Dension Gateway 500 vs. BMW OEM Ipod Adaptor
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Hi,
I have just bought a 2006 E60 520D with a single slot CD play and no CD changer fitted. (How do I know the spec of the sound system??)
I want to upgrade to add in Ipod functionality (who uses CDs??????) and bluetooth.
The Gateway 500 with BTA1500 looks perfect for me.
How well does it integrate with IDrive???
Are all options operable from the IDrive system??
Do I have to get my software updated by me dealer to integrate the system?
If so, what do I ask them??
Your help would be appreciate.
Regards!!
I have just bought a 2006 E60 520D with a single slot CD play and no CD changer fitted. (How do I know the spec of the sound system??)
I want to upgrade to add in Ipod functionality (who uses CDs??????) and bluetooth.
The Gateway 500 with BTA1500 looks perfect for me.
How well does it integrate with IDrive???
Are all options operable from the IDrive system??
Do I have to get my software updated by me dealer to integrate the system?
If so, what do I ask them??
Your help would be appreciate.
Regards!!
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You need the dealer to do enable coding for anything to show up on the iDrive.
There are various extensive threads regarding Dension GW500 that are available via the search (upper left corner of the screen).
Some of them are https://5series.net/forums/topic/522...ta1500ive1000/ and/or https://5series.net/forums/topic/578...ost__p__691844
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Hi,
I have just bought a 2006 E60 520D with a single slot CD play and no CD changer fitted. (How do I know the spec of the sound system??)
I want to upgrade to add in Ipod functionality (who uses CDs??????) and bluetooth.
The Gateway 500 with BTA1500 looks perfect for me.
How well does it integrate with IDrive???
Are all options operable from the IDrive system??
Do I have to get my software updated by me dealer to integrate the system?
If so, what do I ask them??
Your help would be appreciate.
Regards!!
I have just bought a 2006 E60 520D with a single slot CD play and no CD changer fitted. (How do I know the spec of the sound system??)
I want to upgrade to add in Ipod functionality (who uses CDs??????) and bluetooth.
The Gateway 500 with BTA1500 looks perfect for me.
How well does it integrate with IDrive???
Are all options operable from the IDrive system??
Do I have to get my software updated by me dealer to integrate the system?
If so, what do I ask them??
Your help would be appreciate.
Regards!!
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