Comments on: BMW to offer Bluetooth audio streaming http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/ BMW News & Opinion, BMW M3, BMW 1M, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X3, BMW i Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-27808 Mark Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:26:41 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-27808 <p>Your 2006 E91 will NOT support A2DP as your car has Bluetooth version 1 which only supports MONO audio, and does not have enough bandwidth to carry the stero sound of A2DP. So it works as a handsfree phone device but thats all I'm afraid, no software can fix this :-(</p> Your 2006 E91 will NOT support A2DP as your car has Bluetooth version 1 which only supports MONO audio, and does not have enough bandwidth to carry the stero sound of A2DP. So it works as a handsfree phone device but thats all I’m afraid, no software can fix this :-(

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-19727 Michael Thu, 20 May 2010 10:29:46 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-19727 <p>Rich,</p> <p>I am not sure if it is software or hardware. Some of the modules can not be flashed with new data and I am not aware of the BT modules abilities in that regard. Some of the processing power of older modules is not great enough for the new functions.</p> <p>I can tell you A2DP will begin shipping in cars after 9/10.</p> <p>-M</p> Rich,

I am not sure if it is software or hardware. Some of the modules can not be flashed with new data and I am not aware of the BT modules abilities in that regard. Some of the processing power of older modules is not great enough for the new functions.

I can tell you A2DP will begin shipping in cars after 9/10.

-M

]]> By: Rich http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-19719 Rich Thu, 20 May 2010 08:46:43 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-19719 <p>Presumably this will just be a software upgrade? The current hardware is clearly capable of streaming sound (voice) over BT from a phone so it just needs a change to the software to support A2DP and (optionally IMHO) AVRCP.</p> <p>I ask because I have a (late) 2006 E91 and don't fancy paying for a audio system hardware upgrade!</p> Presumably this will just be a software upgrade? The current hardware is clearly capable of streaming sound (voice) over BT from a phone so it just needs a change to the software to support A2DP and (optionally IMHO) AVRCP.

I ask because I have a (late) 2006 E91 and don’t fancy paying for a audio system hardware upgrade!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-1001 Jeff Tue, 06 May 2008 18:45:34 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-1001 <p>I think this is an advancement in practicality. Just think of it: you have your iPhone in your pocket, you get into your car, and instantly you have access to all your music on your iPhone without having to take it out of your pocket and hooking a cable into it. Just charge it at night when you're sleeping. No problem. I've been wishing for this feature.</p> I think this is an advancement in practicality. Just think of it: you have your iPhone in your pocket, you get into your car, and instantly you have access to all your music on your iPhone without having to take it out of your pocket and hooking a cable into it. Just charge it at night when you’re sleeping. No problem. I’ve been wishing for this feature.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Michael Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:44:23 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-660 <p>Pat- good points... people will have to have compatible devices and be up to date. As for cost, it should be part of the next generation Bluetooth module and Car Communications Computer. Bluetooth should become a standard option in the next generation cars as other manufacturers are beginning that already, if BMW adopts that idea is yet to be seen. If it is an add-on it may become part of the radio upgrade or BMW assist (current BT) or premium package. Details are still not clear as far as price point and packaging. Battery life and charging will be concerns as well so in a practical sense this is less practical.</p> Pat- good points… people will have to have compatible devices and be up to date. As for cost, it should be part of the next generation Bluetooth module and Car Communications Computer. Bluetooth should become a standard option in the next generation cars as other manufacturers are beginning that already, if BMW adopts that idea is yet to be seen. If it is an add-on it may become part of the radio upgrade or BMW assist (current BT) or premium package. Details are still not clear as far as price point and packaging. Battery life and charging will be concerns as well so in a practical sense this is less practical.

]]> By: Pat H. http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Pat H. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:45:27 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-645 <p>Very cool stuff. Not something I would honestly ever be too concerned with, nonetheless it's some really cool technology.</p> <p>The only concern I have is when it comes to compatibility. We already see this arise with iPod's that need current software, and several phones that don't have seamless pairing with the Bluetooth system. I just think it adds another part to it which could have the average consumer (ie, not bimmerfile readers) upset that their new car doesn't integrate 100%.</p> <p>Also, I wonder what the cost might be. With the 6FL iPod option running $400, will there be a significant increase in cost?</p> Very cool stuff. Not something I would honestly ever be too concerned with, nonetheless it’s some really cool technology.

The only concern I have is when it comes to compatibility. We already see this arise with iPod’s that need current software, and several phones that don’t have seamless pairing with the Bluetooth system. I just think it adds another part to it which could have the average consumer (ie, not bimmerfile readers) upset that their new car doesn’t integrate 100%.

Also, I wonder what the cost might be. With the 6FL iPod option running $400, will there be a significant increase in cost?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/comment-page-1/#comment-644 Gabe Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:14:16 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/03/31/bmw-to-offer-bluetooth-audio-streaming/#comment-644 <p>Wow this is fascinating news.</p> Wow this is fascinating news.

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