Bluetooth/Verizon compatible phones for the 325xi

novalauren · 11-22-2005, 07:09 AM

Picking up my car this week and want to have the phone in hand...which phones do you recommend? Thanks!

afocoryw20 · 11-22-2005, 07:24 AM

I have the MOTO 815 and it works great! I highly recommend it

gmcwv · 11-22-2005, 07:59 AM

I have the Motorola E815 and it works great.

novalauren · 11-22-2005, 08:20 AM

thanks! I will buy the 815

hunt55 · 11-22-2005, 11:53 AM

Check out the thread on this site "Motorola E815 and Bluetooth" for some tips on pairing. There are two phones on the Verizon network that BMW certifies. The current one sold is the E815.

driverseven · 11-22-2005, 02:17 PM

I have a motorola 710 with verizon and it works great. pairing was relatively easy -- just sat there with the BMW manual. if you don't know where Bluetooth option is on your phone, you might need your phone manual but it's easy enough to find by fumbling around in the phone menus.

vladinecko · 11-22-2005, 02:25 PM

if you wait a bit (the end of this year), motorola will supposedly be releasing a RAZR for Verizon so if you want something thinner/lighter than the E815, wait for the announcement and get it then.

theclay · 11-22-2005, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcwv

I have the Motorola E815 and it works great.

Same here.

2006bmw · 11-22-2005, 04:34 PM

They'll definitely be releasing the RAZR, although no one is sure when exactly. However, I heard a rumor that the price will be outrageous - $400 with a two-year plan, $600 with no plan.

fabolous · 11-23-2005, 12:22 PM

I hear that the Nokia 6256i is coming to Verizon very soon. I will get it when it comes out.

I use the V710 (earlier version of 815) and love it. It has analog (815 does not) and so will the new nokia. I also think that BMW will support the address book being transferred.

So Im holding on to this phone till the nokia comes out and i can try it on the 330 to make sure it transfers phonebook.

Oz · 11-24-2005, 04:38 AM

Speaking of RAZR, check thisout

http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/pro...0,,130,00.html

I would be interested in getting this phone sometime next year or so if they release it for Cingular. I love my current Razr but one with a 1.2 mp camera and sd memory card sounds tempting

randyp · 11-25-2005, 11:57 AM

I am having trouble getting my e815 to connect to the 325Ci. The phone and car pair, but then the car indicates "Activate Phone" and I can get no further. Does anybody have an instruction manual?

bavarian19 · 11-25-2005, 12:02 PM

I have the v710, and have had occasional problems. I went in to verizon today to get the latest software added (this is the second time ive done this), and they are replacing it with the v815 for free. I would suggest just going with the 815 to avoid all the hassle...

The verizon store told me that the reason why they have put out the 815 was partially because of all the bluetooth problems the v710 had. Yes it has the v-cast stuff on it as well, but this one is much more compatible and reliable than the V710.

Ill give the verdict when the 815 comes in...

driverseven · 11-26-2005, 07:16 AM

Randyp -- it sounds like the car is seeing your phone. You now need to go into the phone's menus to switch into Bluetooth mode.

You need to be in the car with the power on. On the phone, look for the Settings menu, then Connection. You're looking for a Bluetooth choice -- you need to tell the phone to link up with another Bluetooth device. At some point, both the car and phone will want a "key" -- you can use any number as long as you use the same on each. Once they have "paired" they should be able to find each other from then on.

The next time the car says "activate phone" all you hvae to do is turn it on -- or move it near the front.

cosmosblau · 11-26-2005, 11:51 AM

Pay the $170.
Switch to Cingular.
Get the RAZR.

randyp · 11-28-2005, 08:35 AM

After palying with it for a couple of hours I took the phone and the car to Verizon. The technician there tried several times and we even had BMW support on the phone. Both agreed to I should try to solve the problem with BMW.

To make a long story short, after the BMW technician lplayed with it for a while I can't get past the settings/connections/bluetooth/handsfree[look for devices]. As soon as that is executed I get "No Devices Found"...a step backward. The technician took me up to the Sales department and we tried to use their e815 phones to connect...same thing. The salesmen were stumped and they "do it all the time". I should have tried my phone on another car.

I have an appointment with BMW next week.

Thanks for your support!!!

loopsandsounds · 11-28-2005, 09:02 AM

Two things:
1. Make sure the car's bluetooth is turned on. Mine wasn't from the dealer.
2. Make sure you phone is set to "discoverable" in the bluetooth menu.

Also, make sure to delete any previous devices, or move the current device to Pri0

ThreeBimm · 11-28-2005, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by loopsandsounds

2. Make sure you phone is set to "discoverable" in the bluetooth menu.

How do you do that with the E815? In my bluetooth menu I have 3 choices "handsfree", "device history", and "setup". The only menu I can really change any settings on is "setup" and under power I only have the options of "on" or "off".

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopsandsounds

Also, make sure to delete any previous devices, or move the current device to Pri0

I didn't have any previous devices but I'm just curious what Pri0 is and/or how you move a device?

loopsandsounds · 11-28-2005, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RINALDS

How do you do that with the E815? In my bluetooth menu I have 3 choices "handsfree", "device history", and "setup". The only menu I can really change any settings on is "setup" and under power I only have the options of "on" or "off".

