iPhone 5: music, phone, and nav

AweSam8 · 10-11-2013, 12:27 AM

Hi all,

I got a question. My 335i should be coming next month. I did not spec the nav, bmw assist, or enhanced Bluetooth. I know I can play music via lightning cable, and accept/place calls via Bluetooth; however, my particular question relates to using the iPhone's Nav and music. Is it possible to play music on the iPhone and use the nav while connected via lightning cable?

Thanks,

Sam

MPG · 10-11-2013, 12:49 AM

Yes that shouldn't be a problem

AweSam8 · 10-11-2013, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MPG

Yes that shouldn't be a problem

I'm gonna assume I'm gonna need a really long lightning cable to mount the iPhone on the windshield. So there's not gonna be a problem using nav and navigating through music using the iDrive?

ad78 · 10-11-2013, 08:36 AM

you don't need a long cable, i bought the 4" from monoprice (MFI) certified. if you have the enhanced USB all your music on iPhone will show on your display and together with the album art. ios7 is cool. iTunes radio also shows album art. my phone always inside the armrest near the USB

PabloK · 10-11-2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ad78

you don't need a long cable, i bought the 4" from monoprice (MFI) certified. if you have the enhanced USB all your music on iPhone will show on your display and together with the album art. ios7 is cool. iTunes radio also shows album art. my phone always inside the armrest near the USB

Make sure your cable is certified or real apple version. I was using a cheap amazon knockoff and it didnt work.... Took me about a week to figure what the hell I was doing wrong (knockoffs look pretty damn close to OEM).

ad78 · 10-11-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PabloK

Make sure your cable is certified or real apple version. I was using a cheap amazon knockoff and it didnt work.... Took me about a week to figure what the hell I was doing wrong (knockoffs look pretty damn close to OEM).

i have that cable from amazon too when its iOS 6 but after upgrading to ios7 gave me this warning crap so i decided to buy on mono price. YES its MFI certified. that means my cable is like the OEM but 4" length

AweSam8 · 10-11-2013, 02:10 PM

Hmmm... I'm not sure if I'm asking my question clearly. I would like to play music and use the navigation (when needed) at the same time on the iPhone 5, WITHOUT losing the ability to control my music via iDrive. Is this possible?

I don't have enhanced Bluetooth or the nav package. And I am using an OEM lightning cable from the Apple store.

Thanks pals!

Stokkes · 10-20-2013, 07:05 PM

Yes, not a problem. You'll just need a long cable and it'll probably be aesthetically displeasing but it'll work

AweSam8 · 10-21-2013, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Stokkes

Yes, not a problem. You'll just need a long cable and it'll probably be aesthetically displeasing but it'll work

Thank you!!!

PrinceBarin · 10-21-2013, 02:18 AM

I maybe missing something but without Nav or Enhanced BT, I presume you won't have the combox needed for a lighting cable connection - is a Y Cable not needed here?

AweSam8 · 10-21-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

I maybe missing something but without Nav or Enhanced BT, I presume you won't have the combox needed for a lighting cable connection - is a Y Cable not needed here?

I'm not sure since my car won't arrive until early November, but from what others have said, the MY2014 doesn't need the y-cable for the iPhone 5. The lightning cable should be compatible in the USB port (middle console).

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AweSam8 Super Spectacular Awesome Dude 69 Rep 577 Posts Drives: 2010 E70 X5M, 2014 F30 335i M Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Hmmm... I'm not sure if I'm asking my question clearly. I would like to play music and use the navigation (when needed) at the same time on the iPhone 5, WITHOUT losing the ability to control my music via iDrive. Is this possible? I don't have enhanced Bluetooth or the nav package. And I am using an OEM lightning cable from the Apple store. Thanks pals!
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Stokkes Grand Pumba 142 Rep 80 Posts Drives: On Order: i5 M60 IOMG/SWV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	Yes, not a problem. You'll just need a long cable and it'll probably be aesthetically displeasing but it'll work
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PrinceBarin Major 83 Rep 1,322 Posts Drives: F82 CP (sold) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham, UKWest iTrader: (0)	I maybe missing something but without Nav or Enhanced BT, I presume you won't have the combox needed for a lighting cable connection - is a Y Cable not needed here?
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