Bluetooth + Voice Control worth the money?

Catscratch · 01-12-2007, 07:48 AM

Well my E92 335d will be ordered tomorrow since the M-package details and prices are known. I still have on more doubt ...

I will be ordering Navigation professional but I'm still not sure wether I should take Bluetooth or not. I call like 1x / month my car so basically it's not worth it, especially if you realise the option costs 700 EUR. BUT ... you get Voice control for free, so the package gets a bit more attractive.

Is Voice Control worth it? I know I can order it without bluetooth, but I'm willing to take that since it's good for my resale value.

And ... if you have iDrive but no bluetooth ... what's behind the "Communication" menu-option?

JSpira · 01-12-2007, 07:56 AM

Really good option! Highly recommended.

canuck335i · 01-12-2007, 08:00 AM

+1

mimi74 · 01-12-2007, 08:01 AM

Yes, I've taken it... :rocks:

untouchable200x · 01-12-2007, 09:19 AM

had mine with bluetooth plus voice command (phone only) for me its the must option to have in the car specialy when your seat belt is fasten and ur mobile in ur pocket ;-)

OVRSTR · 01-12-2007, 09:24 AM

Get it.

ROCKETRON · 01-12-2007, 09:46 AM

i think if you have paid the money for pro-nav then blue-tooth with voice control just completes the comms package. I think most second owners would expect bluetooth to be in a car like the BMW and will be expected to justify the higher second hand price with nav. The bluetooth is also very good and you dont even need to get the phone out of your pocket it just pairs up when you get in and your phone book comes up on nav screen. When you get that call when driving it is also much safer thna using your mobile. The voice control is also very good and allows control of nav/hi-fi/phone. Some people say that its a bit hit and miss but if you press the button on the steering wheel wait for it to "blip" and the hi-fi volume goes down then wait for the symbol to come up in the left corner of screen and then speak it works 100%, but make sure window is shut to keep out any traffic noise. If you start speaking after the blip then it is not always ready to receive and so may only hear part of what you have said.

darkcloud · 01-12-2007, 09:52 AM

Soooooo worth it. My 325 does not have BT, but my dad's 330 does. Its such a nice feature. When I get loaners that have BT I immediately hook my phone up. I'm even thinking of buying the BT system and getting it installed. Which is like 2k all together if you don't have it originally installed.

So do it. You won't regret it.

Ted · 01-12-2007, 11:07 AM

Definitely worth it.

Russellnyc · 01-12-2007, 11:33 AM

Definitely get it.

My favorite voice commands which never fail are radio tuning and voice dialing:
"Frequency 93.9 FM"
"Call Joe Smith Mobile"
"Call Joe Smith Home"
"Call Joe Smith Office"
It can always tell the difference.

The other good one is going back and forth between "perspective" and "arrow display"

Trying to enter nav destination via voice control is useless, and that makes me pretty mad actually.

SoYank · 01-12-2007, 11:34 AM

I think it is worth it. Anything that help you keep control of your car is good.

Lost Horizon · 01-12-2007, 11:40 AM

It's worth it IMO. That and CA make the up the complete Jeeve Servant Roster.

FirstClass · 01-12-2007, 11:42 AM

Bluetooth is worth it. Not sure about voice command since I don't have it.

NFS · 01-12-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catscratch

Well my E92 335d will be ordered tomorrow since the M-package details and prices are known. I still have on more doubt ...

I will be ordering Navigation professional but I'm still not sure wether I should take Bluetooth or not. I call like 1x / month my car so basically it's not worth it, especially if you realise the option costs 700 EUR. BUT ... you get Voice control for free, so the package gets a bit more attractive.

Is Voice Control worth it? I know I can order it without bluetooth, but I'm willing to take that since it's good for my resale value.

And ... if you have iDrive but no bluetooth ... what's behind the "Communication" menu-option?

