Bluetooth Streaming ?'s

[ad78]

hey guys, i just ordered 50i today and here is the specs. it will be finalized on monday because i told my salesguy that i will have to take a look more.

M Sport package + 20" wheel upgrade
Technology
Premium
3rd Row
front heated seats

here is my dilemma.. do i need ipod and USB package? since the new premium package and tech package has 12GB of HD and bluetooth streaming?

will the USB comes with tech package can play external usb drive? if yes i think i dont need the ipod and USB package.



P.S
is it true that if i get the cold weather package i will going loose the ///M steering wheel?

thanks in advance

[richard in NC]

I can't answer the bluetooth streaming question. If you get M Sport and Cold Weather, you get the M steering wheel but no heated wheel.

[ad78]

Originally Posted by richard in NC

I can't answer the bluetooth streaming question. If you get M Sport and Cold Weather, you get the M steering wheel but no heated wheel.

thank you. i am almost set with the order.. just would like to confirm the bluetooth streaming thing..

[smallseafishie]

I believe you have to get the smartphone integration (which means you have to get the ipod/usb option) to get the bluetooth streaming. I haven't received my car yet so I can't confirm, but that is how the dealer explained it to me.

[ad78]

Originally Posted by smallseafishie

I believe you have to get the smartphone integration (which means you have to get the ipod/usb option) to get the bluetooth streaming. I haven't received my car yet so I can't confirm, but that is how the dealer explained it to me.

This doesn't make sense.. I thought Bluetooth was already included on premium and technology package right?

The smartphone integration is you need to docked your mobile phone..

[apw2607]

BMW Assist

[ad78]

Originally Posted by apw2607

BMW Assist

so the premium package will do the magic? if yes, no need for me to get ipod and USB.

i would like to use the pandora via bluetooth streaming on the new X5

[watoowatoo]

Bluetooth in my 09 X6 is not A2DP so it does not support streaming, only as a phone hands free. I think it is the same with 2011 models.

[ad78]

Originally Posted by watoowatoo

Bluetooth in my 09 X6 is not A2DP so it does not support streaming, only as a phone hands free. I think it is the same with 2011 models.

My current X5 is 09 too and definitely no A2DP there.. I read somewhere that 2011 build has this streaming feature. I just don't know which package is..

I just finalize today and ready to submit tomorrow..

I'm guessing it was the "premium package"

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by watoowatoo

Bluetooth in my 09 X6 is not A2DP so it does not support streaming, only as a phone hands free. I think it is the same with 2011 models.

Introduced in 2011.

For 2009 my simply buy a blackberry BT a2dp receiver and plug it into aux. Will cost you about 30 bucks.

[apw2607]

You know you might want to also add the USB/Ipod interface. By all accounts its a way in which you will be able to upgrade the vehicles compatibity with handsets YOURSELF, without having to take it to the dealer ...

Also, should you ever want to plug your ipod or iphone into the car, it would also display the album cover art. Worth considering at least ....


-BMW Assist with Extended Bluetooth (639)

The Bluetooth functionality is extended beyond hands-free and phonebook support. Multiple innovations will debut with BMW Assist with Extended Bluetooth. Feature support is dependent upon compatibility with the mobile device.

-Mobile Office: Now with the industry-first mobile office integration of BlackBerry Smartphones, a customer can access email, text messages, and notes all through the iDrive system providing a great integration of mobile life into the vehicle. It is important that drivers maintain focus on the road, and to assist them in maintaining that focus, the text is restricted and only fully displayed when the vehicle is parked. However, with the voice control system included with navigation, the messages are read aloud via text-to-speech so the driver can keep his or her eyes on the road. (Compatible BlackBerry hardware, firmware, and feature set T.B.D.)
External Call Lists: The new external call list handling provides a more seamless experience by downloading the “re-dial” and “received calls list” at every reconnect of the mobile device and after each call.

-Bluetooth Music Streaming: Bluetooth music streaming offers wireless audio streaming from the mobile device to the vehicle. Music stored on the mobile phone is played and controlled through the iDrive controller.

-iPod/USB Adapter (6FL)
This option has also been enhanced with many exciting features.

-iPod One-wire integration: No longer will an iPod connection require the “Y-cable”. The original iPod USB cable is all that is required to connect the device to the vehicle. This simplifies the connection by not requiring the aux-input. The music is transferred directly from the iPod digitally to the HiFi system via USB. Therefore as of September, the Y-Cable will no longer be included with iPod/USB Adapter (6FL).

-Album Cover Art: The ability to display album cover art will also be included with the iPod/USB Adapter. If cover art is contained in the metadata of the song, it will show on the vehicle display while the song is played.

-Voice Control of Devices: In combination with the voice control system included with navigation, the driver can control external devices and select genre, artist, album, and song title by simply speaking the words.

-Mobile Phone Device Driver Update: Lastly, in combination with BMW Assist, the USB port of the iPod/USB Adapter can be used to upload new mobile phone and audio player device drivers. (Release timing for this feature and device driver availability are subject to change.)

[ad78]

everything is all set now

2011 BMW X5 5.0
Carbon Black
Oyster
Dark Bamboo Wood
M-Sport Pkg
20” Wheels
Premium Pkg
Premium Sound Pkg
Rear Climate Pkg
Technology Pkg
3rd row seat
Heated front & rear seats

total cost 71K and we will going to SC for PCD on January