Easy Bluetooth A2DP Streaming music mod

[psieg2]

Hi All!

I am new to the forums here, and a new owner of a 2010 x5 35d. Owned several diesels, and this one is by far the best. I am new to the iDrive experience and spent quite a lot of time here on the boards, and in my cockpit getting familiarized. I seem to have the CIC system with Nav, 6 disc DVD in glove box, and rear entertainment system with single DVD. I have 12.5 GB of music storage available (or did before I used some) on the internal HDD. I have USB locations in the glove box, and in center console. I do NOT seem to be able to stream Bluetooth, or control an iPod through the iDrive. I really like Streaming via BT so I came up with a simple inexpensive solution:

1. Buy the iPhone cable (not from BMW) got it here: Mini Cooper BMW iPhone iPod Nano Touch Audio Aux Input USB Charge Adapter Cable | eBay for $14.



2. Buy a neat doohicky as a BT receiver: Amazon.com: Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver for Bose Sounddock / Beatbox / Phillips / JBL and other dock stations - 30pins (Black): MP3 Players & Accessories $15



Plug them into each other, then into the car, pair vis BT as an audio device... and Voila, streaming audio that sounds great, AND does NOT interfere with use of the phone via BT. Works with iPhone, or android.

NOW can somebody tell me how to get the damned video from the useless DVD changer in the glovebox to the rear video monitor so I can keep my 2 year old daughter happy? Otherwise she pokes me through the seat like

Thanks, and I LOVE the forums!

[SCardamon]

Holy crap this is fantastic! I feel skeptical as I have an 07 but the logic is sound and I already have the iPhone adapter. hmmmm

[balx5]

Originally Posted by SCardamon

Holy crap this is fantastic! I feel skeptical as I have an 07 but the logic is sound and I already have the iPhone adapter. hmmmm

07 here also, this has peaked my interest.

[psieg2]

If the iPod/iPhone cable works in your model, then this should work, as this mod does not give you control of the iPhone/iPod from iDrive, it simply gives you a BT streaming input.

[LocoLeche]

I got one of these and it works great. I have it plugged into the sig lighter to charge and it streams with no problems.

GOgroove BlueGate Bluetooth Receiver Adds Wireless Audio To Your Car | Lifehacker Australia

[3Series]

I've been using this for serveral years and it's been working perfectly fine.

Amazon.com: Griffin Technology BlueTrip AUX for iPhone and Smartphones: Cell Phones & Accessories

[EuroTra$H]

Originally Posted by 3Series

I've been using this for serveral years and it's been working perfectly fine.

Amazon.com: Griffin Technology BlueTrip AUX for iPhone and Smartphones: Cell Phones & Accessories

+1 works like a charm.

[SCardamon]

I like Psieg2's option because it will all fit in the armrest cago bin. WIN! Well done

[Jeffkukuruda]

Can anyone confirm if using this blue tooth connection still allows idrive control of the music as when directly plugged in to the iPod cable in the center console?

[SCardamon]

Originally Posted by Jeffkukuruda

Can anyone confirm if using this blue tooth connection still allows idrive control of the music as when directly plugged in to the iPod cable in the center console?

It won't (99.9% sure) this will only be an audio stream I believe.

I will know tomorrow however cause I get my BT dongle!!!!

I'll update tomorrow evening when I know more, thanks!