Spotify+BMW=true

Scandic24 · 11-21-2014, 07:11 AM

As you all probably know, Spotify and BMW officially launched the news that Spotify will be integrated as 3:rd party app to BMW Apps.

(iPhone only, Android in the works)

Here's a list of supported units:
•BMW CIC-H+Combox (from 03/11) - SA609
•BMW NBT (from 07/12) - SA609
•BMW NavBusiness/RadioProf (from 03/14*) - SA606 / SA663
•BMW i NBT (from 09/13) - SA609
•BMW i NavBusiness/RadioProf (from 03/14*) - SA606 / SA663

* See image below for model specific info.

Yocal · 11-21-2014, 06:40 PM

Awesome news. Wonder if the Lightning connector is a must, or whether it's also possible via 6NS (Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration).

Scandic24 · 11-22-2014, 05:21 AM

Here's what you need:
•Option BMW Apps SA 6AK / SA 6NR.
•Spotify App iOS (new app release V.2!)
•iPhone 4S or later (iOS 7.x or later)

(you'll need a USB-cable or snap-in adapter - AFAIK BT is not supported)

jasonkhan · 11-23-2014, 07:40 AM

Hi

Not sure if this is a regional limitation, but unless the car is in P with the handbrake on, none of the apps (including Spotify) can be interacted with, and the screen just displays a warning (cover art etc not visible)
If it is regional, can it be coded off?

Thanks

jasonkhan · 11-25-2014, 06:33 AM

The team at dvdinmotion.com responded to my request and provided an update file which enables apps while driving. Amazing team with quick response.

For the record, Updating facebook and twitter while driving.. no no no, but c'mon BMW, I want to see what song is playing?!

Thanks again to Lucie at dvdinmotion.com

oeli · 11-25-2014, 01:10 PM

Anybody know how well the regular spotify app on iPhone works when controlled via idrive? Does it at least display song title and artist and allow previous/next navigation?

Yocal · 11-25-2014, 02:19 PM

For me, Spotify (Radio) via Bluetooth gets stuck on the album artwork and song title of the first track I play, although I'm able to skip previous/next using the controls on the steering wheel. Haven't tried the Spotify+BMW functionality.

Scandic24 · 05-06-2015, 06:08 AM

If you haven't noticed yet; the BMW integration with Spotify 3.0.0 (iOS app) is broken!
However, Spotify are aware and they are working on a fix.

11-21-2014, 07:11 AM	#1
Scandic24 Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 271 Posts Drives: X4 30d MSport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Spotify+BMW=true As you all probably know, Spotify and BMW officially launched the news that Spotify will be integrated as 3:rd party app to BMW Apps. (iPhone only, Android in the works) Here's a list of supported units: •BMW CIC-H+Combox (from 03/11) - SA609 •BMW NBT (from 07/12) - SA609 •BMW NavBusiness/RadioProf (from 03/14) - SA606 / SA663 •BMW i NBT (from 09/13) - SA609 •BMW i NavBusiness/RadioProf (from 03/14) - SA606 / SA663 * See image below for model specific info. Attached Images
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11-21-2014, 06:40 PM	#2
Yocal Private First Class 21 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2015 X4 28i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Awesome news. Wonder if the Lightning connector is a must, or whether it's also possible via 6NS (Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration).
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11-22-2014, 05:21 AM	#3
Scandic24 Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 271 Posts Drives: X4 30d MSport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	Here's what you need: •Option BMW Apps SA 6AK / SA 6NR. •Spotify App iOS (new app release V.2!) •iPhone 4S or later (iOS 7.x or later) (you'll need a USB-cable or snap-in adapter - AFAIK BT is not supported)
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11-23-2014, 07:40 AM	#4
jasonkhan Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: X4 2.0D Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hi Not sure if this is a regional limitation, but unless the car is in P with the handbrake on, none of the apps (including Spotify) can be interacted with, and the screen just displays a warning (cover art etc not visible) If it is regional, can it be coded off? Thanks
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11-25-2014, 06:33 AM	#5
jasonkhan Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: X4 2.0D Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Update! The team at dvdinmotion.com responded to my request and provided an update file which enables apps while driving. Amazing team with quick response. For the record, Updating facebook and twitter while driving.. no no no, but c'mon BMW, I want to see what song is playing?! Thanks again to Lucie at dvdinmotion.com
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11-25-2014, 01:10 PM	#6
oeli Enlisted Member 6 Rep 33 Posts Drives: X4 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Anybody know how well the regular spotify app on iPhone works when controlled via idrive? Does it at least display song title and artist and allow previous/next navigation?
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11-25-2014, 02:19 PM	#7
Yocal Private First Class 21 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2015 X4 28i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	For me, Spotify (Radio) via Bluetooth gets stuck on the album artwork and song title of the first track I play, although I'm able to skip previous/next using the controls on the steering wheel. Haven't tried the Spotify+BMW functionality.
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05-06-2015, 06:08 AM	#8
Scandic24 Second Lieutenant 45 Rep 271 Posts Drives: X4 30d MSport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	If you haven't noticed yet; the BMW integration with Spotify 3.0.0 (iOS app) is broken! However, Spotify are aware and they are working on a fix.
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