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How do you pair the phone with Bluetooth in a BMW 1 Series E82?

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Onboard computer

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To pair your phone with the Bluetooth of a BMW 1 Series E82, follow these simple steps. First, turn on the car and the infotainment system, then go to the "COM" or "MEDIA" menu on the display.

Look for the "Bluetooth" option and select it. Next, on your phone, turn on Bluetooth and search for available devices. You will find the name of your BMW in the list: select it. At this point, you will be asked to confirm the pairing code that will appear on both the car display and the phone.

Once confirmed, the pairing will be completed. Now you can enjoy music and make hands-free calls without any problems! If you have a regular radio instead, the first step is to turn on the car and put the radio in "Bluetooth" mode.

Then, in the radio menu, look for the "Telephony" or "Bluetooth Settings" option, depending on the version. On your phone, turn on Bluetooth and make sure it is visible to other devices.

In the radio, you should see the name of your phone among the available devices. Select it, and a pairing request will appear on your phone.

Confirm on both the phone and the radio, and you're good to go! From there, you can make and receive calls in hands-free mode and listen to music via Bluetooth.


Posted on 10 April 2025 by ScegliAuto


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