Ask MF: Connecting an iPhone

It seems that putting the phone in Airplane mode kind of defeats the purpose to a degree of having the iPhone. It eliminates the phone aspect of the device while listening to music.

I don’t have the iPod adapter, but did recently pick-up the Apple Hi-Fi and it pops up when I connect my iPhone to put it in Airplane mode to avoid interference. I’ve used the Hi-Fi while in Airplane mode and out of Airplane mode…. I have experienced ZERO difference in performance in either mode.

So not sure if maybe you need to trick the adapter by first putting in the mode and then take it out.

Doubt this is helpful per se, but thought there was some minor validity.

I have a 2005 MCS with the factory iPod connection. My iPhone works with it quite well. It is not necessary to put it into airplane mode, when the iPhone asks, just say no. This will allow you to control the iPod function with the factory head unit and use the phone features. When the phone rings it automatically pauses the music to allow you to answer a call (with my BlueTooth ear piece). The only drawback would depend on where you iPod connection is located, mine is in the glove box, so seeing who is calling is difficult to impossible. I’m looking into moving the connection so I can better utilize the phone function. Trying to figure out how to transform my cupholder into an iPhone holder.

Hey Gabe Speaking of iPod musak, did ya ever get that Japanese video musak stopped? I had to shut down my browser to get to quit. =;¬)

There’s a guy on my local board with an R53 with aftermarket Bluetooth and an IceLink who says it works for him:

I didn’t know they sold aftermarket BT for the MINI.

I didn’t name any of the play lists on my iPhone MINI 1, 2 etc. It plays the one play list I have on it which is named iPhone.

It might be worth a try to see if naming them as you would with an iPod makes a difference.

I do not have the blue tooth option in my car . While I am driving I was hoping just to listen to the iphone as an ipod.

I have done everything from cjupins blog it was very helpful but no luck still.

I have had mixed luck with the iphone in the adapter. Sometimes it works beautifully. Sometimes the music plays through the phone speaker and not the car’s speakers. (luck of the draw) But, I have to say, i have had NO luck CHARGING the phone with the adapter. I have the factor installed ipod adapter. Has anyone else had bad luck with it charging? The latest apple upgrade doesn’t seem to have helped.