In-car Bluetooth audio streamingThe BMW Group is currently working on an in-car Bluetooth-based playback solution for music files. In the future we can look forward to stereo-quality music streaming from a compatible device via Bluetooth to the vehicle's infotainment system, without the music files having to be transferred to the car before listening. This capability will use the Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) standards. A2DP takes care of the actual audio streaming, while AVRCP allows the audio output to be controlled through the car's infotainment system. Devices are currently available based on AVRCP 1.0 and 1.3, which allow audio streaming but only with simple remote control functions such as start, stop, pause and skip. Bluetooth audio streaming will only be able to offer the convenience you expect in a BMW Group car - i.e. functions such as track selection - when AVRCP 1.4 arrives. The development of this standard is ongoing.
In-car Bluetooth audio streamingThe BMW Group is currently working on an in-car Bluetooth-based playback solution for music files. In the future we can look forward to stereo-quality music streaming from a compatible device via Bluetooth to the vehicle's infotainment system, without the music files having to be transferred to the car before listening. This capability will use the Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) standards. A2DP takes care of the actual audio streaming, while AVRCP allows the audio output to be controlled through the car's infotainment system. Devices are currently available based on AVRCP 1.0 and 1.3, which allow audio streaming but only with simple remote control functions such as start, stop, pause and skip. Bluetooth audio streaming will only be able to offer the convenience you expect in a BMW Group car - i.e. functions such as track selection - when AVRCP 1.4 arrives. The development of this standard is ongoing.