[Higgs1]

I just picked up my 2015 m235 today and I'm trying to get my Spotify hooked up. I've watched countless youtube videos, and updated the software via USB stick and still can not get the spotify app to show up.

It works when I either bluetooth or USB direct into the car, but it will play under multimedia and only allow me to go backwards / forwards on tracks, but not have the full spotify setup (can't access playlists, etc.)

Am I missing something? I have the full iDrive setup with navigation if that makes a difference.

Do I need to subscribe to ConnectedDrive Apps for $50/year?

I do have the connected drive app on my iPhone x and load it up but do not get the BMW + Spotify logo like I've seen in videos.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by Higgs1

I just picked up my 2015 m235 today and I'm trying to get my Spotify hooked up. I've watched countless youtube videos, and updated the software via USB stick and still can not get the spotify app to show up.

It works when I either bluetooth or USB direct into the car, but it will play under multimedia and only allow me to go backwards / forwards on tracks, but not have the full spotify setup (can't access playlists, etc.)

Am I missing something? I have the full iDrive setup with navigation if that makes a difference.

Do I need to subscribe to ConnectedDrive Apps for $50/year?

I do have the connected drive app on my iPhone x and load it up but do not get the BMW + Spotify logo like I've seen in videos.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

Yes. You need connected drive for the apps.

[Higgs1]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

Yes. You need connected drive for the apps.

The $50 subscription you mean?

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by Higgs1

The $50 subscription you mean?

yes.

You get it free for the first 3yrs

[Higgs1]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

yes.

You get it free for the first 3yrs

Awesome, thanks.

Do you know if the real time traffic (also $50) includes anything else? I assume no map updates.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by Higgs1

Awesome, thanks.

Do you know if the real time traffic (also $50) includes anything else? I assume no map updates.

I think is just RTTI.

The maps you can actually download them for free online but you need to generate or buy the code.

You can google it

[Higgs1]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

I think is just RTTI.

The maps you can actually download them for free online but you need to generate or buy the code.

You can google it

Working on it now. Thanks again!