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Bovee WMA3000B Wireless Music Interface Audio Adaptor for BMW iPod integration
Last Updated: October 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
599
Old Reviews
487
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Device Compatibility
29bluetooth, spotify, iphone, easy to install, connects
+90%
-10%
" ... Connects automatically and is simple to use. ... "
" ... Connects automatically each time I get in the car. ... "
" ... Music on my iPhone hooked in just fine on my 2011 quattroporte. ... "
" ... Now I can stream audio from my iPhone without plugging into Aux! ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and it stays connected. ... No need to reconnect everytime you start the car. ... "
" ... iPhone pairs with it and I can see all my playlists, artists, etc. ... "
" ... Bovee adapter eliminates need for aux/dongle by using BT wireless connection to phone. ... Music streaming quick to connect. ... Seamless integration with existing factory BT functions for Siri (text message dictation, maps directions, etc.) ... "
" ... I have a 2014 BMW 328i without navigation and have tried multiple USB bluetooth streaming receivers (MPOW, etc) to play music wirelessly through the USB/3.5mm inputs. ... "
Sound Quality
20audio, tunai, tune2air, spotify, easy
+90%
-10%
" ... Excellent audio quality! ... "
" ... When it works I love it the absolute most it sounds amazing the interface generally works well. ... "
" ... I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile and the sound quality is amazing! ... "
" ... The sound quality is night and day with Bovee and you can actually use the iDrive to control the music. ... This product more expensive than others but totally worth it due to the sound quality and integration. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and it stays connected. ... "
" ... Sound quality better than radio. ... "
" ... Sound is great, easy to use. ... "
" ... The sound quality is not as booming as when it's plugged in directly to the Y-cable, but it's pretty darn close. ... "
Bluetooth
19bmw, bovee, 328i, via bluetooth, tune2air
+84%
-16%
" ... Sounds just as good as an aux connection and connects as soon as I get in my car without hassle. ... "
" ... I have a 2014 BMW 328i without navigation and have tried multiple USB bluetooth streaming receivers (MPOW, etc) to play music wirelessly through the USB/3.5mm inputs. ... "
" ... I have a 2013 335i E93 with the Harman/Kardon stereo and I’ve been searching for a good Bluetooth receiver. ... "
" ... Bovee adapter eliminates need for aux/dongle by using BT wireless connection to phone. ... "
" ... Sounds just as good as an aux connection and connects as soon as I get in my car without hassle. ... "
" ... Auto connects every time and doesn't interfere with the bluetooth calling. ... "
" ... It just works the same as the in-car A2DP bluetooth would. ... "
" ... Basically, the Bovee tune2air provides a plug and play solution to enable Bluetooth multimedia via the iDrive user interface. ... "
Controls
16controls, control the music, steering wheel, music info, info
+88%
-13%
" ... EDIT: If you don't require steering wheel controls for your music and you're more interested in sound quality, check out the EarStudio ES100. ... "
" ... The sound quality is night and day with Bovee and you can actually use the iDrive to control the music. ... "
" ... Able to see music info on car display and skip forward on tracks via steering wheel. ... "
" ... The only plus over the replacement unit we eventually bought was that the steering wheel controls worked. ... "
" ... What I didn't realize or expect was for this to work with my steering wheel/dash controls. ... "
" ... This let me connect my phone super easy and I can control my playlists through the steering controls which I was not able to do before. ... "
" ... The only plus over the replacement unit we eventually bought was that the steering wheel controls worked. ... "
" ... All controls, song/album/artist names on the display. ... "
Ease of Use
15easy, x, set, plug and play, easy to set
+100%
" ... Also, it couldn’t have been easier to install. ... "
" ... Sound is great, easy to use. ... "
" ... so easy to install pair and forget get in my BMW turn it on and my iPhone music starts playing through the speakers and I can control the tracks with the steering wheel controls ... "
" ... Very easy to install and pair with my iPhone X. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, however, the instructions for navigating for music leave a little to be desired. ... "
" ... Basically, the Bovee tune2air provides a plug and play solution to enable Bluetooth multimedia via the iDrive user interface. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and pair with my iPhone X. ... "
" ... Extremely easy to set up and it just works! ... "
Setup
8x, playing, wheel, tune2air, tracks
+100%
" ... Basically, the Bovee tune2air provides a plug and play solution to enable Bluetooth multimedia via the iDrive user interface. ... After installation and setup, it appears as though my phone automatically connects and start playing music. ... "
" ... Easy to install and set up. ... "
" ... Also, it couldn’t have been easier to install. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and pair with my iPhone X. ... "
" ... Very easy to install and pair with my iPhone X. ... "
" ... so easy to install pair and forget get in my BMW turn it on and my iPhone music starts playing through the speakers and I can control the tracks with the steering wheel controls ... "
Software Platform
8interface, apple music, music, itunes, ios
+75%
-25%
" ... Basically, the Bovee tune2air provides a plug and play solution to enable Bluetooth multimedia via the iDrive user interface. ... What’s also great, is that other apps like Pandora and Waze can now also work via the bluetooth interface. ... "
" ... Seamless integration with existing factory BT functions for Siri (text message dictation, maps directions, etc.) ... "
" ... When it works I love it the absolute most it sounds amazing the interface generally works well. ... "
" ... Way cheaper than getting the BMW update. ... "
" ... Way cheaper than getting the BMW update. ... "
Product Reliability
6ago, working, weeks, sound quality, bmw
+67%
-33%
" ... In use for 4 months, no issues. ... "
" ... I cant believe I didn't know about this when I got my car a few years ago. ... "
" ... I’m excited for my drive to work now, I wish I would have bought it years ago! ... "
" ... If your up to deal with that maybe twice a month then this is perfect for you, if not I’d steer to another product but nothing else on the market can compare to this in terms of integration with the BMW music system. ... "
Price
6worth every penny, price, highly
+100%
" ... This audio adapter is a bit pricey but worth every penny. ... "
" ... Excellent device very useful and surprised by the quality compare to the price, highly recommended ... "
" ... It is well worth the price. ... "
" ... It’s honestly worth every penny! ... "
Ports
6aux, port, adapter, via, song
+100%
" ... If this had an additional port on it to accept a usb would make this product awesome in my opinion ... "
" ... if you have the USB and sound jack in your vehicle you good to go. ... "
" ... Bovee adapter eliminates need for aux/dongle by using BT wireless connection to phone. ... "
" ... Just like plugging it in directly without having to plug it in. ... "
" ... This mimics an iPod and plugs into the USB/Aux inputs underneath the center console. ... "
" ... Now I can stream audio from my iPhone without plugging into Aux! ... "
Apps
5apple music, spotify, itunes, pandora, ios
+40%
-60%
" ... Lastly, navigating through the media information on the idrive system media takes FOREVER. ... "
" ... Sometimes volume gets messed up between iOS navigation and music (iOS Maps’ volume too quiet and music too loud without the ability to change one without changing the other). ... Also, can’t pause iOS music from iOS as car just forces iOS to continue playing. ... "
Cables
3wires, tune2air, tunai, running
+100%
" ... The sound quality is not as booming as when it's plugged in directly to the Y-cable, but it's pretty darn close. ... "
" ... Tried to compare the sound quality with the cable connection - could not hear any difference at all. ... "
Call quality
3phone, car, call, bluetooth
+67%
-33%
" ... I can still place and receive phone calls through my phone and car speakers. ... "
" ... and BT phone calls. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes