What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by kaputt

What iOS do you have? I can’t get my iPhone to work like this. It doesn’t recognize anything is there when I use the iPod key.

I'm using an iPhone on iOS 13.2.2, and it worked on iOS 12 as well. It even displays the Spotify track info the stereo screen.
It also works just using an old iPod Classic (you can navigate the album/artist list using the buttons on the stereo, although it's a pain if you have a large music collection).

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by kaputt

What iOS do you have? I can’t get my iPhone to work like this. It doesn’t recognize anything is there when I use the iPod key.

I've checked my VIN for features/options, and my car includes "S6FLA USBAudio Interface". I don't know whether that was standard equipment or an option.

[desertman123]

Originally Posted by Jordan's World

I just picked up a really clean 2013 128i with M sport package, so spent the Sunday getting some seat time, programming garage door opener, and attempting to pair my iPhone to the Bluetooth. By the way, is there some sort of trick to play music through the darn radio? I've searched through all the menu settings and can't seem to find anything. I don't have the iDrive (not sure if that matters).

Here is a picture of the car if anyone is curious. It's my first BMW!

My first addition(s) to the car will be returning to OEM blue badges. And ditching the black factory 17's (powder coated by PO). Any ideas on wheels? I'm thinking a bronze would look cool on the black.

Catch me around town

[E82Performance]

Originally Posted by parameter416

I'm using an iPhone on iOS 13.2.2, and it worked on iOS 12 as well. It even displays the Spotify track info the stereo screen.
It also works just using an old iPod Classic (you can navigate the album/artist list using the buttons on the stereo, although it's a pain if you have a large music collection).

Interesting- do you only use the USB, or also the AUX with that special "Y" cable?

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by E82Performance

Interesting- do you only use the USB, or also the AUX with that special "Y" cable?

I only use a USB cable - don’t need the AUX. On the underside of the armrest there’s also a pouch. I keep a 120 GB iPod Classic in there. It works the same way as the iPhone - just plug it into the USB port and control it via the stereo or steering wheel.

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by E82Performance

Interesting- do you only use the USB, or also the AUX with that special "Y" cable?

See Pages 24-26 of the attached user manual (courtesy 1addicts.com). This is the setup in my car.

I think the Y-cable was required only for very old iTunes files that used DRM, which I believe Apple stopped using around 2009.

[Jordan's World]

Originally Posted by desertman123

Catch me around town

Man, I just checked out your build thread. I envy your 6 speed/sport package combo I searched every nook and cranny for a 128i M sport coupe with 6 speed, but apparently it’s a pretty rare combo. Nice car!

I go to UCF maybe I’ll see you around.

Jordan

[Jordan's World]

Originally Posted by parameter416

Congratulations and welcome! I have a 2012 128i M Sport coupe. I don't have iDrive, but I can stream music from my iPhone using the USB port under the armrest. I'm not sure whether it was an option or whether it came standard.
You connect the iPhone to the USB, then on the radio you select the source as "iPod", and it thinks the phone is an iPod. You can play Spotify, iTunes, etc. You can even control it using the steering wheel controls. It will also announce turn-by-turn directions from Waze or Google Maps over the stereo speakers.

I tried plugging into the USB port with my iPhone and I'm getting some sort of "Incompatible device" notification on the screen. I know iPhone cords can be finicky, but not sure what the problem is. I will buy a new cord and try.

[G3min1]

Spent $16 to add Bluetooth to my car. Works flawlessly, great purchase.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Bluetoo...72.m2749.l2649

[low135]

Rush Customs cracked open, disassembled and dechromed my lists so far

[xQx]

Originally Posted by G3min1

Spent $16 to add Bluetooth to my car. Works flawlessly, great purchase.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Bluetoo...72.m2749.l2649

Wow, that's awesome if it does what it says on the box.

do back / next steering wheel buttons work with spotify?

[6ixSpd]

Went sliding around with some DSC off fun in this storm



Also changed out the aging stock D1S bulbs to GT Ultra. First time trying these, they have extremely good reviews in HID testing and I'm pleased so far. Way better output than the 7 year old stock bulbs.

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by G3min1

Spent $16 to add Bluetooth to my car. Works flawlessly, great purchase.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Bluetoo...72.m2749.l2649

I have that. It works fine. BUT, to use the other features of the car with iDrive, you need to unplug it.

[JimVonBaden]

Originally Posted by low135

Rush Customs cracked open, disassembled and dechromed my lists so far

That is seriously sexy!

[Gweeper64]

Originally Posted by Jordan's World

Thanks man. I hope to contribute on here to the best of my abilities with the limited knowledge I have on these things.

And yes, as it turns out this is the case with the bluetooth. You can only receive calls through the bluetooth, no streaming music. Oh well, I do have the aux. hookup and USB connection. I think the aux sounds better anyway.

Correct. No music streaming.

I got a Tunai Firefly Bluetooth to aux adapter on Amazon. Works and sounds great! Clarification - I'm on Android.
However, I also discovered that the USB port under the armrest. does not provide 5v power for it.

[bobowar135]

Originally Posted by parameter416

I only use a USB cable - don’t need the AUX. On the underside of the armrest there’s also a pouch. I keep a 120 GB iPod Classic in there. It works the same way as the iPhone - just plug it into the USB port and control it via the stereo or steering wheel.

You gotta love the Ipod classic. I've had three, 2x160g + 1x120g. My last one started playing up early this year. It went out of production I think late 2014, now I'm restricted to mere flash sticks. Sure you can get flash sticks that big now but their user-friendliness factor is nothing compared to the Ipod. Since then, anything Apple has been nothing but fluff.

[bobowar135]

Sorry, I got side-tracked with the previous post. Today I ditched the run-flat tyres and I now have normal tyres all-round. From my limited drivng done today the car did seem to crash and bash over uneven roads a little less, whether or not this is real or imagined, only time will tell. At the very least, I'm happy to have matching tyres front & rear.

[low135]

Some paintwork got done. This is just a dryfit. Still lots of stuff being done to these before they can be sealed up

[chris_flies]

Originally Posted by Gweeper64

Correct. No music streaming.

I got a Tunai Firefly Bluetooth to aux adapter on Amazon. Works and sounds great! Clarification - I'm on Android.
However, I also discovered that the USB port under the armrest. does not provide 5v power for it.

My car has power to that USB port. Might want to check the connection under the console, they have a tendency to get disconnected.

[1and1]

Yep- mine supplies power as well-
It's what powers the Tune2Air BT adapter

[6ixSpd]

Installed 1M inspired gauge faces and swapped the amber LEDs to white. Really loving this view from the cockpit!

[G3min1]

Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

I have that. It works fine. BUT, to use the other features of the car with iDrive, you need to unplug it.

Good thing I don't have idrive haha

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Installed 1M inspired gauge faces and swapped the amber LEDs to white. Really loving this view from the cockpit!

Looks really good man!