R56 Does anyone have an '09 w/Smartphone integration
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I'm not sure exactly what it does, but I ordered it... I remember reading somewhere that it wasn't available until September builds, so I don't think anyone will have it yet. But I'm hoping it works with my 3G as well. Let me see if i can find the forum, and I'll check what the emails with my MA say.
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Here's my MA's response when I asked what it was:
The Invisible shield is $399 installed. Because this 6NF integration improves the experience using an iPhone and it's Smartphone compatible, I'm assuming it will work with your 3G.
Yeah, so I'm assuming they don't know anything about it either. Would ASK MINI know anything?
And a link to the previous thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=139011
Tyler
The Invisible shield is $399 installed. Because this 6NF integration improves the experience using an iPhone and it's Smartphone compatible, I'm assuming it will work with your 3G.
Yeah, so I'm assuming they don't know anything about it either. Would ASK MINI know anything?
And a link to the previous thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=139011
Tyler
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Here's my MA's response when I asked what it was:
The Invisible shield is $399 installed. Because this 6NF integration improves the experience using an iPhone and it's Smartphone compatible, I'm assuming it will work with your 3G.
Yeah, so I'm assuming they don't know anything about it either. Would ASK MINI know anything?
And a link to the previous thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=139011
Tyler
The Invisible shield is $399 installed. Because this 6NF integration improves the experience using an iPhone and it's Smartphone compatible, I'm assuming it will work with your 3G.
Yeah, so I'm assuming they don't know anything about it either. Would ASK MINI know anything?
And a link to the previous thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=139011
Tyler
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Wow! That's special answer!
The $100 SmartPhone integration is an add-on to the Comfort Bluetooth Prep armrest, and it adds a USB connection (for music only) to the inside of the armrest. This way, you'd be able to change the phone and listen to music without any special cables or adapters.
The updated snap-in adapter list hasn't been released yet as far as I know- which is probably why nobody can tell you anything for sure. It seems almost custom made for the iPhones though- pretty much the only snap-in released since the R56 came out is for it. I'd say it's a very safe bet that both versions of the iPhone are included. I think the only reason the 3G doesn't work with the current version is because it's slightly larger than the space that's given?
The $100 SmartPhone integration is an add-on to the Comfort Bluetooth Prep armrest, and it adds a USB connection (for music only) to the inside of the armrest. This way, you'd be able to change the phone and listen to music without any special cables or adapters.
The updated snap-in adapter list hasn't been released yet as far as I know- which is probably why nobody can tell you anything for sure. It seems almost custom made for the iPhones though- pretty much the only snap-in released since the R56 came out is for it. I'd say it's a very safe bet that both versions of the iPhone are included. I think the only reason the 3G doesn't work with the current version is because it's slightly larger than the space that's given?
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I have a smartphone (Samsung 760i), but did not order the car with the smartphone adapter, because adventually I will be getting another smart phone etc..... I find the bluetooth works awesome with my phone; the car accepted my contact list and have full operation of the bluetooth and my phone is not even listed on the website for compatability.
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We picked up our 09 MCS saturday with comfort/convenience. Both the 1G and 3G iphones work with the supplied cable to charge and play music through the factory HU (although it does prompt a message on the phone that says it's not compatible).
The cable position is a bit awkward as you have to shove your phone into the cubby or in a cupholder if you don't do the smart phone integration. However, the center armrest is a POS and really cheap and the door is a pain to slide back and forth so I'm not sure I'd want the phone in there either.
The cable position is a bit awkward as you have to shove your phone into the cubby or in a cupholder if you don't do the smart phone integration. However, the center armrest is a POS and really cheap and the door is a pain to slide back and forth so I'm not sure I'd want the phone in there either.
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We picked up our 09 MCS saturday with comfort/convenience. Both the 1G and 3G iphones work with the supplied cable to charge and play music through the factory HU (although it does prompt a message on the phone that says it's not compatible).
The cable position is a bit awkward as you have to shove your phone into the cubby or in a cupholder if you don't do the smart phone integration. However, the center armrest is a POS and really cheap and the door is a pain to slide back and forth so I'm not sure I'd want the phone in there either.
The cable position is a bit awkward as you have to shove your phone into the cubby or in a cupholder if you don't do the smart phone integration. However, the center armrest is a POS and really cheap and the door is a pain to slide back and forth so I'm not sure I'd want the phone in there either.
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@ desertmini21: Thought you might be interested in this post:
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Getting the Bluetooth and iPod stuff to work was somewhat confusing but eventually it worked. I haven't tested out all of the hands-free phone options yet. There is some charging compatibility issues with certain iPod versions (i.e., won't charge with the supplied cable). Also, I think the iPod integration set up is retarded. Should be able to hook the thing up in the glove box and forget it but instead the iPod sits in the cupholder and says "steal me." If you’ve a large library it takes forever to scroll through the list two entries at a time to find the right song or album. I plan on hooking up a smaller iPod with a limited library/playlist and refreshing it more often. A 60gig iPod just isn’t working for me.
