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May 30, 2018 | 09:42 AM

ctkulig

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iPhone X cable

I have a 2013 Countryman S All4 with bass stereo. What cable do you guys use to stream music from an iPhone X?
the iPhone X doesn’t have the headphone jack on it.

Thanks in advance!!

May 30, 2018 | 02:36 PM

Rich Rodichok

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I have a iphone 8. Many people use the Viseeo Tune2air Bluetooth adapter.
Check out this thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...connected.html

There are lots of threads that discuss this adapter:

https://www.amazon.com/Bovee-Bluetooth-Car-Mini-Coopers/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527716174&sr=8-1&keywords=tune2air+bmw

May 31, 2018 | 10:10 AM

SeveNx7

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I use the regular cable with the Apple 30 pin to Lightning adapter.

May 31, 2018 | 11:14 AM

ctkulig

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Thanks guys for the replies!
When I bought the car there was no cable with it. So I need a cable or Bluetooth like stated above.
I’ve read reviews of some cables. Some not so good. That’s why I want to know what others use so I get one that works.

Thanks again!!

May 31, 2018 | 11:18 AM

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I didn't read that XD Sorry! This is the cable I bought!
https://amzn.to/2JlPP7M
Still going well and cheaper than the stock one! just throw an apple adapter on it and you're good! Just make sure the adapter you get is from Apple, as they have the DAC in it!

May 31, 2018 | 12:58 PM

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If you're talking about the Y cable that has a USB and a mini jack on one end and a 30 pin connector on the other......
I use the same cable on my Pioneer system in my Suburban. When I upgraded to a phone that uses the Apple Lightning plug I bought an adaptor from apple. Overpriced, but works like a champ. I'm currently using it with my iPhone X.

Jun 10, 2018 | 11:47 AM

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I use an iPhone X with my 2012 Countryman. You can do it by using your regular lightening to usb cord, and a separate 4 conductor audio cable, and use the headphone adapter and a lightning Y splitter, you can pick them up at Best Buy or something like that for about ten bucks, works just fine

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Jun 10, 2018 | 04:24 PM

ctkulig

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Quote:

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MrGrumpy can you post a photo of your set up so I can see the parts I need. I think I follow what your using just want to make sure.

Thanks!!

Jul 3, 2018 | 09:36 AM

MrGrumpy

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Originally Posted by ctkulig

MrGrumpy can you post a photo of your set up so I can see the parts I need. I think I follow what your using just want to make sure.

Thanks!!

you bet, I’ll include a photo of the set-up also. But what I use is the lightning cable (Apples charging cord) and an audio cord, with a splitter, there are 2 types that I have and both work. (More info w/photos) the other important thing is to make sure you use a 4-conductor audio extension! The most common headphone type ones that you see are 3-conductor cables. This is important as well. You can tell the difference by the number of “rings” on the
plug. (I don’t remember why ATM, but it is an important
difference for this use) in the middle picture you can see the audio cord. The 4-conductor plug has 3 rings with 4 conductors as shown. Typical cords have 2 rings and 3 conductors.
Hope this helps, if I can do anything else, just let me know.
Good luck!

Jul 3, 2018 | 11:55 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ctkulig

I have a 2013 Countryman S All4 with bass stereo. What cable do you guys use to stream music from an iPhone X?
the iPhone X doesn’t have the headphone jack on it.

Thanks in advance!!

Apple 30 pin to lightning adapter, connected to the MINI 30 pin to USB/aux breakout cable.

Jul 3, 2018 | 12:09 PM

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MrGrumpy

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Quote:

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Apple 30 pin to lightning adapter, connected to the MINI 30 pin to USB/aux breakout cable.

I never got the MINI cable. But this works

Jul 26, 2018 | 07:51 PM

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MINI sold these cables with the lightning adapter for a while (I have the X and a '14 R60) and works great. The cable was expensive through the dealer, but it's all one piece.

Dec 14, 2021 | 11:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by etidd01

MINI sold these cables with the lightning adapter for a while (I have the X and a '14 R60) and works great. The cable was expensive through the dealer, but it's all one piece.

ANyone know if we can still find this lightning Y cable from Mini? I got a amazon cheap thing, and it is a sketchy connection-my phone shows connecting/disconnecting over and over.

Dec 14, 2021 | 11:36 AM

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Is this the 'official' one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14203932749...gAAOSw-dBTsu~p

Dec 14, 2021 | 12:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stiksandstones

Is this the 'official' one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/14203932749...gAAOSw-dBTsu~p

Description indicates OEM and looks similar to mine. Also, being sold by MINI of Alexandria is a pretty good indicator. If you're suspicious, just call your any dealer and have one shipped (may not save any $ that way though).

Dec 16, 2021 | 08:13 PM

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Only the oem Mini one works 100%, but some others come close. I've never heard of an aftermarket one where the album art displays.

Dec 16, 2021 | 09:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by navwizard

Only the oem Mini one works 100%, but some others come close. I've never heard of an aftermarket one where the album art displays.

I just got the Belkin adapter thing, with 4 conductor mic cords--the solution User MrGrumpy posted about, it works great, I get album art and good audio quality. Havent tried phone calls through the car yet.