Confirmed: iPhone *does* pair with BMW bluetooth

rSm00th · Jun 30, 2007, 08:00 PM

Tried it out last night... my iPhone paired up perfectly with my 07 530i with the installed BMW Assist + Bluetooth. Not only does call functionality work, but the address book synced up just fine, unlike my blackberry 7250.

aerospace · Jun 30, 2007, 08:13 PM

it allows calls, or music through the car sterio as well?

one1 · Jun 30, 2007, 08:15 PM

It is similar to the lexus bluetooth, which it works flawlessly with.

jgerry · Jul 3, 2007, 02:39 PM

Cool news. Has anyone tried to pair with an older BMW? I have an '05 with built-in speakerphone, etc. Works great with my RAZR but other phones have been problematic. My Samsung candybar phone (can't remember the model) wouldn't upload the address book, but the speakerphone would work fine IF I manually told it to connect.

I'm just curious what level of connectivity / functionality to expect if I get an iPhone.

eddietr · Jul 3, 2007, 02:42 PM

And it's also confirmed that it works with the Mercedes COMAND system as well, including uploading of the address book.

And it works with the Mercedes iPod integration kit for music.

fishkorp · Jul 3, 2007, 02:52 PM

all you had to do was go to bmwusa.com and there's a huge ad saying it works

been there since friday.

roverlandpark · Jul 3, 2007, 02:53 PM

Has there been any work if the iPhone will pair with the Mini's bluetooth prep? It's an option on the '07 models, and I'd like to make sure it works before ordering. Thanks!

Considering BMW makes this car, I feel it's an appropriate post in this forum. Many Thanks!

phatspider · Jul 13, 2007, 09:17 AM

Mine's paired up fine with a brand new UK 1 series which was delivered this morning. But how do I tranfer the contacts?

Moze · Jul 13, 2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phatspider

Mine's paired up fine with a brand new UK 1 series which was delivered this morning. But how do I tranfer the contacts?

How are you liking the 1 series? I think its sort of ugly but boy does it have some power.

mullman · Jul 13, 2007, 05:23 PM

Also '07 530i here.
BT does pair perfectly with BMW, just as my Pearl, and Razr before that.
But I am not happy with the sound quality - very muffled and drops quite often.

Nothing in the car has changed so I can only attribute it to the phone.
Maybe mine has sub-par bluetooth - otherwise thrilled with iPhone.

phatspider · Jul 13, 2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moze

How are you liking the 1 series? I think its sort of ugly but boy does it have some power.

Have gone for new 3 door version which in my opinion looks a lot nicer

However i'm going from a Porsche Box S to a 120d 1er so its never gonna be a great step - but my bank manager will be happy

lilnyc · Jul 13, 2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by one1

It is similar to the lexus bluetooth, which it works flawlessly with.

Damn you all with your Lexus and BMWs. *as i walk to the subway*

rSm00th · 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullman

Also '07 530i here.

Slick car... I'm rocking the Silver Grey and I really want to get my windows tinted like yours!

mullman · Jul 14, 2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rSm00th

Slick car... I'm rocking the Silver Grey and I really want to get my windows tinted like yours!

Actually that pic was during European Delivery and no tint.
Currently have 20% everywhere but windshield.

Thx for the kind words

drew0020 · Jul 14, 2007, 03:18 PM

Works with my 2006 330i as well. Sound quality is ok but I think it is the network not the phone. The sound is very loud through the car speakers as well.

Love the phone and love the car

eye.surgeon · 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullman

Also '07 530i here.

In my BMW 545i I have to turn off the wifi on the iphone or I get a lot of drop-outs of missing sound during calls. Try that and I bet your problem is solved.

KD7IWP · Jul 14, 2007, 06:41 PM

Now how come the iPhone isn't working with my 88 325is??? Is that because the LED's on the radio are red and we're talking about Bluetooth?

mullman · Jul 14, 2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eye.surgeon

In my BMW 545i I have to turn off the wifi on the iphone or I get a lot of drop-outs of missing sound during calls. Try that and I bet your problem is solved.

eye.surgeon-

Excellent suggestion!

I found I would leave Wi-Fi on, but turn "Ask to Join Networks" OFF.
The continuous network polling seems to have been the problem - works great now

Cybergypsy · Jul 14, 2007, 07:15 PM

just bought a 08 lancer and paired perfect

rayward · Jul 17, 2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgerry

Cool news. Has anyone tried to pair with an older BMW? I have an '05 with built-in speakerphone, etc. Works great with my RAZR but other phones have been problematic. My Samsung candybar phone (can't remember the model) wouldn't upload the address book, but the speakerphone would work fine IF I manually told it to connect.

I'm just curious what level of connectivity / functionality to expect if I get an iPhone.

I too have an '05 Bimmer with built-in speakerphone. The iPhone pairs with the car and uploads the phonebook with no problems (upload very fast). However, when a call comes in, the iPhone asks if I want to take the call on the phone, the speakerphone or the car. This negates the hands-free aspect of the connection and is very annoying.

Anyone have the same trouble? Anyone figure out how to send calls to the car automatically when paired?

Thanks

sstarch1 · Jul 17, 2007, 02:48 PM

It pairs with my E92 335i very well also. I really like how it shows the numbers after the names in the adress book.

Here is a pic of the ride.

rSm00th · Jul 17, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullman

Actually that pic was during European Delivery and no tint.
Currently have 20% everywhere but windshield.

