I use the snap-in media adaptor in my car and I can watch videos while stationary. I also have the DVD-in-motion update so I can play the videos in motion too.
To be honest though I think the video feature is a waste of time. I got DVD in motion to get rid of the warning message. I use the adaptor mainly for BMW Apps.
I personally don't get these features. Here in the us most cellular data plans are have monthly caps with overage charges. I can't imagine sucking up data plan minutes for mediocre quality streamed music. I picked up a tiny 16gb usb stick and jammed it full of music and playlists. I'll probably buy another one so i can refill whenever i want and just swap them. I don't have to bother taking my phone out of my pocket because everything else works via bluetooth.
Streaming music from web radio or pandora sounds better than the dinasour Sirius. It doesn't cut out as much as fm,hd or even worse am radio. I never come close to my 4gb limit with AT&T and have a tethering plan too, so use BMW live.
I believe the adapter just snaps into the slot in your centre arm rest. Should be a "snap" to install. LOL, I do believe it's very easy, but I haven't purchased one yet.
I use an iPod Touch tethered to a Sprint EVO 4G phone (albeit in 3G mode), which has a true unlimited data plan. The 'true unlimited' part may not really matter. I use MOG, Pandora and web radio constantly, and I'm nowhere near the limit of other cellular providers' plans. I'd never go back to regular radio or to the awful, sub-AM radio sound quality of SiriusXM.
getting back to the playing movie videos from the ipod or iphone using the snap in adapter, how is the quality and is it worth the cost?
i have an iphone 6 and ipod classic, each with plenty of space for movies and music. I'd like to have music and videos played but videos will not play via usb. i guess i need the snap in adapter for this feature. has anyone found a cable converter or other adapter in place of the snap in adapter. and yes, i do have the 6nr option to have a media snap in adapter. just can't seem to justify the outrageous cost for one.
can't believe no one has come up with a cable the plugs into the 6nr dock port from the device.
getting back to the playing movie videos from the ipod or iphone using the snap in adapter, how is the quality and is it worth the cost?
i have an iphone 6 and ipod classic, each with plenty of space for movies and music. I'd like to have music and videos played but videos will not play via usb. i guess i need the snap in adapter for this feature. has anyone found a cable converter or other adapter in place of the snap in adapter. and yes, i do have the 6nr option to have a media snap in adapter. just can't seem to justify the outrageous cost for one.
can't believe no one has come up with a cable the plugs into the 6nr dock port from the device.
I use the ECS Tuning snap in adapter for my ipod. It works just like the USB cable. I havent tried to watch videos yet. I like it because i dont have to deal with the cables
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