No (bluetooth audio) icon 2010 e92 i drive!? also iphone 5 "not supported" HELP ;-(

badass1g · 08-17-2013, 02:48 PM

I need something other then radio and cd and crappy sounding aux cord. Trying to stream bluetooth audio from iphone, it is paired and working normally for calls. However i show no bluetoooth audio icon under cd/multimedia tab, i only have cd/dvd, music collection,external devices, and tone.

From youtube videos i have seen it shows bluetooth audio under tone. Not on my car

. Also, as a last resort i try hooking up my usb cord to car with iphone 5, says not supported. I am going insane and tired of google searches. Thanks guys.

wilbur_the_goose · 08-17-2013, 07:59 PM

I don't think that option is on the 2010 models. It sure isn't on mine.

makkan00 · 08-18-2013, 03:11 PM

Do you have combox?

Walker16 · 08-19-2013, 08:28 PM

You need the updated combox. That will give you bt audio plus a few other things. Also the iPhone 5 won't work because apple has gone to a digital signal and the iPhone 4 was a analogue signal. I have the same car and ready went through the same disappointment you are currently feeling.

Using your iPhone 5 right now you are kinda sol for a good oem like fix but the streaming audio can be solved for around $700 if I remember correctly.

badass1g · 08-20-2013, 08:25 AM

Good hell $700 just to get bluetooth audio? When did they start putting them in the car? My build is a late 09 i think Nov. How do i know if i have the new or old combox? What a let down! That AUX cord looks like crap and sounds even worse... The damn Radio sounds better.

tmo24 · 11-10-2013, 07:47 PM

I'm going through the same thing. The only thing I can tell you it to make sure your volume on your phone isn't all the way up when playing music through the aux. Put it closer to 75% then use your cars volume control to turn it up. This will help with the distortion until there is a better solution. Mine sounds pretty good but hate having to use the cable and not being able to change tracks with steering wheel controls.

OsaE · 11-11-2013, 05:14 AM

I have the same problem. I just purchased a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the AUX for $24. Have not received it yet, will tell you how it works. This is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have also heard good things about the Belkin: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CLYJ2I/...=IWNY8QTPVBRNH

Braumin · 11-12-2013, 12:17 AM

Check out this thread since you have an iPhone
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885318

The Bluetooth Audio for music (A2DP) was added mid-2011 and is also know as Combox. Prior to the late model 2011 cars, there's no Bluetooth audio support. Your car has Bluetooth but obviously just for phone calls.

I don't have an iPhone so I went with the Blackberry Music Gateway and I've been very happy with it. I don't have a Blackberry phone either it's just a reasonably priced A2DP adapter and I wanted one that ONLY does music because I wanted the voice calls to still be through the car. It's great but the one in the thread I linked looks much better for people with an iPhone.

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badass1g Captain Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah Posts: 647 iTrader: (7)	No (bluetooth audio) icon 2010 e92 i drive!? also iphone 5 "not supported" HELP ;-( I need something other then radio and cd and crappy sounding aux cord. Trying to stream bluetooth audio from iphone, it is paired and working normally for calls. However i show no bluetoooth audio icon under cd/multimedia tab, i only have cd/dvd, music collection,external devices, and tone. From youtube videos i have seen it shows bluetooth audio under tone. Not on my car . Also, as a last resort i try hooking up my usb cord to car with iphone 5, says not supported. I am going insane and tired of google searches. Thanks guys.
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makkan00 Major General Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 5,462 iTrader: (33)	Do you have combox? __________________ RETROFITS: LCI Conversion - LCI Xenons - LCI Tail lights - Memory heated seats - Folding mirrors with auto-dip - Rear PDC - CIC with DAB Plus - Combox - 6FL - 6NF - 6NR - BMW live & Internet MODS: Eibach Sportsline - AluFelgens CS7 - JBL MS-8 - Gladen components - SWS-8
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Walker16 Private Drives: '10 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 90 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [0.00]	You need the updated combox. That will give you bt audio plus a few other things. Also the iPhone 5 won't work because apple has gone to a digital signal and the iPhone 4 was a analogue signal. I have the same car and ready went through the same disappointment you are currently feeling. Using your iPhone 5 right now you are kinda sol for a good oem like fix but the streaming audio can be solved for around $700 if I remember correctly. __________________ 2010 6AT 335i TiAg - ETS FMIC, Agency Catless DP's, Vishnu DCI, OFT Stage1/E40
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11-10-2013, 07:47 PM	#6
tmo24 Captain Drives: 2010 335i e90 Msport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 853 iTrader: (3)	I'm going through the same thing. The only thing I can tell you it to make sure your volume on your phone isn't all the way up when playing music through the aux. Put it closer to 75% then use your cars volume control to turn it up. This will help with the distortion until there is a better solution. Mine sounds pretty good but hate having to use the cable and not being able to change tracks with steering wheel controls. __________________ 2010 335i AW e90 Msport
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08-17-2013, 07:59 PM	#2
wilbur_the_goose First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 328xi Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Philly Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	I don't think that option is on the 2010 models. It sure isn't on mine.
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08-20-2013, 08:25 AM	#5
badass1g Captain Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah Posts: 647 iTrader: (7)	Good hell $700 just to get bluetooth audio? When did they start putting them in the car? My build is a late 09 i think Nov. How do i know if i have the new or old combox? What a let down! That AUX cord looks like crap and sounds even worse... The damn Radio sounds better.
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11-11-2013, 05:14 AM	#7
OsaE New Member Drives: 2011 BMW 3281 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. I just purchased a Bluetooth adapter that plugs into the AUX for $24. Have not received it yet, will tell you how it works. This is the one I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have also heard good things about the Belkin: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004CLYJ2I/...=IWNY8QTPVBRNH
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11-12-2013, 12:17 AM	#8
Braumin Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Regina, SK, CAN Posts: 267 iTrader: (0)	Check out this thread since you have an iPhone http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885318 The Bluetooth Audio for music (A2DP) was added mid-2011 and is also know as Combox. Prior to the late model 2011 cars, there's no Bluetooth audio support. Your car has Bluetooth but obviously just for phone calls. I don't have an iPhone so I went with the Blackberry Music Gateway and I've been very happy with it. I don't have a Blackberry phone either it's just a reasonably priced A2DP adapter and I wanted one that ONLY does music because I wanted the voice calls to still be through the car. It's great but the one in the thread I linked looks much better for people with an iPhone.
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