Anyone got BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

jtuds · 01-24-2013, 02:59 PM

Sales guy told me it doesn't include the cradle, but CarCostCanada's breakdown of the options says it does....who actually has it?

JJO · 01-24-2013, 09:26 PM

I have a 2013 328i xdrive classic with BMW assist and extended Bluetooth. I don't know what you mean by cradle, and I have never seen anything like this in my Car.

jtuds · 01-25-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JJO

I have a 2013 328i xdrive classic with BMW assist and extended Bluetooth. I don't know what you mean by cradle, and I have never seen anything like this in my Car.

This. In the armrest compartment.

Balzz · 01-25-2013, 08:55 AM

Nope, cradle is extra. And useless imo.

WhiteCollar · 01-25-2013, 11:05 AM

I think that is part of the Apps Package. A $300 increase in price or you can negotiate it in the car price. Definitely not part of Bth Package.

JJO · 01-25-2013, 08:47 PM

This makes sense, I don't have apps, and don't have cradle.

Raspartan · 01-25-2013, 09:51 PM

You get the backplate that snaps in to the compartment. This is what you install the adapter into. I have the backplate, but don't have an iPhone so haven't purchased the adapter.

jtuds · 01-29-2013, 03:03 PM

I saw the adapter in the merchandise case at the dealership on saturday. But I guess it's not a part of any option package, eh?

If it doesn't make the music interface better , then I can't say I care either.

I guess I won't know till I get the car and try it with the white cable.

CBBMW-F30 · 01-31-2013, 05:02 AM

I have BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth, no cradle came with the car.. At first I was upset! But later i found that... if you are a full iPhone user, I think the cradle would get in the way.. etc using apps like "Songza" you need full control to start up, and to select a play list..

btw Songza sounds amazing in with the HK system! (it also helps to have a 6G data plan thou!)

Axman85 · 01-31-2013, 09:22 AM

Anyone know if that cradle works without the assist package? I have that stupid cable and it constantly disconnects from the iPhone. Would prefer to snap the phone it the cradle. Does it have both plugs (USB and audio jack)?

xxxrsxxx · 01-31-2013, 03:43 PM

Are you required to purchased the enhanced bluetooth to connect your smart phone to the car to enable hands free driving? Not sure if this feature is standard or the enhanced bluetooth offers extra features.

**Matt** · 02-01-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xxxrsxxx

Are you required to purchased the enhanced bluetooth to connect your smart phone to the car to enable hands free driving? Not sure if this feature is standard or the enhanced bluetooth offers extra features.

I don't think so but hopefully someone else can clarify. I was told dial and answer calls etc is all standard it's the twitter, facebook, playlists functions that are included in enhanced option.

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01-24-2013, 09:26 PM	#2
JJO New Member Drives: 2013 328i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	I have a 2013 328i xdrive classic with BMW assist and extended Bluetooth. I don't know what you mean by cradle, and I have never seen anything like this in my Car.

01-25-2013, 08:55 AM	#4
Balzz Captain Drives: 2012 Havana F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 873 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 F30 335i [0.00]	Nope, cradle is extra. And useless imo.

01-25-2013, 08:47 PM	#6
JJO New Member Drives: 2013 328i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	This makes sense, I don't have apps, and don't have cradle.

01-25-2013, 09:51 PM	#7
Raspartan Captain Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 679 iTrader: (0)	You get the backplate that snaps in to the compartment. This is what you install the adapter into. I have the backplate, but don't have an iPhone so haven't purchased the adapter.

01-29-2013, 03:03 PM	#8
jtuds Captain Drives: 335i M Sport ordered Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 1.5-2 hrs west of Toronto Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	I saw the adapter in the merchandise case at the dealership on saturday. But I guess it's not a part of any option package, eh? If it doesn't make the music interface better , then I can't say I care either. I guess I won't know till I get the car and try it with the white cable.

01-31-2013, 05:02 AM	#9
CBBMW-F30 M Performance Drives: 2013 328i SPORT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I have BMW Assist with Enhanced Bluetooth, no cradle came with the car.. At first I was upset! But later i found that... if you are a full iPhone user, I think the cradle would get in the way.. etc using apps like "Songza" you need full control to start up, and to select a play list.. btw Songza sounds amazing in with the HK system! (it also helps to have a 6G data plan thou!)

01-31-2013, 09:22 AM	#10
Axman85 Enlisted Member Drives: 335i x-Drive M-Sport Min. Grey Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if that cradle works without the assist package? I have that stupid cable and it constantly disconnects from the iPhone. Would prefer to snap the phone it the cradle. Does it have both plugs (USB and audio jack)?

01-31-2013, 03:43 PM	#11
xxxrsxxx New Member Drives: acura Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: vancouver Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Are you required to purchased the enhanced bluetooth to connect your smart phone to the car to enable hands free driving? Not sure if this feature is standard or the enhanced bluetooth offers extra features.