E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

Using the aux in on the rear to play musing from your phone?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-20-2012, 08:54 AM
  #11  
Members
 
Bugsy525's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

which years have the aux in the rear?
Old 04-20-2012, 09:10 AM
  #12  
Senior Members
 
Persian_535i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 1,521
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Yep mine is the same way, only in the rear. The funny thing is I didn't even notice it there until a few days ago when my fiancee mentioned it.
Old 04-20-2012, 10:30 AM
  #13  
Members
 
BSLNoel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Gulf Coast
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I think the AUX plug in the back is perfect. I wouldn't want that ugly thing on the dash or in a glove box. I just drop the cable in between the seats when I'm not using it. I would absolutely not want to control the iPod feature of my phone through iDrive. Sounds great, out of the way, the design is spot on IMO. I have my first memory button set to AUX and I usually either listen to a whole album or shuffle the whole thing.
Old 04-20-2012, 10:37 AM
  #14  
Members
Thread Starter
 
Fking's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

question to the guys using the aux on the back:
the sound quality from there is perfect right? At least as good as the source mp3? No noises or stuff like that?
Old 04-20-2012, 10:50 AM
  #15  
Senior Members
 
turboawd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,652
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 BMW 550i
Default

where is this rear aux-in located on your cars?
Old 04-20-2012, 11:04 AM
  #16  
Members
Thread Starter
 
Fking's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by turboawd
where is this rear aux-in located on your cars?
on the back console
Old 04-20-2012, 11:07 AM
  #17  
Members
 
notopm3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Fking
Cool! Please post a review for this device once you get it. Thanks.
Old 05-12-2012, 02:41 PM
  #18  
New Members
 
lepmik525xi's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

hi guys,

I just bought a 2006 525xi i have idrive but with no navigation which i would like to get, could i just buy the CDs and "plug and play" or would i need to go to a dealer..However my biggest dilemma right now is trying to integrate my iPhone/ipod with the car is their an aux input in the back of the idrive console or cd player on my model? i really like the clean look having the iPhone snap in adapter in the center console but I'm not sure if my year is compatible to do so? i have a budget of about $400... if anyone knows anything to this or links to something i could purchase that would be great..Thank you
Old 05-30-2012, 10:39 AM
  #19  
Members
Thread Starter
 
Fking's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Bulgaria
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by notopm3
Cool! Please post a review for this device once you get it. Thanks.

Works as expected!
You pair it once and then you just hold the button for 3 seconds and it's on, the phone auto connects, and if you've set it to auto start music on connect it just starts.
Too bad you have to hold the button for 3 seconds though.
The battery is supposed to hold up to 8 hours, haven't measured exactly but seems less so far.
The device auto sleeps after you leave with your phone for a while.
Good gadget to have.

p.s.
it's smaller than it looks on the pic
Old 05-30-2012, 04:43 PM
  #20  
Members
Senior Members
 
KLR4LIFE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Queens NY
Posts: 305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2014 535 Alpine White
Default

Some cars have the USB and Ipod connection in the center console. It a optional feature most people didnt get added to the car when they bought it.


Quick Reply: Using the aux in on the rear to play musing from your phone?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:49 PM.