Bluetooth, Iphone And Usb

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AlanK

Discussion Starter · Dec 15, 2009

I have my iphone connecting to the stereo over bluetooth for the phone no problem, I also am able to pick up the iphone music player on bluetooth aswell which is the problem.

How the heck do I get it so the iphone can be plugged into the usb and the audio jack used so I can actually control the music from the head unit. Over bluetooth it seems I have to control everything from the iphone itself and even when plugged into USB and audio lead the music goes over bluetooth so I cant control what it is playing (unless perhaps I switch to ipod, change track, then switch back to bluetooth input on the stereo)

Any ideas?

Ps - also get a message that this device is not intended to work with iphones, do you want switch to airplane mode - can I disable this message?

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Allan

· #2 · Dec 15, 2009

Dedicated cable is what you want Alan.

Your dealer should have them in stock - mines does. If they don't there's always Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-GENUINE-FORD-IPO...2b1a151ffe369bb

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AlanK

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 15, 2009

I was going to get that but isnt that the same as plugging in a 3.5mm jack into the iphone headphone socket? I think the problem is that the bluetooth picks up the phone for calls but also assumes music will be over the same.

Chances are I am just going to stick music on a USB key anyways and save having to plug anything in (I kinda like the lack of keys anyway so shame to replace that with an iphone cable every day lol)

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Marc

· #4 · Dec 15, 2009

Having Had Bluetooth USB twice now in my Previous ST and my Current RS - I would reccommend that Y Shape Cable

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mikebren12

· #5 · Jan 16, 2010

just reading the thread, if my st-3 dosn't have a usb input is it easy/possible to fit with the dvd sat nav/bluetooth stereo, any help would be gratefully received, at the moment all i can do is receive call through blootooth or play music through the 3.5 jack, and i'd like to control the music through the head unit.

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