Iphone

Millzin · 05-21-2009, 12:43 AM

I was thinking of finally getting an Iphone , i was just wondering , i have the Ipod connect in the arm rest and bluetooth. can i just plug it in the ipod connect and play music and still get calls?
or how does it work?

Andy M · 05-21-2009, 12:48 AM

Calls are handled by Bluetooth.

The iPod connection in the arm rest will allow you to use the iPhone like an iPod. The handling of calls vs playing music is done by the iPhone software. It'll fade out the song you're listening to and play the ringtone instead. You can then answer it using the Bluetooth.

To change tracks on your iPhone, you use the iDrive controller and select External Device. The iDrive just acts as a controller.

vadim · 05-21-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Millzin

I was thinking of finally getting an Iphone , i was just wondering , i have the Ipod connect in the arm rest and bluetooth. can i just plug it in the ipod connect and play music and still get calls?
or how does it work?

Yes, you can. iPhone is not the best phone to be used over BT, though - there are issues like poor sound quality, echo and phonebook transfer problems. Other phone models are known to have scored much better in all respects.

Millzin · 05-21-2009, 12:52 AM

well im not running Idrive , and at the moment i have a HTC tilt had the phone for a while and was figguring might as well get and ipod and phone = iphone . should i get an iphone for $200 or get an intake for $200?????

vadim · 05-21-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Millzin

well im not running Idrive , and at the moment i have a HTC tilt had the phone for a while and was figguring might as well get and ipod and phone = iphone . should i get an iphone for $200 or get an intake for $200?????

You will have wasted $200 if you replace your HTC with an iPhone. The HTC's BT functionality is excellent, the iPhone does not even come close.

Have to add that you will have wasted $200 if you get an intake as well. You car already has a pretty good one.

dukevi · 05-21-2009, 03:32 AM

BT works better with Blackberry

grubster · 05-21-2009, 02:56 PM

I'm confused as my bluetooth works PERFECTLY with my 1st generation Iphone. I used to have an issue which required me to turn OFF WIFI on my iphone, but that is no longer the case with the last few firmware udpates.

jdmass · 05-21-2009, 04:19 PM

Just to add another perspective. I have an iPhone 3G and it's Bluetooth functionality has been flawless with my 09 335i as well as my previous 07 335i. I would say it works at least as well as my Blackberry Curve did with the 07.

Now on the other hand, the iPod integration is frustrating. It sometimes download song info, sometimes does not. Same deal with charging -- sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

But as a phone it's worked fine!

enforcerman · 05-21-2009, 06:30 PM

My iphone works perfectly w/ my car. Recommend it.

LiKWiD335xi · 05-21-2009, 08:29 PM

May want to hold off on getting an Iphone, word is a new one is coming out this summer.

335iPaul · 05-21-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LiKWiD335xi

May want to hold off on getting an Iphone, word is a new one is coming out this summer.

+1

Also, my iPhone has worked perfectly over BT in my 07 335i. Would definitely hold off for a few months though, probably 80% chance that a new model will come out here shortly when they release the new version of the software.

Lowcruzr · 05-21-2009, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LiKWiD335xi

May want to hold off on getting an Iphone, word is a new one is coming out this summer.

+1 I'm holding off for the new phone. July 17th is the word, and there will be supposide hardware changes to go with the 3.0 software.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/05..._iphone_rumor/

Kevro · 05-21-2009, 09:37 PM

I have an iPhone 3G and an '06 E90, and the bluetooth stuff has worked great, no problems.

The '09 X5 loaner I had last week, on the other hand, wouldn't recognize my phone at all.

Morpheus · 05-21-2009, 09:41 PM

my iphone works perfectly as well, both as a phone and as an ipod. Only problem was getting it to play podcasts. I have to start the podcast, then hook up the phone. Then it works great!

Kevro · 05-21-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LiKWiD335xi

May want to hold off on getting an Iphone, word is a new one is coming out this summer.

I'd wait for the new iPhone as well, but I wouldn't count on it being any more reliable than the current ones, until it gets a few firmware revisions under its belt.

Also, if you have the iPod controller, there's a distinct chance that Apple, in their infinite wisdom, will change the dock spec in the new phone so it won't work perfectly with the car until/unless BMW releases an update...

cbetlyon · 05-22-2009, 12:40 PM

I say also wait for the new hardware that will be anounced on June 8th. But if you want to get one cheap u can get a refurbished 8gb for 100 from AT&T.

The iPhone works awsome win my e90 non idrive Bluetooth. I use the Kensington aux kit.

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Andy M 77 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Calls are handled by Bluetooth. The iPod connection in the arm rest will allow you to use the iPhone like an iPod. The handling of calls vs playing music is done by the iPhone software. It'll fade out the song you're listening to and play the ringtone instead. You can then answer it using the Bluetooth. To change tracks on your iPhone, you use the iDrive controller and select External Device. The iDrive just acts as a controller.
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Millzin Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 11" 335i-Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Si ,Ny iTrader: (2)	well im not running Idrive , and at the moment i have a HTC tilt had the phone for a while and was figguring might as well get and ipod and phone = iphone . should i get an iphone for $200 or get an intake for $200?????
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grubster Private First Class 3 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 08 535i Sport, 09 GL550 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I'm confused as my bluetooth works PERFECTLY with my 1st generation Iphone. I used to have an issue which required me to turn OFF WIFI on my iphone, but that is no longer the case with the last few firmware udpates. __________________ '07 335i Coupe 6MT
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jdmass Private 11 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Westborough,MA iTrader: (1)	Just to add another perspective. I have an iPhone 3G and it's Bluetooth functionality has been flawless with my 09 335i as well as my previous 07 335i. I would say it works at least as well as my Blackberry Curve did with the 07. Now on the other hand, the iPod integration is frustrating. It sometimes download song info, sometimes does not. Same deal with charging -- sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. But as a phone it's worked fine! __________________ Jim D. 2015 X3 xdrive28d Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Nevada/xLine, Cold Weather, DHP, DA, DA+ w/ACC, Lighting, Premium, NAV, HK Audio, Parking Assistant, Enhanced BT Previous BMWs: 2000 528i, 2003 540i, 2007 335i Sedan, 2009 335i Sedan, 2012 X3 xDrive35i
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enforcerman The Man 17 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 328i MSport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	My iphone works perfectly w/ my car. Recommend it. __________________ 2007 328i (01/07 Production) Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill \|\| Bluetooth Retrofit \|\| Ipod Retrofit \|\| Rear Power Outlets \|\| Euro Switch \|\| Blacklines
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LiKWiD335xi Anthony 10 Rep 274 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (1)	May want to hold off on getting an Iphone, word is a new one is coming out this summer.
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Kevro Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have an iPhone 3G and an '06 E90, and the bluetooth stuff has worked great, no problems. The '09 X5 loaner I had last week, on the other hand, wouldn't recognize my phone at all.
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Morpheus Captain 25 Rep 941 Posts Drives: 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cockaigne iTrader: (1)	my iphone works perfectly as well, both as a phone and as an ipod. Only problem was getting it to play podcasts. I have to start the podcast, then hook up the phone. Then it works great!
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cbetlyon Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Jet Black/Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC iTrader: (1)	I say also wait for the new hardware that will be anounced on June 8th. But if you want to get one cheap u can get a refurbished 8gb for 100 from AT&T. The iPhone works awsome win my e90 non idrive Bluetooth. I use the Kensington aux kit.
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