R60 Connected/Nav: Audio,Video,Telephony
#302
I don't think so, I think it's more a matter of software. On the way home from the dealer I was running MINIMalize just fine (I don't have the dock).
But, after I updated MINI Connected on my iPhone, and reattached it - now I can't get Mission Control or MINIMalize to run! Both give me the same message about needing a dock, even though like I said I was running it just fine days earlier.
So I think the deal with the March production thing is that March production vehicles got the update that you also get when you update Connected on your mobile device you attach to the car.
But, after I updated MINI Connected on my iPhone, and reattached it - now I can't get Mission Control or MINIMalize to run! Both give me the same message about needing a dock, even though like I said I was running it just fine days earlier.
So I think the deal with the March production thing is that March production vehicles got the update that you also get when you update Connected on your mobile device you attach to the car.
#303
This is interesting; does anyone have a listing of the Mini Connected software versions they're seeing this pop up in? Right now I'm still able to use my iPhone through the Y-cable and didn't really want to get the snap-in.
iPhone 4 - 4.3.2
Y-Cable PN - 2 179 623-01
MINI Connected App - 2.0.0
MINI Connected Multimedia - MX-002.007.003
MINI Connected Telephone - TX-002.007.003
iPhone 4 - 4.3.2
Y-Cable PN - 2 179 623-01
MINI Connected App - 2.0.0
MINI Connected Multimedia - MX-002.007.003
MINI Connected Telephone - TX-002.007.003
#304
There's a very good chance that continuing updates will make it awesome and better implemented, but I wasn't going to drop the money on that chance. I'll be quite happy with USB+Bluetooth.
In a year or two, if they work out the kinks, get their act together on adapters, and improve the UI, it'll be a kickass thing that I'll totally be jealous of. If they make the screen a touchscreen and really let you use all your core iPhone functions on it, I'll even salivate.
#307
#308
I'll report tomorrow morning as soon as I have it and test it.
#309
Here is what is SUPPOSED to be working...
Sorry to hear that so many of you are having troubles. Kinda surprising seeing I have one of the very FIRST '11's with Mini Connected. I received my R57 in early January... Everything works fine, no adapter needed (that is just plain BS to have to buy a $200 adapter ). Y-cable seems to work fine on mine.
I have posted a bunch of photos I just took tonight. If you'd like to see any more, just let me know what you'd like to see. Maybe I'll do a video this week and post to YouTube. (kinda find the time though).
http://gallery.me.com/michaeljsteele...lack&view=grid
My big gripe is with their "Office Online" or whatever the heck they call it. I would like to have my calendar, contacts with photos and most of all, TEXT messages on the screen. iPhone is NOT YET SUPPORTED for any of this. Safety-wise, that is THE BIGGEST reason I bought Mini Connected (I commute from Raleigh to D.C. 2-3 times per month! Lot's of car time).
I have posted a bunch of photos I just took tonight. If you'd like to see any more, just let me know what you'd like to see. Maybe I'll do a video this week and post to YouTube. (kinda find the time though).
http://gallery.me.com/michaeljsteele...lack&view=grid
My big gripe is with their "Office Online" or whatever the heck they call it. I would like to have my calendar, contacts with photos and most of all, TEXT messages on the screen. iPhone is NOT YET SUPPORTED for any of this. Safety-wise, that is THE BIGGEST reason I bought Mini Connected (I commute from Raleigh to D.C. 2-3 times per month! Lot's of car time).
#311
To quote a song I heard yesterday: "Detroit couldn't rock it's way out of a paper bag".
Ok, just messing with you!
Thanks for the pics!
#312
"Detroit couldn't rock it's way out of a paper bag".
LOL... show's a little bit of my age! Brings back a lot of memories. That said, being a european car snob, I was in Detroit two weeks ago and can see why they have failed miserably. oy!
#313
Mini Connected vs. Mobile Office
Mobile Office is a different APP in your car; and appears to have nothing to do with Mini Connected. It uses BlueTooth solely for connectivity to the devices and is device dependent on what functionality is available in the car. You can read more here: http://www.mini.com/connectivity
#314
Ok-got the cradle that I had posted about earlier. It says "Media" on the cradle itself. The parts sticker on the bottom of the cradle just says, "BMW", not "BMW/MINI" like the pic that I linked to in my previous post.
Having spent 10 minutes with it, I will say that it does work very well and does everything EXCEPT video. Everything else works as advertised, including the Connected App, News (yes, it reads the newsfeed), Facebook, Twitter, Minimalism, Dynamic Music, and Mission Control.
