Best and easiest phone to pair with the BMW bluetooth idrive system?

Jul 28, 2007 by Lily | Posted in BMW

Hi, I have a 2008 BMW 528i with the idrive navigation system in it. Hubby tried to pair his Motorola v10 (which BMW stated was compatible) but it did not work. He changed phone to the LGvx8700 and it paired fine. I would like to try a motorola phone (maybe


According to discussion forums, iPhone. I don't have personal experience with this but people are raving about how well they integrate.

fotoad | Jul 28, 2007

A look at iDrive on a 2009 BMW 335d

I take you through music, navigation, phone, and car settings. It's an interesting system, that's for sure.

BMW 5 Series - still the benchmark

20.05.12

That point where all other cars in the class are either better or worse, BMW got that point with the outgoing 5 series and as it happens there was nothing to beat it in the class. BMW have been busy making the cars more efficient, more Eco in every way but that doesn’t mean that the new 520 is just an eco box. Between the manual gearbox, Efficient Dynamics and the Eco Pro mode I managed to get over 60mpg while I had the car, from a 2. Little has changed on the inside, you still know your sitting in a BMW, there’s a reassuring thud when you shut the door, all the materials used are top notch and everything in the cabin falls to hand nicely. I agree, sort of. The new one has more angles on it than the old one, you just have to start looking for them. Even the IDrive is easier to use, you’ll easily find all you need from the simple menu. Some will say that the new 5 Series is too tame looking, that it lacks that edgy styling that the outgoing model had. The seats are leather as standard, the are huge and really comfy for the long drives you’ll want to take at the wheel.

Source: Offaly Express

BMW updates iDrive with a load of new stuff

by Paul Tan

BMW says they’ve changed the way they interface with iOS devices to the new iPod Out system to ensure future devices can be used with the vehicle on a long term basis. Through Google’s Panoramio service, iDrive’s navigation module will download images of the destination to provide the driver with additional navigational aid. BMW have updated its iDrive in-car computer with a few new features mainly to do with connectivity through its ConnectedDrive system. There’s also a feature called iPod Out, which allows display and control capability for iOS 4 devices using the on-board monitor and vehicle controls, including custom playlists, and the Genius function....

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