612 iPhone / Aux Connectivity

There's a reasonably current thread on new Ferrari radio offerings for older cars and I think someone mentioned the iPhone 6 won't work while the previous models will in fact work

I just got my '10 car and I've yet to try to figure out the radio, so I'll be watching this thread as well Eric

Again Good Luck with your new Gorgeous acquisition

 

I haven't sorted my unit out either, but I was able to get it to recognize an iphone 5, but not a 6

 

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check to see if you have an ipod connector in the little leather slot in the glove box - that may be the easiest way to get some music

I have that, but I haven't used it yet

I plan on diving into this thing more this weekend so I'll let you know if I discover any "pearls"

 

The iPod connection was an option. As Dave.O pointed out, it's in a little slot in the glove box. I believe, but have not had much success yet, that you can buy a bluetooth audio adapter which will plug into that connector, and allow you to stream music via bluetooth.

However, the one I tried didn't work-- but there are lots of others on the market.

I think there are also adapters which will turn that into an aux input, but again, I haven't looked that hard.

An alternative, which I have considered myself, is to buy a refurbished iPod classic, sync it with my iTunes library, and just leave it in there permanently. The iPod interface works great with the iPod Classic, and you could have all the music you want. The only real downside to this is if you have too many devices on your iTunes account (for DRM purposes). This is a bit of an issue for me, although something I could sort out if I cared enough.

If you don't have the iPod, then I think there is probably a way to do an aux connection, but it might take a little bit of work.

 

Hello,

That is exactly what I do. I use one iPod nano on the iPod port inside the glove box. At the same time, I pair my iPhone 5s with the Bose to do phone calls.

One note though: the iPod port can't charge my iPod nano battery...I wonder why...it's the downside for a nevertheless fair sound system .

Ricardo


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It charges my iPhone 5S! Apple stuff is really finicky about charging. I don't think my iPhone 4 would charge on it, weirdly enough.

 

I don't have a picture, sorry. Open the glove compartment and feel along the bottom. If it has the iPod option, it will have a little leather pocket, and in the pocket will be an older generation iPod connector. The pocket might even be on the inside of the glove compartment door? Anyway, you connect the ipod to the connector and put it in the pocket.

I've never tried a USB drive with it, but it might well recognize it. The car has a hard drive which can store music from CDs (or, maybe, USB drives?). Unfortunately, it uses some uncompressed format, so it doesn't store nearly as many as I would think it could.

It also should have XM, although you'd need to enable that.

If it doesn't have the iPod option, I would think either the dealer or a good car stereo guy could rig up an aux input. After all, the iPod connection plugs into something. It may even have one buried back there somewhere under the dash.

 

I may be adding zero value here but I think, if I remember correctly, I needed one of these along with a micro converter to get my iphone 5 to work

Amazon.com: Scosche passPORT Charging Adapter for iPod and iPhone (Black): MP3 Players & Accessories

 

The plain old Apple one worked for me, but I'm sure that one would work as well.

 

I just traded my '06 612 on a '10. I haven't explored the radio yet. Right now the music is heavily weighted to the rear and I can't even figure out how to find the balance/fader adjustment.

This may be a worthless contribution to this thread, but has anyone tried contacting Bose tech support with some of these questions?

 

if u guys are going to daily drive them maybe it makes sense to go to the clarion double din unit

 

I'm assuming it probably does. Once I get an iPhone 6S or whatever that it won't work with any more, that's going to be my solution.

Or, I think this might work, but I haven't tried it:

Amazon.com : Nyrius Songo Link Wireless Bluetooth Music Receiver 30-pin Apple Speaker Dock Adapter for Audio Streaming iPod, iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Android, HTC, Blackberry, Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops (BR30) : MP3 Players & Accessories

I tried a different one and it didn't work. From the specs, the one I linked should work, but you never know.

The issue is that the Bose unit connects digitally with the iPod. This allows it to download play lists, etc. Most of these bluetooth adapters aren't smart enough to do that, so the car won't talk to it. I think if you can find one which will work with any of the manufacturer-supplied iPod adapters, it should work in the 612. Mercedes, Audi, VW, all made iPod connections back in the day.

I think there are adapters which will do the digital connection (and this one looks like it might be one), but without buying it, there is no way to know.

 

I have to admit this looks rather clean and smart

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/143823075-post1.html

 

oh that sucks - my bad