You know what grinds my gears? iPod edition.
03-04-2013, 09:55 AM
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You know what grinds my gears? iPod edition.
I can go to pretty much any rental car place right now and pick pretty much any mid-size sedan, plug my iPhone into the built in USB port and the car recognizes it and if it doesn't have that it likely has A2DP audio support. $25,000 Ford Escape? Check. $30,000 Chrysler 300? Check.
But on my 2010, $67,000 BMW my iPod is not supported. Sure there's a USB port but unless the original buyer sprung for the $600 option it won't natively support the iPhone.
So what's the solution? I buy a proprietary cable that STILL doesn't pass the music along digitally but instead relies on a cumbersome 1/8th" jack for audio.
Seriously? This is about as backwards as backwards can get. What's it cost to integrate the ability to have proper iPhone control? It's nearly nothing.
It's a bit pathetic that I find the tech in a 2011 Chrysler 300 to be nicer and more intuitive than my deluxe CIC nav setup.
And I'm done venting.
But on my 2010, $67,000 BMW my iPod is not supported. Sure there's a USB port but unless the original buyer sprung for the $600 option it won't natively support the iPhone.
So what's the solution? I buy a proprietary cable that STILL doesn't pass the music along digitally but instead relies on a cumbersome 1/8th" jack for audio.
Seriously? This is about as backwards as backwards can get. What's it cost to integrate the ability to have proper iPhone control? It's nearly nothing.
It's a bit pathetic that I find the tech in a 2011 Chrysler 300 to be nicer and more intuitive than my deluxe CIC nav setup.
And I'm done venting.
03-04-2013, 10:31 AM
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Awesome. Don't forget this is the same BMW that was still putting cassette tape decks in 2001 7 series cars. The Germans have always thought they do electronics better than they actually do them.
03-04-2013, 10:46 AM
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Since you have CIC you likely just need to know the proper cable to use ... I bet you may simply just need a 6FL cable which probably cost some +/- $30-40 ... it's a Y cable that has USB+audio jack to plug to the car and iPod/iPhone connector on the other end.
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03-04-2013, 11:07 AM
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03-04-2013, 11:08 AM
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No I'm aware of this... thus this quote:
It's just so incredibly ass backwards. I can't believe built in support is a $600 option. Just ridiculous.
So what's the solution? I buy a proprietary cable that STILL doesn't pass the music along digitally but instead relies on a cumbersome 1/8th" jack for audio.
Awesome. Don't forget this is the same BMW that was still putting cassette tape decks in 2001 7 series cars. The Germans have always thought they do electronics better than they actually do them.
03-04-2013, 06:10 PM
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Welcome to BMW. Hahaha. Backwards as it gets especially with the electronic networking in these vehicles. It's all about $ and controlling people and their options. Yet the had a lot of info already programmed into the vehicles. For instance my 2004 came pre-wired for nav with sound and many features once you dig into the software. Reminds me of Apple...oh the new iphone 5s will be out in august or so....what will happen? Their cult following will buy up...you know because it's Apple...and human beings are pathetic.
03-05-2013, 04:51 AM
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I think the former. We all drive these evil cars who just wait for the perfect opportunity to bitch slap us with repair bills, warranty down time x days, needlessly restrictive (official) upgradability (thank goodness for unofficial methods)...and yet, we profess our love for these machines and keep running back to them. Pathetic LOL
03-05-2013, 08:07 AM
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Ok, I have to agree, I hate the NAV system in my car. The NAV system in my wife's $30k Honda Accord is WAAAAAAY better, more intuitive, and many more POI's. I am surprised that the 2010's don't natively recognize the iPhone. Funny how BMW has such a close relationship with Apple (note the complete lack of Android "snap in adapters") and yet they are far behind the curve on integration.
BTW, I need to use the 6FL cable to fully integrate my iPod as well - and I have CCC NAV.
BTW, I need to use the 6FL cable to fully integrate my iPod as well - and I have CCC NAV.
03-05-2013, 09:00 AM
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Personally, I'm an Android guy, but regardless... Why doesn't the BMW just support Bluetooth streaming of audio? That way you wouldn't have to deal with the akward location of the input, etc. I'd love to keep my phone in my pocket and stream audio files like I do calls!