Bluetooth Streaming solution on Pre-Combox (with iPod 6FL)

elite. · 06-23-2014, 08:40 PM

After I really read it I realized its more a WiFi style sonos competitor

alexwhittemore · 06-24-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by elite.

Probably going to get the wma1000 but recently say "rocki" on CNET. What do you guys think? Or is this not the same type of device. Its $50, not bad. www.myrocki.com.

If it works the same way Sonos does, and it certainly seems that way, I bet I'll be more annoyed than pleased.

marc0 · 06-24-2014, 02:18 PM

Have you already installed the combox? How does the sound quality compare with tune2air?

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I'm going to be getting combox so i'm not going to need this anymore. PM me if you are interested

Prince_of_Persia · 07-09-2014, 07:17 PM

Thanks a lot guys, just got this product and loving it.

Just one question, on my CCC iDrive, it shows "Tune2Air" as connected device instead of the name of my phone. I have an Android phone, is there anyway to change the name to something else?

alexwhittemore · 07-09-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Thanks a lot guys, just got this product and loving it.

Just one question, on my CCC iDrive, it shows "Tune2Air" as connected device instead of the name of my phone. I have an Android phone, is there anyway to change the name to something else?

Definitely not. I suspect the behavior is the same even if you have an actual iPod connected.

Prince_of_Persia · 07-09-2014, 09:19 PM

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Definitely not. I suspect the behavior is the same even if you have an actual iPod connected.

You can see in CenCal 335is' Youtube video that it shows his iPhone name

alexwhittemore · 07-09-2014, 10:15 PM

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You can see in CenCal 335is' Youtube video that it shows his iPhone name

Interesting. In any event, you're out of luck re:android.

grinny11 · 07-15-2014, 11:18 AM

My Viseo was working perfectly and now disconnects and won't stay connected. Wonder if it's a faulty Y cable...

zhp43867 · 08-06-2014, 12:50 PM

Just picked one of these up- it kicks ass. This plus the factory Logic 7 is certainly nothing to shake a stick at for a stock setup (I've installed $1k+ systems before too).

Woot!

techwhiz · 08-13-2014, 06:03 PM

For those with Android that just want a good streaming solution, check out my thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1021063

http://www.naxa.com/wireless-receive.../nab-4003.html

$10 USB Mass Storage to BT adapter for streaming.

e90invegas · 08-14-2014, 08:55 PM

I ordered the Y cable and iPhone 5 adapter just a couple days ago. Of course I just now saw this thread and I'm about to return that adapter as soon as it gets here! This is definitely worth the extra cash to be able to keep my iPhone in my pocket.

Kellen · 08-16-2014, 10:06 AM

Bought this right when it came out, was constantly not connecting, dropping out after 30 seconds. I bought the high rated amazon Y adaptor for our cars. No issues in the past 2 months, works great every time.

I didn't even update the software, what a pain that was trying to do.

JunkyardDogg · 08-19-2014, 09:43 PM

So if I have an iphone 5, what else do I need to get to make it work? A cable adapter?

NM i just ordered this with the y cable!

chuckdeezy · 08-21-2014, 02:13 PM

hello everyone... I have a 2011 335i that i just purchased a couple months ago. The dealer said there is no bluetooth at all and I cannot even upgrade it WTF!! They gave me a y-cable, but the aux outlet is in the center console but no USB port in there. The only USB is in the glove box and i hear it is just for uploading to the hardrive. I've tried and cannot stream anything connecting my phone to that port. WTF! I can use a cigarette to usb charger in the center console, but will that give me the same results using the WMA1000? or any I just being optimistic.

ttam · 08-21-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckdeezy

hello everyone... I have a 2011 335i that i just purchased a couple months ago. The dealer said there is no bluetooth at all and I cannot even upgrade it WTF!! They gave me a y-cable, but the aux outlet is in the center console but no USB port in there. The only USB is in the glove box and i hear it is just for uploading to the hardrive. I've tried and cannot stream anything connecting my phone to that port. WTF! I can use a cigarette to usb charger in the center console, but will that give me the same results using the WMA1000? or any I just being optimistic.

