What is Bluetooth®?
Bluetooth® is an industry standard that enables wireless communication between devices. VARIOUS functions are supported in Bluetooth® profiles. Profiles relevant for the vehicle include the Handsfree Profile and Phonebook Access Profile. Further information on Bluetooth® is available on the Internet at http://www.bluetooth.com or http://www.bluetooth.org.
- In which BMW models is Bluetooth® technology available?
As long ago as 2002, BMW was the first automobile manufacturer to introduce the Bluetooth® wireless standard for integrating mobile telephones and to offer it in all vehicle models.
Requirements for using this standard are the BMW special accessories SA 644 mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface or SA 633 mobile phone preparation Business with Bluetooth interface (or option code SA 639 for North America).
- Which Bluetooth® mobile devices can I use with my BMW mobile phone preparation?
The mobile devices tested by BMW can be found on the Internet at http://www.bmw.com.cn/bluetooth. Here you can also obtain detailed information on which functions of your mobile device are supported in your vehicle as well as further notes on usage.
- Can I use a non-listed Bluetooth®-capable mobile device in my vehicle?
BMW recommends using the mobile devices listed at http://www.bmw.com.cn/bluetooth, which have produced positive test results. Non-listed mobile devices should generally support the basic functions but have not been tested by BMW.
- Why is my mobile device not included in the list of mobile devices tested by BMW?
The large number of devices appearing on the market makes a selection necessary. Before a selected mobile device can be included in the list, it has to undergo extensive testing with all mobile phone preparations installed in BMW vehicles. Once the tests have been passed, a device can be included in the list of mobile devices tested by BMW. BMW works with all leading manufacturers so that the latest mobile devices can be included as soon as possible.
- Can I use a mobile device listed on http://www.bmw.com.cn/bluetooth with a different software status without experiencing any problems?
BMW recommends using the mobile devices listed at http://www.bmw.com.cn/bluetooth, which have tested positively.
No comment is possible on the functionality and compatibility of other software statuses. General experience, however, shows that when a more recent software status is used, it can be assumed that compatibility characteristics will be similar. Please note that in some cases functional limitations may also be due to the data stored in the mobile device and their size.
- Why are there differences between the various mobile devices in terms of handling and scope of functions?
Telephone manufacturers implement the Bluetooth® standard in different ways.
As implementation of the Bluetooth® standard differs distinctly between various mobile devices and may also change during the product life cycle of a model, limitations of function in the vehicle may occur for which the BMW Group is not responsible. In addition to the software status of a mobile device, the following factors may also influence compatibility:
– Hardware version of the mobile device
– Mobile device configuration (e.g. size of telephone book, power-saving mode, ...)
– Operating status of the mobile device (e.g. battery charge, length of operation, degree of
usage, ...)
– Network and SIM card
For this reason, sporadic impairment of functions cannot be ruled out, even in the case of mobile devices which otherwise function reliably.
- What happens when there is more than one registered mobile device with activated Bluetooth® function in the vehicle?
When the telephone system is switched on, it automatically looks for the mobile device last connected. If this is not found within a certain time period, the vehicle automatically looks for the next phone in the list of registrations. If necessary, the list will be scanned again.
- Who can I contact if have any problems with the Bluetooth® interface on my mobile device?
If you have any questions on your mobile device, you can obtain further information in the operating manual for your mobile device, from the phone manufacturer or from your mobile phone provider.
- How can I find out which model of mobile device I have?
Apple:
Determine the serial number as follows [Settings][General][Info][Serial Number].
Enter the serial number on the following website: [http://support.apple.com/specs]
HTC:
Is generally on the outside of the casing; alternatively in the following menus:
Windows Mobile 6.1: [Start][Settings][System][Device Information][Identity][Model No.]
Windows Mobile 6.5: [Settings][All settings][System][Device Information][Identity]
Android: [Menu][Settings][Info][Model Number]
Motorola:
Info is generally contained on a CE label inside the housing; remove battery if necessary.
Nokia:
*#0000#
RIM:
[Applications][Options][About]
Sony Ericsson:
Info is generally contained on a CE label inside the housing; remove battery if necessary.
Alternatively in the menu: [Settings][General][Phone Status] under model
LG:
Info is generally contained on a CE label inside the housing; remove battery if necessary.
Samsung:
Info is displayed briefly when the mobile device is switched on.
Palm:
[Device Info] [Name]
- How can I find out the software status of my mobile device?
Apple:
[Settings][General][About][Version]
HTC:
[Start][Settings][System][Device information][ROM version ]
Motorola:
*#9999# or [Menu][Settings][Phone Status][Other Info][S/W version]
Milestone: [Settings][Telephone info][Firmware Version]
Nokia:
*#0000#
RIM:
[Applications][Options][Info]
Sony Ericsson:
[Menu][Settings][Update Service][Software Version]
Windows (e.g. X1): [Start][Settings][System][Device Information][ROM Version ]
LG
2945# or [Menu][Settings][Phone Settings][Phone Info]
Samsung
*#1234# or *#9999# or *#0000#
Palm
[Device info][Further info][Software]
- When I reset the mobile device to the factory settings, I am prompted for a device code. Where can I find this?
You will find this information in the operating manual of your mobile device or you can obtain it from the manufacturer of the device.
- The call volume in the vehicle is too loud/quiet. How can I adjust this?
Please verify whether the volume can be changed using the vehicle’s control elements. Otherwise, an adjustment can be made by changing the volume settings directly on the mobile phone – regardless of the mobile phone used.
- What must I keep in mind when using my mobile device in the vehicle?
Please avoid exposing the mobile device to any extreme conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.). Otherwise, proper functionality can no longer be ensured. For example, the charger should be switched off when operating temperatures are running high. Please also refer to the operating manual of your mobile phone for further information.
- Which USB devices are supported by the USB audio interface?
In principle, the following device classes are supported:
• Apple iPod and iPhone
• MP3 players and USB flash drives (USB mass storage devices with the specification “USB Mass Storage Class”)
• MP3 players with the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)
The “Device not supported” message is shown in the vehicle when the device belongs to class that is not compatible.
- Why does the radio come on first when the vehicle is started even though the USB audio interface was last used?
When the vehicle is started, an attempt is made to play the audio source last used. However, the length of time it takes to recognise an MP3 varies greatly depending on the model. If an MP3 player is not recognised within a certain time period, your vehicle then switches to the radio by default.
