Ipod integration via phone cradle

Paul1966 · 05-15-2020, 05:19 PM

Hi Guys
I have searched for an answer, but can't find one...
I have a BMW E92 2010 with:
S6FL USB/audio interface
S633 Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S688 HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer

and an ipod 5.5 plugged into an iphone 3gs cradle,
the ipod starts to charge but doesn't show up on the inputs list
( i do get USB/blue tooth/front aux)
am I missing something ?
does something need to be 'switched' on ?
does this need coding to work ?
or is something broken ?

the Ipod works, the cradle is untested, but bought as working...

or should I ditch this & put the Ipod in the boot
(also what would I need to do that ??)

thanks in advance
Paul

sk1939 · 05-20-2020, 08:49 AM

Have you tried just switching it to USB and seeing if it plays then? This generation of BMW's I know does not have Carplay, but I can't remember if it had iPod integration or not.

Paul1966 · 05-20-2020, 02:51 PM

Aha !!
Hi sk1939
thanks for your reply...
yes plugging into USB the ipod displays the BMW logo,
the music is searchable via idrive & plays !!

I guess that's why I only had 2X cables when I did
the phone cradle delete ( antenna & power/sound)
guess I will be doing a re-delete....

so what is the difference between "carplay" & "ipod integration" ??

as I don't have a glove box USB is there anything I can do to add another ??

thanks in advance
Paul

sk1939 · 05-21-2020, 12:25 PM

CarPlay is the modern version, adds features like the ability to use Waze/Apple Maps and other such things. iPod integration is exactly that, uses the older iPod interface to do the same things you could if you connected it to an iPod dock (music, podcasts, charging). As far as adding another USB, it would probably conflict with the iPod functionality if you connected something else other than to charge, but you could try a USB hub.

Paul1966 · 05-24-2020, 06:37 AM

Hi sk1939
thankyou for the clarifacation !
LOL it would be great to be able to use Waze & such
it would also be great to have a spare USB.....
but we are where we are...
maybe I shall add a USB C charging port
when I do the ashtray delete ;-)

thanks again for your help
Paul1966

05-15-2020, 05:19 PM	#1
Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Ipod integration via phone cradle - problem Hi Guys I have searched for an answer, but can't find one... I have a BMW E92 2010 with: S6FL USB/audio interface S633 Preparation, mobile phone, Business S688 HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM S694 Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer and an ipod 5.5 plugged into an iphone 3gs cradle, the ipod starts to charge but doesn't show up on the inputs list ( i do get USB/blue tooth/front aux) am I missing something ? does something need to be 'switched' on ? does this need coding to work ? or is something broken ? the Ipod works, the cradle is untested, but bought as working... or should I ditch this & put the Ipod in the boot (also what would I need to do that ??) thanks in advance Paul __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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sk1939 Private 19 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '11 335i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Have you tried just switching it to USB and seeing if it plays then? This generation of BMW's I know does not have Carplay, but I can't remember if it had iPod integration or not.
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05-20-2020, 02:51 PM	#3
Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Aha !! Hi sk1939 thanks for your reply... yes plugging into USB the ipod displays the BMW logo, the music is searchable via idrive & plays !! I guess that's why I only had 2X cables when I did the phone cradle delete ( antenna & power/sound) guess I will be doing a re-delete.... so what is the difference between "carplay" & "ipod integration" ?? as I don't have a glove box USB is there anything I can do to add another ?? thanks in advance Paul __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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05-21-2020, 12:25 PM	#4
sk1939 Private 19 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '11 335i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	CarPlay is the modern version, adds features like the ability to use Waze/Apple Maps and other such things. iPod integration is exactly that, uses the older iPod interface to do the same things you could if you connected it to an iPod dock (music, podcasts, charging). As far as adding another USB, it would probably conflict with the iPod functionality if you connected something else other than to charge, but you could try a USB hub.
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05-24-2020, 06:37 AM	#5
Paul1966 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi sk1939 thankyou for the clarifacation ! LOL it would be great to be able to use Waze & such it would also be great to have a spare USB..... but we are where we are... maybe I shall add a USB C charging port when I do the ashtray delete ;-) thanks again for your help Paul1966 __________________ Sapphire Black E92 LCI 330d. M sport, 19" Wheels, HK HiFi, Leather heated electric memory seats, Pro Sat Nav mods: change grill to all black, phone cradle delete
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