Doesnt sound like you have 6FL
Sorry, this probably wont work for you. You might want to consider the link posted by techwhiz on the mass storage to Bluetooth. That might work in your glove box.

alexwhittemore · 08-21-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ttam

Doesnt sound like you have 6FL
Sorry, this probably wont work for you. You might want to consider the link posted by techwhiz on the mass storage to Bluetooth. That might work in your glove box.

I don't think it will, I don't believe that usb port will mount arbitrary drives for media.

You need to retrofit either a MULF or combox. It's totally possible, your dealer is (sort of) bullshitting you, but it's expensive and hard.

chuckdeezy · 08-21-2014, 10:08 PM

damn it! I can't believe they would even sell 2011 bimmers without bluetooth. I mean i have the navigation and the steering wheel controls. I would have thought it was standard by now. Any idea how much time/money it would take to install a combo box? Or do you guys recommend any aftermarket units?

alexwhittemore · 08-21-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckdeezy

damn it! I can't believe they would even sell 2011 bimmers without bluetooth. I mean i have the navigation and the steering wheel controls. I would have thought it was standard by now. Any idea how much time/money it would take to install a combo box? Or do you guys recommend any aftermarket units?

It's a bit bullshit for sure. I don't get it either. If it makes you feel better, when I bought my car (used, so no say on options ahead of time) it came with 6FL but NOT bluetooth handsfree. I mean, it was literally $75 in hardware short of having handsfree. Stupid.

Anyway, not combo box, combox. Com for communication - this is the controller that's used for telematics and BMW assist and whatnot.

The combox itself is anywhere from $250 to $500, then there's wiring some of which will be preinstalled and some of which won't. It's quite complicated.

I think this is the right part, but I'm not certain.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-5-6-7-...feb014&vxp=mtr

The alternative is something like a Dension Gateway 500 which is $400 and comparably hard to install.

chuckdeezy · 08-22-2014, 07:13 PM

wow... thanks for the help. My $15 solution.... Aux cable it is!

I just don't get it BMW... MSRP is 60k on these cars and they don't come with bluetooth!! still baffled by that... Ford Focus' come stock with bluetooth. lol

alexwhittemore · 08-22-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chuckdeezy

wow... thanks for the help. My $15 solution.... Aux cable it is!

I just don't get it BMW... MSRP is 60k on these cars and they don't come with bluetooth!! still baffled by that... Ford Focus' come stock with bluetooth. lol

BMW always leaves LED lights out of the first iteration of a model line so that they can add them back again in the LCI version 3 years later. All about charging every last cent for the shit that should come free.

mbhforum · 08-31-2014, 12:04 PM

I managed to lose my tune2air this weekend when bringing my car into the shop. Anyway, while I did like it for my 2010 328xi, every once in awhile it would mess up my Bluetooth phone and if I went to make a call or a call was received, it wouldn't work through my car's Bluetooth. The fix would be to disconnect the Tune2air and re power up car. Did anyone ever experience this? I'm hesitant to plunk down another 100 bucks as I found this a major annoyance. Are their any competitor products to the Tune2air that uses the 6fl?

JunkyardDogg · 08-31-2014, 01:02 PM

How do you charge your phone with both outlets plugged?

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JunkyardDogg Captain 90 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335is E92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	So if I have an iphone 5, what else do I need to get to make it work? A cable adapter? NM i just ordered this with the y cable! Last edited by JunkyardDogg; 08-19-2014 at 10:02 PM..
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chuckdeezy New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	hello everyone... I have a 2011 335i that i just purchased a couple months ago. The dealer said there is no bluetooth at all and I cannot even upgrade it WTF!! They gave me a y-cable, but the aux outlet is in the center console but no USB port in there. The only USB is in the glove box and i hear it is just for uploading to the hardrive. I've tried and cannot stream anything connecting my phone to that port. WTF! I can use a cigarette to usb charger in the center console, but will that give me the same results using the WMA1000? or any I just being optimistic.
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chuckdeezy New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	damn it! I can't believe they would even sell 2011 bimmers without bluetooth. I mean i have the navigation and the steering wheel controls. I would have thought it was standard by now. Any idea how much time/money it would take to install a combo box? Or do you guys recommend any aftermarket units?
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chuckdeezy New Member 0 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	wow... thanks for the help. My $15 solution.... Aux cable it is! I just don't get it BMW... MSRP is 60k on these cars and they don't come with bluetooth!! still baffled by that... Ford Focus' come stock with bluetooth. lol
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