[mastereh]

Does the F30 328i xDrive not have Bluetooth audio?

I was playing around on my phone and car and just couldn't get the Bluetooth audio to work.

When I click multimedia it only shows me USB or aux....

[Chris@codemybimmer]

extended bluetooth is an option.

or if you have the hardware that supports it. it can be coded to enable bluetooth audio

[bily]

Go to Main Menu, telephone, Bluetooth Devices to begin pairing. Add new device.

[Hound Passer]

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

extended bluetooth is an option.

or if you have the hardware that supports it. it can be coded to enable bluetooth audio

Yes, but bluetooth audio is standard in the F3x. The extended bluetooth option adds:

Voice control for music and contacts and the Office functionality plus an additional microphone, ability to pair more than one phone and search music library via BT.

[ft1330]

Originally Posted by Hound Passer

Voice control for music and contacts and the Office functionality plus an additional microphone, ability to pair more than one phone and search music library via BT.

Only with iPhone tho. I have the option and the market leader (Android) is totally ignored. Big fail by BMW.

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by Hound Passer

Yes, but bluetooth audio is standard in the F3x. The extended bluetooth option adds:

Voice control for music and contacts and the Office functionality plus an additional microphone, ability to pair more than one phone and search music library via BT.

wasnt ware bluetooth is standard..
in canada "standard" bluetooth is just pairing your phone and using it with phone calls and such.
extended bluetooth is audio, office etc...

all the things that bmw does to scam canada

[Nirvanatude]

atleast on my e93 bluetooth was standard with bluetooth audio support. In Canada

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

wasnt ware bluetooth is standard..
in canada "standard" bluetooth is just pairing your phone and using it with phone calls and such.
extended bluetooth is audio, office etc...

all the things that bmw does to scam canada

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by Nirvanatude

atleast on my e93 bluetooth was standard with bluetooth audio support. In Canada

My e90 wasn't...although the brochure said it was.
after arguing with the dealer they said "sorry the brochures are for US spec cars" and offered me a credit for service...sucks.

[joewalton]

Bluetooth Audio was not a standard feature on the BMW 3 Series until the 2014 model year.

For all 3 Series 2013 and prior, Bluetooth Audio was an option available in various packages and standalones, namely the Technology Package or the Enhanced Bluetooth option for the F30.

If the OP just purchased a CPO 2012 F30 and it does not have either of those options, he does not have Bluetooth Audio and cannot stream music. If he owns a 2014 model and forward, he needs to play with his settings on both iDrive and the iPhone to get it to work.

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by bily

Go to Main Menu, telephone, Bluetooth Devices to begin pairing. Add new device.

Beyond this, there is an option under Telephone > Bluetooth Devices with several checkboxes including Office and Audio. "Audio" must be checked.

Additionally, one cannot plug the phone into the USB port and stream audio via Bluetooth at the same time. iDrive favors the USB connection and disconnects Bluetooth by default when plugged in to the armrest port.

[mastereh]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Beyond this, there is an option under Telephone > Bluetooth Devices with several checkboxes including Office and Audio. "Audio" must be checked.

Additionally, one cannot plug the phone into the USB port and stream audio via Bluetooth at the same time. iDrive favors the USB connection and disconnects Bluetooth by default when plugged in to the armrest port.

I'm going out to my car in a bit to try this out. Thanks for the tip.

I do have a 2014 model and it's got Bluetooth so lets see if its just a config setting.

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by mastereh

I'm going out to my car in a bit to try this out. Thanks for the tip.

I do have a 2014 model and it's got Bluetooth so lets see if its just a config setting.

whats your last 7 digits of your vin?

[focal]

work around which I used for a bit until I hard wired it (charge/audio out to the aux-in port); you can buy a USB/BT audio receiver. Just plug into the USB port and run the audio into the aux-in port. Although you do not get to see the audio details on the iDrive.

there are BT 3.0 products with better audio, but this a cheaper BT2.0
http://www.amazon.com/KKmoon-Wireles...audio+receiver

I have a MY13 F30. My dad just picked up a MY14 F30 and it does NOT have BT audio standard also. You have to order the NAV to get it for MY14.

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by focal

work around which I used for a bit until I hard wired it (charge/audio out to the aux-in port); you can buy a USB/BT audio receiver. Just plug into the USB port and run the audio into the aux-in port. Although you do not get to see the audio details on the iDrive.

there are BT 3.0 products with better audio, but this a cheaper BT2.0
http://www.amazon.com/KKmoon-Wireles...audio+receiver

I have a MY13 F30. My dad just picked up a MY14 F30 and it does NOT have BT audio standard also. You have to order the NAV to get it for MY14.

for 2014 you have to have option code 6NS to get stereo bluetooh connection if your build date is between 03/14 and 07/14.
07/14 onwards all cars have stereo bluetooth standard cause BMW canada made navigation standard. except for the 320.

[Michael Schott]

Originally Posted by joewalton

Bluetooth Audio was not a standard feature on the BMW 3 Series until the 2014 model year.

For all 3 Series 2013 and prior, Bluetooth Audio was an option available in various packages and standalones, namely the Technology Package or the Enhanced Bluetooth option for the F30.

If the OP just purchased a CPO 2012 F30 and it does not have either of those options, he does not have Bluetooth Audio and cannot stream music. If he owns a 2014 model and forward, he needs to play with his settings on both iDrive and the iPhone to get it to work.

I think BT audio became standard in MY 2015 not 2014. It can be coded.

[mastereh]

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

whats your last 7 digits of your vin?

It's J979950

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by mastereh

It's J979950

you have option code 6NH which means no extended bluetooth option.
good thing is you have 609 professional nav which means you can enable audip over bluetooth via coding

[mastereh]

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

you have option code 6NH which means no extended bluetooth option.
good thing is you have 609 professional nav which means you can enable audip over bluetooth via coding

booo Sales rep told me I had it... sigh...

ok so new question I'm new to this whole coding thing; who do I contact and how do I get it done? Dealership? 3rd party?

I'm in the Toronto area and would prefer to have someone do it in the west end of the city.

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by mastereh

booo Sales rep told me I had it... sigh...

ok so new question I'm new to this whole coding thing; who do I contact and how do I get it done? Dealership? 3rd party?

I'm in the Toronto area and would prefer to have someone do it in the west end of the city.

not sure how west when you say west. also not sure how to tag people on the forums but look for a member on this forum called Aritaurus if you're west/vaughan area. scarborough look for member named Vithy. if youre markham/richmond hill area i can do it for you.

[Chris@codemybimmer]

but yea... i feel you.
i bought a classic line but the dealer didnt have any classic lines to demo at that time.
asked them if classic line comes with 8 speakers stock (6 + 2 subs)
they told me yes but when i got the car i only got 4 + subs..
which sucks

[joewalton]

Originally Posted by Michael Schott

I think BT audio became standard in MY 2015 not 2014. It can be coded.

Yes, you are right, my apologies.

The NBT system began to roll out late in 2013 for the 2014 model year but the inclusion of Bluetooth Audio streaming as standard equipment began for the 2015 model year.

[mastereh]

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

not sure how west when you say west. also not sure how to tag people on the forums but look for a member on this forum called Aritaurus if you're west/vaughan area. scarborough look for member named Vithy. if youre markham/richmond hill area i can do it for you.

Hey that's cool I actually work in Markham/ Thornhill area by Hwy 7 and Leslie.

So the coding any risks to doing that to my car? Any issues with warranty or future maintenance?