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itstime222
 


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Does the D4 support Bluetooth music playback?

Morning,

I have a 2009 early D4 - which I have connected my android phone to and use to make calls etc - all works fine.

However is there a way to link the phone to the system to play music via Bluetooth? I have tried via the usb in the glove box and that comes up with a warning message saying it cant connect or is faulty. It works fine via the 3.5mm jack in the back - but could I also stream directly to the head unit via Bluetooth?

Or if not, is there a fix for the USB, or something aftermarket I can buy to enable Bluetooth playback? Ideally where you can still use steering wheel controls.

Miss my music! And being able to control it!

Thanks.
  
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1967jester
 


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Sure that SWMBO's MY10 didn't do music via Bluetooth only voice calls. Not sure if a Bluetooth module can be added/updated so you may need to look into a Parrot kit
 Paul.

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BT music playback works well on my 2012MY. Go via My Music on the audio screen to get to what ever is connected via BT.
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For before MY12 you need a widget or use the curly lead. Unfortunately. Sad
   
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itstime222
 


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What is this 'curly lead' people speak of!! Smile
  
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itstime222
 


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Are there any BT widgets on the market that allow you to control the music remotely? As in use the steering wheel controls? Currently got an android (not for long!).
  
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This, plugs into the cubby box lid.

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Mine has an Apple 30 pin to lightning adaptor on it to run music from my newer iPhone or ipad.

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itstime222
 


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Ah - I see. And do you think I could connect an android lead to it or is it solely for iphones or ios devices?

That may be the best way forwards. Actually no - because it plugs into the ipod plug bit doesn't it so it must just be for apple. That's another nail in the android coffin for me!
  
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For Android, via cable, you will have to use the Aux In with a 3.5mm jack lead. But you won't be able to control tracks << >>

For bluetooth streaming and control, you'll need to buy a Tune2Air adapter
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itstime222
 


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Thanks for that James - that's great. I can't seem to find a tune2air adapter for it though - they all seem to be bmw and Audi. But surely if it just goes in a usb any of them will do? Or am I wrong?
  
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DSL wrote:
This, plugs into the cubby box lid.

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Mine has an Apple 30 pin to lightning adaptor on it to run music from my newer iPhone or ipad.

Click image to enlarge


Has anyone got a link to the white cable in the photo I have the curly lead and would like to connect straight to my I pod
  
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James W
 


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Apologies I didn't specify that. I understand you still need to put it on a Land Rover/30 Pin cable - Like Del's 'curly cable' above. It just means you don't have to connect the phone to the cable, and unlike a cheap Bluetooth connection, you still get track skip, track titles, etc.

Like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bovee-Integration...WR1YTF8CHQ

To be fair, I just use the cable (for Apple). Less faff and it also keeps your phone charged whilst you're streaming from it.
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James W
 


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kev_blizard wrote:
Has anyone got a link to the white cable in the photo I have the curly lead and would like to connect straight to my I pod


I bought this and it works great http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182229645284?_tr...rmvSB=true

There are cheaper but beware..... Not all will work.

Edit: As discussed in this thread
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I went for even simpler route ... 32Gb memory card in a card reader, plugged in usb slot next to the "curly lead slot".
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^^^^^^^^ What I got but paid a bit more than that. Embarassed Embarassed
   
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