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As for the snap in adapter, I'm not aware of anything you need it for with the exception of added signal strength. Something I'm not aware of any other car maker offering. I also have yet to be in a car that offers what BMW does in terms of integration. I always hear about these great integrations but when I go to try them (say Infiniti?) they are never as well done as BMW.
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08-02-2014, 04:35 PM | #134 |
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So said the sales guy at my dealer, but I have not found the link. Perhaps they were just keeping me in suspense.
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08-02-2014, 11:34 PM | #135 |
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You may want to watch this lengthy video, where a real phone nerd puts the iDrive to a real test and shows the disappointments. He has an older phone and iOS, but the connectivity issues are clear. He then goes to his cheap car at the end and shows how well it works, without a $250-400 cradle/adaptor:
I am starting another thread as I am off to a bumpy start. Car with 85 miles on it started to smoke and smell from the engine compartment. |
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08-03-2014, 10:56 AM | #136 | |
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2. It used to read and receive texts - that went away with IOS7 3. He then shows how well it works in an aftermarket system that he has installed in his "Chevy" car. 4. Honestly, if he bought the BMW for the ability to read texts well, I guess I have no comment here other than "interesting criteria"
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08-03-2014, 01:37 PM | #137 | |
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That features went away with iOS7 maintains optimism for me in that BMW needs to merely address firmware to catch up. Do you know about rumors that 2015 models will have yet a different media system that will be compatible with CarPlay, and that the current F15 won't handle CarPlay? |
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08-04-2014, 07:58 AM | #138 | |
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As for CarPlay, I have not heard any rumors. Alas, BMW is notorious for requiring a new car for the new features. You never know, they might surprise you, but I would be that you will need a 2016 BMW (yea, I suspect that it won't be out with the new 2015s but maybe a late addition?). Just a guess. Crazy smart (and determined) people here have gotten all sorts of new stuff to work with their old BMWs so there will be someone out there that will figure it out! On a final note, don't forget that Amazon Music Services work with the iDrive/BMW Apps. It used to be only MOG (and they went bye bye). This was a nice surprise earlier this summer.
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Something is wrong then - mine works fine! In both of my BMWs. OEM Cable right? (as in from Apple yes?)
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