The Xcarlink BMW iPod car kit (with text support) allows you to connect your iPod to your BMW factory car system without any loss of sound quality.

Features

• Connect your iPod to your factory fitted car stereo and enjoy perfect digital CD quality sound.
  
• Direct digital connection to the head unit resulting in superior sound quality compared to FM modulators and cassette adapters.
  
• Control your iPod or iPhone using the radio or steering wheel buttons ie. change track, change playlist, fast forward, rewind, volume etc
• Retain full functionality of the iPod or iPhone when connected (including click wheel). The screen is not locked in manual mode.
  
• Automatic pausing when switching to CD/TAPE/FM etc
• Will play when connected and pause when ignition/power is switched off
• No batteries required. The interface keeps your iPod fully charged at all times while connected
• Professional look as all wires are hidden and no cigarette lighter adapters required
• 3.5mm connection for connecting MP3/MP4 Player, iPod shuffle or any other audio device. 
• Optional Bluetooth module available to provide a hands free car kit solution with A2DP technology for wireless music streaming
• Text Support - iPod text will appear on the BMW radio display
• Now with plug and play harness for easy installation

Please note that the BMW radio must be CD text compatible in order to display text.
The interface will still work with non text radios but only a CD and track number will be displayed.

LIVIO radio App

The Xcarlink iPod interface now works with the LIVIO car internet radio app. This app can be downloaded from the Apple iTunes store and gives your access to more than 45,000 AM/FM and Internet radio streams from around the world using your iPhone or iPod Touch. When connected to the Xcarlink interface, the app can be controlled directly through your car stereo or navigation system and steering wheel controls, giving you a fully integrated internet radio solution.

Installation:

The interface connects to the CD changer port located on the back of your car stereo. The interface includes a plug and play harness for easy installation. For BMWs with the 16:9 navigation system, the radio module is located in the boot rather than the front of the car. 

Compatibility Information

The Xcarlink is compatible with and will provide charge to all iPod, iPhones and iPads with the 30 pin dock connection.  Also compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE as well as the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (requires genuine Apple Lightning to 30 pin adapter which is not included).

Compatible with the BMW Business radios and the 4:3 or 16:9 navigation.

Please select the correct connection that is required from the drop down menu above.

SKU3055 - 10 Pin Connector (Round pin)
SKU3299 - 12 Pin Quadlock (Flat pin)

Not compatible with the following BMW systems:

BMW radios with "DSP" (Digital Sound Processor)
BMW E90 or 1 Series with Professional or Business Radio
BMW iDrive system


Modification required if you wish to retain the factory fitted Bluetooth when used with the 10 Pin Connection (SKU3055)


Optional Accessories

Bluetooth A2DP Module - Xcarlink now features a connection for an optional Bluetooth Module. This enables it to be used as a hands free car kit system. Simply pair it with any Bluetooth enabled mobile phone and it will allow you to make or receive calls through your car stereo speakers. Also features a microphone for added convenience and optimum sound quality. Music playing from the interface will automatically pause when a call is made or received, then resume once the call has ended. In addition, the Bluetooth module allows you to wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth enabled device to your car stereo.

3.5mm AUX cable - The 3.5mm cable allows you to connect any audio device to the Xcarlink such as an MP3 player, iPod shuffle, satellite radio etc. Please note that this cable is not required for use with an iPod.

Package includes

• Xcarlink iPod interface
• CD changer connection
• iPod/iPhone/iPad dock connection cable
• User guide

Specification

• Dimensions - 8.9 x 4.4 x 2.2 cm
• iPod cable length - 110cm
• Interface cable length - 110cm