[avi312singh]

What would be the difference between something like this (what I have atm):https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and your mentioned FireFly product

At the end of the day aren't these products all going through the aux connector, so I am thinking they would experience the same bottlenecks in terms of quality and fidelity.

From what I have seen on this forum and my own experience the aux gives the worst quality whereas radio and CD sounds about 10 times better ps. I have an aftermarket audio system so the quality drop @ aux is a lot more noticable

[alefcole]

Originally Posted by mazza2590

Hey Everyone

I've read through this thread and see a lot of awesome options, however i'm hoping someone can point me to the best option for me. Maybe i missed something.
I'm hoping to play music from my Android phone via bluetooth, while controlling the tracks from my steering wheel and seeing the track info on the radio display.

I have a 2011 328i E90 with the USB and Aux Port in the Center Console


A bluetooth adapter for the Aux port is a super easy solution that i like, but i really hope to leverage the controls in my steering wheel.

Is the Tunai my best bet?
Would it display what track is playing, regardless of what app im using to play it?


EDIT: I just found the ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter online.. Thoughts? https://www.amazon.ca/ViseeO-Tune2Ai.../dp/B00R3ABHXY
EDIT2: Apparently the WMA3000B won't display track info for Android devices.

Has anyone compared tunai with WMA3000B that will like to share some light. It seams both are plug play but WMA3000B gives you ability to use steering wheel controls??

Thank you in advance

PS apparently its not the end of Bluetooth streaming afterall

[mazza2590]

Originally Posted by alefcole

Has anyone compared tunai with WMA3000B that will like to share some light. It seams both are plug play but WMA3000B gives you ability to use steering wheel controls??

Thank you in advance

PS apparently its not the end of Bluetooth streaming afterall

From what i read, the controls are only possible if it's an iPod or iPhone.
If it's an android device then you're SOL


EDIT: I am a liar. Controls work, but display wont show what's playing. See below.

[turbodogz]

I wanted to give you all a summary of my Tunai Firefly experience.

I purchased mine via Amazon on 3/2/17. It arrived in a couple of days after that. When I opened the box up, i was impressed with the build and appearance, especially in the 12v adapter with two USB outlets in different amperages and a nice brushed stainless steel appearance.

Unfortunately the 12v adapter did not work. The seller addressed this for me by providing a $5 credit to my Amazon account and was very prompt in their response. Apparently, they have had issues with several adapters.

The Firefly unit worked great, despite my phone's reluctance to pair. Sound quality was excellent and that was before i installed my musicarNW upgrade.

Fast forward about 20 days when we were on a road trip last weekend. I was unable to pair my phone so I ignored the Firefly and connected via aux input. Later in the trip, I tried the Firefly again and it wouldnt work, so I decided to try a different USB power outlet on my charger. When I grabbed the Firefly to remove it, it was hot to the touch. Looking closer or, rather, feeling closer, the unit was so hot that it probably would have burned my fingers had I held it.

Obviously, I unplugged it and set it aside. I contacted the seller and they are sending me a replacement, which is a testament to their commitment to great customer service.

I just wanted to put this up in case anyone else might have the same problems or at least to remind you to check yours periodically.

[i8088]

Originally Posted by mazza2590

From what i read, the controls are only possible if it's an iPod or iPhone.
If it's an android device then you're SOL

Not at all. I have the WMA3000B in mine and use an android phone. I can use my steering wheel and the radio controls without any problems.

The only thing that it doesnt support on android is displaying the song name on the radio. That only works with iphone.

[mazza2590]

Originally Posted by i8088

Not at all. I have the WMA3000B in mine and use an android phone. I can use my steering wheel and the radio controls without any problems.

The only thing that it doesnt support on android is displaying the song name on the radio. That only works with iphone.

Thanks for clarifying!

Did you already have the OEM Y cable before buying this?

And will your phone connect to both the car bluetooth for phone calls, and the WMA3000B for audio? or is it all going to come through the WMA?
...I guess, does it matter?

[Tucker020]

Went with the Rocketfish APT-X bluetooth adapter about 2 months ago; and all was great. Now out of no where I'm getting a lot of static and crackling in the speakers. If I take the adapter out of the equation and plug Aux directly into phone, everything sounds fine.

Anyone else ever run into this?