It's worth it because:

1. Voice control is EXCELLENT - most useful feature on the car

2. The Bluetooth Phone Kit is superb

3. It will be MUCH easier to sell with these bits.

MrRipfrog · 01-12-2007, 11:46 AM

I would definitely recommend getting it. I have it and love it.

orionredwing · 01-12-2007, 12:12 PM

Hehe, there have been multiple threads on this, and all of it is pretty unanimous. Go get it =)

Bluetooth is my #1 favorite feature in the car. All my cars in the future MUST have it. Sound quality and clarity is amazing (although I heard there's some variations depending on phone).

And I like the voice controls. Starting to use it more and more to offset the slightly cumbersome iDrive menu navigation.

007e92 · 01-12-2007, 12:18 PM

bluetooth defnitely worth it. no question about it.

jorgex · 01-12-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSpira

Really good option! Highly recommended.

I think the same!

ROCKETRON · 01-12-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROCKETRON

i think if you have paid the money for pro-nav then blue-tooth with voice control just completes the comms package. I think most second owners would expect bluetooth to be in a car like the BMW and will be expected to justify the higher second hand price with nav. The bluetooth is also very good and you dont even need to get the phone out of your pocket it just pairs up when you get in and your phone book comes up on nav screen. When you get that call when driving it is also much safer thna using your mobile. The voice control is also very good and allows control of nav/hi-fi/phone. Some people say that its a bit hit and miss but if you press the button on the steering wheel wait for it to "blip" and the hi-fi volume goes down then wait for the symbol to come up in the left corner of screen and then speak it works 100%, but make sure window is shut to keep out any traffic noise. If you start speaking after the blip then it is not always ready to receive and so may only hear part of what you have said.

Also the voice control is a much more direct way of getting different screens than using the i-drive and much quicker. Also, in UK at least, the voice control comes with BT+NAV for no extra cost from about Mar06.

SROC3 · 01-12-2007, 09:42 PM

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that you should get this option. Even if it cost 1400 Euros. Aside from the "cool factor", it can save your life by keeping your attention on the road. Isn't that worth even more than its weight in gold? 700 Euros is a small price to pay.

Catscratch · 01-13-2007, 02:17 AM

I'm off to the dealer in an hour to finalise my order ... I will get it.

Buh not even one person who dislikes BT + VC

Thanks for the input everybody!

