[matt_320d]

I notice the BMW connected drive app for android now shows a spotify icon...

But I can't seem to get it to connect in car via USB cable...

Heard rumours it only works on the 7 series, which seems a bit weird, as I'd bet the electronics gubbins is nearly identical in all the cars...

[Roberto71]

Originally Posted by matt_320d

I notice the BMW connected drive app for android now shows a spotify icon...

But I can't seem to get it to connect in car via USB cable...

Heard rumours it only works on the 7 series, which seems a bit weird, as I'd bet the electronics gubbins is nearly identical in all the cars...

Yeah, still not available for Android users :-( The icon is there, but it's useless.

It's still a problem for car manufacturers, they all seemed geared to iOS as it's one system and not much changes. Android is on multiple devices with many having skins on them. Us Android users are at the back of the queue.

I'm even thinking of going back to an iPhone just to get full compatibility.

[TB_330i]

As OP said, presently only new 7 series but bmw "working" to bring to whole lineup.

It's a right pita buy I will need some convincing to switch phones just for that reason!

Has anyone tried the iPod touch route? Can get one fairly cheap now and just leave it plugged in armrest. You can then do some tasker magic to turn on the Android phones WiFi hotshot when it connects to cars Bluetooth.

[Roberto71]

Originally Posted by TB_330i

As OP said, presently only new 7 series but bmw "working" to bring to whole lineup.

It's a right pita buy I will need some convincing to switch phones just for that reason!

Has anyone tried the iPod touch route? Can get one fairly cheap now and just leave it plugged in armrest. You can then do some tasker magic to turn on the Android phones WiFi hotshot when it connects to cars Bluetooth.

I tried a hook up today with my old iPhone 4S. Downloaded the BMW Connected App and have Spotify on it and downloaded songs on Spotify to my phone. I don't have a sim card in it. I couldn't get the car to hook up to the App on the iPhone as I guess it needs the data connection. So that solution is gone for me....

[TB_330i]

Originally Posted by Roberto71

I tried a hook up today with my old iPhone 4S. Downloaded the BMW Connected App and have Spotify on it and downloaded songs on Spotify to my phone. I don't have a sim card in it. I couldn't get the car to hook up to the App on the iPhone as I guess it needs the data connection. So that solution is gone for me....

Yeh thats where the WiFi hotspot comes in. If you turn it on for the android phone you use daily then connect the iPhone to it, it will effectively have a data connection and should work. Others on the forum have done it this way.

[Roberto71]

Originally Posted by TB_330i

Yeh thats where the WiFi hotspot comes in. If you turn it on for the android phone you use daily then connect the iPhone to it, it will effectively have a data connection and should work. Others on the forum have done it this way.

I have to say that sounds a pain in the ar*e to me. Even the way I tried still seemed fussy. I'd have left the iPhone in the car as an iPod touch, but really I'd just like to use my everyday phone for it all.

It's not a huge deal, I've transferred a huge amount if music on my Mac to the car via USB transfer. I'm sure it will come soon enough to Android.

[magic77]

Spotify on Android just want work. tried many times in end folder and got a 6s and use this now.

Only way you can use spotify on android is to use bluetooth streaming. Pain is then you have to touch the phone to control it. Annoying when trying to find playlist and not mention a tag dangerous when driving. Not fan of iphones but price had to be paid

[gr4z]

Don't worry guys, Spotify on Iphone in the BMW is awful. Bugs galore. I just end up shouting at Idrive and going back to the radio. There are quite a few threads on how awful Spotify is in a BMW on here, so if the Android version is anything like the IOS one I wouldn't bother waiting. Amazon Music or Napster work very well.

[siross]

Originally Posted by gr4z

Don't worry guys, Spotify on Iphone in the BMW is awful. Bugs galore. I just end up shouting at Idrive and going back to the radio. There are quite a few threads on how awful Spotify is in a BMW on here, so if the Android version is anything like the IOS one I wouldn't bother waiting. Amazon Music or Napster work very well.

With Amazon music can you use the iDrive to select playlists/albums etc?

[magic77]

Cant say had any issues with spotify since moved to IOS

[WeaverBeaver]

Originally Posted by siross

With Amazon music can you use the iDrive to select playlists/albums etc?

Don't think so as there's no Connected Drive app for it. I used it for a bit on my Samsung Galaxy S6 which meant had to control on the phone itself and gave up after a week - crashed all the time, tracks would stop half way through, waste of time. Gone back to using USB