iPod Adaptor

[Jonstaman]

I'm confused...I just custom ordered my X6 and couldn't figure out if the Premium Package with iPod adaptor is the same as the iPod "Interface" adaptor sitting in the accessories area???

It seems that the iPod Interface Adaptor is designed to navigate the iPod from the radio interface, and the Premium Package iPod Adaptor only plays the music from the iPod without navigation control. Am I wrong?

[flipside99]

You're wrong

You need the special cable from BMW to control the ipod from the main system. I have the premium package and you can control the ipod from the system.

[dmlgc]

Originally Posted by flipside99

You're wrong

You need the special cable from BMW to control the ipod from the main system. I have the premium package and you can control the ipod from the system.

+1
get the Y cable then you can use the steering wheel buttons.

[kgclark]

You only need the premium sound package.

[Jonstaman]

Thank You!

[GeraG]

Originally Posted by Jonstaman

I'm confused...I just custom ordered my X6 and couldn't figure out if the Premium Package with iPod adaptor is the same as the iPod "Interface" adaptor sitting in the accessories area???

It seems that the iPod Interface Adaptor is designed to navigate the iPod from the radio interface, and the Premium Package iPod Adaptor only plays the music from the iPod without navigation control. Am I wrong?

I have an option 677 for HIFI System Professional with I Pod connected to usb port in the area of central consol with the regular I pod cable, and it works fine with all the controls.

[apw2607]

Originally Posted by GeraG

I have an option 677 for HIFI System Professional with I Pod connected to usb port in the area of central consol with the regular I pod cable, and it works fine with all the controls.

On the current and older idrive there are two issues that manifest if you don't use the y-cable.

1. You wont be able to play back DRM purchased itunes content
2. Generally it's slower to navigate through a large music collection as the single USB connection is being used for control and music data playback.

[GeraG]

thanks for clarification. Can Y cable be ordered from BMW dealer?

[kgclark]

Originally Posted by GeraG

thanks for clarification. Can Y cable be ordered from BMW dealer?

If your car is built after October 1, you will not need the Y-cable. You'll just plug a standard USB Ipod cable into the car. If it's built before October 1, it will come with the Y-cable. This is assuming, of course, that the car has the premium sound package.

[GeraG]

thanks!