User's Manual

Bluetooth audio
Overview
Playback of music files from external devi‐
ces
such as audio devices or mobile phones
via Bluetooth is possible.
The sound output is via the vehicle loud‐
speakers.
The volume of the sound output depends on
the device. If applicable, change volume set‐
tings on the device.
Up to four external devices can be registered
with the vehicle.
Requirements
Suitable device. Visit www.bmw.com/blue‐
tooth for more information.
Device ready for operation.
Ignition switched on.
Bluetooth in the vehicle, see page 79, and
device activated.
Bluetooth presettings must be made on the
device, for example connect without confir‐
mation or visibility, see Owner's Handbook
of the device.
A number with a minimum of 4 and a maxi‐
mum 16 positions is specified as the Blue‐
tooth passkey. Only required for non-recur‐
ring registration.
Vehicle is at rest.
Connecting
Connecting the device
Only
connect the device when the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise, you may become dis‐
tracted and endanger the vehicle occupants and
other road users.◀
1. "Settings"
2. "Connections"
3. "Bluetooth"
4. "Add new device"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the control display.
5. To perform other operations on the device;
see
the Owner's Handbook of the device: for
example finding/connecting Bluetooth de‐
vice or new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown
on the display of the device.
6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the display of the device.
7. Request using the iDrive or mobile phone to
enter the same Bluetooth passkey. Enter
and confirm passkey.
Or
Compare the control number in the vehicle
display with the control number in the mo‐
bile phone display. Confirm the control num‐
ber in the mobile phone and on the vehicle.
"OK"
8. Select functions for which the device is to be
used, for example "Bluetooth audio".
9. "OK"
If connection was successful, the device is
shown as connected.
White symbol: device active as audio source.
If
connection was unsuccessful: What to do if...,
see page 62.
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