Bluetooth audio interface - E85 install

[Gwest44]

Seems to be plenty of recommendations on here for this device so I've ordered one from Amazon but can't find any installation videos or photo's.

Sounds like a simple plug and play job but keen to hear from anyone who has fitted one in their facelift E85.

 

[ph001]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

 

[Gwest44]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

I thought that but don't appear to have one - where should it be?

 

[oldgitdave]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

I thought that but don't appear to have one - where should it be?

Not sure for the facelift but for me using the aux in was OK but I had no control over the music tracks. Plus I had to switch on the bluetooth unit every time & then recharge it. With this bluetooth adapter I can skip tracks etc. which makes it much more user friendly. Also it automatically starts playing from my phone when I start up the car. No recharging at all & really simple enough to fit too. The 2 plugs were accessed by lifting the rear bulkhead carpet in the boot. Plugged it in & secured it in the small cubby where the cd Changer used to be. Job done .

 

[GMANLAW]

The two plugs on the left of picture. Great piece of kit

 

[Gwest44]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

Looks like you were wrong - not a standard feature on the facelift

 

[Gwest44]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

I thought that but don't appear to have one - where should it be?

Not sure for the facelift but for me using the aux in was OK but I had no control over the music tracks. Plus I had to switch on the bluetooth unit every time & then recharge it. With this bluetooth adapter I can skip tracks etc. which makes it much more user friendly. Also it automatically starts playing from my phone when I start up the car. No recharging at all & really simple enough to fit too. The 2 plugs were accessed by lifting the rear bulkhead carpet in the boot. Plugged it in & secured it in the small cubby where the cd Changer used to be. Job done .

All sorted thanks - managed to get to the plugs so now just waiting on the interface arriving so I can fit

 

[Gwest44]

The two plugs on the left of picture. Great piece of kithxAqHWo.jpg

I didn't have the CD changer but think all cars have the changer prep so I've found the plugs

 

[oldgitdave]

I thought that but don't appear to have one - where should it be?

Not sure for the facelift but for me using the aux in was OK but I had no control over the music tracks. Plus I had to switch on the bluetooth unit every time & then recharge it. With this bluetooth adapter I can skip tracks etc. which makes it much more user friendly. Also it automatically starts playing from my phone when I start up the car. No recharging at all & really simple enough to fit too. The 2 plugs were accessed by lifting the rear bulkhead carpet in the boot. Plugged it in & secured it in the small cubby where the cd Changer used to be. Job done .

All sorted thanks - managed to get to the plugs so now just waiting on the interface arriving so I can fit

Great . I'm really chuffed with mine, such a simple solution too. Be interested to hear your opinion once you've got it.

 

[ph001]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

Looks like you were wrong - not a standard feature on the facelift

Show me the listing as an official optional extra...

 

[Gwest44]

If you have a facelift car you should have the aux in, so why bother with the above?

Looks like you were wrong - not a standard feature on the facelift

Show me the listing as an official optional extra...

That's what I'm saying there isn't one - from your earlier respone I assumed you were suggesting all facelift models have the aux in

 

[Gwest44]

Not sure for the facelift but for me using the aux in was OK but I had no control over the music tracks. Plus I had to switch on the bluetooth unit every time & then recharge it. With this bluetooth adapter I can skip tracks etc. which makes it much more user friendly. Also it automatically starts playing from my phone when I start up the car. No recharging at all & really simple enough to fit too. The 2 plugs were accessed by lifting the rear bulkhead carpet in the boot. Plugged it in & secured it in the small cubby where the cd Changer used to be. Job done .

All sorted thanks - managed to get to the plugs so now just waiting on the interface arriving so I can fit

Great . I'm really chuffed with mine, such a simple solution too. Be interested to hear your opinion once you've got it.

All done and like you say very simple and discreet solution - very impressed

 

[oldgitdave]

Glad you got it sorted. Nice neat solution as you say

 

[Rizel23]

Is there a mic for this? Thanks

 

[oldgitdave]

Is there a mic for this? Thanks

No it's pretty much for music streaming only.

 

[Rizel23]

Is there a mic for this? Thanks

No it's pretty much for music streaming only.

Did a quick dig and the same seller does one on eBay with the mic

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254073161800

Just bought one.

 

[oldgitdave]

Is there a mic for this? Thanks

No it's pretty much for music streaming only.

Did a quick dig and the same seller does one on eBay with the mic

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254073161800

Just bought one.

Good price too . Hope the lead is long enough for the mic. Guess you'll go along the centre console to the dashboard somewhere?

 

[Rizel23]

No it's pretty much for music streaming only.

Did a quick dig and the same seller does one on eBay with the mic

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254073161800

Just bought one.

Good price too . Hope the lead is long enough for the mic. Guess you'll go along the centre console to the dashboard somewhere?

Just by chance looked on eBay, comes with 2 meter cable for mic so should be ok and run like you advise. Will post a few pictures once set up abd working ok

 

[Frag]

Guy I am trying like crazy to order that thing from Canada. They wont ship to US and Canada. Someone knows if they have a direct website. I was not able to get in contact with those guys over amazon.

 

[skelters]

£12.99 on the Amazon....

Decent enough for the car....
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-...lectronics&sprefix=tao,electronics,161&sr=1-7