Bluetooth Streaming Connectivity with Pro Nav ???

alexank · 11-17-2015, 01:32 PM

USB 2 can typically power up anything that draws about 0.5A max so SSDs are fine and a few low power HDDs should work as well.

I thought I had EBT in my car but I think I am mistaken just have bog standard BT (633) instead I assume EBT probably does show cover art etc.

radoval · 11-28-2016, 03:55 AM

Hi all,
I'm a newbie to this forum and BMW altogether.
And it looks like I've made a massive mistake buying recently approved used pre 09/2010 F10.
According to two different dealers there is nothing one can do to integrate a smartphone if the car hasn't got this as a factory assembled option

Shame on you, BMW!
I think I'll start a new thread to create a definitive conclusion for all those who are stuck with this wretched iDrive which you allegedly can't upgrade.
Regards

Pottsy · 11-28-2016, 05:44 AM

Radoval, there are many solutions. What is it you want to do (exactly) as "smartphone integration" can mean many things?

silverfox666 · 11-28-2016, 07:38 AM

You will need to have enhanced bluetooth options 'coded' to be on. You can do this yourself or pay someone else to do it remotely through TeamViewer... which is what I did (the latter).

Mine was pro satnav on a '15 plate car and couldn't stream music - which seem ridiculous to me too, so share your frustration.

But after coding it works fine.

changed · 11-28-2016, 02:19 PM

Sorry... am i reading this right that EBT can be simply coded 'on'???

I have a 2014 520 with basic nav etc.

I fanny about with Y leads etc to play music from my iphone at the moment and its a pain in the butt!!!

silverfox666 · 11-28-2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by changed

Sorry... am i reading this right that EBT can be simply coded 'on'???

I have a 2014 520 with basic nav etc.

I fanny about with Y leads etc to play music from my iphone at the moment and its a pain in the butt!!!

As far as I know - yes. Mine wasn't on when I got the car and now it is!

Fox530 · 11-28-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by silverfox666

Mine was pro satnav on a '15 plate car and couldn't stream music - which seem ridiculous to me too, so share your frustration.

But after coding it works fine.

This is odd, mine is also a 15 plate car without enhanced bluetooth but I can stream music absolutely fine - the only functionality I am missing is multiple simultaneous connections, the phone cradle in the armrest and the second mic.

changed · 11-28-2016, 02:52 PM

Hmmm i think i need to get this done!!

silverfox666 · 11-29-2016, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox530

This is odd, mine is also a 15 plate car without enhanced bluetooth but I can stream music absolutely fine - the only functionality I am missing is multiple simultaneous connections, the phone cradle in the armrest and the second mic.

No idea why there would be discrepancies between models. Mine is June 2015, with pro nav and couldn't stream music by bluetooth. I checked all menus and then decided to get my car coded anyway to change the stop/start function. Enhanced BT was something I chose to be put on and now it works fine...

Fox530 · 11-29-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by silverfox666

No idea why there would be discrepancies between models. Mine is June 2015, with pro nav and couldn't stream music by bluetooth. I checked all menus and then decided to get my car coded anyway to change the stop/start function. Enhanced BT was something I chose to be put on and now it works fine...

Incredibly strange - my car is exactly the same age as yours, optioned in the same way and I'd prepared myself for Bluetooth streaming silly business yet it works fine.

Apples12 · 11-29-2016, 11:33 AM

I have a 520d with NBT pro nav, coding the bluetooth streaming was a simple VO coding change to 6NS - works a treat.

i too was stunned to find that a 30k+ car wouldnt have something so basic...silly really.

Johnny Grabble · 11-29-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverfox666

No idea why there would be discrepancies between models. Mine is June 2015, with pro nav and couldn't stream music by bluetooth. I checked all menus and then decided to get my car coded anyway to change the stop/start function. Enhanced BT was something I chose to be put on and now it works fine...

Mine is March 15 with pro nav and no EBT, and I can stream over BT just fine as well...

Johnny Grabble · 11-29-2016, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apples12

I have a 520d with NBT pro nav, coding the bluetooth streaming was a simple VO coding change to 6NS - works a treat.

i too was stunned to find that a 30k+ car wouldnt have something so basic...silly really.

Just try ordering a Porsche if you think BMW are mean with the toys...

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radoval New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 535i June 2010 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi all, I'm a newbie to this forum and BMW altogether. And it looks like I've made a massive mistake buying recently approved used pre 09/2010 F10. According to two different dealers there is nothing one can do to integrate a smartphone if the car hasn't got this as a factory assembled option Shame on you, BMW! I think I'll start a new thread to create a definitive conclusion for all those who are stuck with this wretched iDrive which you allegedly can't upgrade. Regards
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changed Lieutenant 25 Rep 410 Posts Drives: F10 Msport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Sorry... am i reading this right that EBT can be simply coded 'on'??? I have a 2014 520 with basic nav etc. I fanny about with Y leads etc to play music from my iphone at the moment and its a pain in the butt!!!
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Apples12 First Lieutenant 108 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 520D LCI auto Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I have a 520d with NBT pro nav, coding the bluetooth streaming was a simple VO coding change to 6NS - works a treat. i too was stunned to find that a 30k+ car wouldnt have something so basic...silly really.
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