Thx for the kind words

Got pics? I'm still trying to decide what % to go with...

Yankees 4 Life · 08:26 AM

I forgot, it works with my 03 Audi A6 w/bluetooth, and even displays the contacts on the navi screen!!!

Lamanuzzi · Jul 18, 2007, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mullman

eye.surgeon-

Excellent suggestion!

I found I would leave Wi-Fi on, but turn "Ask to Join Networks" OFF.
The continuous network polling seems to have been the problem - works great now

I have an 05 545i and am getting the interrupted call problem. I don't recall the "ask to join networks" message. Was this when you initially added the iphone as a new device?

Martyncool · Jul 22, 2007, 09:44 PM

iPhone pairs with my UK 1 Series. Phone book comes up but problems are..

No audio through car...it seems that i have to get the phone out and touch the output source on the screen
Phone book does not display the + in front of the country code leading to incorrectly dialled numbers

Any thoughts?

Is it likely that I need an update to my BMW's software? Will that be available in the UK yet?

Cheers!

Martyn

Jun 30, 2007, 08:00 PM	#1
rSm00th macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007	*Confirmed: iPhone does* pair with BMW bluetooth** Tried it out last night... my iPhone paired up perfectly with my 07 530i with the installed BMW Assist + Bluetooth. Not only does call functionality work, but the address book synced up just fine, unlike my blackberry 7250. __________________ Mac Pro + 23" HD Cinema
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Jun 30, 2007, 08:13 PM	#2
aerospace macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007	... it allows calls, or music through the car sterio as well?
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Jul 3, 2007, 02:53 PM	#7
roverlandpark macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2007	Pairing with new Mini? Has there been any work if the iPhone will pair with the Mini's bluetooth prep? It's an option on the '07 models, and I'd like to make sure it works before ordering. Thanks! Considering BMW makes this car, I feel it's an appropriate post in this forum. Many Thanks!
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Jul 13, 2007, 05:23 PM	#10
mullman macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NC	Also '07 530i here. BT does pair perfectly with BMW, just as my Pearl, and Razr before that. But I am not happy with the sound quality - very muffled and drops quite often. Nothing in the car has changed so I can only attribute it to the phone. Maybe mine has sub-par bluetooth - otherwise thrilled with iPhone. __________________ Best, mullman  since 1989
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Jul 14, 2007, 06:41 PM	#17
KD7IWP macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: American living in Canada	Now how come the iPhone isn't working with my 88 325is??? Is that because the LED's on the radio are red and we're talking about Bluetooth? __________________ 2.66Ghz Quad Nehalem Mac Pro; 16gb iPhone 4; 30GB 5G iPod; 512mb iPod Shuffle.
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Jun 30, 2007, 08:15 PM	#3
one1 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN	It is similar to the lexus bluetooth, which it works flawlessly with.
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Jul 3, 2007, 02:39 PM	#4
jgerry macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA	Cool news. Has anyone tried to pair with an older BMW? I have an '05 with built-in speakerphone, etc. Works great with my RAZR but other phones have been problematic. My Samsung candybar phone (can't remember the model) wouldn't upload the address book, but the speakerphone would work fine IF I manually told it to connect. I'm just curious what level of connectivity / functionality to expect if I get an iPhone.
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Jul 3, 2007, 02:42 PM	#5
eddietr macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia	And it's also confirmed that it works with the Mercedes COMAND system as well, including uploading of the address book. And it works with the Mercedes iPod integration kit for music.
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Jul 3, 2007, 02:52 PM	#6
fishkorp macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2006	all you had to do was go to bmwusa.com and there's a huge ad saying it works been there since friday.
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Jul 13, 2007, 09:17 AM	#8
phatspider macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2005	Mine's paired up fine with a brand new UK 1 series which was delivered this morning. But how do I tranfer the contacts?
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Jul 14, 2007, 03:18 PM	#15
drew0020 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006	Works with my 2006 330i as well. Sound quality is ok but I think it is the network not the phone. The sound is very loud through the car speakers as well. Love the phone and love the car
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Jul 14, 2007, 07:15 PM	#19
Cybergypsy Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Florida!	just bought a 08 lancer and paired perfect
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Jul 17, 2007, 02:48 PM	#21
sstarch1 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2007	It pairs with my E92 335i very well also. I really like how it shows the numbers after the names in the adress book. Here is a pic of the ride. Attached Thumbnails
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Jul 17, 2007, 04:13 PM	#23
Yankees 4 Life macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: College Station, Tx	I forgot, it works with my 03 Audi A6 w/bluetooth, and even displays the contacts on the navi screen!!! __________________ That thing is the most expensive phone out there! $599 for a phone? It won’t even sell enough to break even!-Steve Balmer “An A-Bomb, From A-Rod” Last edited by WinterMute; Nov 2, 2007 at 08:26 AM. Reason: removed deleted quote
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Jul 22, 2007, 09:44 PM	#25
Martyncool macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2007	Problems with 1 series and iphone..help! iPhone pairs with my UK 1 Series. Phone book comes up but problems are.. No audio through car...it seems that i have to get the phone out and touch the output source on the screen Phone book does not display the + in front of the country code leading to incorrectly dialled numbers Any thoughts? Is it likely that I need an update to my BMW's software? Will that be available in the UK yet? Cheers! Martyn
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