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Blue&Me Adaptor for iPhone & iPod
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Blue&Me iPod iPhone Adaptor.
Please note: Most recently produced Fiat 500's are fitted with Blue&Me hardware which will enable iPod's and iPhones to play with no adaptor required.
Please click here to see if your Fiat Model requires a Blue&Me Adaptor.The Blue And Me media player adaptor has been developed to allow the use of the iPhone and iPod with the Blue&Me system. Previously Blue And Me was only able to play MP3 files. With the Blue&Me media player adapter you can now utilise your iPhone or iPod without converting your music files to MP3. Play your Ipod through the stereo with the Blue & Me Ipod connector. The Blue&Me media player adaptor will only work once you have upgraded the Blue&Me software in your vehicle to version 5.4 This can be completed by your local Fiat dealer. Alternatively you can download the update and instructions for updating from the following link: Fiat Blue&Me UpgradeWhat does the Blue&Me Adaptor do - - It makes compatible with Blue&MeTM the generations of iPods and iPhones that don't save the music files in the external disk mode. - It let’s you to: - play all music tracks stored on iPod or iPhone via USB port; - play iTunes files, including those covered by DRM; - minimise indexing time including iPod or iPhone with large memory; - allows the USB port function to recharge the iPod; - It can only be used on cars with a Blue&MeTM device updated with the software release 5.4 What can the Blue&Me Adaptor not do - - It's not a memory device and it cannot be used to store any kind of data. - It's not an interface for a USB stick or other media players. The Blue & Me Adaptor supports the following iPods and iPhones;
- iPod Classic 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and 6G
- iPod Mini 1G and 2G
- iPod Nano 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and 6G
- ipod Touch 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G
- iPod Shuffle 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3GS
Blue and me adaptors are compatible with all generations of I Pod... first generation, second generation, third generation, fourth generation, fifth generation and sixth generation. Please note: Most recently produced Fiat 500's are fitted with Blue&Me hardware which will enable iPod's and iPhones to play with no adaptor required.
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Price: £76.00
Note: Blue&Me Adaptor for iPhone & iPod, Suitable for iPod & iPhone. Only suitable with Blue&Me version 5.4 and above.
Related Searches: Blue & Me, Blue and Me
Manufacturer Code: 71805430
Shipping: Can ship anywhere
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| Positive Customer Review |
AJ  |
1 Jul 2011, 4:13 PM |
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Does what it says on the tin, but you'll still feel cheated.
Bought this for my 3 year old 500 to work with my iphone 3GS.
What can I say, a few bugs but it works pretty well. However I do feel upset that Fiat charges so much for this. Just because us loyal Fiat owners have no choice but to get this if we want our idevices to work with Blue&Me, Fiat feels like they should take advantage. There is no reason to justify £75 except for pure greediness.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| martley |
4 Apr 2011, 11:44 PM |
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Expensive for what it is but really useful
I purchased this item as my three year old Punto does not have the capability to play my iPhone / iPod via the system. Indeed as they are formatted via a Mac I was wondering if I could ever use a system that I paid extra for. I was not happy that Blue and Me is a Windows based system only. But then I came upon this adapter and decided to try it. The cost is a little steep, but as always you have no choice but to buy it as a Fiat exclusive so I guess they can charge what they like and get away with it. Having said this I am actually blown away by this item. I had to download the Blue and Me update from the Fiat website and transfer it via a USB to the care system, and once done it's simple to get up and running. As soon as I connected the adapter it recognised the Mac formatted iPhone / iPod straight away including MP3 / AAC and the sound quality is excellent. But more than that it will play radio stations via my iPhone apps via the 3G network. So now I have even more choice of radio from all over the world. In summary an excellent piece of kit.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| Andy |
12 Nov 2010, 4:37 PM |
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Have a read please!!!
1 This adaptor is not essential all it does it convert the apple media file into MP3 format so the windows system can read the music saves you having to convert them manually at home on your PC! Anyone with a bit of computer bonce can convert the apple files to MP3 on itunes, problem solved!
2 The reason it doesnt and probably never will come as standard with all blue and me systems is because not everyone owns an Iphone! so would be a bit silly realy! Plus fiat had alredy produce blue and me before the Iphone was rolling in the shops.
3 It IS Apples problem because there media files are NOT mp3 which is what the windows media can read! And no other phone with media capabilitys has this problem only Apple products.
4 The reason fiat dont use AUX for you to plug your ipod/iphone in is because they are thinking safely ie when you use the system properly and your ipod/iphone is plugged in you will never have to remove your hands from the steering wheel or turn your head to select your next track!