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I also got the Smart Phone Prep for the armrest with the idea that I'd put my iPhone in there and could perform phone and iPod functions while hidden. A couple problems, the prep means little as you still have to buy a phone specific cradle. That's another $140 bucks. Unfortunately MINI/BMW does not make a cradle that fits the newest 3G iPhone. So I'm dead in the water until they catch up. (You can jam it into the first gen cradle (I tried) but it might get stuck and I don't think it'll charge.) If anyone has a work around or a way to attach a cable to the electronics in the armrest, please shout out.
Getting the Bluetooth and iPod stuff to work was somewhat confusing but eventually it worked. I haven't tested out all of the hands-free phone options yet. There is some charging compatibility issues with certain iPod versions (i.e., won't charge with the supplied cable). Also, I think the iPod integration set up is retarded. Should be able to hook the thing up in the glove box and forget it but instead the iPod sits in the cupholder and says "steal me." If you’ve a large library it takes forever to scroll through the list two entries at a time to find the right song or album. I plan on hooking up a smaller iPod with a limited library/playlist and refreshing it more often. A 60gig iPod just isn’t working for me.
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I also got the Smart Phone Prep for the armrest with the idea that I'd put my iPhone in there and could perform phone and iPod functions while hidden. A couple problems, the prep means little as you still have to buy a phone specific cradle. That's another $140 bucks. Unfortunately MINI/BMW does not make a cradle that fits the newest 3G iPhone. So I'm dead in the water until they catch up. (You can jam it into the first gen cradle (I tried) but it might get stuck and I don't think it'll charge.) If anyone has a work around or a way to attach a cable to the electronics in the armrest, please shout out.
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Originally Posted by nicknbecka
also got the Smart Phone Prep for the armrest with the idea that I'd put my iPhone in there and could perform phone and iPod functions while hidden. A couple problems, the prep means little as you still have to buy a phone specific cradle. That's another $140 bucks. Unfortunately MINI/BMW does not make a cradle that fits the newest 3G iPhone. So I'm dead in the water until they catch up. (You can jam it into the first gen cradle (I tried) but it might get stuck and I don't think it'll charge.) If anyone has a work around or a way to attach a cable to the electronics in the armrest, please shout out.
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Confirmed today. I have an '09 MCSa with Smart Phone Prep in the armrest. I was all excited when the Mini Parts dept @ the dealer called to say they got the cradle in for my iPhone 3G. I went during my lunch break to pick it up. The part was labled as being for the iPhone (no 3G mentioned) and "Hardware version 1.0". Before even trying to put it in my car, he asked if I wanted to check my phone in the cradle. I did. The iPhone 3G is slightly wider and thicker that the 1st gen one. My 3G didn't fit easily -- it took a bit of pressure to get it into the slot. He put the cradle into one of their showroom cars and my phone did begin to charge. Then the phone got stuck. It took a lot of effort to finally get the cradle to release my phone. I told him I'd pass on this cradle and wait for if/when BMW decided to make an iPhone 3G-specific cradle. Disappointing, but @ least I didn't buy & walk away with it...
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Confirmed today. I have an '09 MCSa with Smart Phone Prep in the armrest. I was all excited when the Mini Parts dept @ the dealer called to say they got the cradle in for my iPhone 3G. I went during my lunch break to pick it up. The part was labled as being for the iPhone (no 3G mentioned) and "Hardware version 1.0". Before even trying to put it in my car, he asked if I wanted to check my phone in the cradle. I did. The iPhone 3G is slightly wider and thicker that the 1st gen one. My 3G didn't fit easily -- it took a bit of pressure to get it into the slot. He put the cradle into one of their showroom cars and my phone did begin to charge. Then the phone got stuck. It took a lot of effort to finally get the cradle to release my phone. I told him I'd pass on this cradle and wait for if/when BMW decided to make an iPhone 3G-specific cradle. Disappointing, but @ least I didn't buy & walk away with it...
Thanks for the information. I was about to buy a cradle. Glad I waited!!
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This package is supposed to combine both the USB audio and the power/antenna connection into one cradle.
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That's the whole point of the "smartphone integration." It's supposed to let you connect the Iphone in the armrest and have it tied into the car's stereo system for music. Prior to this integration, if you put an Iphone in the armrest, it only connected it to a charger and the roof antenna. Without a way to use the USB connection for music.
This package is supposed to combine both the USB audio and the power/antenna connection into one cradle.
This package is supposed to combine both the USB audio and the power/antenna connection into one cradle.
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