Reddit reviews Bovee Bluetooth Car Kit for BMW and Mini Coopers - Android and iPhone Music Interface Adaptor for in car iPod Integration (WMA3000B USB / AUX connector)

I got https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3ABHXY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my R56. It has been working great for over a year now. I can use my steering wheel controls and it shows the song info on the lcd display.

I recently started using a Tune2Air and a phone mount with wireless charging that automatically grabs your phone (this one). It’s a fantastic combo. My phone connects in seconds and from there it’s exactly the same as having an iPod plugged in. Steering wheel controls even work!
It’ll run you about $130 for the two, but it’s worth every penny.

I used to use aux for playing music and recently I bought this bluetooth device which is special for MINI and BMW. It's bit pricey but very useful. I don't have to plug any cables to my phone except if I want to charge it. Also, you can use the bluetooth on your car for phone calls and this device for music at the same time. It also displays song info on the cars radio, if you have an iphone.

Edit: I use a cig. lighter usb charger to charge my phone since the usb on the car is very weak for charging.

I had a gen 2 mini with only the 30pin radio cable. This allowed my iphone to connect via bluetooth and then could access the music via ipod controls in the radio...

I bought one of these for my 2013 Mini


Bovee Bluetooth Car Kit for BMW and Mini Coopers - Android and iPhone Music Interface Adaptor for in car iPod Integration (WMA3000B USB / AUX connector) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tCqLDbMJ3M4XC

The steering wheel controls and title text display are pretty buggy, but the audio always works!

If you find something better I’d love to know about it.

I feel your pain with the 2009 nav unit, you are right that installing another din will leave it blank along with limited options for all the other stuff that is displayed, error messages, trip computer etc. after a lot of research, found it is easier to leave it in.

I don't have one, but for stearing wheel controls everyone seems to like (this)[https://www.amazon.com/Tune2Air-WMA3000B-Bluetooth-Streaming-Connection/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493424282&sr=8-4&keywords=mini+cooper+bluetooth+adapter]

on my newer r56 without nav, I gave up on steering wheel controls use the phone mounted to the cd slot via (magnet)[https://www.amazon.com/Twist-Mount-Aluminum-Silicone-Universal/dp/B01D4VG7BW/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1493424706&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=magnet+phone+holder&psc=1] and a cheaper bluetooth aux with microphone. call quality seems to be better, and as it is a lot quicker for most tasks than the brake / idrive controls, even the steering wheel can't change aps and songs as quick with phone mounted right on the cd player slot.

Haven't tried it personally, but heard good things about this. https://www.amazon.com/Tune2Air-WMA3000B-Bluetooth-Streaming-Connection/dp/B00R3ABHXY

I bought this ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter to stream music as mine lacked Bluetooth streaming. You can stream Spotify or iTunes and works really great.

OP - Here's a link to this on Amazon in case you are having trouble finding it. This is the only product that I've seen that accomplishes what you're going for.

I opted for a $5 version that doesn't support steering wheel controls or song display and will upgrade my head unit in the future.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3ABHXY/

It's not perfect, but it works. I've used it for 3+ years.

I have a 2011 535i. I'm very happy with ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter, you can connect your iPhone via bluetooth and still see track information on iDrive. All other functions (receive calls/skip tracks, etc) work perfectly as well.
For me now it's almost as my bluetooth connection was native to the car and I forget I'm using an adapter.

if you have an iphone 7... this is necessary

Not a trick so much as a way to get modern bluetooth audio in your "dated" 2009 BMW nav. Check out http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3ABHXY -- it works brilliantly if you have ipod integration already.

I feel your pain, as I had a BMW that didn't have enhanced bluetooth. (So I couldn't listen to music through my phone.) There are so many products that claimed to work, but didn't deliver. The cassette/bluetooth things are a pain, those Android systems LOOK cool, but it's a crap-shoot about how well they actually work (not to mention take away from the stock look of the car,) and who still uses auxiliary cords anymore? I can relate.

Sadly, I too admitted defeat and was only able to solve the problem when it was time for me to get another car.

FYI: Don't waste your time on this (or anything that looks like it.) It won't stay connected, and will be more trouble than it's worth.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R3ABHXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It all depends on if you have the Media package otherwise you can only use bluetooth for phone only.

Do you have a usb port in the glovebox?