5 The reason not all your music shows up on the dash is because of the same reason as before some of the music hasnt been converted to MP3.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| Lilblack500 |
18 Oct 2010, 9:49 AM |
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Remember this is Apple
The system is expensive only because the software required to run Iphone and Ipod is copyrighted by Apple If you want any of thier stuf you have to pay. This is why Blue&me struggles with compatibility. Both will work with the syatem but the tracks have to be stored in MP3 format. How many times does this have to be mentioned? The converter uses Apple software to allow the system to read other files that Apple have not made general release. A Windows based system will always have issues ( try connectimng an Apple computer to a normal PC without conversion software) The issue lies with Apple being tight with thier technology NOT with a system designed for the masses. Overall a good product but unless Apple get on board with car manufacturers this will always be difficult.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| simhup |
12 Sep 2010, 2:47 AM |
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anyone tried it on ipad?
hopefully it can works with ipad for such an expensive device.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| partsghl |
25 Jul 2010, 6:07 PM |
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well worth it
cheaper on ebay tho!!!!!!!
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| Positive Customer Review |
| Redrum402 |
19 Apr 2010, 9:19 PM |
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Fantastic, works really well
I ordered the Blue&Me adaptor to use my iPOD touch 3rd generation in a 500C. While I was waiting the 2 days for delivery I tried to update the software in my Fiat to 5.4 but kept getting error messages (error msg10). I didn't need to worry though, I plugged connected the adaptor and bingo its works brilliantly. Highly recommended.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| WillH |
21 Feb 2010, 7:34 PM |
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Great if you know how to use the product..
What you have to remember is the Blue&Me system is developed and produced by Windows not Apple, so connectivity is difficult and would never be marketed to work with an i-pod. Only a dealer who is not up to date would tell customers such a thing!
The adapter will work with version 5.4 and do not assume that because your car is "NEW" it will automatically have the updated version of blue&Me software installed as some cars are built up to 12 months before actually sold. As for the price, you either pay the £80, to allow your £300 phone to play music on the system, or you just don't bother and buy a £10 memory stick and leave that in your car rather than an expensive ipod..?
The bluetooth side works very well with iphone and most nokias, except n-series. Blackberry's are quite fussy with message reader and the phonebook compatibility. all you need to do is just be patient with fiat and the updates. if you have ever used a BMW or Audi system these are terrible, Blue&Me is very good!
An aux connection was not used as this system is also designed as a safety system i.e you do not have to take your hands from the steering wheel to change track. and it does not come as standard because of the reasons i stated earlier, its a WINDOWS based system.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| Weezy-E |
31 Jan 2010, 1:19 PM |
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Too expensive for something that should be standard
Although the product works fine in my car for music and making calls, I still can't get it to read my text meassages?!?! (Fiat 500), I did have to go through the faff of having to upgrade the software on the car and then had to wait nearly TWO months for Fiat to deliver my order!! feel a bit conned though as it was a lot of money for something which I think should come as standard with the blue and me system.
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| Positive Customer Review |
| Mark |
28 Jan 2010, 11:15 AM |
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Plug and Play
great product allows me to play my i-touch in my Abarth GP without removing my hands from the steering wheel - name of track playing is displayed on dash in front of me well done Fiat
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| Positive Customer Review |
| JamieCharles |
30 Nov 2009, 6:04 PM |
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Easy
Easy to use, i plugged it in and away i went, so easy to use, everything is controlled by the steering wheel controls!
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| Negative Customer Review |
madhousewoman  |
10 Jul 2011, 6:24 PM |
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It Broke!
Not really impressed £75 for a birthday present that fell to pieces - I really liked the way it charged my iPhone however the bad quality didn't do it for me
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Peter |
3 Apr 2011, 9:16 PM |
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What is the point
I can't get playlists to work with it. So it plays tracks in order. This is the same for my MP3 Player. It takes ages to scroll through tracks. Solution is to have very little on ones iPod which defeats the object of an iPod/MP3 player.
The AUX in is the best solution but I take the point that it is a safety issue, this needs to be hands free.
Solution is for Fiat to upgrade software so it can deal with playlists as default.
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Wolfmeister |
31 Mar 2011, 4:23 PM |
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Have to take car in for 2nd time because of it.
Having left what I thought was a bad review already it's getting worse. Got the adapter for half a year and a few weeks ago it stopped working. Had to take car to FIAT, who admitted they don't know what went wrong, but they had to reset the system. And other customers had it before. Now guess what. It happened again today, now they want my car with my leads and with MY iPod for at least a couple of hours. Courtesy car in earliest 2 week's time available, me late for work, lots of unnecessary miles on my car, etc. etc. not impressed. And to whoever said that not everyone has an iPhone: iPhone, iPod, iPad! Yes, EVERYONE has got one of them. Except you. My first and last FIAT. Back to VW next time.
