tom @ eas
01-29-2007, 03:35 PM
We were able to get hands on with a MY04 MINI Cooper S w/ NAV for testing on our Bluetooth system this afternoon and were successful with the results.
Enclosed are some screenshots of the kit in action:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt1.jpg
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt2.jpg
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt3.jpg
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt4.jpg
Here is a list of features that will be supported:
Our Bluetooth kits support the following functions:
- Voice Activated Dialing
- Phonebook Synchronization
- SMS Text Message Display (depending on carrier)
- Name Recognition
- Voice Activated Navigation
- Digital Notepad
The Voice Activated Navigation is one of our favorite features. The following commands are supported:
HELP MENU:
say "HELP," the system mentions that there are 3 help commands:
- HELP NAVIGATON
- HELP PHONE
- HELP NOTEPAD
Below is a list of all the commands mentioned by the HELP commands:
Help NAVIGATION:
- Route map
- Navigation
- Scale 400 feet
- Scale 800 feet
- Scale one quarter of a mile
- Scale half a mile
- Scale one mile
- Scale two point five mile
- Scale five mile
- Scale ten mile
- Scale twenty-five miles
- Scale fifty miles
- Hotels at current location
- Parking lot at current location
- Restaurant at current location
- Gas station at current location
- Hotels at destination
- Parking lot at destination
- Restaurant at destination
- Gas station at destination
- Save current position
- New route
- Instruction
- Instruction off
Help PHONE:
- Dial number
- Dial name
- Add name
- Delete name
- Play phonebook
- Clear phonebook
- Redial
Help NOTEPAD:
- Record note
- Play notepad
- Clear notepad
How it Works
Bluetooth is a new technology that allows you to operate and control your Bluetooth-equipped cellular phone using the BMW Steering wheel, radio controls and audio system without having to connect your phone to the vehicle.
BMW's Bluetooth system takes advantage of this functionality to allow you to use your standard Bluetooth enabled phone in your BMW providing safe hands-fee operation while driving, plus some additional features such as voice control of your cellular phone and navigation system (if equipped). BMW snap in adapters are also available for optional charging and the boosting of your cellular phone antenna, but not required for installation.
Dialing a call: The system displays and allows you to scroll through the phonebook of your support Bluetooth cellular phone, on the Navigation display. To dial, you simply select a number by pressing the controls on your steering wheel or NAV Dial and the call is transmitted via the MINI's speakers and microphone.
Voice Control: Using the Voice Control System, you can dial a number simply by speaking the phone number or using a voice tag that you have programmed such as "Home" or "Work". The built-in voice recognition also allows control of the Navigation system (if equipped) with commands such as "Route Map" or "Restaurants at Current Location".
Recieving a Call: You Bluetooth-equipped cellular phone will signal your BMW when there is an incoming call. If the audio system is on, the system will automatically mute the radio and/or CD and the phone will ring through the vehicle speakers. The call can then be answered via the button on the steering wheel, the phone icon on the dashboard, or the pairing button. The incoming caller's voice will be transmitted through the BMW audio system even if your phone is still in your pocket, purse or briefcase. Calls can be transferred in and out of the car, so your conversation is only interrupted for a brief period while the system switches the call to the vehicle (getting into the vehicle) or your personal cell phone (when exiting the vehicle).
Other Features: The system also allows for the voice control of your cellular phone, voice control of your navigation system and notepad (to save a message to yourself for later replay). The system operates just as your BMW factory installed phone would operate with the added benefit of voice recognition and voice control of phone and NAV.
Sign Up Now!
In the meantime, the item has been placed on our website, those wanting to be notified as soon as we are ready to ship can either subscribe to this thread or sign up on our website:
MINI Bluetooth Retrofit Kit for MINI Cooper w/ NAV
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=657
In the meantime, we are looking for a non-NAV MINI for testing w/ MSFW steering wheel control. Those that wish to participate in the Orange County, CA area, please contact me directly.