[NightStalker]

Originally Posted by Tucker020

Went with the Rocketfish APT-X bluetooth adapter about 2 months ago; and all was great. Now out of no where I'm getting a lot of static and crackling in the speakers. If I take the adapter out of the equation and plug Aux directly into phone, everything sounds fine.

Anyone else ever run into this?

Probably your aux port is dirty. Or use a better aux cable from your adapter to car

You can get a Q-tip & damp it slightly with alcohol and clean the ports

[Tucker020]

Didn't think of that. Usually when something goes wrong, my mind goes immediately to something faulty with the processing or some other internal system board. Didn't cross my mind to swab out the aux port on the adapter. Will try that tonight and report back.

I think the cable is fine. No issues when plugged directly into phone.

[agent]

Thank you for this thread! I bought a Tunai Firefly and took it with me when I went to buy my E90; it was the first thing I connected after exchanging money for keys and a title.

[ctuna]

Time to rename this thread the Endless Bluetooth Streaming Thread.

[b92]

Anyone know if the various BT audio streaming devices in this thread work in conjunction with JB4 mobile? Will my iPhone 7 have issues connecting to both at the same time? Looking at the Firefly in particular

[NightStalker]

Originally Posted by b92

Anyone know if the various BT audio streaming devices in this thread work in conjunction with JB4 mobile? Will my iPhone 7 have issues connecting to both at the same time? Looking at the Firefly in particular

no. bluetooth can run multiple connections independently.

[b92]

Originally Posted by Red Car

no. bluetooth can run multiple connections independently. I'm selling my car. my tunai is up for sale.

$20 shipped

Thank you for your prompt response!

I'm going to order one on Amazon though, I would like to purchase it direct since some other users experienced issues and had to be sent replacements.

[i8088]

Originally Posted by mazza2590

Thanks for clarifying!

Did you already have the OEM Y cable before buying this?

And will your phone connect to both the car bluetooth for phone calls, and the WMA3000B for audio? or is it all going to come through the WMA?
...I guess, does it matter?

This module already has a Y cable built into it as that is how you connect it within the center console (aux & USB) except instead of a iphone connector on the other end its the bluetooth adapter.

Yes, the phone connects to both (car for phone and WMA300B for audio). When listening to music and you get a call, the music will fade out and the call will go through the car and after it ends the music will fade back in. Its pretty seamless.

[mazza2590]

Originally Posted by i8088

This module already has a Y cable built into it as that is how you connect it within the center console (aux & USB) except instead of a iphone connector on the other end its the bluetooth adapter.

Yes, the phone connects to both (car for phone and WMA300B for audio). When listening to music and you get a call, the music will fade out and the call will go through the car and after it ends the music will fade back in. Its pretty seamless.

Awesome stuff. Thank you

Reason i asked about the Y Cable was that i already have one for my iPod, so i was curious if i should go for the version (WMA1000?) that is just the adaptor, or the WMA3000B which has the Adapter built in to the cable - Wait, it is built in to the cable right?

[hdmark]

wanted to chime in. I got the firefly and it sounded terrible. Not sure if i just got a defective unit but it was honestly horrible. I returned it the next day.

Getting the kinivo btc 450 to try next

[racermp]

Originally Posted by hdmark

wanted to chime in. I got the firefly and it sounded terrible. Not sure if i just got a defective unit but it was honestly horrible. I returned it the next day.

Getting the kinivo btc 450 to try next

Just got the kinivo, it's pretty good. But make sure you have ur phone at about 70% vol or so, too high and it distorts.

[christoepurrr]

how do these external bluetooth audio devices connected to the aux port compare to a combos retrofit as far as sound quality goes?

I currently run the rocketfish and so far so good, but just curious of the comparison between an external device vs a combox retrofit.

[hdmark]

Originally Posted by racermp

Just got the kinivo, it's pretty good. But make sure you have ur phone at about 70% vol or so, too high and it distorts.

so i ended up trying another firefly becuase everyone hear seems to love it. I'll try to lower the volume on my phone and see if that makes a difference. I was getting very strange distortion with it before.

If this doesnt work, ill return this one and get either the kinivo or the rocketfish.

thanks!

[bigchieftaco]

I just purchased this for my 330xi https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q65L660
I'll report back on if it works and what functions are retained when using (Steering wheel buttons & audio info on screen)

[hdmark]

Update - Turned down the volume on my phone to 50-70% using the firefly. The quality got a lot better at that point. Its still not Aux quality or the "AMAZING" quality that people are reporting but its definitely clear enough to work for me.