Polo and Bluetooth

[themmc]

(Sorry if this is the wrong area - it's a cross over between Polo specific and the Electronic section).

Hi,
Just wanted to check the bluetooth options on the Polo. I've just ordered a 77TSI and the dealer says that there are no factory bluetooth options. Really? I want something fairly simple - just be able to answer calls on an iphone. Don't care a lot about outgoing calls. (I wish that if there aren't options VW removes mention of options in the brochure - page 31 bottom right).

If there isn't a way of getting a proper system factory fitted, then what are the options?

MMC

[Kane-St-Kane]

The dealer must be pretty stupid.....

The Bluetooth is a genuine VW accessory and is dealer fitted at a cost of around $700-$800. It integrated with the MFD and steering wheel controls.

Hope this helps.

[themmc]

The dealer must be pretty stupid.....

The Bluetooth is a genuine VW accessory and is dealer fitted at a cost of around $700-$800. It integrated with the MFD and steering wheel controls.

Hope this helps.

Do you know the part number? (it's the dealer at Hawthorn Kane-St-Kane - closest to me).

[Guest1306]

Factory Fitted Option and Dealer Fitted Accessory are two completly different things in the world of Volkswagen. I suggest you speak to your sales consultant again regarding the Volkswagen Dealer Fitted Accessory Bluetooth Kit. Part Number is 1K0051473.

[Allegiance]

Get a Pioneer aftermarket unit like I did, it features full bluetooth with phonebook function on screen. Also, it functions a hell of a lot better in other areas too.

[themmc]

Factory Fitted Option and Dealer Fitted Accessory are two completly different things in the world of Volkswagen. I suggest you speak to your sales consultant again regarding the Volkswagen Dealer Fitted Accessory Bluetooth Kit. Part Number is 1K0051473.

Thanks - maybe that's what he meant. We did the deal for the car quickly yesterday afternoon just after COB, so we've left some of these aspects later.

EDIT: Yes, dealer called to talk about delivery times (May/June ) and that's the bit they'd install. Does the simple answers calls bits which is what I want.

[deepdude]

I have the dealer fitted basic bluetooth on my new Polo GTI - simply answers calls via the steering wheel, plus enables "BT Audio" as an AUX option with the RCD310 stereo... which is a real nice way for me to play tunes wirelessly with my iPhone.

[djnelson]

Get a Pioneer aftermarket unit like I did, it features full bluetooth with phonebook function on screen. Also, it functions a hell of a lot better in other areas too.

Exactly i got told $700 for bluetooth but im going to the us tomoro where i can get headunit with alot more features along with bluetooth for under $500.

[Sharkie]

Cheap Bluetooth kit

I've found and installed a basic bluetooth kit in my Tiguan.

It integrates with the steering wheel controls so you can control volume, mute and answer/hang-up the phone from the buttons on the steering wheel.

Bear in mind that it is a basic kit and does not integrate with the MFD .... but then the price is VERY good. It is easy to install - plug and play ... with provisions below ...

You need this:

Parrot CK3000 Evo Bluetooth kit - $184

Parrot Bluetooth

and:

VW2Connect for CANBUS interface - $180

Connects 2

All up $364 + shipping .... far cheaper than anything else ....

**NB** make sure you tell them which radio you have as the RCD310 and RCD510/RNS510s (ie colour and non colour screens) use different Canbus interfaces.

There is no reason it won't work in a new Polo and for that price, you'd be stupid to pay $700+ at a dealer for the basic kit with no extra features.

[themmc]

There is no reason it won't work in a new Polo and for that price, you'd be stupid to pay $700+ at a dealer for the basic kit with no extra features.

Dealer was talking $600 or so. With a new car it just means that the dealer has supplied the whole thing and I can point to them for ANY fault.

