2016 W212 - music from phone
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E63S 2016 [W212 ] :::: E55 2002 [W210 ] [31k miles] ::: TARGA4S 2007 [ 997.1 ]
2016 W212 - music from phone
HI, I just got a new to me 2016 E63. I only listen to the radio, but my kids want to stream or listen to playlists from android phone.
I only see 2 US ports in the center console. I don't see an AUX port to plug into.
Probably an easy answer , but I searched and did not find it. Any help is appreciated.
This car is a beast !
I only see 2 US ports in the center console. I don't see an AUX port to plug into.
Probably an easy answer , but I searched and did not find it. Any help is appreciated.
This car is a beast !
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Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. But I think you can stream tunes from any android device via the bluetooth connectivity.
The USB ports in the console are for data transfers (MP3 music stored on a USB memory stick (but not streaming from a phone). You can have each kid put their music on separate USB sticks and plug two of them into these ports. (Access through "MEDIA" sources).
You also have an SD card slot in the dash which can play music on an SD card, as well. I use the SD card and love the feature. Leaves the USB slots for friends to bring along their favorite music.
The USB ports in the console are for data transfers (MP3 music stored on a USB memory stick (but not streaming from a phone). You can have each kid put their music on separate USB sticks and plug two of them into these ports. (Access through "MEDIA" sources).
You also have an SD card slot in the dash which can play music on an SD card, as well. I use the SD card and love the feature. Leaves the USB slots for friends to bring along their favorite music.
Last edited by DFWdude; May 22, 2018 at 09:55 PM.
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I am specifically looking for the streaming via Bluetooth. My menu doesn’t show this anywhere , or not that I can see. I’ve also asked other people to look for it in my vehicle to make sure I did not overlook anything.
I’m trying to see if anyone knows specifically where to look in the menu. That way I can validate if I see it or not etc. Maybe I need a software update or something in order for the option for streaming music to be visible.
I’m trying to see if anyone knows specifically where to look in the menu. That way I can validate if I see it or not etc. Maybe I need a software update or something in order for the option for streaming music to be visible.
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All this is covered in the manual, but since we both have 2016 E's, and I wanted to learn how to connect BT audio myself, I experimented this morning and got it to work...
1. First, enable Bluetooth on the cell phone. (Presumably you already have it set up for phone functions)
2. Next use the controller to select "Media"
3. Rotate the controller until "Bluetooth Audio" appears
4. The screen will say "no device connected" or some such.
5. Push the controller anyway to select it.
6. Find and select "Devices"
7. Find and select "Options"
8. Select "BT Audio Devices"
9. Next screen is the search screen. It should show the model of the phone that's already paired and active. Select it, of course and watch it connect.
10. It will now show BT Device "paused" It's waiting for you to select a song, etc.
In my car, the audio volume level is quite a bit softer than the other input devices, so you will need to increase the volume. No problem until you change to another device and it blasts you out of the car.
Subsequently you will still have to select BT from the "device not connected" screen. BUT, it will present the choice to use the "Last BT Device Connected" to shortcut the process.
IMO, the audio quality from bluetooth is OK, but not as rich as from one of the USBs or SD card. Enjoy!
1. First, enable Bluetooth on the cell phone. (Presumably you already have it set up for phone functions)
2. Next use the controller to select "Media"
3. Rotate the controller until "Bluetooth Audio" appears
4. The screen will say "no device connected" or some such.
5. Push the controller anyway to select it.
6. Find and select "Devices"
7. Find and select "Options"
8. Select "BT Audio Devices"
9. Next screen is the search screen. It should show the model of the phone that's already paired and active. Select it, of course and watch it connect.
10. It will now show BT Device "paused" It's waiting for you to select a song, etc.
In my car, the audio volume level is quite a bit softer than the other input devices, so you will need to increase the volume. No problem until you change to another device and it blasts you out of the car.
Subsequently you will still have to select BT from the "device not connected" screen. BUT, it will present the choice to use the "Last BT Device Connected" to shortcut the process.
IMO, the audio quality from bluetooth is OK, but not as rich as from one of the USBs or SD card. Enjoy!
Last edited by DFWdude; May 23, 2018 at 11:52 AM.
