john1r

I haven't been on the forum in a while, and a search turned up too many topics to go through, so I wanted to ask if the best (and/or only) way to play music from my iPhone is via the cable in the glovebox?

I remember seeing some threads where someone bought a device online that might allow for Bluetooth to work (or something like that) but I can't find that topic to see how it turned out.

Thanks!

rferni

I believe bluetooth streaming is already available for iPhones. You have to pair the device to the car using bluetooth and then enable the blue tooth audio player.

ex-quattro PETE

That's what I thought, too. I didn't think there was any add'l hardware required for this.

But when it comes to sound quality, I think another poster here who researched this stated that BT connection is probably your worst option.

john1r

To confirm, I have a 2010 Q5 which has a different MMI than the newer Q5, and I don't believe bluetooth streaming is supported.

- B -

The OP has a 2010 Q5 which didn't have Bluetooth.....BT came in 2013+.... The only way to enable BT would be to add it .... Check this site out.. Audi Radios - Add Bluetooth A2DP Streaming to your Audi - A2DP4AUDI - Audi Bluetooth Adapters


Edit: BTW any wireless connection will not be as good as a physical connection, since all wireless signals degrade. BT is actually very good, but still degrades(even if it is close to the its receiver) and audio will suffer the further it is from its receiver. Another example, a WiFi connection will still be quick using fast WiFi equipment, but not as quick as connected via an Ethernet cable. If you want the best audio quality connect via cable, but if you want convenience, BT will be good enough unless your an audio enthusiast.

john1r

Quick follow-up question: I purchased an adapter to convert the glove box 30-pin cable to a lightning cable so I could connect my iPhone 6. The cable 'works' in that the phone charges, but it doesn't work in that the car doesn't 'see it' (i.e. I can't select it as a source). It works fine w/o the adapter using an iPhone 4.

Any thoughts?

ND40oz

Did you buy the Apple adaptor? It could be the glovebox 30 pin only supports analog audio, you'd need a lightning adapter that converts the digital audio to analog if that's the case.

Qbruin

My dealer was going to send me a lightning cable to replace the one in the glovebox, but suggested using an adapter called Tune2air wireless bluetooth adapter sold on Amazon (which only is available for the old iphone connector in the glovebox). I could then stream audio via bluetooth and wouldn't have to leave my phone in the glovebox and reach over every time. I haven't ordered one yet to try it out...

Beefgravy

I have done this with the belkin 30 pin to new plug adapter sitting on top of the original cord and it works fine for me.

sn0wman72

I use the Tune2air in my 2012 with an iPhone 5s, it works fine, but song information is not displayed correctly in display in the dash