Mk6 Golf Bluetooth that works with iPhone. Need advice and Dealer Help!

[logger]

So can this be put into 'a simple summary' for those who are not "technically indepth" with bluetooth, such as myself.

i.e. Don't get the VW basic kit, but get your dealer to install the Skoda basic kit, especially if you've already optioned the RNS-510, instead?

...and it would also be great if this bluetooth summary is not RNS-510 specific, so the majority of MK6 drivers who have the RCD 310 & 210 can see what their options are as well.

[elisiX]

In a bog standard GTI (with no fancy kit selected), can I still hook my phone into the stereo via BT to simply answer calls via my handset? (So no numbers on the RNS display etc).

[Corey_R]

doesn't sound like it elisiX

[elisiX]

Reason I ask that specific question is that I was sure my dealer told me I could still do this (reason for me not selecting a BT kit).

I dont need it to display on my screen - just mute the stereo and I can control the call and contacts from the handset.

[MurphyTheElf]

I have all the options except Xenons and I still can't link the phone via BT. I'd have to get a BT module. Or, to be completely thorough in my testing, Xenons. You know, in the Sherlock Holmes sense.

[Swallowtail]

elisiX - the standard GTI has no Bluetooth functionality at all. You will need a kit of some sort - ranging from the sun-visor clip-ons to $2000 "premium" kits.

[Hugh Ripper]

the dealer I bought by GTi from offered dealer fitted bluetooth for $900. I decided it was too expensive.

[Pauly]

I think this thread is getting abit confusing.

In regards to all the MK6 Golfs. Bluetooth is not standard. Its optional.

The NON Premium Bluetooth offering offically from VW Australia is very basic. It simply turns the Phone button on your streering wheel 'ON'. So you can answer and hang up calls, thats it.

You cannot see numbers or names of whos calling on any of the displays in the car, you cannot see contacts. nothing. It is simply there to answer and hang up calls.



The Premium unit is $2000 and it ONLY works with handsets that support a profile called Remote Sim Access. And with that it only supports certain radio frequencies (I think Telstra support these, but not Optus or Vodafone?). This kit DOES let you view contacts, names, numbers etc etc on the screens in the car. However it is very very expensive and only works on select phones.



Now this is where the standard Skoda kit comes in, It works just like the premium unit does. You can view your names, contacts, numbers, missed calls etc etc. However you are not restricted to using a phone that only supports Remote Sim Access. And its alot cheaper then VW's Premium offering.



The only question here is, that we have no confirmation if VW Dealers can order and install the Standard Skoda Bluetooth kit. If they can its great!!! as this is the unit people who want a full functioning bluetooth setup should be aiming to get. However if VW Dealers cannot order and install, you have to resort to going to a third party (Volkspower is one in Vic that can apparently order and install, however im not sure about their garentee's or warranty).

The other option is, you can order it off ebay from some company in Polland for $450AUD including shipping, and then try and get your VW Dealer to install it, or even go to Volkpower (if you are in Victoria) and get them to install it.

[Maverick]

The only question here is, that we have no confirmation if VW Dealers can order and install the Standard Skoda Bluetooth kit. If they can its great!!! as this is the unit people who want a full functioning bluetooth setup should be aiming to get. However if VW Dealers cannot order and install, you have to resort to going to a third party (Volkspower is one in Vic that can apparently order and install, however im not sure about their garentee's or warranty).

The dealers can't order it as it's a Skoda part and it's not available to order in Australia. The wiring loom is the same as it's not available off the shelf.

[elisiX]

Well $450 + local install sounds better than $900 for the crappy version dealer fitted or $2000 for the premium fitted.

I imagine European Autotech (Derek) in Mona Vale could install for Sydney peeps.

[Glennb]

I think this thread is getting abit confusing.

In regards to all the MK6 Golfs. Bluetooth is not standard. Its optional.

The NON Premium Bluetooth offering offically from VW Australia is very basic. It simply turns the Phone button on your streering wheel 'ON'. So you can answer and hang up calls, thats it.

Just wanted to confirm that the NON premium option for BT doesn't have the RSAP limitation and will work with any BT enabled phone, but with very limited functionality (answer / hang up only)?

[Pauly]

Just wanted to confirm that the NON premium option for BT doesn't have the RSAP limitation and will work with any BT enabled phone, but with very limited functionality (answer / hang up only)?

That is correct. No Remote Sim Access on the basic Bluetooth option. All it does is pretty much make the phone button on your steering wheel work for hang up and answer. That is it.

Which just seems like an awful lot of money to be spending to enable a button on the steering wheel....

When the Basic Skoda unit can be fitted to the MK6 Golf, and has full compatibility with pretty much any bluetooth enabled phone for much the same price.

The only catch is the Skoda kit cannot be installed at your VW Dealer. You have to go to a third party to have this done.

EDIT:

On 2nd thoughts... There are a few VW and Skoda Dealers combined in Victoria and im sure its the same story with other states. What is stopping you from visiting a dealer that sells both Skoda and VW? and have them order and install the unit?

[logger]

...All it does is pretty much make the phone button on your steering wheel work for hang up and answer. That is it.

Which just seems like an awful lot of money to be spending to enable a button on the steering wheel....

Does it not also integrate a microphone and audio through car speakers? If so - surely that is of some benefit.

[mckens]

I purchased the Basic Bluetooth with my GTI VI, and although it does simply answer and hangup, and it did cost approximately $750, I'd rather shell out for this functionality than risk a $200+ fine and the loss of 3 demerit points for using my phone whilst driving.

[mckens]

Does it not also integrate a microphone and audio through car speakers? If so - surely that is of some benefit.

...and yes, the basic kit provides this as well.