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Frankie169
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No Bluetooth Grrr

Post by Frankie169 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:34 pm

Just picked up my 09 35i which i assumed would have bluetooth for phone connectivty as original brochure said its standard as well as usb

Just found out it has neither, as per the photo when you go into menu there is no phone icon to sync with the phone Grrrr

So options guys, can you retrofit OEM and if so can someone point me in the right direct etc, otherwise loving the car.
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Post by Adil_3 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:56 pm

I cant recall if mines has the phone icon or not and i have bluetooth have you been through the config steps and any bluetooth there also do you have the phone button on the steering wheel?

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Post by road warrior » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:16 pm

there is already a thread on this right now
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=113832&hilit=bluetooth
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Post by Frankie169 » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:19 pm

Adil_3 wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:56 pm I cant recall if mines has the phone icon or not and i have bluetooth have you been through the config steps and any bluetooth there also do you have the phone button on the steering wheel?
I have the phone button on the steering wheel and on the professional radio, no phone setup in config, other reply, do you have a link to the other post?
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Post by Zed Baron » Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:45 am

I had the same problem, car has iDrive and a poxy ski hatch but no bluetooth!, I don't know what your budget is but this was the nearest I could find to an OEM solution: https://www.carcommunications.co.uk/bmw ... model-year
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Post by Adil_3 » Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:15 pm

I assume its for playing music if thats the case id just recommend an aux bluetooth adapter. One end plugs into the aux whilst the other plugs into a usb for power which can be done through a usb cig lighter port. Then id just buy a bluetooth remote control that allows you to connect to your phone so you can change songs. As for phone calls screw it enjoy your drive

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