[ddvette9]

Want to be sure that I 100% understand correctly from reading through other threads before I deal on a car soon.

WITHOUT the tech package, it is IMPOSSIBLE to use bluetooth music from a smartphone. You can only make voice calls. I sat in a 228i NON TECH and saw bluetooth functions in the menu, but not sure if that was just for phone or I can stream from itunes through the speakers.

Please let me know. not sure if different between 2014 and 2015 and 228 v 235.

[BEM-S4]

Non tech calls only. Can either code for music or add an aftermarket Bluetooth receiver in armrest for $10 or so.

[ddvette9]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Non tech calls only. Can either code for music or add an aftermarket Bluetooth receiver in armrest for $10 or so.

MY 25k FRS has better audio tech STANDARD. smh.....

That just crushed my hopes and dreams. Absolutely ridiculous on BMW's part.

[alz0rz]

It can be coded in.

[pdubb]

Originally Posted by ddvette9

MY 25k FRS has better audio tech STANDARD. smh.....

That just crushed my hopes and dreams. Absolutely ridiculous on BMW's part.

Your hopes and dreams relied on the ability to stream music via Bluetooth?
This car has so many better qualities.

[vh2720]

I can stream music from my cell phone by Bluetooth in my 2015 288xi, but the sound is much better with a USB connection.

[tccox]

I thought that feature was now standard on the 2015s ?

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by tccox

I thought that feature was now standard on the 2015s ?

No you can purchase separately and not have to get the whole big package w nab and whatnot.

[vh2720]

I didn't purchase it separately, and I don't have NAV. The car came with Bluetooth. The "Enhanced Bluetooth" option, which I didn't get, adds the ability to pair two phones, and other features I don't need. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=999781

[pdubb]

Originally Posted by vh2720

I didn't purchase it separately, and I don't have NAV. The car came with Bluetooth. The "Enhanced Bluetooth" option, which I didn't get, adds the ability to pair two phones, and other features I don't need. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=999781

And I DID get nav, but not the enhanced bluetooth and I can get more than two phones paired, i actually have 3 paired. So I think the only thing I'm missing from the Enhanced Bluetooth USB package is the ability to read emails/texts and maybe something else I'm not aware of.

[ddvette9]

I understand the bluetooth still works without nav, but getting mixed signals from these responses. Can you stream Pandora and iTunes music via Bluetooth without the tech package or can you only use phone call functionalities

[mazerrackham]

Originally Posted by pdubb

And I DID get nav, but not the enhanced bluetooth and I can get more than two phones paired, i actually have 3 paired. So I think the only thing I'm missing from the Enhanced Bluetooth USB package is the ability to read emails/texts and maybe something else I'm not aware of.

You can pair multiple phones but without the Enhanced package you can only connect to one at a time.

[pdubb]

Originally Posted by mazerrackham

You can pair multiple phones but without the Enhanced package you can only connect to one at a time.

Well I was able to use my GF phone for streaming and my phone for calls. (Not at the same time obviously)
But that would explain why my streaming wouldn't work when hers was shut off.
Thanks for the info, I'll have to try this regardless to test the theory but this explains a lot.

[pdubb]

Originally Posted by ddvette9

I understand the bluetooth still works without nav, but getting mixed signals from these responses. Can you stream Pandora and iTunes music via Bluetooth without the tech package or can you only use phone call functionalities

I believe that answer is a "YES" you can stream without the Enhanced BT USB option. Standard on MY 2015's I believe.

[arts711]

just to ring in here. i just drove the 2015 model with no enhanced BT, no tech, no nav.. i was able to stream music via BT just fine on android using google play music. gps directions came through also as did calls. so i'm pretty sure its safe to say its standard.

[nathy228i]

I have the 2015 228i, no tech package and no Bluetooth integration and I can stream music via Bluetooth from my iPhone. I was actually surprised since I wasn't expecting this functionality. Just make sure you turn up the volume on your phone because otherwise the audio from the car will be really low

[bman6074]

Check out this thread. you may be able to just code the EBT if the hardware exists in your car.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=928616

[JP Medina]

Originally Posted by nathy228i

I have the 2015 228i, no tech package and no Bluetooth integration and I can stream music via Bluetooth from my iPhone. I was actually surprised since I wasn't expecting this functionality. Sound is much better with USB though, plus that way I keep my phone charged

The same for my15´ 220! actually very good fidelity