure that it is not connected to a USB cord. You cannot have both at once using iDrive.
Make sure your device has Bluetooth audio turned on. Select your phone by selecting CD/Multimedia > Bluetooth and then clicking the Option button (bottom right under the iDrive wheel). Check the audio box under Configure Phone in the Options window on the right. Additionally, you can look under Configure Bluetooth in Options to verify if Bluetooth audio is turned off for all devices. Like someone else said, connecting a USB cord will turn off the device’s Bluetooth audio, which then needs to be manually turned on again. For some reason, with our X3s, sound quality over Bluetooth is noticeably better than over USB.
Additionally, your BMW’s software plays a role. That feature was absent from our 2011 X3 35i. Bluetooth worked fine for phone calls but not for audio. We purchased a 2013 X3 and made certain that feature was in the vehicle. =) Since I believe it to be a software issue, you might be able to add that to your vehicle.
My girlfriend’s 2014 X3 was in for a little window rattle and a chrome bubble on the front grille.
She has an X5 from 2013. We were able to use Bluetooth to connect her phone for audio and “media,” which allowed us to operate Pandora without having to touch the device.
When I went back to my X3, the only connection option I had was for audio alone.
“BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth and office capabilities” was a $650 required option for the 2012 model year, in addition to the normal bluetooth/USB connectivity. It is necessary to play Bluetooth audio and was included for free with the tech package.
My iPhone 4S’s BT audio could not be played by the default software that came with the car, but my Xperia Arc could. Things were fixed after the firmware was upgraded.
How do I use my BMW 5 Series’ Bluetooth to stream music?
This weekend, I’m renting a BMW 5 Series for work purposes, and I want to use the Bluetooth in the vehicle to make calls and play music. How do I use Bluetooth to link my phone to a BMW?
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A universe of hands-free options that can improve your driving efficiency and keep the roads safer are made possible by Bluetooth capabilities. Just adhere to these easy procedures to connect to Bluetooth on a BMW 5 Series:
- On your device, enable Bluetooth connectivity.
- From the iDrive menu, choose Communication, then Manage mobile devices, then Connect new device.
- Your phone’s name should appear on your BMW as should the Bluetooth name for the vehicle.
- Choose one of these to start matching.
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Why does my Bluetooth not play music in my car despite being connected?
You may have observed that your phone uses more power and has a shorter battery life when Bluetooth is turned on. When the battery is low, some gadgets are set to go into power-saving mode. Your phone can lose Bluetooth connectivity as a result and become disconnected from your automobile.
If this happens, you may either manually turn on Bluetooth again on your phone or charge it to keep listening to music.
In any event, make sure your phone is fully charged if you are having difficulties playing music in your car. As an alternative, you can charge your phone by plugging it into a power source.
Has the 2011 BMW 535i Bluetooth?
The phone has Bluetooth audio capabilities that are equivalent to or better than yours. Your phone should work well without a cover on the record, though. You can use the BMW Connected App and the I control to listen to Pandora and other well-known audio apps by connecting your phone’s lightning connection to USB.
Why won’t my iPhone connect to my car’s Bluetooth to play music?
CarPlay, a more intelligent and secure method of using your iPhone in the car, is available on a few models. CarPlay displays the activities you want to perform on your iPhone while driving directly on the in-dash display in your vehicle.
Connect your iPhone to the USB port on your car’s audio if it supports CarPlay utilizing the USB port. There may be a CarPlay icon or a smartphone icon on the USB port’s label.
Press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel to set up CarPlay if your vehicle supports wireless CarPlay. Alternatively, check sure your car is in Bluetooth or wireless pairing mode. Next, select your vehicle on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > CarPlay > Available Cars. For more details, consult the owner’s manual that came with your vehicle.
Why won’t my iPhone pair with the Bluetooth in my BMW?
Try these actions if the problem still exists after the update: Make sure Bluetooth Sync Contacts is turned on in Settings > Bluetooth. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, turn Bluetooth off, and then turn it back on. Restarting your iPhone after turning it off
Why does Bluetooth work but there is no sound?
Make sure your computer’s volume is not muted. Restart the audio playback app after closing it. Your computer’s Bluetooth(r) feature should be turned off, then back on. Remove the speaker from the list of Bluetooth devices that are paired, then re-pair it.