Navigation & Audio Can I use this?
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Can I use this?
So I found out that its impossible to add a aftermarket stereo to my car... let alone a navi. I kinda wish I researched before I bought the car. I have a iPhone 5 and really like to listen to my music, just wish I had better connectability then just an aux audio cable. I called Mini and the service guy told me there isn't an adapter for my car. Double bummer.
I saw this in my arm rest... is it possible to use this for some type of hookup? What have other people done???
I saw this in my arm rest... is it possible to use this for some type of hookup? What have other people done???
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That is what my husband uses in his car with the iPhone 4
If the car isn't in drive he can even watch a video on the screen.
He listens to music and makes calls through that.
However you need to buy the adapter that snaps in there.
If the car isn't in drive he can even watch a video on the screen.
He listens to music and makes calls through that.
However you need to buy the adapter that snaps in there.
Last edited by LynneV; 10-09-2014 at 11:26 AM. Reason: added adapter comment
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You might need the snap in adapter : Do you have Nav : MINI Conncted or Non Nav ?
Its mostly to charge the phone and a holder. But dependent on the year and options i believe you can stream audio.
Its mostly to charge the phone and a holder. But dependent on the year and options i believe you can stream audio.
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I have non-nav. But I do have hands free bluetooth for handsfree calls.
I WISH I had the possibility to put a separate system in the car. I'd love to just install another stereo below the stock and run all new speaker wire to the speakers and just leave one small speaker under the dash for chimes...
Anyone thought of doing that?
I WISH I had the possibility to put a separate system in the car. I'd love to just install another stereo below the stock and run all new speaker wire to the speakers and just leave one small speaker under the dash for chimes...
Anyone thought of doing that?
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I have non-nav. But I do have hands free bluetooth for handsfree calls. I WISH I had the possibility to put a separate system in the car. I'd love to just install another stereo below the stock and run all new speaker wire to the speakers and just leave one small speaker under the dash for chimes... Anyone thought of doing that?
(Man I hope you are asking about a Gen 2 car. The NAM mobile app just says "navigation and audio" forum. If you are running an F56, disregard my post.)
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It charges and for some newer MINI transfers data. What year is your MINI ?
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I have non-nav. But I do have hands free bluetooth for handsfree calls.
I WISH I had the possibility to put a separate system in the car. I'd love to just install another stereo below the stock and run all new speaker wire to the speakers and just leave one small speaker under the dash for chimes...
I WISH I had the possibility to put a separate system in the car. I'd love to just install another stereo below the stock and run all new speaker wire to the speakers and just leave one small speaker under the dash for chimes...
What are your goals? Just ease of connectivity? Better sound quality? Both? If you had to choose, which is most important to you?
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Yep tried that. I checked the mini connected plugin section also and the phone just isn't showing up. I'm wondering if I need to update the software or if the snap in adapter is bad (I did buy it on eBay).
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It doesn't have service (I use my iPhone 6). I was just planning on using it as a media player and for some of the offline MINI connected features. It works fine if I plug it into the usb port. Which is why I'm thinking its a cradle issue.
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