Had there been a software update? When I was out earlier (with top down) it picked up Spotify on the phone and I was able to control with I drive. Not been to dealer or even accepted anything on menu, does it just do itself?
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gt68
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Re: Spotify
I noticed it, pretty cool. I suspect it comes thru the iOS app on the fly rather than a full update. But that's just a guess.
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RoyS
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Re: Spotify
How are youguys playing spoitfy? My bluetooth wont let me play anything through it and the usb wont recognise my iphone using my phone cable.
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Maniac
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Re: Spotify
It depends on your cars year and whether you have the app option etcRoyS wrote:How are youguys playing spoitfy? My bluetooth wont let me play anything through it and the usb wont recognise my iphone using my phone cable.
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RoyS
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I have a 10 plate maybe too early? App option?
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Maniac
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10 plate is right on the edge of the combox introduction, which is required. if you don't have BMW apps support (and an iPhone), it won't work.
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RoyS
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Re: Spotify
How do I find out if I have app support?
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Maniac
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It will be listed in your iDrive. Or you can run it through a VIN decoder online.RoyS wrote:How do I find out if I have app support?
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Baronbb
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Re: Spotify
It's good, been driving around playing some xmas tunes!!!!
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Onlineronk
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What's spotify???
I gather its a music thing - I'm retired and most of my pals are old farts as well!
So who else to ask?
I gather its a music thing - I'm retired and most of my pals are old farts as well!
So who else to ask?
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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E89_Gaz
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Re: Spotify
As it happens, Spotify is currently offering 3 months subscription for 99p, so worth a try IMHO. With the iPhone Spotify App, you are also able to make songs/albums available offline, so no need for an internet connection. The audio is fed through the App, rather than through the native iPhone music player, but the iDrive can control the app to some degree (track fwd+back).
As a side note, I have an early 2009 vehicle with iDrive, so my Combox does not do Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), I therefore have to use the Y cable to connect to the car.
As a side note, I have an early 2009 vehicle with iDrive, so my Combox does not do Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), I therefore have to use the Y cable to connect to the car.
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RoyS
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Oh so if I se a 'Y' cable I can use it fine?
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E89_Gaz
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You will be able to use the standard iPhone music player and Spotify, but you won't get the native Apple Apps.RoyS wrote:Oh so if I se a 'Y' cable I can use it fine?
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RoyS
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Re: Spotify
As long as spotify works its fone by me thanks guys. Does it have to be OME or does any work?