It also charges, of course, and has a fan built in that helps cool the iPhone.
It doesn't give any error messages saying it was not designed for the iPhone or anything like that.
I'm keeping it because I never watch videos in the car, and it works perfectly otherwise. I'm also tired of having the phone take up space in the center rail that could be used for the sunglasses case or something else.
Having spent 10 minutes with it, I will say that it does work very well and does everything EXCEPT video. Everything else works as advertised, including the Connected App, News (yes, it reads the newsfeed), Facebook, Twitter, Minimalism, Dynamic Music, and Mission Control.
It also charges, of course, and has a fan built in that helps cool the iPhone.
It doesn't give any error messages saying it was not designed for the iPhone or anything like that.
I'm keeping it because I never watch videos in the car, and it works perfectly otherwise. I'm also tired of having the phone take up space in the center rail that could be used for the sunglasses case or something else.
#315
#316
$210. plus the Overnight shipping ? They quoted me $260. w/o shipping as they are getting it in to the dealership. If it's not in Wednesday then I'll do as you and order on line.
OEM BMW Apple iPhone Snap-in Adapters
iPhone 4 - Media (6NF or 6NR, from 9/2010 and up) $266.52 $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
OEM BMW Apple iPhone Snap-in Adapters
iPhone 4 - Media (6NF or 6NR, from 9/2010 and up) $266.52 $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
#317
$210. plus the Overnight shipping ? They quoted me $260. w/o shipping as they are getting it in to the dealership. If it's not in Wednesday then I'll do as you and order on line.
OEM BMW Apple iPhone Snap-in Adapters
iPhone 4 - Media (6NF or 6NR, from 9/2010 and up) $266.52 $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
OEM BMW Apple iPhone Snap-in Adapters
iPhone 4 - Media (6NF or 6NR, from 9/2010 and up) $266.52 $210.00 $0.00 $210.00
Yep-iPhone 4.
It's a keeper
#319
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Where you scroll down and select the item "iPhone 4 - Media 6NF or 6NR"?
I plan to order one as well and want to make sure I get the right thing...
Having spent 10 minutes with it, I will say that it does work very well and does everything EXCEPT video. Everything else works as advertised, including the Connected App, News (yes, it reads the newsfeed), Facebook, Twitter, Minimalism, Dynamic Music, and Mission Control.
It also charges, of course, and has a fan built in that helps cool the iPhone.
It doesn't give any error messages saying it was not designed for the iPhone or anything like that.
#320
Just to make sure - it's the unit from this page:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Where you scroll down and select the item "iPhone 4 - Media 6NF or 6NR"?
Have you tried video when parked?
I would sure hope so in something that's shaped to fit an iPhone4 exactly!
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
Where you scroll down and select the item "iPhone 4 - Media 6NF or 6NR"?
Have you tried video when parked?
I would sure hope so in something that's shaped to fit an iPhone4 exactly!
Yes, I was stopped and in Park. Actually, I don't remember if I had the parking brake on-I'll try it again to make sure.
#321
Some accessories will give that warning, even if designed specifically for the iPhone.
#324
Correction!
Just confirmed that the cradle does NOT show videos whether the hand brake is on or off.
Also, just realized that the Plugin function does not work. The Connected screen just says that there is no Plugin compatable device connected.
Doesn't change my decision to keep the cradle, though, since I listen to music from the iPhone through the CD/Multimedia menu, not the Plugin menu.
Edit: I could see getting the "real" correct cradle when it becomes available, but I'll hold onto this one in the meantime.
I can see how this could be a deal breaker for some people.
Also, just realized that the Plugin function does not work. The Connected screen just says that there is no Plugin compatable device connected.
Doesn't change my decision to keep the cradle, though, since I listen to music from the iPhone through the CD/Multimedia menu, not the Plugin menu.
Edit: I could see getting the "real" correct cradle when it becomes available, but I'll hold onto this one in the meantime.
I can see how this could be a deal breaker for some people.
Last edited by rsbell; 05-03-2011 at 06:25 PM.
#325
I have to say that I'm dissappointed that there is not some other way to hook up the iPhone in the armrest besides the cradle. Mainly because my iPhone is in a case, and it doesn't sound like the cradle will accomodate a case. It would be great if there was some sort of short adapter cable to connect the phone to the armrest input without the cradle.
Also, no Plugin option is a deal-breaker for me. The replicated iPod interface is sooooooo much easier to use, and is the feature that first got me looking at the car to begin with.
Also, no Plugin option is a deal-breaker for me. The replicated iPod interface is sooooooo much easier to use, and is the feature that first got me looking at the car to begin with.