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08-03-2015, 07:52 AM | #1 |
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BMW Apps - Spotify and Audible
Hi, Can anyone help. Ive looked at the manual and also online but cannot seem to get my phone apps to work on the connected drive.
I have installed software, have most services booked and I thought that if I plugged in my Z2 via USB and launched the app (for example spotify) then the bmw screen will change to show what is being played in spotify. Am I wrong in my assumptions / processes? Does anyone know how I can get Spotify and Audible to work with my screen (including controls such as pause) For info I have an F10(2015) with pro nav. Thanks! |
08-03-2015, 09:42 AM | #2 |
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One you've connected by USB, I believe you have to launch the BMW Connected App from your phone first so that the iDrive knows what it's talking to, then launch Spotify or whatever from within that. That's how it works on mine at least, also a 2015 F10 with pro nav.
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08-03-2015, 02:45 PM | #4 |
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It works only if you opted for bmw application option when you configured your car.
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08-03-2015, 05:19 PM | #5 |
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Works for me - Spotify, Amazon Music
1) Install the BMW connected app on your phone app(but I think it may work without this). 2) Plug phone in via a usb wire. 3) Navigate to external devices in the idrive (via media). 4) (IMPORTANT BIT) Open the app on your phone. 5) The iphone screen will change to a spotify icon with a BMW icon below it. 6) And the spotify option will appear on your idrive menu(may take 10 secs) , select it. and off you go....
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08-05-2015, 05:16 PM | #8 |
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My Iphone 5 (ios 8) connects beautifully. And I can control the app from the idrive.
I'll post some pics if I get a chance.
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08-06-2015, 12:59 PM | #9 |
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Ok so the android app is severely limited. Tethered my ipad to my z2, connected the ipad to the car and I can add in spotify and audible apps via the IOS BMW connect app. Great.
Now I need to sell my Z2 and get an iphone! |
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08-06-2015, 04:22 PM | #10 |
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Tried connecting my friends latest Samsung today - Spotify app same functionality as my iPhone.
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Afaik this will not work without it |
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10-07-2015, 01:40 AM | #14 |
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Yes I do I have the BMW apps, so I can only assume that you need it to work.
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