Can you control the ipod music selection through the ipod itself or does it have to go through the car's interface?
1823066
You can control it through both but mainly through the iPod or iPhone. There is limited functionality through the cars radio. I can advance songs on a playlist and skip around but it does not show me what is playing.
1823067
You control it through ipod iPad iPhone not Toyota radio. Once plugged in you put radio on disc with no cd in radio and from there select what you want to play on iPod. Only control on radio is volume
1058040
It will connect automatically , but it won't start playing . You have to hit play either on the screen or on your device. The player will put the song on pause when you turn off the car and unless it's playing when you connect it you have to unpause it.
1700710
No. This device is only for providing power for small devices (laptops, phones). playing music from any device through your car speakers requires both the devices (your car and your Ipod) to be communicating through bluetooth.
759837
You still have to use the controls in your iTouch. That's how it works in my car and I have a Rouge. I hope that helps.
374442
Most controls (volume, source, station selection for radio, etc) are button based, but if want to change the sound settings, or search for a specific track on your iPod, those are more menu based.
827842
Yes, u can control it from your iPod,iPhone,iPad or any other Bluetooth able device u have.
488010
Yes. I was experiencing the same problem. This cable splits the USB (power and control) and RCA mini (audio), and runs them through a chip. You end up with fine audio through your vehicle, control over your iPod through the iDrive controls, and save $$ by not purchasing it through BMW. This product works great!
314145
I had found that the connector didn't work properly, but if you plug your device in with the standard usb cord it works fine and can use the radio touch screen to control the Ipod.
1602115
Either. I use my iphone and usually control it from there but I recall you have some basic control from unit as well....Like selecting playlists etc. It is easier to use the phone to control phone functions.
485616
Yes. Be aware that you cannot use the DJ controls like scratching and song cueing with the iPod tracks.
1070400
If you have a USB+Aux in your car, Using BMW "Y" cable and WMA1000 it will work with your iPhone with Playlist on the screen. Also the steering wheel works to control your music from your phone. Any other smart phone will have the audio streaming only with no playlist on your car screen and limited control.
895973
If your car has the same system as most Hyundai's where there is a USB next to a Headphone jack, then yes. I found in my Veracruz that I can use the Audio jack without the USB, but you can't use the USB for anything other than this cable. Once they're both connected through the 30 pin connector to your iPod the system will recognize it and you can then control the playback with your cars buttons. This also works with the 30 pin connected to an adapter to lightning for newer phones and iPods.
270250
No, you control song selection from your phone or ipod. It only has a volume/power button
2221483
yes. this cable has usb for data and 1/8" audio jack. the USB portion allows your head unit to connect with your ipod so that you can control the ipod through the car's head unit. enjoy!
167
I only use the up/down controls on my steering wheel to select music on my Iphone. So I only go forward or backward through the playlist that I selected using my Iphone. It odes show the songs, artist,etc.. I have used the controls on the radio to select various options but it is complicated and I would not do that if I was driving. I usually select a playlist on my Iphone, then start a song in that playlist. Then I select SAT and IPOD Bluetooth on my stereo either using the buttons on my stereo or the source button on my steering wheel. There are menus you can download off the internet that compliment the original user guide. The Isimple I use is in a 2009 LEXUS RX350. Bye the way, I have a new Toyota Camry that has built in Bluetooth. It doesn't do much more than the Isimple.
519181
There is no remote control. But, the control panel on the radio does control the ipod. You can surf playlists, play and pause songs, etc. You can also control an external hard drive or thumb drive the same way. I'm still happy with the unit, use it daily.
504223
No it cannot. It is only used to plug into your phone/mp3 player and essentially turns your music device into its own radio station. You set it to an unoccupied station and then tune your car radio to that same station and it will play the songs that you choose to play off your music device.