tdocz

Are 05' 5's in the US coming with this standard and is it working with NAV and logic 7. MY 05' is on order and I don't know whether I should have ordered it or not. It never worked on my 04'. :'(

bleudyno

works great with my '05. Just make sure you have a good phone. I have an Sony Ericsson which people say is better because they pioneered Bluetooth, or so they say.

David

pharding

I recommend ordering it. It is usable right now and has a great feature set. It is a pleasure to use. The audio quality/volume issue should be fixed in the next couple of months if not sooner, if we lobby for it.

tdocz

So, it is not standard?

speedracerF4i

BMW announces today that it is STANDARD on MY05

BMW ANNOUNCES BLUETOOTH AVAILABILITY FOR THE 2005 MODEL YEAR
10/28/2004

October 28th, 2004, Woodcliff Lake, NJ... Today BMW offered its second major in-car communication/entertainment initiative for the 2005 model year. Following its announcement about the availability of Sirius satellite radio as a factory-installed option, BMW announced the availability of Bluetooth for nearly all 2005 model BMWs, providing a new standard of convenience for in-car hands-free calling.

What is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth provides a wireless connection between select compatible cell phones and the vehicle for hands-free calling. With a compatible Bluetooth cell phone drivers can place calls, answer calls and select numbers from the phonebook by simply using the multi-function steering wheel or dashboard controls.

How does it work?
Bluetooth equipped vehicles are shipped fully activated, requiring no further activation or installation. All that is required is a compatible Bluetooth phone. The owner must complete an initial pairing procedure in order to create a private wireless connection between phone and vehicle. This is only required once, all subsequent connections occur automatically. Up to four pairings may be held in memory.

Which vehicles come with Bluetooth?
Bluetooth is standard equipment on the 2005 5 and 6 Series models as well as the M3 Convertible and X5 4.8is. It is included in all other vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or a Premium Package. It is not offered on the 7 Series, which comes standard with a fully integrated portable cell phone. Some early production 2005 model 3 Series cars are not equipped with Bluetooth. Consult a BMW center for specific availability.

Which phones are compatible?
In order to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction BMW tests all available Bluetooth phones on the market. Only after a phone passes a variety of compatibility tests is it approved. Therefore not all available Bluetooth phones are compatible with BMW's Bluetooth option. BMW centers will have a complete list of all approved phones for every major cellular service provider.

tdocz

THANK YOU THAT CLEARS THINGS UP

Tsandas

I have a question. With the bluetooth phone active when the phone rings does the car(idrive) ring like if the phone was wired in the craddle?

wnrussell

Paul:

What is the "great feature set" that makes it better than the CPT9000 setup?

Bill

Hormazd

Paul:

What is the "great feature set" that makes it better than the CPT9000 setup?

Bill
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The fact that you don't have to dock the phone. Thats alll I can think of.

GER_545SMG

Paul:

What is the "great feature set" that makes it better than the CPT9000 setup?

Bill
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The fact that you don't have to dock the phone. Thats alll I can think of.
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And you can pick any phone that you like that supports bluetooth, not just the one BMW wants you to have