01-12-2007, 07:48 AM	#1
Catscratch Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 272 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Bluetooth + Voice Control worth the money? Well my E92 335d will be ordered tomorrow since the M-package details and prices are known. I still have on more doubt ... I will be ordering Navigation professional but I'm still not sure wether I should take Bluetooth or not. I call like 1x / month my car so basically it's not worth it, especially if you realise the option costs 700 EUR. BUT ... you get Voice control for free, so the package gets a bit more attractive. Is Voice Control worth it? I know I can order it without bluetooth, but I'm willing to take that since it's good for my resale value. And ... if you have iDrive but no bluetooth ... what's behind the "Communication" menu-option? __________________ BMW E92 335d M-Sport
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01-12-2007, 07:56 AM	#2
JSpira Freude am Fahren 334 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	Really good option! Highly recommended. __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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01-12-2007, 08:01 AM	#4
mimi74 Light years are ahead 8 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Arktis Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Yes, I've taken it... :rocks: __________________ My new 335ci is here
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01-12-2007, 09:19 AM	#5
untouchable200x Private 9 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E92 330I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: QATAR iTrader: (0)	had mine with bluetooth plus voice command (phone only) for me its the must option to have in the car specialy when your seat belt is fasten and ur mobile in ur pocket ;-)
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01-12-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
OVRSTR Private 5 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Get it.
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01-12-2007, 09:46 AM	#7
ROCKETRON 320D M-sport le-mans blue 12 Rep 152 Posts Drives: E90 320D M-Sport le-mans blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: N.W London UK iTrader: (0)	i think if you have paid the money for pro-nav then blue-tooth with voice control just completes the comms package. I think most second owners would expect bluetooth to be in a car like the BMW and will be expected to justify the higher second hand price with nav. The bluetooth is also very good and you dont even need to get the phone out of your pocket it just pairs up when you get in and your phone book comes up on nav screen. When you get that call when driving it is also much safer thna using your mobile. The voice control is also very good and allows control of nav/hi-fi/phone. Some people say that its a bit hit and miss but if you press the button on the steering wheel wait for it to "blip" and the hi-fi volume goes down then wait for the symbol to come up in the left corner of screen and then speak it works 100%, but make sure window is shut to keep out any traffic noise. If you start speaking after the blip then it is not always ready to receive and so may only hear part of what you have said. __________________ ROCKETRON MAZDA CX5 2.2D 175 AUTO AWD SPORT NAV. E90 320D M-Sport Lemans blue/beige leather/wood/auto/lumbar support/folding mirrors/through load/bluetooth/pro satnav,i-drive/voice control. NOW SOLD
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01-12-2007, 09:52 AM	#8
darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Soooooo worth it. My 325 does not have BT, but my dad's 330 does. Its such a nice feature. When I get loaners that have BT I immediately hook my phone up. I'm even thinking of buying the BT system and getting it installed. Which is like 2k all together if you don't have it originally installed. So do it. You won't regret it. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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01-12-2007, 11:07 AM	#9
Ted Private First Class 1 Rep 111 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Definitely worth it.
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01-12-2007, 11:33 AM	#10
Russellnyc Razor sharp handling 23 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Definitely get it. My favorite voice commands which never fail are radio tuning and voice dialing: "Frequency 93.9 FM" "Call Joe Smith Mobile" "Call Joe Smith Home" "Call Joe Smith Office" It can always tell the difference. The other good one is going back and forth between "perspective" and "arrow display" Trying to enter nav destination via voice control is useless, and that makes me pretty mad actually. __________________ 1997 E36 328is Arctic Silver: 1997-2003 100k Mi. SOLD 2000 Audi TT Quattro Coupe Lake Silver: 2003-present 35k Mi. SOLD 2006 Lotus Elise Polar Blue/Red 2007 E92 335i Spacegrau/Coral/Al \| ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA/PDC/NAV Broken in
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01-12-2007, 11:34 AM	#11
SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	I think it is worth it. Anything that help you keep control of your car is good. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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01-12-2007, 11:40 AM	#12
Lost Horizon Captain 29 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 435 MPPK+1970 XKE OTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Victoria BC iTrader: (0)	It's worth it IMO. That and CA make the up the complete Jeeve Servant Roster.
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MrRipfrog Another 13 Rep 175 Posts Drives: Vespa GTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I would definitely recommend getting it. I have it and love it. __________________
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01-12-2007, 12:12 PM	#16
orionredwing Captain 106 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan, 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	Hehe, there have been multiple threads on this, and all of it is pretty unanimous. Go get it =) Bluetooth is my #1 favorite feature in the car. All my cars in the future MUST have it. Sound quality and clarity is amazing (although I heard there's some variations depending on phone). And I like the voice controls. Starting to use it more and more to offset the slightly cumbersome iDrive menu navigation. __________________ PROcede \| AMS FMIC \| AR Catless DPs \| AR Oil Cooler \| BMS DCI Wavetrac LSD \| KW V3 w/ Swift Springs \| M3 Front Suspension
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01-12-2007, 12:18 PM	#17
007e92 First Lieutenant 11 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 645Ci Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2004 BMW 645 [0.00]	bluetooth defnitely worth it. no question about it. __________________ Current Ride: 04' 645Ci Retired Rides: 07' e92 04' e46
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01-12-2007, 09:42 PM	#20
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that you should get this option. Even if it cost 1400 Euros. Aside from the "cool factor", it can save your life by keeping your attention on the road. Isn't that worth even more than its weight in gold? 700 Euros is a small price to pay. __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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01-13-2007, 02:17 AM	#21
Catscratch Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 272 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I'm off to the dealer in an hour to finalise my order ... I will get it. Buh not even one person who dislikes BT + VC Thanks for the input everybody! __________________ BMW E92 335d M-Sport
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