Hello I just bought a 2011 XF Trying to figure out how to stream live Pandora muisc. The phone connects but cannot seem to stream live music from my Iphone 5s ?? Please help!!

 

That will never work. You need to buy a bluetooth adapter for the 3.5mm jack in the center console. Like one from Blackberry on Amazon.

And for the love of god, upgrade to Spotify. Pandora is the worst.

 

Do a search on Tune2Air, you should find about four or five items. I can't remember where it is but I wrote a pretty detailed description of how it works on my 2010 XF.

 

This is what I use, works perfectly.

https://outlawaudio.com/products/btr100.html

 

Are you having to power the unit with the 12V outlet?


TIA

 

Yes, power these units using the USB or cig lighter socket in the center console. Everything is hidden that way without having to run wires.

I have 5 of these in 4 of my cars and my home stereo, and they work great:

If you want to save a few bucks more, this one also has great reviews:

The nice thing about the BlackBerry one is that it turns on and off with the car turning on and off. I don't know if the Okra will do that since it has a battery.

 

I have posted this before, but Tune2Air is the way to go. Works perfectly for Pandora, Spotify, etc. Plugs into the Ipod outlet and just sits in the center console. Your phone then streams via bluetooth and the song/artist info is displayed on the screen in your Jag

 

You can get almost 5 of the Blackberry units for the price of one of these. No one really needs to see the artist/song on the display because everything is going to be done from the phone. It only works with iPhone, so if you have someone in the family/friends that have Android or anything else now or anytime in the future, you're SOL. The Blackberry unit is compatible with literally anything, so you can move it to other cars or your home stereo. The Tune2Na has very limited compatibility.

Blackberry is the winner.

 

I have not tried it, but the Tune2Air web site claims it is also compatible with Android devices via Bluetooth, offering the same functionality as iPhone. It's true that it is more expensive, but it is the only device I have found which provides full control from the head unit and steering wheel controls. As a bonus it allows some control from the iPhone as well, although it does not support pause/play from the iPhone correctly. BTW I have no financial interest in this company, I am just very pleased with the device.

 

As Josh McMorrow said Tune2Air is the way to go. I use it all the time in my 2011 XF. That said, at least with Android/Pandora you don't see the song name and artist on the screen. Other than that it is COMPLETELY seamless. I get out it stops...I get back in it picks right up where it left off. My phone is a Galaxy S5. I have not tried an IPhone so don't know how that might behave.

 

Can you advance the track via the car controls with Spotify/Pandora? If not then only iphone users should get the Tunes2Air ($90). For Android users the unit functions the same and is much cheaper at $19.

 

Blackcoog...I can advance the song on Pandora/Sporify using the steering wheel controls with the Tune2Air. I have never tried the Blackberry device so can't provide a direct comparison. For me the Tune2air provides what I consider completely normal fully integrated functionality.
I am not affiliated with Tune2air...just a user. If the Blackberry device provides the same functionality for less that sounds a better deal for sure. I obviously already spent my $90 on the Tune2air!

 

Blackberry gateway works well but I get a rythmic ground loop type buzz through mind for some reason. Its quiet but there.