I wondered if anyone can help with my query regarding getting music streaming to a BMW 320ED via Bluetooth?
The good news is that I can get my Galaxy Nexus (GSM 4.1.1 stock software) to pair with the car and I can get music playing via Bluetooth, but I can't see the artist information. The car screen informs me that the device doesn't supporting sending track information, or something along those lines.
What frustrates me about this is that my friends iPhone 4S does stream the track information as well as the actual audio. I Googled to see what Bluetooth version both phones use, apparently the iPhone 4S is Bluetooth 4.0 and the Galaxy Nexus has 4.0 capable hardware but only 3.0 features are available due to software limitations.
Is this true? Is once of the differences between Bluetooth 3.0 and 4.0 the ability for track information to also be shared? I was using Google Play Music if that makes any difference.
I've done some more research about this and thought I would update my post, just in case it's of help to anyone facing a similar issue. Turns out the Bluetooth protocol/profile AVRCP is responsible for streaming music tags to the car stereo, but only AVRCP 1.3 and above. Unfortunately the Galaxy Nexus only supports 1.0 by default but CyanogenMod 10 has built in support for 1.3 since roughly the 14th September nightly.
Should be able to test it out next week at some point. Why are Google so bad at supporting the latest Bluetooth features? I've always found this with Google experience devices to lack in this area where other manufacturers support the latest Bluetooth features.
I have tried the Garmin USB2 ANT+ stick with my Moto X and I wanted to share the results in case anyone else is looking for this info.
-Tested with the Garmin ANT+ HRM strap and Endomondo sports tracker app.
Set up was quite easy:
1. Connect USB2 stick with USB OTG cable
2. Open Endomondo, ->Settings -> Accessory Settings -> ANT+ Sensors
3. Follow prompts to install three ANT+ Services from Play Store (ANT Radio Service, ANT USB Service, ANT+ Plugins)
4. Put HRM on - it seems like it will only turn on and connect when it is broadcasting your heart rate
Notes:
- Garmin USB stick must be version 2 (labelled USB2) for it to work
- I took a quick look in the Runtasic app settings and I don't see anything indicating support for ANT+ sensors
- I have don't have any other sensors to test (pedometer, cycling speed, cadence, etc)
- Moto X is running Android 4.4.2 Rogers/Fido release, not rooted.
The beta version of endomondo supports Bluetooth smart. It would require an upgrade of your hrm but it is cleaner.
Pretty sure I have that exact Garmin HRM. I just need to pickup a usb cable so I can try this. Thanks! :good:
tdiman said:
The beta version of endomondo supports Bluetooth smart. It would require an upgrade of your hrm but it is cleaner.
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Yes, that would definitely be a nicer set up, good tip.
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Hi anyone else having issues pairing to Ble devices... Eg heart rate monitor?
I am running CM12. 1.1 normal Bluetooth pairing doesn't see these devices.... I was starting to think p8000 not really Bluetooth 4 compliant....
But apps like Ble tool off play store allow me to see these devices and even display heart rate....
But many apps appear to need paired devices to work Eg Runtastic strava etc.... But I can't pair....
Any advice...?
Has anyone got a HTC M9 apps to work on a VW (Transporter T6) with Mirrorlink?
When connected the above apps come up but all are marked as not certified for use when vehicle is in motion.
They work fine when parked but turn off as soon as the vehicle moves which isn't exactly a lot of use.
S/W levels are:
Nougat: 4.28.401.2
Car: 8.50.834575
HTCMirrorLink: 4.00.935346
Also tried a HTC One M7 and get same problem.
Help appreciated
Gordon
Well, that's a security feature and it's working as intended. Just like driving and texting at the same time using apps via mirror link that aren't programmed as car apps or don't have a car mode increases the chances of you (or others that would be using such a mod) causing an accident. Therefore, you probably won't find a "fix" here on xda since no one wants to be held responsible for any accidents that would get caused from such a mod.
Well I can understand that position however when HTC launched mirrorlink support a few years ago, coincidently on a VW, it clearly shows the apps working.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ
Now apps such as Dialer and Music etc are marked as not certified for use in motion where at the announcement they did not have that flag.
I did post a question to HTC and got no reply hence my asking the real experts!
As asked before has anyone got this HTC feature to work as announced?
I have checked if VW has patched their mirrorlink support recently and got told no.
Yes, I know I could use Android Auto which does support alternative apps but I would prefer to use the HTC apps via Mirrorlink.
The car in the video is standing still and not moving. And the video explains that some apps' features aren't usable while the car is in motion due to security reasons.
It might be a dumb question but you didn't mention it before: do you have the HTC car app installed? As far as I know neither the dialer nor the music app have a car mode integrated by default. The feature might get added by the car app.
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Yes. HTC Car App installed. App version Car: 8.50.834575
The difference between the launch video and todays actuality is that app such as Phone are now marked as unusable in motion which is not how they were shown at the HTC launch of the product.
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That's my issue.
The HTC announcement shows it in a working state but now no longer works hence my asking if anyone actually has got it to work and if so, how?
Thanks for help
Gordon
But the car isn't in motion in the video. The engine is off and it's standing on a presentation platform. That's why they're working. The guy in the video says that not all app's features are usable while the car is moving.
And a quick Google Search confirms that HTC music and HTC dialer are only usable via mirrorlink while the car is not moving. It's all working as intended in your case.
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OK but in the launch video the apps do not have the flag in RH top corner as in the photo above.
So will abandon HTC mirrorlink and if necessary use Android Auto instead .. or leave it running the old way just on the phone and ignore mirrorlink all together
Was your car's engine off while you took the photo (like the engine of the car in the video)?
I personally don't use mirrorlink, either. I've only connected my M9 via bluetooth with the cars that I've been driving since I own this phone. Making phone calls and listening to music (via spotify and poweramp) is working fine. Sidenote: The cars' steering wheels all have/had control buttons that I use/used for controling the phone.
You've got to find someone with VCP diagnostic system and the VIMN plugin (https://shop.vag-tech.com/index.php?p97,vimn-video-in-motion-manager). With this tool you can raise the speed threshold where the video of the app gets disabled. I'm not certainly sure, if this solves the whole problem, but it works if the app works with the car at a standstill.
Where are you located? Maybe I know someone with the system.
Sorry ICeYmx for late reply as I've been drving to Italy and back and did not have my logon credentials with me.
I live near Southampton UK.
It maybe worth testing but I'm reluctant to spend €105 on a vehicle that isn't listed .
Greetings, I have had my Oppo A52 for about 12 months. I'm a keen cyclist consequently use a bike computer and my phone to record my riding activities. My speed annd cadence sensors are ANT+. When I first got the phone I downloaded appropriate ANT+ app from play store to pair between my phone and sensors. Up until the previous OS update all was ok but now I cannot pair the sensors with any of the Apps I previously used.
Could someone advise me how I can get ANT+ to pair with my phone apps.
I normally use My Workouts but when that wouldn't work I tried, Jepster, and IP Bike (IP Bike have there own ANT+ app which wouldn't pair either).
The ANT+ apps installed are ANT+ Plugin manager, ANT Tester (This indicates that The phone is ANT capable because ANT Radio and USB service and ANT+ plugin are installed)
I have corresponded with the developers of My workouts but they are unable to determine why the app wont work.
I know that my sensors are operating because i have replaced the batteries and the indicator lights are operating as well as my normal bike computer.
Thanks in advance for your help to get thing happening again.