Navigation & Audio Another (different) R56 Y-cable question
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Another (different) R56 Y-cable question
Hi,
First post, and I was going to ask this in the similar-but-different Y-cable thread below, but linked to another thread and it didn't post, so probably better to ask separately.
So! First of all, hello. Second, I recently bought an '09 MCS R56 with the standard Boost radio and no navigation. It has the USB + Aux module under the toggle switches. I haven't tried the USB stick approach (but assume it would work) but my typical audio playing is streamed from Spotify on my iPhone, so that's what I was trying to achieve. Aux works fine - both from a 3.5mm jack to my iPhone (6S with a headphone jack) and my girlfriend's (X, no headphone jack, with the 3.5mm to lightning adapter).
I was hoping 'USB' in the menu would be what enabled me to connect the iPhones and control them from the wheel etc (but suspect I was wrong). There isn't an iPod icon in the menu (nor is there the iPod adapter box in the glovebox). Anyway, I picked up the BMW/Mini Lightning to USB and 3.5mm Y-cable and it was probably a mistake (but at least I got a decent deal on it). It does charge the phone, but nothing else (no sound over Aux or USB).
Discovering that and doing more reading here I should have done ahead of time I'm guessing that adapter just won't work (unless I had the glovebox iPod connection, maybe? and iPod icon in the menu?) but I figured I'd ask here anyway since I haven't seen this exact combination talked about.
My current solution is the Belkin Lightning to Lightning + 3.5mm adapter cabled to both the USB and Aux port (so one plug into either phone results in both charging and playing over Aux), which solves the main problem, just doesn't give me car control of the phone. (My prior, otherwise worse car had a newer stereo so I was used to playing and controlling my phone over USB, but I don't foresee putting in a 3rd party stereo in for a while.)
So - does anyone with more experience with this know definitively if there is any hope of controlling a phone from the car with my current radio, and is the Mini cable any use to me? If not I suppose I can post it in the classifieds here first.
Thank you!
First post, and I was going to ask this in the similar-but-different Y-cable thread below, but linked to another thread and it didn't post, so probably better to ask separately.
So! First of all, hello. Second, I recently bought an '09 MCS R56 with the standard Boost radio and no navigation. It has the USB + Aux module under the toggle switches. I haven't tried the USB stick approach (but assume it would work) but my typical audio playing is streamed from Spotify on my iPhone, so that's what I was trying to achieve. Aux works fine - both from a 3.5mm jack to my iPhone (6S with a headphone jack) and my girlfriend's (X, no headphone jack, with the 3.5mm to lightning adapter).
I was hoping 'USB' in the menu would be what enabled me to connect the iPhones and control them from the wheel etc (but suspect I was wrong). There isn't an iPod icon in the menu (nor is there the iPod adapter box in the glovebox). Anyway, I picked up the BMW/Mini Lightning to USB and 3.5mm Y-cable and it was probably a mistake (but at least I got a decent deal on it). It does charge the phone, but nothing else (no sound over Aux or USB).
Discovering that and doing more reading here I should have done ahead of time I'm guessing that adapter just won't work (unless I had the glovebox iPod connection, maybe? and iPod icon in the menu?) but I figured I'd ask here anyway since I haven't seen this exact combination talked about.
My current solution is the Belkin Lightning to Lightning + 3.5mm adapter cabled to both the USB and Aux port (so one plug into either phone results in both charging and playing over Aux), which solves the main problem, just doesn't give me car control of the phone. (My prior, otherwise worse car had a newer stereo so I was used to playing and controlling my phone over USB, but I don't foresee putting in a 3rd party stereo in for a while.)
So - does anyone with more experience with this know definitively if there is any hope of controlling a phone from the car with my current radio, and is the Mini cable any use to me? If not I suppose I can post it in the classifieds here first.
Thank you!
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This... But ONLY for music.... The Phone will not answer with it.....
It says that "You can still use the original or aftermarket Bluetooth phone hands free in your car and simultaneously stay connected for music playback"
But, how would it do that ??? my iPhone can only connect to one bluetooth at a time??
CLICK HERE
Bovee Bluetooth Car Kit for BMW and Mini Coopers - Android and iPhone Music Interface Adaptor for in car iPod Integration (WMA3000B USB / AUX connector)
There is another brand that is $20 less.... as far as i can tell... it's the same mfg with different labeling, as happens often these days... Avail at big online retailers.
Moker Bluetooth Car kit Wireless Music Interface iPhone Audio Adaptor for BMW,Mini Coopers iPod Integration(USB/AUX Connector)
It says that "You can still use the original or aftermarket Bluetooth phone hands free in your car and simultaneously stay connected for music playback"
But, how would it do that ??? my iPhone can only connect to one bluetooth at a time??
