RNS-E MK1 iPod Connectivity

[Spatula]

Hi all,

Recently bought an 8P (2007), and it has a built in iPod connector (30 pin) in the glove box. It doesn't seem to be sending any power to the connector, nor do I know how to access the iPod in the RNS-E system.

Mine is one that has the CD/TV option, but can't seem to find ipod connect anywhere?

Any ideas?

Cheers
Spat

 

[Spatula]

FYI, this is the connector that's in the glove box.

 

[Spatula]

After much trawling through old posts and what not, I've kind of come to the conclusion that my RNS-e Mk1 isn't going to support the iPod connector in the glove box, which brings me to the question:

Why on earth was an iPod connector spec'd out when the car was born with an RNS-e mk1 when it isn't even supported?!?!?!?!



My RNS-e:

 

[smartycfc]

Mate im goin through the exact same thing. Ive found one thing that works so far but working on an adapter. U can put music onto a usb stick and play through there. But i put my whole itunes onto it 9gb worth and it only shows up 40 tracks on screen. To access it btw you go into cd changer as mine was a 6 cd changer b4 last owner changed it. Hope this helps and will let you know if this adapter ive brought works

 

[Spatula]

Ahhh right. Well I have all my music on Spotify, long are the days since I used iTunes or downloaded music.
I have bought a bluetooth > 30 pin receiver, and also a 12v > 5v reducer. They should arrive today/tomorrow. I'll let you know how it gets on.
By the way when you choose the CD, does the one that's connected light up?

 

[smartycfc]

What do you mean light up? On the screen or usb stick? I no the stick flashes. It also loads onto cd 1. Ive tried one of the bluetooth receiver and i couldnt get it to work but let me know if you have any luck.
This is what i tried 331486664123

 

[BurgoS3]

I was going through the same but then I bought one of these, as long as your iPod has Bluetooth your fine, I use mine with my iPhone 6. Works great easy to set up, plug and play. Only problem is you have to have your audio turned up a bit more as it comes through a little quieter

http://www.portablehifi.com/viseeo-tune2air-wma1000-review/
http://www.viseeostore.com/products/viseeo-tune2air-wma1000.html

 

[smartycfc]

And this is what im waiting for 201294392663

 

[Rob C]

I had the same in mine when I got it. You directly push your iPod into that connection and use it via the CD Changer input. Audi sell a pack of adapters/wedges that help support your iPod in the adapter. It is pretty basic in functionality as it just replicates a CD Changer so no track names etc as far as I can remember.

I purchased the newer version RNS-E with the 'media' button and an AMI unit and am very happy with it. You get playlists, artists and track names etc all displayed on the RNS-E.

 

[smartycfc]

I was going through the same but then I bought one of these, as long as your iPod has Bluetooth your fine, I use mine with my iPhone 6. Works great easy to set up, plug and play. Only problem is you have to have your audio turned up a bit more as it comes through a little quieter

http://www.portablehifi.com/viseeo-tune2air-wma1000-review/
http://www.viseeostore.com/products/viseeo-tune2air-wma1000.html

Yer this was the 1st one i tried but couldnt get it to work. I tried with a few different phones aswell. Is there different models of these or should they all work. It apears on my phone just wont let me connect

 

[Spatula]

I just get no power to the my device, but hopefully when I get the power converter it'll work.

@smartycfc do you have RNS-E MK1 or MK2?

 

[smartycfc]

Im guessing mk1 it has the cd/tv button

 

[Spatula]

So, I got power to my bluetooth dongle and am able to connect to it via my phone, however it still says CD slots 1 - 6 are empty so I can't select them.

Any ideas??

 

[smartycfc]

No mate could even connect to my donggle but the usb stick shows up in slot 1 as audi cd i think

 

[Spatula]

What a night mare. Trying to source myself a tune2air device but not sure it's going to work and don't fancy shelling out 60 buff for something that wont work.

 

[smartycfc]

Thats what i brought a tune2air but i couldnt connect to it. Tried 3 differnt phones. If your local to me your more than welcome to try it. Im in belvedere.

 

[Spatula]

Hey man, I'm from Manchester so it'd be a bit of a logistical nightmare me travelling down lol.
Any chance of you selling your tune2air?

 

[smartycfc]

Yes mate thats fine. Paid £45 for it but as ive opended it il send it for £35 if your ok with that?

 

[Spatula]

Yeah man that's good with me.
I'll PM you

 

[BurgoS3]

Spatula I'm in the manchester are so feel free to try mine before buying one

 

[Spatula]

I'm guessing using a bluetooth SD card wouldn't work either...