Item description for Apple Android interface kit. Play music on car stereo. For some 1997+ BMW radios

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SUMMARY

Brand New

Compatible with Apple iPod or iPhone through USB connection
- Allows control, charging and playback of music
- Requires use of the USB cable that came with your Apple device
Compatible with Android devices (like the Galaxy S, etc)
- Allows control, charging and playback of music
- Requires use of the USB cable that came with your device
- Requires free AALinQ App download from Google App Market
USB cable is 3 feet long to allow for multiple routing options
Direct connection

No FM modulator or cassette adapter required

Has 2 extra inputs so you can add another device

See OPTIONAL CABLE section

Add an optional aux input 3.5mm jack ..AND/OR..
Add an optional Bluetooth phone/music kit

Compatible with or without factory steering wheel controls
Compatible with or without navigation radio
Not compatible with satellite radio

Must be disconnected

Not compatible with DSP option
Not compatible with remote factory CD Changer

Must be disconnected

Not compatible with Rear Seat Entertainment DVD system

Must be disconnected

Your vehicle must also appear on the Application List below

Includes vehicle-specific cable

Some retailers sell it separately

Mounts at the CD Changer location
Grom part number IPD4-BMWT

aka BMWTI4

1 year manufacturer limited warranty

We're an authorized Grom Audio dealer

Ensures you get a valid warranty

DETAILS

This interface by Grom Audio is a state of the art product that allows you to directly connect your device to the remote CD Changer cable, at the remote changer location.

If you have an Android phone or tablet, you can use this interface to play music from it through the car radio. You will have some limited controls from the radio and/or the steering wheel controls. In addition, it will charge the device. You will have to download the free AALinQ App from the Google Play App Market to utilize this feature. You will also need a USB cable to connect the phone to the interface. PLEASE NOTE: this is for playback of music only. Calling features are not supported unless you purchase the Bluetooth kit that is optional. We HIGHLY recommend you visit the manufacturer's website if you have questions regarding the Android interface features.

If you have an Apple iPod or iPhone, you can use this interface to play music from it through the car radio. You will have some limited controls from the radio and/or the steering wheel controls. In addition, it will charge the device. You will need the OEM Apple USB cable to connect your Apple product to the interface. PLEASE NOTE: this is for playback of music only. Calling features are not supported unless you purchase the Bluetooth kit that is optional. We HIGHLY recommend you visit the manufacturer's website if you have questions regarding iPod interface features.

This product operates in remote CD Changer mode. Your radio must be capable of controlling a remote CD Changer AND be on the Application or Compatibility List in this ad. Your remote CD changer (separate from the radio) would have to be disconnected, if so equipped. It should be noted that there will be no text or numerical display since CD Changer communication doesn't allow it. We recommend you contact tech support for the manufacturer and/or visit the gromaudio website to determine exactly how it's going to function in your vehicle with your options.

PRODUCT COMPARISON

Grom has several products with similar features. This listing is for their IPD4. See the chart attached to this listing as an image for a comparison of features. Please note: items listed as optional are not included in this listing unless specifically indicated elsewhere in this ad. Optional does not mean they can be added at no cost. Optional items are extra-cost items. (Unless specifically listed as being included elsewhere in this ad.)

OPTIONAL CABLE INFORMATION

Unlike some competitor's products, this interface includes TWO extra input ports so you can add up to two other devices with the use of additional, optional cables. These cables are available as upgrades at the bottom of this ad.

If you purchase the optional GA35CBL (available in our store), you can add any external device that has audio output in the form of a 3.5mm stereo-mini headphone jack. (This includes, but is not limited to: mp3 players, satellite radio, CD changers, DVD players, video game systems, etc). This will allow you to listen to the output from that device through your car speakers. The Aux cable has a proprietary Grom connector on the end that plugs into the interface, so you do need to use the Grom cable if you wish to add add Aux.
If you purchase the GABTD Bluetooth kit (available in our store), you can connect a Bluetooth enabled cell phone (iPhone, Android or regular) that supports HFP (Hands Free Profiles) and listen to the conversation over your car speakers, while speaking through the microphone that comes with the Bluetooth kit. You can also use it to stream music from your phone wirelessly if your phone supports A2DP. What's more, you can control the music on your phone from your radio and/or steering wheel controls using AVRCP wireless audio controls. The Bluetooth kit is specific to the Grom interface, so you do have to buy the Grom version if you want Bluetooth.

We recommend you visit the gromaudio website (and/or contact tech support) to determine exactly how it's going to function in your vehicle with your options.

Included with this package:

IPD4 Interface module (GROM-IPD4 from picture above)
USB extension cable for connection of your OEM cable (USB Cable from above)
Harness to connect interface to factory radio ('Vehicle Cable' from diagram above)
Operation and connection manual

Optional items (not included, but available in our other listings):

Cable to connect an aux audio source to interface module via 3.5 headphone or RCA (GA35CBL)
Bluetooth Extension Dongle Kit (GABTD)

APPLICATIONS

It is compatible in the following vehicles provided you meet the requirements in the SUMMARY section above.

BMW 3 series: 1999-2005 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW 5 series: 1998-2003 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW 7 series: 1999-2001 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW M Coupe: 1999-2002 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW M Roadster: 1999-2002 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW M3: 1997-2005 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW M5: 2000-2003 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW X3: 2004-2010 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW X5: 2000-2006 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW Z3: 1997-2002 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW Z4: 2003-2008 (not compatible with DSP)
BMW Z8: 2000-2003 (not compatible with DSP)
Mini Cooper: 2001-2005

You will have to disconnect your remote CD Changer, if so equipped.

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