Bluetooth Adapter Compatibility with BMW Mini Cooper Aux 3.5 Cellphone Play HiFi Music

I was looking for a solution to connect my music /podcasts (via my iPhone) to my 2013 Mini, because I'm not a fan of local radio or paying for satellite radio. I tried connecting via bluetooth, usb and aux, and nothing seemed to work. Then I discovered that the trick is to connect to ALL THREE at the same time - with this gadget. I plugged it into my car's usb and aux (which are located next to one another in my console), then connected via bluetooth to my phone. It worked in a matter of seconds. Now all I have to do is choose "aux" mode on my car and I'm instantly connected (as long as my phone's bluetooth is on). I think the sound quality is really good - especially if I increase the volume on my phone vs. the car's audio. There are trade-offs - you have to control things with your phone, vs. your car's controls, but it is SO worth it to finally be able to play my own music.

Being used in a 2013 Mini Cooper with an iPhoneSE2020. My plug in iphone adapter cable gave up, so I purchased what I thought was the same cable....but, it prevented using Siri to work correctly and it's was having issues only after a few weeks. So, I found this little black paddle Bluetooth device that does everything my old adapter cable did, minus the charging of the iPhone. I keep a basic charging cable in the vehicle, along with a cigarette lighter adapter, for use when needed. (charging the phone does not interrupt the bluetooth from working). Most times, I don't need to charge up my phone on the drive to work and back, so this is okay. Small, black paddle, little blue light and a voice that gently says the "Bluetooth is connected successfully" For the price I'm happy with it. I've adjusted my tone controls to brighten up the compressed audio sound. At least now I can run Waze (navigation), Pandora and Siri at the same time without issues.

This BMW Bluetooth adaptor works flawlessly ,, simple to connect. now I can stream Pandora , Spotify , Audible. etc. the sound is also impressive. well worth the price

Easy to set up, easy to install, flawless performance.

10 second installation. Works well in parallel with the 2008 CCC bluetooth. Have to use phone to select, skip, and so forth - but it works and reconnects automatically. Sound quality on par with current Bluetooth devices. Small device doesn't take up much space.

Solid little device. Sounds great!

Weeks great I can listen to music in my new mini so so happppppy

I’d just like start by saying this adapter works perfectly, I’ve been using it for a couple months, the sound quality is great and I really haven’t had any notable connectivity issues. However, there is one thing that I pretty strongly dislike about it. I use this in my 2011 BMW 328i. There’s a USB port and AUX port right next to each other in the center console, so obviously this is made to be used with those ports in unison, leaving the 12v “cigarette lighter” open. This receiver is kinda marketed towards BMWs, so there shouldn’t be an issue using it with a BMW. Problem is, the USB port stays hot constantly (as opposed to the standard 12v port staying hot constantly like most other vehicles), which means the receiver stays on constantly. So, when I’m doing anything around the car, whether it's cleaning the inside of the car or doing something else in the garage, as I’m trying to listen to music through headphones or another Bluetooth speaker, it’s constantly “hijacking” the connection and connecting to my phone. I’ve even had this happen while I’m inside the house. Ideally, you should be able to just hook this up and forget about it. I shouldn’t have to unhook it every time I wanna listen to music at home, that kinda defeats the purpose. The simple solution COULD be to just plug it in to the standard 12v port to get power, since it only becomes hot when the car is on. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work. For whatever reason, trying to power it via the 12v port with a USB adapter just doesn’t power it. It won’t turn on trying to use it this way. It’s a fine product if you don’t think this will be an issue for you. But it is for me, so I’ll be looking for another adapter to use in my car.