[stucam]

I have the dealer fitted basic bluetooth on my new Polo GTI - simply answers calls via the steering wheel, plus enables "BT Audio" as an AUX option with the RCD310 stereo... which is a real nice way for me to play tunes wirelessly with my iPhone.

Hi, I have been desperately trying to get some clear information out of VW sales dudes for about a month concerning BT connectivity on the 2011 Polo GTI.
Are you saying that the basic BT kit will answer (but not call) calls from the steering wheel, and that the head unit will stream audio via BT, or via a jack into the AUX input?
Where do I find comprehensive information about this? And what is that dealer unit they are offering that sits above the air vent?

Anyones help would be much appreciated. Cheers.

[gvas]

I had a Fiscon bluetooth unit installed in my Polo a few weeks ago. It integrates well with my RCD510 and brings up address books, missed called, last called etc. More info here if you are interested: FISCON Bluetooth Handsfree
Didn't go through a VW dealer, just an auto electrical place where my work gets its bluetooth/car kits installed for their company cars. (They have a bit of experience with such units in VW's and were recommended to me).
It cost me $800 and works fantastically with the touch screen, sound is through the car speakers and the microphone is located in the little compartment near the rear-view mirror.
Only thing is its not connected to my steering wheel button yet, apparently I have to go to VW for them to update something. No bid deal for me, as I'm so used to the touch screen I don't even look at it when using it.

[GTI mk6]

I had a Fiscon bluetooth unit installed in my Polo a few weeks ago. It integrates well with my RCD510 and brings up address books, missed called, last called etc. More info here if you are interested: FISCON Bluetooth Handsfree
Didn't go through a VW dealer, just an auto electrical place where my work gets its bluetooth/car kits installed for their company cars. (They have a bit of experience with such units in VW's and were recommended to me).
It cost me $800 and works fantastically with the touch screen, sound is through the car speakers and the microphone is located in the little compartment near the rear-view mirror.
Only thing is its not connected to my steering wheel button yet, apparently I have to go to VW for them to update something. No bid deal for me, as I'm so used to the touch screen I don't even look at it when using it.

Could you provide details of installer please - happy for PM also

[deepdude]

Hi, I have been desperately trying to get some clear information out of VW sales dudes for about a month concerning BT connectivity on the 2011 Polo GTI. Are you saying that the basic BT kit will answer (but not call) calls from the steering wheel, and that the head unit will stream audio via BT, or via a jack into the AUX input?

Yep, the basic VW dealer fitted kit for the new PoG will answer calls from the steering wheel. When the call comes through, if the stereo's on it'll mute the audio, you'll hear your phones ringtone, the head unit will say something like "PHONE" and you answer via the phone button on the steering wheel. You then hang-up via the same button. If the stereo was off, it doesn't matter... the call will still come through.

Regarding bluetooth streaming, yep, it streams wirelessly. You enable BT Audio in SETTINGS on your head unit, and when the car's on and your device is paired with the car, BT Audio comes up as a secondary option under AUX. Super simple, very tidy.

Where do I find comprehensive information about this? And what is that dealer unit they are offering that sits above the air vent?

I looked everywhere and had a real hard time finding specific info. There are a bunch of threads in the VW Car Audio and Electronics forum, not really PoG specific though. The dealer unit that sits above the dash is the VW Premium Bluetooth Kit... it costs a bundle more than the standard, and do you really want a junky piece of kit protuding from your dash? Yep, it'll do a bunch more stuff, like show all your contacts, say who's calling when the call comes in, maybe even send SMS... but I couldn't justify the costs against the finished product.

I must note, I only have the dealer fitted kit cause I got it thrown in free... otherwise I would have sourced my own gear and had someone else install it for a significantly cheaper cost.

Good luck!

[stucam]

Thanks alot, Deepdude, for the comprehensive info. Am thinking of a Golf GTI 2011 instead of Polo, I know they are different classes, but I think the build quality and standard features of the Golf are swaying me in this direction. Price differential hurts though. Cheers, S