Make sure that bluetooth on the phone is set to "on" and click "find me". For some reason, I have had trouble wth the Motorola bluetooth unless I make it discoverable by clicking "find me" FIRST and THEN do a device search. It's like the BMW can't see the phone back to complete the pairing process unless you make it discoverable. The car bluetooth should show up as "BMWXXXXX" and then you should be able to initiate pairing and enter a passcode (on the phone first).

Quote:

Originally Posted by RINALDS

I didn't have any previous devices but I'm just curious what Pri0 is and/or how you move a device?

Once you have at least 2 devices paired, you will see a "Pri0<up arrow>" option show up in the BT setup menu (non iDrive). This will allow you to have the primary phone auto pair if you have both paired phones in the vehicle. EG. My wife drives the car more, and hence hers is the primary (highest priority) phone, mine is the secondary. When we are both in the car she usually drives (don't ask...something to do with points and licenses), so a call is always routed from her phone to the car, unless she turns the BT off on her phone. When she isn't in the car it is routed to mine, as it can't find the first priority BT phone.

ThreeBimm · 11-28-2005, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loopsandsounds

Make sure that bluetooth on the phone is set to "on" and click "find me". For some reason, I have had trouble wth the Motorola bluetooth unless I make it discoverable by clicking "find me" FIRST and THEN do a device search. It's like the BMW can't see the phone back to complete the pairing process unless you make it discoverable. The car bluetooth should show up as "BMWXXXXX" and then you should be able to initiate pairing and enter a passcode (on the phone first).

Yeah. I guess mine has a mind of its own. I have the bluetooth on on the phone and it shows the same thing the BMWXXXXX. Sometimes when I press find me it says "discoverable: 60 seconds" and then it just says disconnected. Today it has been working on and off even if I leave the settings alone sometimes it pairs and sometimes it doesn't. If I can't fix either the car or the phone to make them pairable all the time it is going to drive me crazy!

Barry626 · 11-28-2005, 09:02 PM

Motorola v-710 works perfect every time for 5 months now!

11-22-2005, 07:09 AM	#1
novalauren New Member 8 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	Bluetooth/Verizon compatible phones for the 325xi Picking up my car this week and want to have the phone in hand...which phones do you recommend? Thanks! __________________ alpine white-beige leather-premium package-cold weather package-steptronic
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afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	I have the MOTO 815 and it works great! I highly recommend it
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hunt55 Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Check out the thread on this site "Motorola E815 and Bluetooth" for some tips on pairing. There are two phones on the Verizon network that BMW certifies. The current one sold is the E815.
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driverseven Curve junky 17 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 228 Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	I have a motorola 710 with verizon and it works great. pairing was relatively easy -- just sat there with the BMW manual. if you don't know where Bluetooth option is on your phone, you might need your phone manual but it's easy enough to find by fumbling around in the phone menus. __________________ 228 \| In-service: Nov '14
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Speaking of RAZR, check thisout http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/pro...0,,130,00.html I would be interested in getting this phone sometime next year or so if they release it for Cingular. I love my current Razr but one with a 1.2 mp camera and sd memory card sounds tempting __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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11-25-2005, 11:57 AM	#12
randyp monty 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2005 bmw 325Ci Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: delaware iTrader: (0)	e815 connection I am having trouble getting my e815 to connect to the 325Ci. The phone and car pair, but then the car indicates "Activate Phone" and I can get no further. Does anybody have an instruction manual?
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I have the v710, and have had occasional problems. I went in to verizon today to get the latest software added (this is the second time ive done this), and they are replacing it with the v815 for free. I would suggest just going with the 815 to avoid all the hassle... The verizon store told me that the reason why they have put out the 815 was partially because of all the bluetooth problems the v710 had. Yes it has the v-cast stuff on it as well, but this one is much more compatible and reliable than the V710. Ill give the verdict when the 815 comes in...
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11-26-2005, 07:16 AM	#14
driverseven Curve junky 17 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 228 Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	Randyp -- it sounds like the car is seeing your phone. You now need to go into the phone's menus to switch into Bluetooth mode. You need to be in the car with the power on. On the phone, look for the Settings menu, then Connection. You're looking for a Bluetooth choice -- you need to tell the phone to link up with another Bluetooth device. At some point, both the car and phone will want a "key" -- you can use any number as long as you use the same on each. Once they have "paired" they should be able to find each other from then on. The next time the car says "activate phone" all you hvae to do is turn it on -- or move it near the front. __________________ 228 \| In-service: Nov '14
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randyp monty 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2005 bmw 325Ci Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: delaware iTrader: (0)	After palying with it for a couple of hours I took the phone and the car to Verizon. The technician there tried several times and we even had BMW support on the phone. Both agreed to I should try to solve the problem with BMW. To make a long story short, after the BMW technician lplayed with it for a while I can't get past the settings/connections/bluetooth/handsfree[look for devices]. As soon as that is executed I get "No Devices Found"...a step backward. The technician took me up to the Sales department and we tried to use their e815 phones to connect...same thing. The salesmen were stumped and they "do it all the time". I should have tried my phone on another car. I have an appointment with BMW next week. Thanks for your support!!!
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loopsandsounds Member 33 Rep 115 Posts Drives: X7M50, GT3RS, G80 M3, Raptor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	Two things: 1. Make sure the car's bluetooth is turned on. Mine wasn't from the dealer. 2. Make sure you phone is set to "discoverable" in the bluetooth menu. Also, make sure to delete any previous devices, or move the current device to Pri0
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Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Motorola v-710 works perfect every time for 5 months now!
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