Pricing has not been set yet, but will be announced as soon as development is completed. As always, questions are welcomed.
Enclosed are some screenshots of the kit in action:
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt1.jpg
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt2.jpg
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt3.jpg
http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/bluetooth/mini/minibt4.jpg
Here is a list of features that will be supported:
Our Bluetooth kits support the following functions:
- Voice Activated Dialing
- Phonebook Synchronization
- SMS Text Message Display (depending on carrier)
- Name Recognition
- Voice Activated Navigation
- Digital Notepad
The Voice Activated Navigation is one of our favorite features. The following commands are supported:
HELP MENU:
say "HELP," the system mentions that there are 3 help commands:
- HELP NAVIGATON
- HELP PHONE
- HELP NOTEPAD
Below is a list of all the commands mentioned by the HELP commands:
Help NAVIGATION:
- Route map
- Navigation
- Scale 400 feet
- Scale 800 feet
- Scale one quarter of a mile
- Scale half a mile
- Scale one mile
- Scale two point five mile
- Scale five mile
- Scale ten mile
- Scale twenty-five miles
- Scale fifty miles
- Hotels at current location
- Parking lot at current location
- Restaurant at current location
- Gas station at current location
- Hotels at destination
- Parking lot at destination
- Restaurant at destination
- Gas station at destination
- Save current position
- New route
- Instruction
- Instruction off
Help PHONE:
- Dial number
- Dial name
- Add name
- Delete name
- Play phonebook
- Clear phonebook
- Redial
Help NOTEPAD:
- Record note
- Play notepad
- Clear notepad
How it Works
Bluetooth is a new technology that allows you to operate and control your Bluetooth-equipped cellular phone using the BMW Steering wheel, radio controls and audio system without having to connect your phone to the vehicle.
BMW's Bluetooth system takes advantage of this functionality to allow you to use your standard Bluetooth enabled phone in your BMW providing safe hands-fee operation while driving, plus some additional features such as voice control of your cellular phone and navigation system (if equipped). BMW snap in adapters are also available for optional charging and the boosting of your cellular phone antenna, but not required for installation.
Dialing a call: The system displays and allows you to scroll through the phonebook of your support Bluetooth cellular phone, on the Navigation display. To dial, you simply select a number by pressing the controls on your steering wheel or NAV Dial and the call is transmitted via the MINI's speakers and microphone.
Voice Control: Using the Voice Control System, you can dial a number simply by speaking the phone number or using a voice tag that you have programmed such as "Home" or "Work". The built-in voice recognition also allows control of the Navigation system (if equipped) with commands such as "Route Map" or "Restaurants at Current Location".
Recieving a Call: You Bluetooth-equipped cellular phone will signal your BMW when there is an incoming call. If the audio system is on, the system will automatically mute the radio and/or CD and the phone will ring through the vehicle speakers. The call can then be answered via the button on the steering wheel, the phone icon on the dashboard, or the pairing button. The incoming caller's voice will be transmitted through the BMW audio system even if your phone is still in your pocket, purse or briefcase. Calls can be transferred in and out of the car, so your conversation is only interrupted for a brief period while the system switches the call to the vehicle (getting into the vehicle) or your personal cell phone (when exiting the vehicle).
Other Features: The system also allows for the voice control of your cellular phone, voice control of your navigation system and notepad (to save a message to yourself for later replay). The system operates just as your BMW factory installed phone would operate with the added benefit of voice recognition and voice control of phone and NAV.
Sign Up Now!
In the meantime, the item has been placed on our website, those wanting to be notified as soon as we are ready to ship can either subscribe to this thread or sign up on our website:
MINI Bluetooth Retrofit Kit for MINI Cooper w/ NAV
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=657
In the meantime, we are looking for a non-NAV MINI for testing w/ MSFW steering wheel control. Those that wish to participate in the Orange County, CA area, please contact me directly.
Pricing has not been set yet, but will be announced as soon as development is completed. As always, questions are welcomed.