BMW Connected Now @ iTunes App Store

dtc100 · 12-28-2010, 10:22 PM

Nowhere did I read BMW will make this available only for cars built after 3/11. This app is a revenue generating item, it would be a fool not to let the existing iDrives work with it, as long as the hardware can support it.

Professor///M · 12-29-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBobDeuce

If this iPhone App won't work with any currently existing car, and no cars have yet to be manufactured with 6NR, can someone please explain why BMW has released the App three months before anyone can use it?

Because it still streams radio.

That's the only reason how Apple could release it, they would not release an application that boasts "future" features, they need to work now. It's against the developer agreement

ad78 · 12-29-2010, 05:23 AM

WTF my X5 M sport full specs was december build.. Oh well..

warden · 12-29-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW1986

This has to tie in to the "combox" that is in the newer BMW cars from September Production onward. As a BMW sales person, I am not aware of the 6NR option and BMWNA did not release any information regarding this application.

The current build combox is 6VC

the_saint_2k · 12-29-2010, 01:27 PM

Tried this today in my Sept build 2011.5 e93 M3 convertible...

Had to use the dock or cable to get connectivity to the app. The web radio worked, and that was it... none of the other apps or actual connectivity test actually worked. But I could stream the web radio fine.

Bluetooth worked fine for the phone still, but not with this app.

I do have the updated combox with all other functionality.

I have my 1200 mile service coming up for my break-in work, i will ask service if there is anything they can do.

Jim

330iTiAg · 12-29-2010, 03:21 PM

Subscribed.

gilbertfg · 12-29-2010, 03:45 PM

Woohoo, I'll get to experience this stuff in 11 months lol.....

spellbmw · 12-30-2010, 06:32 PM

Earlier posts indicated this functionality is hardware related. It would seem to be a good revenue stream for BMW to make a hardware upgrade possible for prior years, though there might be some warranty issues involved in doing so. Still, would seem like a no-brainer to keep customers happy.

mafiesso · 02-04-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BKMK5

I wonder if my M3 will have it. I'm picking her up 3/18. Not sure when the build date will be, but hopefully March 1 or after!

Are you picking up in Munich? My buddy and I are picking up 2 M3's on Munich on the same day

iDriveEurope · 02-19-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BKMK5

I wonder if my M3 will have it. I'm picking her up 3/18. Not sure when the build date will be, but hopefully March 1 or after!

You're good..... All vehicles except for the Xs will have the 6nr as an available option. You need the snap-in adapter for the "plugin" feature (which makes the idrive screen look like an ipod) and for video play back. Apps will not require snap-in and can be used with the standard usb cable.

I'm picking up my m3 03/28!!

Note: It will not be possible to retrofit 6NR on vehicles produced prior to 03/11 (04/11 for X models).

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dtc100 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i 6AT non-sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Nowhere did I read BMW will make this available only for cars built after 3/11. This app is a revenue generating item, it would be a fool not to let the existing iDrives work with it, as long as the hardware can support it.
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the_saint_2k Enlisted Member 4 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Tried this today in my Sept build 2011.5 e93 M3 convertible... Had to use the dock or cable to get connectivity to the app. The web radio worked, and that was it... none of the other apps or actual connectivity test actually worked. But I could stream the web radio fine. Bluetooth worked fine for the phone still, but not with this app. I do have the updated combox with all other functionality. I have my 1200 mile service coming up for my break-in work, i will ask service if there is anything they can do. Jim __________________ Traded: 2001 e46 TiSil M3 coupe Current: 2011.5 e93 AW M3 convert
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