Bluetooth Compatibility

tm30 · 06-30-2009, 02:03 PM

Any experiences with Bluetooth phones not specifically listed on the compatibility page at bmw.com?

Looking to switch out our Verizon phone when the car shows up, and wondering if anyone has any tips on a good smartphone model that works well with Bluetooth/Assist? e.g., the Samsung Omnia, or Blackberry models...

What kind of performance losses have any of you noticed with unlisted Bluetooth phones?

CPSOX · 06-30-2009, 02:23 PM

Ditch Verizon and buy an iPhone. Not only does it work swimmingly with BMW's, but it's easily the best smartphone on the market....leaps and bounds.

Haywood · 06-30-2009, 03:09 PM

That's still pretty subjective about the iPhone if you are using it for business. It's not there yet compared to Blackberrys and Nokia's. I have a Nokia e71 and it works great in the car.

DVDA · 06-30-2009, 03:28 PM

What about the Google Phone (G1 Google)

Work well?

annsue · 06-30-2009, 05:40 PM

Mine works fine with the Verizon BlackBerry Storm. It's the first car where I could actually download my phone book, and it did it automatically as part of the pairing process, and instantaneously. Impressive.

10000111 · 06-30-2009, 06:07 PM

My Omnia works great, but the bluetooth drains the battery like crazy.

miro2296 · 06-30-2009, 06:46 PM

Just make sure the Bluetooth version is 2.0 and not 1.2, which is SHOULD be for most smart phones. You will not be able to scroll through your contacts or use the full Bluetooth capabilities.

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CPSOX New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 135i Le Mans Blue M Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Ditch Verizon and buy an iPhone. Not only does it work swimmingly with BMW's, but it's easily the best smartphone on the market....leaps and bounds.
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annsue Private 0 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 135i convertible Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (0)	Mine works fine with the Verizon BlackBerry Storm. It's the first car where I could actually download my phone book, and it did it automatically as part of the pairing process, and instantaneously. Impressive.
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10000111 Future 135i Owner 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal, USA iTrader: (0)	My Omnia works great, but the bluetooth drains the battery like crazy. __________________ Montego Blue 135i MT/M Package/ iDrive
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miro2296 Colonel 57 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX iTrader: (1)	Just make sure the Bluetooth version is 2.0 and not 1.2, which is SHOULD be for most smart phones. You will not be able to scroll through your contacts or use the full Bluetooth capabilities. __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4 G4/AA Sport Intercooler/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/PSS 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar/TRW front and rear Control Arms/BMS Drop In Filter/Dinan Exhaust/BlackLines/Upgraded \\\M RSFB
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