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Bovee Bluetooth Car Kit for BMW and Mini Coopers Android and iPhone Music Interface Adaptor for in car iPod Integration WMA3000B USB AUX connector
Last Updated: June 5, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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1000
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818
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Review Analysis - 161 recent, verified reviews
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Device Compatibility
51bluetooth, music, easy to connect, idrive, android
+86%
-14%
" ... Summary: Pricey, but an absolute must-have for BMW non-bluetooth iDrive systems if you use iOS and especially if you use Apple Music. ... Once paired, devices connect instantly when entering vehicle (both Android and iOS). ... Re-connects to the last connected device. ... My experience with iOS devices: ... Very easy to select a starred playlist in Apple Music (does not need to be downloaded to your phone) and select via iDrive ... Phone connects to module instantly when entering vehicle. ... "
" ... Bought this for a 2010 335i convertible with iDrive as mine only has Bluetooth support for cell phone and not audio. ... "
" ... Currently using this on a 2009 Z4 with a Galaxy S8, and everything works just as advertised: device powers up/down together with the car, automatically connects if smartphone Bluetooth is enabled, manages to play Spotify, and I can confirm: steering wheel controls work with an Android phone as well! ... "
" ... My cell phone works fine as well. ... "
" ... BMW X3 has Bluetooth for phone but she wanted to play music. ... "
" ... Pairing was simple and quick. ... "
" ... Allthough this product works and I can play through my iPhone it seem to disconect all the time. ... When I use the Iphone in a older ford Edge it connects right away and stays connected with no issues. ... "
" ... Phone works through the car interface seamlessly. ... "
Ease of Use
29easy to install, super, easy to connect, simple, install
+97%
-3%
" ... It was easy to connect to. ... "
" ... Very easy install and the music quality is so much better then using the dongle. ... "
" ... Ease of use/connection ... "
" ... So easy and so much better . ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Sound quality is a bit off other than that easy install and decent sound ... "
" ... Pairing was simple and quick. ... "
" ... I is very easy to use. ... "
Sound Quality
29music, song, easy, car, install
+83%
-17%
" ... I will check out the sound quality in the next couple of weeks. ... "
" ... Very easy install and the music quality is so much better then using the dongle. ... Pleasantly surprised that my radio shows all the music detail. ... "
" ... Occasionally it will hiccup on the song playing. ... "
" ... I can take calls and play Spotify on my car sound system! ... "
" ... Works with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9+ and my 2013 Mini Countryman (the basic radio system, not Mini Connected) so far, the sound quality seems pretty good but have only had it for a day. ... "
" ... Sound quality seems to be solid. ... "
" ... But if anyone is expecting a seamless listening experience, well, lower your expectations and learn the art of patience. ... "
" ... Sound is good and works seamlessly with the mini controls on the steering wheel! ... "
Bluetooth
26bmw, steering, idrive, bovee, simple
+81%
-19%
" ... Although the product does work to enable playback over bluetooth. ... "
" ... I used this to connect Bluetooth for 2014 MASERATI as music source and it works very well. ... Fast Bluetooth connection and music quality is excellent. ... "
" ... Bought this for a 2010 335i convertible with iDrive as mine only has Bluetooth support for cell phone and not audio. ... "
" ... This product seems to add near-flawless bluetooth connectivity to my 2011 M3. ... "
" ... Solved bluetooth issue. ... "
" ... Sound quality is as good as Bluetooth can be - which is perfectly acceptable, but audiophiles all know that Bluetooth cannot equal a wired connection due to current limitations in Bluetooth technology. ... "
" ... Phone automatically connects, no issues whilst playing. ... 10/10 would recommend if your vehicle isn’t equipped with BT. ... "
" ... The best thing ever invented for cars without Bluetooth play. ... "
Setup
22easy to install, simple, super, easy, installation
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy setup, works fine in my 2016-Mini Cooper-S. ... "
" ... plug, play and you are set. ... "
" ... Easy setup BMW 328i 2014 needs update iDrive song track info is sketchy ... "
" ... Connection and setup was simple. ... "
" ... The product was easy to connect to my BMW 550GT. ... "
" ... It was very easy to install, I can connect to it automatically, and no more fighting with plugging my phone in. ... "
" ... Simple installation and setup on my iphone 8, extremely happy. ... "
" ... No complex set-up, plug connect and play, no codes. ... "
Controls
21song, songs, steering wheel, controls, steering wheel buttons
+90%
-10%
" ... Track forward/back works with buttons below radio and with steering wheel inputs. ... No song information or time displayed on iDrive screen. ... Track forward/back works with buttons below radio and with steering wheel inputs. ... "
" ... I was very excited about being able to use my steering wheel controls. ... "
" ... Having control over the previous, next track and having the song info on the OEM display is a plus! ... "
