Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
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Just got my D4 today - help with Iphone 5s / Bluetooth / USB
Hi,
First post regarding my new D4 which I picked up today. I spent this evening trying to get my iPhone 5s to connect to the D4 without luck.
I can select 'Landrover' on the iPhone and enter the code - its pairs according to the iPhone
I don't get any bluetooth icon on the D4 display...all I get is 'Device error' on the display
I've removed it from the iPhone, restarted the iPhone, entered code and paired - same issue
I've tried to connect the iPhone using the USB cable (genuine Apple) - nothing , apart from 'Device error'
I am able to see my phone book, recent calls etc on the display though when I select phonebook.
The software on the phone exceeds that mentioned on the LR site and the iPhone 5s is supported after referencing it against my VIN.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advancecheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
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31st Mar 2014 9:42 pm
Khauff
Member Since: 05 Apr 2008
Location: Scotland
Posts: 229
My iPhone has worked perfectly with the disco but after the latest update it's not playing ball. This might be your problem so I am just waiting patiently for the next update.
Would be interesting to see if any others have the same issue.
31st Mar 2014 10:35 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
I have a MY11 D4 too and my iPhone 5 works fine over Bluetooth.
You won't see any Bluetooth icon on the console touch screen though (at least I've never noticed one). Have you deleted the pairing of all phones on the D4 ?
When I got my 'new' MY11 in Jan I hit all the reset options I could find to clear out all the previous owners stuff - POI's in the Nav, phones paired etc.
31st Mar 2014 10:46 pm
superspoons
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
@Khauff - Im on version 7.1 (11D167) - updated to it last week.
@Simon - yes, good idea. It still has all the previous owners routes in the Nav so a reset cant hurt. Can you play music over the Bluetooth Simon. I'm reading some posts say you can and some say you can't....?cheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
1998 Defender 50th
31st Mar 2014 10:52 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Not on the MY11 with Bluetooth streaming no. MY12 onwards I think.
I just use an old iPod plugged into the iPod socket (not the USB socket) in the centre cubby. Just leave it there. If you get the iPod integration cable (£25 I think) and a Dock connector to Lightning adaptor you can use this wired solution for your 5S.
iOS 7.1 should work fine.
I wanted to have my iPhone visible (have a Brodit mount) as I use TomTom for iPhone (far better Nav than the LR one).
31st Mar 2014 10:57 pm
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Re: Just got my D4 today - help with Iphone 5s / Bluetooth /
superspoons wrote:
I've tried to connect the iPhone using the USB cable (genuine Apple) - nothing , apart from 'Device error'
I am able to see my phone book, recent calls etc on the display though when I select phonebook.
On a MY2011 you need a special cable to connect your Iphone to the car, one like this and an adapter
Click image to enlarge
Part number LR031492
If you have a look at this thread sjn has one for sale (last post)
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
Brilliant thanks. I just bought a Apple "Lightning to 30-pin adapter" thinking it would fit .... sadly it didnt.. why oh why do they make this so complicated... cheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
1998 Defender 50th
2nd Apr 2014 1:42 pm
superspoons
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
Im guessing I can get an adaptor to connect it to my Iphone 5s lightning socket....?cheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
1998 Defender 50th
2nd Apr 2014 1:58 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
This should work - if this is what you bought does it physically not fit ?
Personally I would buy original Apple lightning cables (expensive I know) as they are licensed correctly (there is a chip inside that vouches its authenticity). Cheap non Apple licensed cables either fail to work or will probably fail after the next iOS update.
But it doesnt physically fit the Ipod socket in the MY11 - its to fat.cheers,
Superspoons
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1998 Defender 50th
2nd Apr 2014 3:08 pm
superspoons
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
I've just bought genuine LR cable from a forum member. This for a iPhone 4 though so'll I'll need a micro to connect it to the iPhone 5s... more connectors lolcheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
1998 Defender 50th
2nd Apr 2014 3:18 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
But it doesnt physically fit the Ipod socket in the MY11 - its to fat.
Ah, well that should connect to the LR iPod cable and then allow you to plug in the iPhone 5. The smaller adaptor I posted will do the same thing, its just smaller.
2nd Apr 2014 3:24 pm
superspoons
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
Yes, I was wondering that. I'll have a cubby box full of cables. At least I haven't wasted my money on the 30 pin unit.cheers,
Superspoons
2010 Range Rover Vogue 3.6TDV8
1998 Defender 50th
2nd Apr 2014 3:49 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Well you need the LR cable regardless and hopefully the Apple cable will allow you to connect the phone.
Failing that, just use an old iPod in the centre box and just leave it in the D4 - thats what I do. I use my phone on a Brodit mount and attach via Bluetooth. Then have visibility on TomTom, use of Siri, Weather apps, mapping apps and I can see messages (respond via Siri if need be).
Best of both worlds then.
2nd Apr 2014 3:52 pm
superspoons
Member Since: 19 Mar 2013
Location: Herts
Posts: 112
Yes - digging out my old ipod now ..cheers,
Superspoons
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