jaspal81 Clutched November 24, 2016 Share November 24, 2016 Hi guys, I just bought a second hand 1 series BMW. I am puzzled because the steering wheel has a telephone button but I can't seem to activate the calling function or Bluetooth. How do I check if I have Bluetooth? Can I install it if I don't? Any advice is appreciated. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphard96 6th Gear November 24, 2016 Share November 24, 2016 Hi guys, I just bought a second hand 1 series BMW. I am puzzled because the steering wheel has a telephone button but I can't seem to activate the calling function or Bluetooth. How do I check if I have Bluetooth? Can I install it if I don't? Any advice is appreciated. If there is a telephone button (on steering wheel or headunit), usually has bluetooth. First must pair your phone to the car. Try press the telephone button (keep on pressing), to set up the pairing process....the rest should be easy. Otherwise, check and read your car manual and look out for the relevant section. Other MCF members who owns similar BMW may advise you in detail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged November 24, 2016 Share November 24, 2016 Some may have the button but may not have the function. The button just dummy for show only. Check your iDrive system. If there is 'Telephone' then there is Bluetooth. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged November 24, 2016 Share November 24, 2016 Usually an Option for lower end model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspal81 Clutched November 24, 2016 Author Share November 24, 2016 Some may have the button but may not have the function. The button just dummy for show only. Check your iDrive system. If there is 'Telephone' then there is Bluetooth. Mine is a 2011 model but doesn't come with I Drive. It has the telephone button on the steering wheel but nothing happens when I hold it down. Does it mean I don't have Bluetooth? Can I add it on? How much will it cost? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphard96 6th Gear November 24, 2016 Share November 24, 2016 Mine is a 2011 model but doesn't come with I Drive. It has the telephone button on the steering wheel but nothing happens when I hold it down. Does it mean I don't have Bluetooth? Can I add it on? How much will it cost? From one website - not sure if it apply to SG BMW How to pair your phone to the BMW Bluetooth system 1) Press and hold the pairing button (NOT Steering Wheel button) with the ignition off. While holding the button turn the ignition to the accessory position, (first position), keep holding the button for an additional 3 seconds, and let go. The instrument cluster, radio or nav display will show the words Bluetooth Pairing. ps: Benarsenal may be right, it may be a dummy (options not installed) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 Youtube no demo video? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 Youtube no demo video?No comments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiwgao 3rd Gear November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 Some may have the button but may not have the function. The button just dummy for show only. Check your iDrive system. If there is 'Telephone' then there is Bluetooth. as what other bros say, the button may be dummy. when assembling car in factory they just use the same steering wheel for all cars, but only those with option installed then the button will be connected and functional. if your 2nd hand car originally dont have that option, then you cannot use. alternatively, if you really really need bluetooth function, aftermarket options can always work. i'm not up to date with aftermarket bluetooth, but i had a friend who installed parrot bluetooth on his BMW a few years ago and now still working well. this is a seperate system from iDrive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 No comments Learn from the best lor. Use bluetooth earpiece like JC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 Learn from the best lor. Use bluetooth earpiece like JC. In today's context, you look like that while driving, people think you're an Uber driver. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 (edited) In today's context, you look like that while driving, people think you're an Uber driver. I think not many drive a bmw as uber. Those who have watched topgear will remember this. Edited November 25, 2016 by Watwheels Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged November 25, 2016 Share November 25, 2016 Mine is a 2011 model but doesn't come with I Drive. It has the telephone button on the steering wheel but nothing happens when I hold it down. Does it mean I don't have Bluetooth? Can I add it on? How much will it cost? I ask the Mercedes one before,about $1,000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic November 26, 2016 Share November 26, 2016 I can confirm the 'dummy' theory. This was the case with my first BMW, an airshow 520i bought from PML. Sorry TS, you're out of luck. An integrated retrofit is probably quite expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtb 6th Gear November 26, 2016 Share November 26, 2016 http://www.mycarforum.com/index.php?app=sgcarstore&req=showprod&product=90983 an option if Bluetooth do not work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspal81 Clutched November 26, 2016 Author Share November 26, 2016 If there is a telephone button (on steering wheel or headunit), usually has bluetooth. First must pair your phone to the car. Try press the telephone button (keep on pressing), to set up the pairing process....the rest should be easy. Otherwise, check and read your car manual and look out for the relevant section. Other MCF members who owns similar BMW may advise you in detail. If there is a telephone button (on steering wheel or headunit), usually has bluetooth. First must pair your phone to the car. Try press the telephone button (keep on pressing), to set up the pairing process....the rest should be easy. Otherwise, check and read your car manual and look out for the relevant section. Other MCF members who owns similar BMW may advise you in detail. Thanks bros. I checked with PML. Turns out I don't have Bluetooth in the car.. If there is a telephone button (on steering wheel or headunit), usually has bluetooth. First must pair your phone to the car. Try press the telephone button (keep on pressing), to set up the pairing process....the rest should be easy. Otherwise, check and read your car manual and look out for the relevant section. Other MCF members who owns similar BMW may advise you in detail. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspal81 Clutched November 27, 2016 Author Share November 27, 2016 Anyone knows any good after market rear view mirror that comes with Bluetooth for making/answering calls? I heard some also come with camera and navigation. Any recommendations? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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