Connecting iPhone to car

[jayisabear]

Do I need the adaptor to use my iPhone for mail and messages?

[geneatals]

you can connect via BT..but you do need that option activated or coded in...

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by jayisabear

Do I need the adaptor to use my iPhone for mail and messages?

Or just plug in to USB. Text messages come over Bluetooth, I think you need to be plugged in for email

[SROC3]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

Or just plug in to USB. Text messages come over Bluetooth, I think you need to be plugged in for email

?? where?

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by SROC3

?? where?

In the center console there is a USB plug. If it's an apple phone make sure you use a real cable, lots of problems with aftermarket cables in these cars. Do you have BMW apps? That's also how you get access to all the apps.

[geneatals]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

Or just plug in to USB. Text messages come over Bluetooth, I think you need to be plugged in for email

plugged in or not I still can't my emails to push to my iDrive, texts yes..emails no...still waiting on word back from a BMW genius regarding this

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by geneatals

plugged in or not I still can't my emails to push to my iDrive, texts yes..emails no...still waiting on word back from a BMW genius regarding this

Did you order enhanced BT/USB? You may need coding

[geneatals]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

Did you order enhanced BT/USB? You may need coding

had the coding done...was immediately able to get my texts to push correctly..

I know there are a few threads regarding email problems and ios9..

even my bmw genius confirmed he couldn't get his emails to push on his car....

[G4BR13L]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

Did you order enhanced BT/USB? You may need coding

Officially the Office features are not supported for iPhones. Unofficially the text messages can be viewed and be read out loud.

Look here:
http://m.bmw.com/m/mobi/com/en/general/bmw-connected-drive/2013/mobile-devices/bluetooth-compatibility-check/index.cml

[jayisabear]

So I need to code in the ability to read texts from iPhone over Bluetooth?

Anyone know the snips of code or a forum link to find how to do this? I already have the software and cable

Thanks!!

[G4BR13L]

Originally Posted by jayisabear

So I need to code in the ability to read texts from iPhone over Bluetooth?

Anyone know the snips of code or a forum link to find how to do this? I already have the software and cable

Thanks!!

This should work out of the box but make sure that text messages show up in the notification center maybe you disabled this on your phone? And there are some option in the bluetooth settings if you are using bluetooth.

It is buried in this thread, reply # 371:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...182909&page=17

[SROC3]

Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

In the center console there is a USB plug. If it's an apple phone make sure you use a real cable, lots of problems with aftermarket cables in these cars. Do you have BMW apps? That's also how you get access to all the apps.

oh no I know this part - sorry, wasn't specific w/ my question....where do I access my text messages? I assume in the "office" ?

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by SROC3

oh no I know this part - sorry, wasn't specific w/ my question....where do I access my text messages? I assume in the "office" ?

Yes in office- messages. It only shows you new messages since you got in the car. Can't access existing messages (that I know of)

[Nonopr01]

emails only via office in connected drive. You need to got to the BMW website (connectedDrive and activate your email account. In settings then set up services then go to email accounts and set up your email
Only works for Hotmail
Gmail

[G4BR13L]

I don't see where the email address can be activated on the ConnectedDrive website.

[Nonopr01]

Originally Posted by G4BR13L

I don't see where the email address can be activated on the ConnectedDrive website.

1. Log in to the website connectedDrive.
2. go to SETTINGS.
3. go to SET UP SERVICES
4. you land to a menu says EMAIL ACCOUNTS. If you have any registered you will be looking at them right now.
5. IF you don't have any click on add email accounts:
Gives you options there fill in the infomation: only works with Gmail, Hotmail, iCloud email accounts. I have tried other and seem to not work. But you can always try. (UPDATE:Yahoo in IMAP works too)
Sometimes it sends you an email from the account been registered that someone try to access your account follow instructions

ONCE you have gone thru the set up you will see them with in a few hours if not asap in your connectedDrive Office via the email app in the car.

[G4BR13L]

Thank you! After a couple of attempts I was able to activate my @outlook.com account. But it also should work with any imap, pop3, smtp server.

[Sterrico]

Does anyone know if the email through connected drive works with two step account verification?

[Sterrico]

Nevermind. Found it. Apparently it appears to be an issue that hasn't been worked around yet.