CLICK HERE
Bovee Bluetooth Car Kit for BMW and Mini Coopers - Android and iPhone Music Interface Adaptor for in car iPod Integration (WMA3000B USB / AUX connector)
There is another brand that is $20 less.... as far as i can tell... it's the same mfg with different labeling, as happens often these days... Avail at big online retailers.
Moker Bluetooth Car kit Wireless Music Interface iPhone Audio Adaptor for BMW,Mini Coopers iPod Integration(USB/AUX Connector)
The WMA3000B is a plug-and-play wireless Bluetooth music adapter designed for original Audi/BMW/Mercedes/VW factory fitted iPod kits as well as aftermarket in-car iPod integration. Advanced wireless music technology powered by high quality WIRELESSTOOTH technology enables it to flawlessly communicate with Apple’s iPhone, iPod and iPad. Instead of manually plugging the iPod into the connector every time you enter the car, you instead connect our device via the built in iPod integration cable. Streams music from Android, Apple, and Windows devices.
Features
Plug and Play – no installation required
Connects iPhone/iPod and cars original iPod interface wirelessly using Bluetooth technology – no need to manually plug iPod in every time
Automatic re-connection every time you enter the vehicle
Display your entire iPod music library on your original car screen from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Browse, skip and control music playback using original steering wheel and head unit controls
You can still use the original or aftermarket Bluetooth phone hands free in your car and simultaneously stay connected for music playback
- Provides Bluetooth music streaming to BMW cars
- Control music from steering wheel
- Connects to USB with Aux input under center armrest
- Auto-connect when car is turned on
Features
Plug and Play – no installation required
Connects iPhone/iPod and cars original iPod interface wirelessly using Bluetooth technology – no need to manually plug iPod in every time
Automatic re-connection every time you enter the vehicle
Display your entire iPod music library on your original car screen from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch
Browse, skip and control music playback using original steering wheel and head unit controls
You can still use the original or aftermarket Bluetooth phone hands free in your car and simultaneously stay connected for music playback
Last edited by mountainhorse; Mar 9, 2019 at 03:57 PM.
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Or this....
Has phone and Siri button compatibility.... plus a better microphone...
Your stereo VOLUME would work on the steering wheel tho.
I've looked into this more than most can be expected to value... this is what I'm probably going with in my PW R56
Available at the online retailer that starts with an A and has prime.
https://www.kinivo.com/products/btc4...etooth-car-kit
Manual pdf
http://downloads.kinivo.com/product/...r%20Manual.pdf
Has phone and Siri button compatibility.... plus a better microphone...
Your stereo VOLUME would work on the steering wheel tho.
I've looked into this more than most can be expected to value... this is what I'm probably going with in my PW R56
Available at the online retailer that starts with an A and has prime.
https://www.kinivo.com/products/btc4...etooth-car-kit
Manual pdf
http://downloads.kinivo.com/product/...r%20Manual.pdf
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Thanks! Those are good suggestions. Probably Bluetooth is the way to go.
Also, I am an idiot and posted this in the 3rd gen forum instead of the 2nd gen, apparently (and then didn't realize it posted at all, I think it was being moderated for a while). Mods, if you want to move, feel free, sorry!
Also, I am an idiot and posted this in the 3rd gen forum instead of the 2nd gen, apparently (and then didn't realize it posted at all, I think it was being moderated for a while). Mods, if you want to move, feel free, sorry!
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Both are "Bluetooth"...in that they are bluetooth to the unit itself... but it is playing through your AUX input or iPod input.
The first will allow you to control tracks back and forth from your steering wheel with Spotify/Pandora/iTunes etc... but NOT the phone... most phones can't be paired to more than one device at a time.
The second one will allow you control the phone and music but not with the steering wheel... and has a decent microphone in it... It is bluetooth connected to your phone... but it plays through the aux 3.5mm port input. The steering wheel VOLUME control WILL work.
Another option I'm considering is the Flic button. and just connect the phone through the aux 3.5mm jack. ... but I will be giving up the track fwd/back
https://flic.io/shop/flic-1pack
The first will allow you to control tracks back and forth from your steering wheel with Spotify/Pandora/iTunes etc... but NOT the phone... most phones can't be paired to more than one device at a time.
The second one will allow you control the phone and music but not with the steering wheel... and has a decent microphone in it... It is bluetooth connected to your phone... but it plays through the aux 3.5mm port input. The steering wheel VOLUME control WILL work.
Another option I'm considering is the Flic button. and just connect the phone through the aux 3.5mm jack. ... but I will be giving up the track fwd/back
https://flic.io/shop/flic-1pack
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