iPhone5 and Galaxy snap-in adapter now available

DrKevM5 · 10-09-2013, 07:55 PM

Smartphone adapters are finally out! Unfortunately for my iPhone 5 brethren, we wont get the media version until 2014. At least I can run BMW apps with the Connect version. I'll just plug in my iPod for music until the Media comes out. Sorry about the quality...

DrKevM5 · 10-09-2013, 08:03 PM

The SA that gave me this info said that the connect wouldn't play music, but according to the bulletin, the connect version "'includes the same as the Media snap-in adapter" and is specifically for vehicles with BMW Apps. Most of these SA's don't know what the hell they are talking about, so maybe it WILL play music and display media? Hmmmm...Awesome pricing, though.

Neil McRae · 10-10-2013, 12:58 AM

I wonder why they need different versions, they all connect via USB to do the functions mentioned surely all they need is a general USB type holder that connects the phone to the car, to use all of those features in different cars you just use USB cable today and it works, so why the need for special cradles? $250 for what belkin or even apple sell for no more than $50 is nuts. better off with Brodit clip, then you can do all the functions and see the phone.

johntomferg · 10-10-2013, 03:51 AM

Well since I don't see an S4 in the list, I know that there is "No hope" for my Samsung Galaxy Note 3....

Updated:

an S4 one does appear to exist...

http://www.baum-bmwshop24.de/Snap-in...Galaxy-S2.html

dhirm5 · 10-10-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

so why the need for special cradles? $250 for what belkin or even apple sell for no more than $50 is nuts. better off with Brodit clip, then you can do all the functions and see the phone.

Agreed. I want direct physical access to my phone; and I don't want to spend 250.00. Simple USB cable does it.

RidgeRacer · 10-10-2013, 08:27 AM

I am confused. I currently have the Media adapter and my 2013 car has NBT.

Am I using the wrong adapter? What additional features would Connect give me?

The 2 issues I have with the media adapter are:
- when I take a phone call, it can cause the BMW Connected app or MOG app to close which then requires me to unlock the phone and restart the app
- doesn't support video

I wonder of the connected dock addresses these issues?

wdimagineer · 10-10-2013, 12:11 PM

I'm not sure if it will address it. Doubtful. It looks like it's just a refreshed version for NBT-based systems.

The Lightning specification doesn't allow for video in the way the old 30-pin connector did. So there needs to be a converter (similar to Apple's $30 adapter) that does video processing, basically decoding from USB to whatever is attached.

Not sure BMW wants to invest in that capability.

drnat · 10-10-2013, 12:46 PM

On LCI models you need TV to get video out

If using iPhone 5 or 5s/c the cradle only gives you reception through the car Ariel - otherwise same as plugging in to USB

emmfive · 10-10-2013, 01:04 PM

What a jumbled marketing mess. I think I'll stick with the USB cable or just bluetooth.

cassidysdad · 10-10-2013, 10:08 PM

thanks
just ordered one from los angeles dealer
good heads up

Un Gato Malodoro · 10-11-2013, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by cassidysdad

thanks
just ordered one from los angeles dealer
good heads up

Please post a review when you get it!

mpresiv5 · 10-11-2013, 02:25 PM

WTF? no galaxy s4 or note ii or iii?

jmh · 10-11-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpresiv5

WTF? no galaxy s4 or note ii or iii?

The Connected Driver snap-in adapter for the S4 will be available from 11/6

maem2501 · 10-12-2013, 10:22 AM

Just got mine

DrKevM5 · 10-12-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpresiv5

WTF? no galaxy s4 or note ii or iii?

They're probably too big for the compartment for the adapter.

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RidgeRacer New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW Individual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I am confused. I currently have the Media adapter and my 2013 car has NBT. Am I using the wrong adapter? What additional features would Connect give me? The 2 issues I have with the media adapter are: - when I take a phone call, it can cause the BMW Connected app or MOG app to close which then requires me to unlock the phone and restart the app - doesn't support video I wonder of the connected dock addresses these issues?
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wdimagineer Major 358 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure if it will address it. Doubtful. It looks like it's just a refreshed version for NBT-based systems. The Lightning specification doesn't allow for video in the way the old 30-pin connector did. So there needs to be a converter (similar to Apple's $30 adapter) that does video processing, basically decoding from USB to whatever is attached. Not sure BMW wants to invest in that capability. __________________ Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured! Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
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drnat Private 8 Rep 64 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	On LCI models you need TV to get video out If using iPhone 5 or 5s/c the cradle only gives you reception through the car Ariel - otherwise same as plugging in to USB
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