Please be noted USB & AUX ports will be required in vehicle for full functionality， volume control by steering wheel is still active but track selection and data sync isn't. You may also need to download the BMW 'App' from the apple app store to support iPhone 5 and iOS 7，IPHONE 6 IPHONE 6 PLUS . Finally you will be able to play and listen to your iTunes library on your BMW or Mini sound system.
When you order the iPod / USB Adapter as a factory installed option， you'll gain the ability to connect any compatible iPod to the vehicle - and operate it through the vehicle's audio controls and iDrive system. That means searching through a playlist， or even by genre， artist， album or title. Other MP3 players and USB sticks can also be plugged into the USB interface.
Instructions: Go to idrive menu --CD/Multimedia -- External devices -- AUX
If there is USB/AUX INPUT in your BMW/MINI， this cable can charge your IPOD/IPHONE. You can select songs from IPOD/IPHONE/IPAD via iDRIVE. Can display song names on car stereo.
Will work with iphone 5 5S 6 6 plus

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According our test experience ， this cable don't work with idrive in below car models and other more. Please send us a message if it don't compatible with your device .you will get back a full refund . BMW 335i 2008 BMW 128I 2011 BMW 128i coupe 2011 Product Features: 13' (33cm) long cable

Charge the iPod/iPhone

Completely compatible with the iDRIVE system

Works with any BMW / Mini Cooper model with a USB and/or headphone jack in console IPOD/IPHONE Lighting connector TO AUX AND USB connector

Fits BMW and MINI COOPER MODELS with AUX and USB inputs

This cable makes the connection to the usb and 3.5mm input found in the center console. connect ipod/iphone (dockable version) to the USB slot and 3.5mm aux-in of select BMW directly

There are 2 options available to connect this cable to your BMW or BMW Mini.

A : In case there is USB/AUX INPUT in your BMW or MINI， The cable will charge your Iphone or ipod. You will be able to select songs from IPOD/IPHONE/IPAD via iDRIVE. The songs Name Will also be displayed on your car stereo. For Example : Go to Your idrive menu --CD/Multimedia -- External devices -- choose your IPOD/IPHONE/IPAD

B : In case there is only AUX INPUT in your BMW or Mini Models， you can connect the USB to cigarette lighter to charge your IPOD/IPHONE (need cigarette lighter USB adapter， not included) It will play music from IPOD/IPHONE/IPAD on car stereo but controls will remain on the device.The song names will not displayed on car stereo.

For Example : Go to idrive menu --CD/Multimedia -- External devices -- AUX

Iphone Compatibility: Works with the following IPOD/IPHONE/IPAD: iPod Touch (all with lightning connector) iPod Nano (all with lightning connector) iPhone (all with lightning connector)