Hi all,
Firstly, I hope that this isn't a re-post as I've been searching for a number of yearbook a solution to this problem, to no avail.
My 120d is a 2009 model with the Professional headunit, it has Bluetooth for calling but won't allow music streaming, annoyingly. I have a USB port, but not having an apple device, it's neither use nor ornament, unless I use a USB drive. I also have an Aux-in port under the armrest, but hate having wires going everywhere! The only issue with trying to find a solution to this is that I don't want to lose my Bluetooth call functionality in the process of trying to find a solution.
Anyway, I've managed to come up with a cheap and really successful solution to this issue, and if you have a similar spec to mine, you should have no problems in replicating it.
I had the thought of connecting a Bluetooth receiver to the Aux-in port and streaming my music wireless from my phone, on its windscreen cradle.
First of all, I purchased this: Aves Mercury Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Audio Receiver w/ 3.5mm Jack For Speakers At only £9.99, it's seemed worth a punt.
It arrived this morning, a very small, neat and quality looking device for the price. It comes with everything you will need, apart from a USB cable (luckily, I had several of those lying around anyway)
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I plugged it in to the Aux and USB port under my armrest and found a lovely little home for the device in the leather pocket under the armrest (if you have one of those)
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I synced the Bluetooth receiver to my Xperia Z3+ phone and played my music from Spotify. The quality is excellent, playback is instant and it's all very seamless. Most importantly, because this device doesn't have a built-in microphone (as some of them do), when you make or receive a call, it drops back to your in-car Bluetooth for the call... Winner!
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The only 'issue' is, that because your car thinks that it is just an Aux input, there is still no functionality to skip track through the steering wheel/head unit.
Also, the USB under the armrest seems to always be powered, even when the car ignition is off, so I'll have to watch out for battery drain.
Hopefully, this helps a few people beat this niggling issue on this car. Of anyone has any questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.
Firstly, I hope that this isn't a re-post as I've been searching for a number of yearbook a solution to this problem, to no avail.
My 120d is a 2009 model with the Professional headunit, it has Bluetooth for calling but won't allow music streaming, annoyingly. I have a USB port, but not having an apple device, it's neither use nor ornament, unless I use a USB drive. I also have an Aux-in port under the armrest, but hate having wires going everywhere! The only issue with trying to find a solution to this is that I don't want to lose my Bluetooth call functionality in the process of trying to find a solution.
Anyway, I've managed to come up with a cheap and really successful solution to this issue, and if you have a similar spec to mine, you should have no problems in replicating it.
I had the thought of connecting a Bluetooth receiver to the Aux-in port and streaming my music wireless from my phone, on its windscreen cradle.
First of all, I purchased this: Aves Mercury Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Audio Receiver w/ 3.5mm Jack For Speakers At only £9.99, it's seemed worth a punt.
It arrived this morning, a very small, neat and quality looking device for the price. It comes with everything you will need, apart from a USB cable (luckily, I had several of those lying around anyway)
I plugged it in to the Aux and USB port under my armrest and found a lovely little home for the device in the leather pocket under the armrest (if you have one of those)
I synced the Bluetooth receiver to my Xperia Z3+ phone and played my music from Spotify. The quality is excellent, playback is instant and it's all very seamless. Most importantly, because this device doesn't have a built-in microphone (as some of them do), when you make or receive a call, it drops back to your in-car Bluetooth for the call... Winner!
The only 'issue' is, that because your car thinks that it is just an Aux input, there is still no functionality to skip track through the steering wheel/head unit.
Also, the USB under the armrest seems to always be powered, even when the car ignition is off, so I'll have to watch out for battery drain.
Hopefully, this helps a few people beat this niggling issue on this car. Of anyone has any questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.
