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How do I connect an iPhone to BMW Bluetooth?

I want to connect my iPhone to the Bluetooth on my BMW, but I don’t have Apple CarPlay on my model. How can I connect my phone to BMW’s Bluetooth system?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Even if you don’t have Apple CarPlay, you can still connect an iPhone to the BMW Bluetooth system with ease. Follow these instructions to pair your iPhone with Bluetooth:
  1. Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone.
  2. Select the communications menu on the BMW screen.
  3. Scroll down to manage mobile devices.
  4. Select connect new device.
  5. Select telephone.
  6. Your iPhone’s information should appear on the screen.
  7. Select the name that pops up on the BMW screen on your phone.
  8. Press OK on the head unit.
  9. Press OK on your phone.
  10. Your phone will automatically connect to the system for hands-free calling and streaming audio.
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