Best bluetooth music streaming solution

335scott · 11-23-2014, 05:07 PM

After trying all three of these I've found the tune2air by viseeO to be the best solution.

The MPOW (on the left) worked on my iPhone 5 but not my galaxy s5 or my iPhone 6. It did not support steering wheel controls or the idrive interface.

The Belkin (middle) worked on my iPhone 6. Did not support wheel controls/idrive interface. Plus you have to press the button every time you want to connect it to your phone. Also concealing the wires is an extra step.

The tune2air is the most expensive but worth it imo. Works exactly like plugging your iphone4 into the y-cord.

I got my tune2air for 69.99 on Amazon. The price seems to be jumping around a lot so keep your eye out.

335scott · 11-23-2014, 05:25 PM

never again trying to add more than 1 picture from mobile!

roadkillrob · 11-23-2014, 05:28 PM

I have one in my Audi - going to get another one for the 335i, works really well except I get a bit of a skip sometimes - others have concluded it is when the bluetooth is attached for both phone and music streaming and the phone connection does an address book update or something, but still the best solution going!

gtaccord · 11-23-2014, 05:46 PM

The blackberry one works really well. I have used it for the last year with no problems.

Spectre · 11-23-2014, 06:09 PM

I use tune2air also. Love it

Johnny Boost · 11-23-2014, 06:15 PM

I've been looking for something like this. Does the tune2air automatically power-on and pair when you start the car or do you have to press the button every time?

335scott · 11-23-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

I've been looking for something like this. Does the tune2air automatically power-on and pair when you start the car or do you have to press the button every time?

J. Boost. There is no button. It just powers on when you start your car and connects to your phone automatically. The only thing you need to do is make sure your stereo is in the "CD" mode.

Underground6t9 · 11-23-2014, 07:56 PM

Does it work with iPhone 6+?

redline2001 · 11-23-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 335scott

J. Boost. There is no button. It just powers on when you start your car and connects to your phone automatically. The only thing you need to do is make sure your stereo is in the "CD" mode.

CD mode or Aux mode ?

Johnny Boost · 11-23-2014, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redline2001

CD mode or Aux mode ?

I think he meant aux mode. You get to the aux mode through the CD button.

Spectre · 11-23-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Underground6t9

Does it work with iPhone 6+?

Yes, It works with both my iphone 6 and 6plus

roadkillrob · 11-23-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gtaccord

The blackberry one works really well. I have used it for the last year with no problems.

I used that before, but tune2air lets you control your iPhone and gives you song names Eric in idrive, works exactly like when the phone is plugged into the cable!

mex2309 · 11-23-2014, 09:46 PM

How does it work on android? Does it give artist info on idrive?

CognitiveDistortion · 11-23-2014, 09:48 PM

Would the 2008 idrive show you the artist/song info as well or is this only for 2009+ models?

Game · 11-23-2014, 09:51 PM

Nice. Now we just gotta have you stop listening to Taylor Swift.

e90Cam · 11-23-2014, 09:59 PM

actually been looking for one of these for a while now. My setup right now is an AUX cord going out of the middle department into my little coin area where I keep my phone. Do you know how many phones the device can support?

Agentphish · 11-23-2014, 10:14 PM

The Kinivo BTC450
http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-.../dp/B009NLTW60

Is also a very good solution with auto pair and also supports the Bluetooth protocol with the best audio streaming quality, called aptX. This is important for getting the best BT audio quality possible if you care about that stuff.

For others who want a lossless solution and have an Apple device to use AirPlay with, the AirExtender is pretty great and is what i use. Search my threads and I have pics of my install.
http://www.amazon.com/AirEnabler-Ada.../dp/B00EZWVZ44

mxa121 · 11-23-2014, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the comparison.

If I have Pandora running on my phone, can I skip songs/switch stations with steering wheel controls? I don't have any downloaded music...

jan31 · 11-23-2014, 10:33 PM

Visseo +1

335scott · 11-23-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mex2309

How does it work on android? Does it give artist info on idrive?

Not sure how it works on android but I feel like it has to..... I still have my galaxy s5. Let me experiment tomorrow.

335scott · 11-23-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mxa121

Thanks for the comparison.

If I have Pandora running on my phone, can I skip songs/switch stations with steering wheel controls? I don't have any downloaded music...

I use spotify and can't switch songs using the steering wheel. Only the native "music" app on the iPhone works w the steering wheel.

Weezy310 · 11-24-2014, 04:11 AM

Does this work with 07 08 idrive systems? Im looking for the info to pop up on my idrive. Does it compress the audio as well?

11-23-2014, 05:07 PM	#1
335scott Enlisted Member 8 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	Best bluetooth music streaming solution After trying all three of these I've found the tune2air by viseeO to be the best solution. The MPOW (on the left) worked on my iPhone 5 but not my galaxy s5 or my iPhone 6. It did not support steering wheel controls or the idrive interface. The Belkin (middle) worked on my iPhone 6. Did not support wheel controls/idrive interface. Plus you have to press the button every time you want to connect it to your phone. Also concealing the wires is an extra step. The tune2air is the most expensive but worth it imo. Works exactly like plugging your iphone4 into the y-cord. I got my tune2air for 69.99 on Amazon. The price seems to be jumping around a lot so keep your eye out. Last edited by 335scott; 11-23-2014 at 05:24 PM..
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e90Cam Major 30 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: e90 LCI Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	actually been looking for one of these for a while now. My setup right now is an AUX cord going out of the middle department into my little coin area where I keep my phone. Do you know how many phones the device can support?
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Agentphish Major 129 Rep 1,052 Posts Drives: '08 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (2)	The Kinivo BTC450 http://www.amazon.com/Kinivo-BTC450-.../dp/B009NLTW60 Is also a very good solution with auto pair and also supports the Bluetooth protocol with the best audio streaming quality, called aptX. This is important for getting the best BT audio quality possible if you care about that stuff. For others who want a lossless solution and have an Apple device to use AirPlay with, the AirExtender is pretty great and is what i use. Search my threads and I have pics of my install. http://www.amazon.com/AirEnabler-Ada.../dp/B00EZWVZ44 __________________ '08 328i \| TiAg \| 6MT \| CDV Mod \| RevMotoring Silicon Intake Tube \| AG M310 \| Cold \| Premium \| HiFi \| V1 Hardwire \| AirPlay - FiiO DAC '15 Golf SE Sport \| Pure White
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mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the comparison. If I have Pandora running on my phone, can I skip songs/switch stations with steering wheel controls? I don't have any downloaded music...
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Weezy310 Private 3 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Does this work with 07 08 idrive systems? Im looking for the info to pop up on my idrive. Does it compress the audio as well?
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