Mk7 iPod Compatibility (MDI, Bluetooth etc)

[RMBB]

Does anyone know what version of bluethooth comes with MIBII?

Hey SIRIoz, I'm guessing you're after the Version Number e.g. Bluetooth v2.1 or Bluetooth v4.0 etc.
Sadly I cannot find anything about it on the web, even tried finding documentation to see if CarPlay requires a certain version. I can although find the new iPhone 6S uses Bluetooth v4.2 and the iPhone 4S, 5, 5S & 6 has v4.0
However, CarPlay is only compatible with iPhone 5 and above. There is a claim stating it needed the extra ability of the Lightening (cable) connection to run CarPlay. I have found articles that state the iPhone 4S will support the wireless CarPlay, not 100% sure the iPhone 4S will support CarPlay on iOS 9 though.

My point is, that to support CarPlay it might require Bluetooth Version 4.0 as a minimum, thus MIBII would have BT v4.0.

Also I have read the new MIBII system can do 2 paired Bluetooth phones at the same time! (might be one for music and one for phone at the same time, can't find much about that either).

3407 According to the System Information.

Thanks Ralfi, I'm guessing 3407 is likely their internal version numbers. Although I'd love to think they are using the latest Bluetooth v4.0 standard or at least v3.0 and not v2.1. Bluetooth v4.0 has been around since 2009 and first introduced with the iPhone 4S. iPhone 4's used Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR.

If anyone has a way of identifying the Bluetooth Version the new MIBII (CarPlay enabled version) has I'd love to know! Still waiting for my car so I can't test anything.

Two things,
1. Can anyone confirm what Bluetooth Version (e.g. v4.0, v3.0, v2.1) the MIBII systems are using?
2. Can anyone shed anymore light on the 2 Bluetooth devices connected at the same time?

[SIRIoz]

Thanks Ralfi and RMBB. Yes after BT version

[Ralfi]

Hey SIRIoz
Two things,
1. Can anyone confirm what Bluetooth Version (e.g. v4.0, v3.0, v2.1) the MIBII systems are using?
2. Can anyone shed anymore light on the 2 Bluetooth devices connected at the same time?

1. ???

2. Yep, as per manual, 2 can be connected at the one time. I've successfully connected both a Samsung S4 Mini & iPhone 5.

[carbonester]

I was at my local VW dealer playing with the radios in the MY 16 R line and alltrack (I couldn't find the R) and noticed that you can "disconnect" car play on the radio. When disconnected you can browse the music on the iPhone through the touch screen in a similar way to navigating a SD card. I don't have my car yet so I can't be sure but I assume that this means you can browse the iPod through the display in the dash cluster.

This is only worked with my iPhone 6. The radio did not recognise my 4S which leads me to believe you need a lightning cable. Which makes me wonder if I can use my iPod with the lightning port instead of an iPhone.

Has anyone else tried connecting an iPod with the Lightning connector to the radio?

Edit: I have now had the car for a few weeks and can confirm that USB works if you use an iPod with a lightning port. However I like using carplay for maps and messaging so my iPod will spend its time charging in the boot and I will select songs via bluetooth.