Can I connect USB to aux input?

Connect the data USB cable into the MP3 player and plug it into the USB port on the car stereo. If you don’t have the USB port but have an Aux port plug the MP3 player’s USB to aux cable into the player, then connect the aux jack end into the Aux port. Like with the USB port you can select “Aux” on the car stereo.

Where is the aux in BMW e60?

Roughly locate where you want to mount the BMW auxiliary input inside the center console storage compartment. It obviously must back up to the parking brake since that is where we will be coming out with the cable.

How can I use aux as audio input?

How to – Speakers – Play via AUX Input

1. Insert one end of the AUX cable into the AUX input on the bottom of your speaker.
2. Insert the other end of the AUX cable into the AUX output port on your audio device.
3. Turn the SOURCE knob to AUX, then push once to activate.

Is AUX or USB better?

USB cords are generally more convenient and deliver better sound, but are only available on digital systems. Aux cords are useful in situations where there is no USB or digital interface, like an old car, record player, or home theater receiver.

Can you play music through USB in BMW?

Like Bluetooth (and unlike AUX), activating the USB connection in your BMW allows more than just playing music. A USB connection can also let you play videos stored on your mobile device, something that isn’t possible over AUX or Bluetooth.

What is AUX to USB for?

The analog AUX jack enables any music player to play back through the vehicle’s speakers, while the USB port allows music, meta-data and playlists to be transferred between iPods and other digital players.

How can I use USB port as audio output?

A USB port itself cannot be used as an audio port. You can connect a USB audio device like a headset for obvious reasons. Likewise a USB external audio card works by transfering digital audio data and converting it into an analog signal.

Where is the AUX input on BMW 525i?

The 2006 BMW 525iAux input can be found in the center console of the vehicle if You have the upgraded Audio system. The port will be a 3.5mm female port so You will need to use a male to male 3.5mm cable to connect Your MP3 player or smartphone to the car.

Is AUX and headphone jack the same?

Are AUX (Auxiliary) connectors & headphone jacks the same? The construction of the aux connector and the headphone jack is often the same: 3.5mm (1/8″) TRS. However, the “auxiliary connector” is universal for audio while the “headphone jack” is, by its name, suited for headphones.

Can you convert AUX in to AUX OUT?

no, an input can’t be changed to an output. it’s not wired that way inside.

Where is the USB port on the BMW E60 / 61?

USB connectivity was always and additional option on the E60/61. As standard I think that you get a 3.5mm jack in the back of the armrest, (pretty daft place for it really as it’s not that easy to access from the passenger seat)! As an option with USB the jack and USB socket are moved to the cubby under the phone cradle in the armrest.

How much did it cost to make auxiliary input E60?

After some research in the forums and finding out that buying an 80$ cable from the dealer just to remove the little green resistor board got me thinking, Im paying 80$ for a wire that i could be making for under 10$. So total cost for this project was actually around 7$ It’s my 2nd DIY post so bare with me im a little bit rusty!

How to enable aux input on BMW M5?

Step 1: Code the car to make sure you can enable the AUX input before you do all this for nothing! As soon as this is coded you should see your idrive screen reboot, once on double check is AUX all the way to the right. If it is showing then you can build the cable and install it.

What do I need for an AUX input?

For the coding part you will need the K+DCAN usb cable and the software INPA with NCSEXPERT loaded into a 32 bit windows laptop. Step 1: Code the car to make sure you can enable the AUX input before you do all this for nothing!