Smartphone integration post Oct. 08 production

gadget · 08-25-2008, 04:57 PM

The Updated 2009 price list states that the 3 series (an many others) will get smart phone (iphone, others TBD) integration that uses the cars antenna etc.

My car is set to go into production on Sept 14th. I'd like to know if anyone has more details about what smartphone integration really means. If all i get is the car antenna, and the abilty to amke phonecalls without bluetot?? then screw that. But...

The only thing that would make me change my order for a later production build is if you could see the iphone screen or at least watch videos on the Nav screen. (Flamers, i'm only asking since its a 2 week difference so i can live with the wait)

apw2607 · 08-25-2008, 05:23 PM

Theres a post on e90post discussing it in more detail. I should state that the phone connecting to the BMW audio system (or idrive) for phone use is still done via Bluetooth in all cases.

I summarized the differences below.

Option 6FL (and BMW Assist)

1. Allows you to play music through BMW audio system
2. Charges device
3. Leather pouch to store iphone.
4. Full phone integration with BMW audio system

Option 6FL & 6NF (and BMW Assist)

1. Allows you to play music through BMW audio system
2. Charges device
3. Special Cradle to store phone
4. Full phone integration with BMW audio system
5. Uses external sharkfin antenna for better phone reception.
6. No need to use 6FL Y-cable to connect iphone to BMW audio system.

08-25-2008, 04:57 PM	#1
gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Smartphone integration post Oct. 08 production The Updated 2009 price list states that the 3 series (an many others) will get smart phone (iphone, others TBD) integration that uses the cars antenna etc. My car is set to go into production on Sept 14th. I'd like to know if anyone has more details about what smartphone integration really means. If all i get is the car antenna, and the abilty to amke phonecalls without bluetot?? then screw that. But... The only thing that would make me change my order for a later production build is if you could see the iphone screen or at least watch videos on the Nav screen. (Flamers, i'm only asking since its a 2 week difference so i can live with the wait)
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apw2607 Colonel 586 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 50e M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Coast, USA iTrader: (0)	Theres a post on e90post discussing it in more detail. I should state that the phone connecting to the BMW audio system (or idrive) for phone use is still done via Bluetooth in all cases. I summarized the differences below. Option 6FL (and BMW Assist) 1. Allows you to play music through BMW audio system 2. Charges device 3. Leather pouch to store iphone. 4. Full phone integration with BMW audio system Option 6FL & 6NF (and BMW Assist) 1. Allows you to play music through BMW audio system 2. Charges device 3. Special Cradle to store phone 4. Full phone integration with BMW audio system 5. Uses external sharkfin antenna for better phone reception. 6. No need to use 6FL Y-cable to connect iphone to BMW audio system.
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