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Sam |
14 Feb 2011, 1:11 PM |
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Poor quality accessory
When I opted to purchase the Blue&Me ipod adaptor, I was expecting something of a higher standard. The adaptor is not well-made and is complete rip-off for the price! Mine has already come apart and the circuit board has detached itself, so is basically only ready for the bin! Which is a big disappointment. I wouldn't recommend any of Fiat's accessories, they are cheap and not long-lasting.
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| Negative Customer Review |
| michelle wooderson |
10 Feb 2011, 3:58 PM |
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doesn't work
can't get mine to work either. Took it to the fiat dealer, who was unable to work it out, and an IT expert also unable to work it. I use a mac, and clearly it is not compatible.
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| Negative Customer Review |
| S Wales |
4 Dec 2010, 9:22 AM |
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DOES NOT WORK
Do not recommend it. Very complicated system to download a program to make the gadget work in the car. Instead I took it to the fiat garage and even they didn't know how to install it!!
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Jim |
27 Oct 2010, 8:09 PM |
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It's not Apple's problem, it's Fiat's
As usual Fiat have made a hash of the design. Other car manufacturers have a very simple solution to this problem, an aux jack input socket. The Ipod can then be easily connected using a double-ended jack lead from the Ipod headset socket to the input jack on the radio/CD player. However, Fiat have chosen to go for an expensive dongle option to make them more money. It has nothing to do with Apple.
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Wolfie |
27 Oct 2010, 10:48 AM |
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Worst piece of kit. Ever
This is bad. Very. It shouldn't cost more than £2 or £3 for what it is. To me it looks like someone sabotaged a good idea.
- lots of clicks on steering wheel necessary to get current track name displayed!
- artist name or album name is not displayed!
- song length (time remaining or played) is not displayed!
- contents of playlists can't be scanned! you have to listen to a playlist from its beginning and then forward song by song ....
- you can't rate a song while it's playing!
- you can't create an 'on-the-go' playlist while it's connected (we used to do this a lot while travelling with an iTrip).
- to top it all up the screen of the iPod also only shows you the song title and the artist name. No mention of the album or the song length.
Easily the worst piece of IT kit I ever came across. Very disappointing Fiat.
How about a free software update that sorts all of the above problems?
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Dave Kimber |
12 May 2010, 11:29 AM |
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Should be free with every new car
Why is this so expensive, I got my Punto Grande Sporting in March 08 and have upgraded the B&M to newest version. Its almost as much as my IPod Touch. total rip off. I got an FM transmitter off of ebay for £10 works just fine
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| Negative Customer Review |
| David Grant |
21 Apr 2010, 2:14 PM |
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Why pay a penny for the Adaptor??? they should give it away with all new cars
I just use the same connecting adaptor white lead that you plug into your computer to either charge or down load tracks albans, songs etc...
You can also go up and down to change tracks by your steering wheels arrow button....£78.00 they should give it away with all new cars...how tight do have to be...it cost them pennies....or have i missed something??????
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Glinda |
1 Feb 2010, 10:46 PM |
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DO NOT BUY if you have Blue&Me Nav
I have just purchased a new Fiat 500 Abarth and was very excited to get the iphone adaptor to enable me to play all the songs stored on my 3G iphone.... collected new car on friday, plugged in adapter and iphone and NOTHING.... technician at Fiat dealership said he needed to reconfigure the software so back went the car today.... after much time and head scratching and a few calls to Fiat headquarters, they decided that the adapter DOES NOT WORK at all if you have the Sat Nav option installed on the Blue&Me system.
Nobody at the Fiat dealership was aware of this and I have found no info about this on the Fiat websites so I am a bit annoyed at having forked out £80 for something that is useless in my car.... had I been told in advance I would not have had the Sat Nav option, I would rather listen to my tunes.... am very annoyed so beware
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| Negative Customer Review |
| Dave |
26 Jan 2010, 1:55 PM |
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Should be part of standard equipment
Very shoddy that an adapter to make the most popular media player work is an extra 80 quid.
An basic auxillary connection would be far more use than the USB connection
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| Negative Customer Review |
| JH |
19 Jan 2010, 12:59 PM |
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What a rip-off
Fiat tell me that I need this adapter to get my brand new 500 to work with my 6 month old iPod when they market the two as being compatible. I can't believe the price that they are charging for this!
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| Negative Customer Review |
| AbarthBoy |
7 Nov 2009, 7:58 PM |
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Poor
Cannot get it to work with an iphone 3gs. Have 5.4 B&M but it still wont work
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