The lazy man's way to get Bluetooth audio

[skmattwell]

As someone who usually c*cks something up every time he tinkers with electronics, I went the lazy man's route of adding Bluetooth audio to my 2003 z4 with no aux port.

The best option seemed to be a Bluetooth to fm transmitter, but there were two problems:
- They are all so big and cumbersome
- They require being unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket every time to avoid draining the battery

Luckily I came across one that is battery powered (10hr battery life) and much smaller than the rest. So small that it actually fits in the ashtray, meaning you can close the flap and it's invisible! All you need to do is click a switch and it instantly connects to your phone and the fm frequency of your choice, no more effort than switching to the aux mode in my opinion.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07MC6R4FB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

A really neat solution for no effort, enjoy

 

[Winn]

As someone who usually c*cks something up every time he tinkers with electronics, I went the lazy man's route of adding Bluetooth audio to my 2003 z4 with no aux port.

The best option seemed to be a Bluetooth to fm transmitter, but there were two problems:
- They are all so big and cumbersome
- They require being unplugged from the cigarette lighter socket every time to avoid draining the battery

Luckily I came across one that is battery powered (10hr battery life) and much smaller than the rest. So small that it actually fits in the ashtray, meaning you can close the flap and it's invisible! All you need to do is click a switch and it instantly connects to your phone and the fm frequency of your choice, no more effort than switching to the aux mode in my opinion.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07MC6R4FB?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

A really neat solution for no effort, enjoy

This takes 5 mins longer to install and it’s always connected to a power supply. Switches on with contact, switches off 15 mins after you take out the keys.

 

[mmm-five]

FM ones are okay if you can find & keep a clear frequency (I have a Pure Highway 600 for DAB).

If, like me, you travel all across the country, you will find there's no single channel that will remain free for more than about an hour or so...which then means retuning to find another clear channel...for the next hour or so.

 

[gadgetJunky72]

that's actually quite cool. i no longer need to listen to country music in my friend's car.

 

[skmattwell]

If you have the sat nav, the aux connection at the back of the stereo is already populated. Meaning you have to fiddle around with removing and switching round wires, which is more than a 5 minute job

 

[Reamesy]

If you have CD changer prep wiring (accessed from the boot) then you don't need all the complication. Just use the Bluetooth adapter posted above. Select mode and have perfect quality music streamed to your car. You can also track forward and back with car controls.

Keep It Simple Stupid KISS

That is a time experience saying not a direct assumption of character. :wink:

 

[skmattwell]

The previous owner did the roof motor relocation and is blocking the carpet in the boot from being moved, hence I have no access to it

 

[Gwest44]

I have used both the above solutions - the doosl in my Z3 and the Bluemusic when I had the E85.
The doosl definately wins out from a cost and installation perspective but the Bluemusic edges it from a functionality point of view because it doesn't need charging with being connected to the CD changer.
Both are perfect if you want a non-intrusive solution that allows you to retain the standard head unit