" ... So far I've only used it to play Spotify, but it works well and the steering wheel buttons will change the song. ... "
" ... It even works with the steering wheel controls. ... "
" ... The hiccup now comes when the app switches songs, the music stops playing. ... "
" ... Well I was glad to get this and quite honestly it works great and sounds great I can use the controls on my steering wheel to navigate through songs and never any distortion. ... "
" ... Audio is crystal clear and I am able to use my steering wheel controls to skip back and forth between songs in Spotify and other music apps with no problems. ... "
Product Reliability
12months, month, ago, working, weeks
+58%
-42%
" ... I will check out the sound quality in the next couple of weeks. ... "
" ... It paired up to my BMW immediately and has been working great ever since. ... "
" ... Owned this kit for about 3 months and no issues yet. ... "
" ... When I did that everything worked fine . ... "
" ... First World Problems. ... "
" ... I’ve had it for about a week and no issues. ... "
" ... I have been using this device for a week now and so far never had an issue. ... "
Apps
9spotify, songs, song, pandora, apple music
+100%
" ... The songs album information is displayed on my screen. ... "
" ... Works great for streaming music, Waze, etc. ... "
" ... Now I can listen to music from my iPhone and run my navigation app totally without issues. ... "
" ... The best part is that this works with Spotify streaming (because who actually stores music on their phone anymore). ... "
" ... Wanted to access Pandora in my older GT. ... "
" ... Shows the name od the song you play on your phone (youtube premium, apple music, etc). ... "
" ... Also it streams Pandora and shows the song! ... "
" ... The hiccup now comes when the app switches songs, the music stops playing. ... "
Price
9money, worth, worth the money, worth every, totally
+44%
-56%
" ... I waste my money. ... "
" ... Totally unacceptable for the price paid. ... "
" ... Save your money, this product sucks. ... "
" ... This thing is a waste of money ... "
" ... I had to buy the correct unit directly from the manufacturer at a much higher cost. ... "
Software Platform
8ios, android phone, using an android, track names, song
+88%
-13%
" ... Now I can listen to music from my iPhone and run my navigation app totally without issues. ... "
" ... Works great for streaming music, Waze, etc. ... "
" ... Once paired, devices connect instantly when entering vehicle (both Android and iOS). ... See iOS vs Android experience below. ... My experience with iOS devices: ... Samsung Galaxy S7 (8.0.0) ... "
" ... Wanted to access Pandora in my older GT. ... "
" ... I've been using the voice activated google assistant to start playing and switch playlists for a true hands free experience. ... "
" ... (Plex,Downcast,etc). ... "
" ... Phone works through the car interface seamlessly. ... "
Display Clarity
7displayed, display, song, bmw, album
+86%
-14%
" ... The songs album information is displayed on my screen. ... "
" ... Displays track, artist, album (no artwork), and time on the iDrive screen. ... No song information or time displayed on iDrive screen. ... "
" ... I am also able to view my playlist on my dash screen. ... "
" ... Bought this for my BMW 335i 2008 and it synchs right into your idrive screen from my iphone 8. ... "
" ... This device works great and I can also see what is playing on my iDrive screen. ... "
" ... Paired with iPhone and shows up on display as iPhone. ... "
Ports
7adapter, car, bovee, aux ports, aux
+57%
-43%
" ... No complex set-up, plug connect and play, no codes. ... "
" ... Plug it into the USB/AUX ports in the armrest, connect it to your smartphone, and play some music! ... "
" ... Lucky for me the USB and Aux ports are in glove copartment and works a treat! ... "
" ... Really pleased and highly recommend it to anyone that has the usb/aux setup in their Bmw ... "
Returns
5returned, refund, unit, thinking, solution
+40%
-60%
" ... Will be returning for something cheaper ... "
" ... I return the first unit thinking it was a defective unit. ... "
" ... I currently have a ticket open with the manufacturer of the product to find if there's any solution, otherwise I will be returning the product as it does not work as intended. ... "
Cables
4cable, iphone, bmw y cable, aux, 6plus
+75%
-25%
" ... If I pull the aux cable slightly out it plays perfectly. ... "
" ... No more wires! ... "
" ... As it stands, it's a $90 AUX cable. ... "
Marketplace
4work, thanks, purchased, advertised
+75%
-25%
" ... Check the pictures. ... "
" ... Thanks very much, cheers! ... "
" ... This is one of the best products I’ve purchased on Amazon! ... "
Call quality
4support, spotify, phone calls, customer, car
+100%
" ... This is the answer. ... "
" ... Voice/phone still works, too! ... "
" ... I can take calls and play Spotify on my car sound system! ... "
" ... Music and calls are high quality! ... "
Fit
3compartment, cable, 6plus
+100%
" ... I can leave my phone on my belt and there are no hassles. ... "
" ... I tried pushing it in with a bit of force and felt it snap into place and boom, perfect audio. ... "
" ... My Spotify is so easy to use without going through the measures of moving my phone case , plug it in, have it connect and then my phone being hard to access! ... "
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Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes