Adding A2DP bluetooth device

[brosell]

Hello all,

I'm a brand new proud owner of a 2009 135i with iDrive and navigation. Unless I'm mistaken, this car doesn't support a2dp streaming from phones.

I have used devices like this Transit in my 540i and Mini Cooper.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005XUEMK6

It connects between the radio receiver and the antenna. Basically, using the proper adapter, you connect the antenna into this, and this into the radio receiver. It works really well.

My question is does any know know if something like this is doable in the 135 w/ iDrive? If so, do I look in the dash for the antenna connector or somewhere else? For my 540i, it was in the trunk.

I've seen things like this, also: http://smile.amazon.com/Patuoxun-Blu.../dp/B00GZGQBTM which seems like a good fallback plan, but i like the idea of having it more integrated...

I apologize if this has been asked and answered. I looked in the FAQ and didn't see anything. I also did a search and didn't see anything.

Thanks

[Marlbombs]

Im desperately looking for a wireless solution that shows song data and allows the use of steering wheel controls. I think some people have had success with the tune2air WMA1000, which I am considering. This is also pretty interesting...

[brosell]

The tune2air WMA1000 looks intersting. I think I have the ipod kit for the car...

The transit doesn't interface with the car controls at all. So you'll be using the phone for that.

I just ordered the Patuoxun unit. It's cheap enough. I'll report back.

[Marlbombs]

I'm not sure what you mean by the transit?

[brosell]

Originally Posted by Marlbombs

I'm not sure what you mean by the transit?

this guy: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005XUEMK6

It doesn't integrate with the car's radio controls

[Marlbombs]

I went ahead and bought this. Tune2air WMA1000

It actually works really well! Plugs into the factory y-cable and steering wheel controls work and song data is displayed. So far I really like it.

[brosell]

Have you tried that with an android phone?

This thing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GZGQBTM works reasonably well for the price, but the audio is not the greatest.

[135i OREO]

I use tune2air

http://www.amazon.com/ViseeO-Tune2ai...words=tune2air

Be warned, it worked with my Iphone 4, 4s, and 5 flawlessly. Once I got the 6, it would sync but I couldn't control it with the steering wheel anymore and it no longer displayed the song name. Just says "track not found". Still plays though.

[Marlbombs]

Originally Posted by 135i OREO

I use tune2air

http://www.amazon.com/ViseeO-Tune2ai...words=tune2air

Be warned, it worked with my Iphone 4, 4s, and 5 flawlessly. Once I got the 6, it would sync but I couldn't control it with the steering wheel anymore and it no longer displayed the song name. Just says "track not found". Still plays though.

I just received mine, and it works with steering wheel controls and displays song data on using my iPhone 6 on iOS 8.3.

[135i OREO]

Originally Posted by Marlbombs

I just received mine, and it works with steering wheel controls and displays song data on using my iPhone 6 on iOS 8.3.

Not sure why mine isn't hooking up then. Other than that, it was working great.

[Marlbombs]

Could you possibly need a firmware update from BMW? I have a 2011 with the CIC nav, for what its worth.

[febul]

You'll need to get a ComBox. They only come with 2011+ models, but you can get a retrofit for about $450 as I was quoted from BimmerRetrofits. I've yet to pull the trigger. As $500+ just for bluetooth streaming is a bit much (tax + you have to buy the cables and a bluetooth antenna adapter).

You'll also need a software update once you've got the ComBox installed.

Some more info here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...30&postcount=8