That being said, you can just buy an adapter that plugs both into aux and usb.

This is the one I have and it works perfectly.

I'm so sorry! It's a 2009 non xdrive?

So I think I can get any cable, but it had to have an adapter change the media from digital to analog?

Or I can get a y cable with a blue tooth adapter

So either this:
https://www.google.com/search?q=61122287642&rlz=1CDGOYI_enUS670US670&oq=61122287642&aqs=chrome..69i57.1009j0j8&hl=en-US&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8#imgdii=xA4SkwZu0AQB9M%3A%3BGEJ0fzEmoH_8ZM%3A%3BGEJ0fzEmoH_8ZM%3A&imgrc=GEJ0fzEmoH_8ZM%3A

Or this:
ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter for Streaming iPod/iPhone/iPad to BMW/Mini with original AUX/USB Y-Cable Connection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iI0zybCRT7T7K

Either of those work?

I use this in my car and have no quality issues quatsoever.

ViseeO Tune2Air WMA3000B Bluetooth Adapter for Streaming iPod/iPhone/iPad to BMW/Mini with original AUX/USB Y-Cable Connection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nAasybQ7S6MRN

It says iPod but it's any Bluetooth device. I've had my android tablet hooked up to it

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8HUbzbJS9VH5Y

I added this to my 135i and it worked. Make sure it works with your i drive

I can control music with the stock head unit and it routes phone calls to the incar speaker. Also it shows artist etc

This is what I use in my 2012 and it works really well.

Edit: yeah I forgot I ended up getting this which worked for my 2015 r61 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=pe_825000_114657650_TE_item

Well, there’s this if you want to go wireless.

https://www.amazon.com/Bovee-Bluetooth-Car-Mini-Coopers/dp/B00R3ABHXY

Beware of the cheap Y cables. They’re not certified devices so your XS won’t charge on them.

Here’s one that should work:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-360374-genuine-bmw-iphone-5-6-lightning-usb-y-cable-audio-music-adapter/

Or

https://www.amazon.com/BMW-61-12-2-408-012-Adapter-Music-Media/dp/B016KC0W04

If you don't have Bluetooth for streaming but do have iPod integration in the centre console you need https://www.amazon.co.uk/ViseeO-Tune2Air-WMA3000B-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B00R3ABHXY

This is the one I use and it works great in my 2008 e90 335 w/iDrive. Just plug the USB and AUX in the jacks inside the center console and you're good to go. They also have a couple of different versions incase you already have the 30-pin ipad adapter or using another type of european car (Audi, etc..). It's been rock solid for me and has never given me an issue. Probably the first bluetooth device that hasn't given me at least one problem. lol

Do you have USB and AUX right next to each other (the "iPod" option)? If so, you can get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Bovee-Bluetooth-Car-Mini-Coopers/dp/B00R3ABHXY

If you have an Android phone, it connects for media audio and lets you use the steering wheel controls. If you have an iPhone, it does track info on the screen as well. The only downside is having to swap inputs from Radio -> iPod every time you turn the car on.

If you get one, and the sound quality is bad, this forum thread helped me get it fixed: www.mini2.com/forum/second-generation-interior-ice/251809-iphone-ipod-poor-sound-quality.html

Alternatively, you can replace the radio with a double or single-DIN unit, but it's difficult, expensive, and you lose some computer functionality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8t-HhSD2_w

hmm but then how does this adapter work?

https://www.amazon.ca/ViseeO-Tune2Air-WMA3000B-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B00R3ABHXY

Yes I just did this. https://www.amazon.com/ViseeO-Tune2Air-WMA3000B-Bluetooth-Adapter/dp/B00R3ABHXY

I use that. You may need a different model so do some research.

This is what I am using.

Bovee Bluetooth Car Kit for BMW and Mini Coopers - Android and iPhone Music Interface Adaptor for in car iPod Integration (WMA3000B USB / AUX connector) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R3ABHXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q2fqDb4REA8FA

I used the cable setup below (2x’s), but it doesn’t provide any control and I had issues with the audio jack breaking.

Edit: orientation of previous cable listed from above to below.

https://www.amazon.com/Tune2Air-WMA3000B-Bluetooth-Streaming-Connection/dp/B00R3ABHXY

I have an 09 non-iDrive 328i, and this is exactly what you need. Works well.