iPhone 4 play music through stereo
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When you say "cradle" do you mean the BMW dock in the centre console? If so, you shouldn't have any problems playing music through the car's HiFi system - that is what it's designed for! However, if you mean a 3rd party cradle, it will depend on what cable you're usingtaylors said:
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The standard 'Y' cable is one alternative. I did enquire about upgrading the Combox (Mines a 05/2009), but was told it wouldn't be worth the cost/trouble. I think I got ripped off though, as I paid £50.00 for the cable from BMW. There are cheaper versions available on Amazon/Ebay that seem to give mixed results.
that cradle is a waste of time and money...i bought a Y cable off ebay for under just over fiver ...it charges the phone and plays my music no problems at all.....and i have no coverage problems (the cradle gives it access to the car antenna i think)
this is the one i got and it works
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130646715019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
this is the one i got and it works
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130646715019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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This is the type of thing that you want.
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/12041478/Griffin-iTrip-FM-Transmitter-With-App-Support-For-iPhone-3G-3GS-4-iPod/Product.html
I have a Griffin one on a stalk that charges off the cigarette lighter. Cost me about £75 3/4 years ago. Ill try to dig it out & if u want it yours for £25 as it doesn't support the iPhone 5
This is my one, the roadtrip http://store.griffintechnology.com/iphone/roadtrip-handsfree
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/12041478/Griffin-iTrip-FM-Transmitter-With-App-Support-For-iPhone-3G-3GS-4-iPod/Product.html
I have a Griffin one on a stalk that charges off the cigarette lighter. Cost me about £75 3/4 years ago. Ill try to dig it out & if u want it yours for £25 as it doesn't support the iPhone 5
This is my one, the roadtrip http://store.griffintechnology.com/iphone/roadtrip-handsfree
taylors said:
An alternative requires an Aux in socket
Buy a small Bluetooth receiver ,most if not all stream A2DP which is required for Stereo transmission
and connect into Aux in and play music over B/T from iPhone
Like this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/JUSTOP-BTR006-Bluetooth-Wireless-Universal/dp/B005NDDEVQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370787415&sr=8-2&keywords=bluetooth+receiver
It is actually possible to play music in the snap-in adapter "cradle" through your stereo. It's possible in my 2010 model, with the 7HP Connectivity Package.
You also need the USB interface in the centre console, and the snap in adapter which says 'Music' on it. There's one for the iPhone 3GS, another for 4/4S, and now the iPhone 5.
It was great, to be able to use my steering wheel controls and browse playlists etc. I'm back to using the cables though, since I upgraded to the iPhone 5 and didn't want to pay the extortionate cost (€399!) for the new adapter. With the cable, I can only control volume through the stereo - the other stuff has to happen through the phone interface...
You also need the USB interface in the centre console, and the snap in adapter which says 'Music' on it. There's one for the iPhone 3GS, another for 4/4S, and now the iPhone 5.
It was great, to be able to use my steering wheel controls and browse playlists etc. I'm back to using the cables though, since I upgraded to the iPhone 5 and didn't want to pay the extortionate cost (€399!) for the new adapter. With the cable, I can only control volume through the stereo - the other stuff has to happen through the phone interface...