[richouston]

Hello,

I have an 07' 328i with phone Bluetooth...but no wireless audio/music capabilities. This is how I got wireless/Bluetooth music in my e90.

I ordered a Bluetooth Music Receiver on ebay for about 15 bucks and use a Female USB 12v adapter. Whole setup cost me about 20 bucks.

Since I was sick of feeling around with my hand, trying to find the Bluetooth module...I just attached it to the inside of my center console. Works Great...

I hope you all like, hope this helps someone!


Untitled by richouston24, on Flickr

(PS- Yes I know I need to touch up the interior console...waiting until the spring.)

[koches]

Do you have links for the ebay postings? Or what exactly should I search for?

[koches]

What is the sound quality like? Strong wireless connection too?

[richouston]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Blu...item2a37c6b129

This is a link to the adapter that I bought. You can search "Bluetooth Receiver" but make sure whatever you buy has A2DP Stereo/Hi-Fi connectivity.

The connection and sound quality is excellent, and you also get very decent battery life with the small Bluetooth receiver. although I keep mine plugged in most of the time.

Originally Posted by koches

Do you have links for the ebay postings? Or what exactly should I search for?

[koches]

do you have a link for the charger thing you used also?

[richouston]

There are hundreds on ebay...here is one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Charger-...482aec&vxp=mtr

Originally Posted by koches

do you have a link for the charger thing you used also?

[koches]

Thanks man, just ordered it all. Sounds like a sweet setup idea!

[richouston]

No problem my friend. I have actually had this set-up in my car for quite some time, but hadn't seen anyone else post something like this.

Figured it could help someone out!! Hope you like it, take care.

Originally Posted by koches

Thanks man, just ordered it all. Sounds like a sweet setup idea!

[Qbone]

Great advice! Thanks from sweden!

[chepy24]

this is just to play music thru the aux jack right?

[johnspr]

Yes it is. Connected with wireless bluetooth ofcourse.
I've bought something similar for €12,- a few months ago. I'll probably never use it that much because of my Ipod interface but it's worth the few bucks

[taibanl]

I could recommend the air an enabler for those of you with Apple products. Much less compression than Bluetooth

[Agentphish]

I don't understand how these Bluetooth adapters aren't widely known. They are AWESOME.

People post about them like it's the first time they've ever seen such a thing. I've had Bluetooth audio in my car using one of these dongles since at least 2006-2007 some time.

Currently, Xtrememac InCharge BT and kinivo btc450 are both great units that can be found for under $30. Have one of each in our household. Xtrememac also
Makes a home version you can hook to any stereo system if you don't use something like AirPlay

[koches]

For some reason only my passenger side speakers play the music when using this device. Anybody know why? Thanks.

[AceOnShake]

I have a similiar unit i had for a while. Quality is very strong can't tell the difference. Playing youtube sometimes is off due to data. If it doesnt play in high quality for the phone it sure wont through wireless. Pandora music on your phone play on point.

I paid like 10 bucks for mine.

Also if its playing from one side check connections from the aux. Happened to me one time ended up not being plugged in all the way.

[froalskiner]

Does it turn on when you turn on the car or do you have to press hte button to turn it on?

[tremor1521]

Do you have to turn it on or does it power on and connect automatically when you turn the car on? Anyone know of any devices that do this?

[ecw]

Thanks for the info.

[tlegend]

do u have to control the sound volume like if u have it plugged it in directly to aux? or will it auto adjust volume?

Also does it pair up okay with iphone 5? does it turn on automatically if you have bluetooth turned on on your phone or u have to enable it each time?

[Josh.spenbmwe90]

I've got the "Kinivo BTC450 Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit"

Works great! picked it up on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-...c+receiver+car

[richouston]

The volume is just controlled through the car radio/phone both...so normally I keep my phone at like 80% volume level and just use the car volume from my steering wheel. So all you need to do is connect it to your phone.

Yes it should work fine connecting to an iPhone...

Originally Posted by tlegend

do u have to control the sound volume like if u have it plugged it in directly to aux? or will it auto adjust volume?

Also does it pair up okay with iphone 5? does it turn on automatically if you have bluetooth turned on on your phone or u have to enable it each time?

[lustyyog]

Originally Posted by koches

For some reason only my passenger side speakers play the music when using this device. Anybody know why? Thanks.

When i use aux cable sound only comes out of the drivers side speakers too. Idk how to fix this problem :/