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Playing music via bluetooth
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hi all,
i know theres a million and one topics about this but none seems to answer my question that i can find. essentially I've just bought a 55 reg zed thats got business bluetooth and sat nav. I've got the bluetooth pin etc i just want to know is there anyway of me pairing my phone (I've got the instructions but would rather not both if its not possible) and playing music / spotify via the bluetooth link without doing anything to the car or adding any bits?
basically can i plug and play music is my question?
i know theres a million and one topics about this but none seems to answer my question that i can find. essentially I've just bought a 55 reg zed thats got business bluetooth and sat nav. I've got the bluetooth pin etc i just want to know is there anyway of me pairing my phone (I've got the instructions but would rather not both if its not possible) and playing music / spotify via the bluetooth link without doing anything to the car or adding any bits?
basically can i plug and play music is my question?
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The standard bt in the car is just for calls,
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buy one of these or similar from Amazon plug into aux and USB power and pair with phone
Music streaming was not available until E89 or even later than introduction and then only with certain options factory fitted
This method is only option without expensive add ons .............
Latest Version] Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter/Receiver, TaoTronics 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Portable Adapter (aptX Low Latency, 2 Devices Simultaneously, Home Sound System)
Music streaming was not available until E89 or even later than introduction and then only with certain options factory fitted
This method is only option without expensive add ons .............
Latest Version] Bluetooth 4.1 Transmitter/Receiver, TaoTronics 2-in-1 Wireless 3.5mm Portable Adapter (aptX Low Latency, 2 Devices Simultaneously, Home Sound System)
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Do you have factory ipod connection? If so you can get a Bluetooth dongle that plugs into the ipod connection
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No ipod connection I'm afraid, looks like I'll have to get something added, thanks for the replies all, I think rather than the bluetooth route I'll just fit an aux socket and work with that
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What year is your Z? (I have no idea what a '55 reg' is sorry). If it's a facelift model, have you checked the panel under the heater controls for an aux port?
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C58 wrote:No ipod connection I'm afraid, looks like I'll have to get something added, thanks for the replies all, I think rather than the bluetooth route I'll just fit an aux socket and work with that
In case you haven't seen look at this thread
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=88676
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55 reg is Sept 2005 to Feb 2006 inc registeredenzed4 wrote:What year is your Z? (I have no idea what a '55 reg' is sorry). If it's a facelift model, have you checked the panel under the heater controls for an aux port?
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and this thread
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=88811
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=88811
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Hi , I have a Z4 64 reg, under the central armrest , there is a USB port and a 3.5 mm jack. I bought a TaoTronics wireless and connected it there . It auto starts when the power is on , and connects to the phone. I have my Bluetooth connected to Taotronics for music and to BMW for calls . works like a charm , the only thing is that the music does not start automatically , I always have to ask Google to ' resume music ' when starting.
BMW Z4 E89 SDRIVE 20I M SPORT ROADSTER
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The OP's question was about the E85 (possibly E86) not the E89 like yours. It was also 3 1/2 years ago, so I would hope he got it sorted by now . Thanks for contributing though, and love the pic in your sigCafeolai wrote: ↑Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:26 am Hi , I have a Z4 64 reg, under the central armrest , there is a USB port and a 3.5 mm jack. I bought a TaoTronics wireless and connected it there . It auto starts when the power is on , and connects to the phone. I have my Bluetooth connected to Taotronics for music and to BMW for calls . works like a charm , the only thing is that the music does not start automatically , I always have to ask Google to ' resume music ' when starting.
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Can you then control the music from the steering wheel when connected via the TaoTronics adapter? Cheers.