What is the reason for no sound when connecting Bluetooth in BMW 1 Series?
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Reasons for no sound when connecting Bluetooth in BMW 1 Series: Bluetooth device disconnected: The car's Bluetooth and the phone's Bluetooth device are disconnected, preventing the phone's music from playing through the Bluetooth audio system. You can check the connection status on the phone and reconnect. Bluetooth device muted: The car's Bluetooth device has been muted with one-touch mute, preventing music playback. Check the volume settings of the Bluetooth device and adjust accordingly. Phone music player muted: If the phone's music player is muted, naturally, the music cannot be played externally. Check the volume of the phone's music player and adjust it to an appropriate level.
When I was driving for ride-hailing, I often encountered this issue. The Bluetooth audio problem in the BMW 1 Series usually stems from these steps: First, ensure your phone has granted Bluetooth permission for media audio—iPhone users should check if 'Media Audio' is enabled for the BMW device in settings. In the car, press the iDrive controller to enter the menu, then set your phone as a trusted device in Bluetooth settings. Sometimes, the car's system acts up and needs a reboot—just hold the volume button for 30 seconds to force a reset. If navigation sound works but music is silent, it’s likely the music app lacks permission. The weirdest case I’ve seen? A door not fully closed triggered the audio mute—this car sure loves quirky glitches.
