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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Afternoon all, put a deposit down on a minty-mint one owner E89 for the Mrs earlier today.
It has a few compromises in that it doesn’t have iDRIVE or Bluetooth for calls.
Hands free calling is the biggest immediate priority, although she may well chose to go down the aftermarket touchscreen install route at a later date for CarPlay, maps etc.
What options do we have for sorting Bluetooth hands free calling?
Many thanks all
It has a few compromises in that it doesn’t have iDRIVE or Bluetooth for calls.
Hands free calling is the biggest immediate priority, although she may well chose to go down the aftermarket touchscreen install route at a later date for CarPlay, maps etc.
What options do we have for sorting Bluetooth hands free calling?
Many thanks all
Last edited by True-Blue on Sat Mar 02, 2024 9:37 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Not sure what retrofits options are available maybe Anubiszed will know but you could go aftermarket with something like Dension:
https://shop.dension.com/handsfree-car-kits
https://shop.dension.com/handsfree-car-kits
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Looks worthy of a little investigationSilverstar wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:37 pm Not sure what retrofits options are available maybe Anubiszed will know but you could go aftermarket with something like Dension:
https://shop.dension.com/handsfree-car-kits
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
In the short (or long) term there are loads of bluetooth kits that plug into the USB, or aux socket and power from the fag lighter (or USB). They are dirt cheap; starting about a tenner.True-Blue wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:32 pm Afternoon all, put a deposit down on a minty-mint one owner E89 for the Mrs earlier today.
It has a few compromises in that it doesn’t have iDRIVE or Bluetooth for calls.
Hands free calling is the biggest immediate priority, although she may well chose to go down the aftermarket touchscreen install route at a later date for CarPlay, maps etc.
What options doe we have for sorting Bluetooth hands free calling?
Many thanks all
I recently bought one for my daughter's car (Mini with the same basic radio equipment as the E89). She wanted it mainly for streaming Spotify from her phone, but it does the exact same thing with calls. I got it from "light in the box" website. Has a little control pad for calls which can be mounted anywhere. £20.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
I’d be canvassing Dave for a view
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
I like the idea of the touch screen retrofit that @AnubisZed did, with the copy iDRIVE controller. It expensive, but I think it really brings the E89 interior bang up to date, especially with satnav from google maps etc on CarPlay - I’m just not sure if it has a phone kit built in?
In the interim I’ll look up the usb option.
She hasn’t seen the car yet, but it’s a cracker… I think she’s going to be really pleasantly surprised and happy to throw a few quid at it
In the interim I’ll look up the usb option.
She hasn’t seen the car yet, but it’s a cracker… I think she’s going to be really pleasantly surprised and happy to throw a few quid at it
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Sounds good, at least as a short term fix… as long as she can answer calls without touching her phonePondrew wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:49 pmIn the short (or long) term there are loads of bluetooth kits that plug into the USB, or aux socket and power from the fag lighter (or USB). They are dirt cheap; starting about a tenner.True-Blue wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:32 pm Afternoon all, put a deposit down on a minty-mint one owner E89 for the Mrs earlier today.
It has a few compromises in that it doesn’t have iDRIVE or Bluetooth for calls.
Hands free calling is the biggest immediate priority, although she may well chose to go down the aftermarket touchscreen install route at a later date for CarPlay, maps etc.
What options doe we have for sorting Bluetooth hands free calling?
Many thanks all
I recently bought one for my daughter's car (Mini with the same basic radio equipment as the E89). She wanted it mainly for streaming Spotify from her phone, but it does the exact same thing with calls. I got it from "light in the box" website. Has a little control pad for calls which can be mounted anywhere. £20.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Hi all
Sorry, been a busy day
Right, firstly in the meantime if you really must have Bluetooth for calls then I'd go with the kit as mentioned above or even a Bluetooth ear piece.
As for the Android Touchscreen, yes it does have Bluetooth for calls and music.
Sorry, been a busy day
Right, firstly in the meantime if you really must have Bluetooth for calls then I'd go with the kit as mentioned above or even a Bluetooth ear piece.
As for the Android Touchscreen, yes it does have Bluetooth for calls and music.
Dave
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
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2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Cheers Dave, isn’t the android screen about £800?AnubisZed wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:00 pm Hi all
Sorry, been a busy day
Right, firstly in the meantime if you really must have Bluetooth for calls then I'd go with the kit as mentioned above or even a Bluetooth ear piece.
As for the Android Touchscreen, yes it does have Bluetooth for calls and music.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
It's the same as having a steering wheel button, just an auxiliary one, not on the wheel. I don't think we have got to the stage (yet) where you can answer calls by telepathy!
Doesn't matter to me TBH, as no-one ever calls me anyway!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
Yeah that's about it, depending on specTrue-Blue wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:33 pmCheers Dave, isn’t the android screen about £800?AnubisZed wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:00 pm Hi all
Sorry, been a busy day
Right, firstly in the meantime if you really must have Bluetooth for calls then I'd go with the kit as mentioned above or even a Bluetooth ear piece.
As for the Android Touchscreen, yes it does have Bluetooth for calls and music.
Dave
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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E89 Acquired - no phone kit… calling the retro-instal experts!
I’ve been searching on Ali-express, but none of the kits seem to come with a microphone in the kit? Unless I’m missing something… quite possibleAnubisZed wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:52 pmYeah that's about it, depending on specTrue-Blue wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:33 pmCheers Dave, isn’t the android screen about £800?AnubisZed wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:00 pm Hi all
Sorry, been a busy day
Right, firstly in the meantime if you really must have Bluetooth for calls then I'd go with the kit as mentioned above or even a Bluetooth ear piece.
As for the Android Touchscreen, yes it does have Bluetooth for calls and music.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i