In case anyone was interested in knowing what this option contains, I just receive this from my dealer. My apologies if this has already been covered.
This option includes Bluetooth Audio Streaming7, Enhanced USB and Smartphone
Integration for using a Snap-In adaptor. If the vehicle is equipped with option
609 (Navigation), 6NS also includes a secondary microphone for enhanced hands
free communication1, Mobile Office2, and the ability to pair a second phone via
Bluetooth3,4. Additionally, when added to vehicles with the new Navigation
system (iDrive 4.2), Message Dictation5,6 is also included.
Bluetooth Audio Streaming
Enjoy the same standard of entertainment in the vehicle as you do in your home.
With Bluetooth Audio Streaming, music from an audio player or mobile phone can
be transmitted to the vehicle’s stereo system without the need for cables. The
title information for the song currently streamed from the music player or phone
appears in the vehicle display and can be selected and accessed via the iDrive
Controller.
7Important Note: As of Start of Production March / April 2014, Enhanced USB &
Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration (6NS) is not required to get Bluetooth
Audio Streaming on the following MY2015 models:
•4 Series Gran Coupe
•X3
•X4
•6 Series (all)
•ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
•740Ld xDrive Sedan
•M3 Sedan
•M4 Coupe
•M6 (all)
Instead, Hands-free Bluetooth and USB audio connection (6NH), now including
Bluetooth Audio Streaming, will be standard on these models. Please click here
for more details.
Enhanced USB
By adding option 6NS, customers will be able to use their Apple white cable to
connect their iOS device to the vehicle to listen to music, instead of using the
BMW Y-cable.
Smartphone Integration
This gives the customer the ability to connect their phone to the vehicle using
the optional snap-in adaptor (sold separately) and conveniently store it out of
sight, while still making/receiving calls and listening to music from their
phone. In combination with the suitable snap-in adaptor, the phone is connected
to the external antenna of the vehicle to increase reception.
Please note, PlugIn and Video Playback are no longer available through the
snap-in adaptor.
Secondary Microphone1
Adding a second microphone to the vehicle provides a better hands-free
communication connection. Also, with the second microphone located near the
passenger seat, it makes it easier for passengers to sit back and take part in
the conversation.
1Excluding X1 and all convertible models (incl. Z4).
Mobile Office2
Using select smartphones, customers can conveniently access office functions
such as e-mails, calendar entries, tasks or text messages via the iDrive system.
To help drivers keep their focus on the road, these entries and message can be
read aloud via the audio system using the text-to-speech function.
Please see
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth for a list of Mobile Office compatible
phones.
Note: without a compatible phone, the Office feature on the iDrive screen will
appear empty.
2Mobile Office also requires option 609 (Navigation).
Second Phone via Bluetooth3
By adding the ability to simultaneously connect two mobile devices to the
vehicle, customers can receive calls on both their private and work phone. They
can select one of the mobile phones to stream music over Bluetooth, or they can
even pair a third device for playing music.
With the new Navigation system4, customers not only receive calls on both
phones, but they can make outgoing calls from either device. Additionally, the
contact lists from both phones are merged into one list in the vehicle for even
easier access.
3Requires option 609 (Navigation).
4Available only with iDrive 4.2 in the following models:
•2013: 3 Series Sports Wagon
•2014: X3, 6 Series Coupe, 6 Series Convertible, 6 Series Gran Coupe and all M6
models
Message Dictation5,6
Message Dictation allows you to use “speech-to-text” to dictate emails and text
messages. Customers can sign up for a free trial of this system directly
through the vehicle’s iDrive system, when connected to a compatible Bluetooth
phone. To continue beyond 30 days, the service costs $30.95 annually, payable
to Nuance.
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth Please see
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth for a list of
Message Dictation compatible phones.
5Message Dictation also requires option 609 (Navigation) and 6AK (BMW Online).
6Available only with iDrive 4.2 in the following models:
•2013: 3 Series Sports Wagon
•2014: X3, 6 Series Coupe, 6 Series Convertible, 6 Series Gran Coupe and all M6
models
Previous offering:
Enhanced Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration was part of option 639/6NL and
6NF.
Message Dictation also required the optional BMW Assist Convenience Plan.