iphone compatability

Tom H · June 2, 2015

Hi, My XF doesn't find my iPhone even with all bluetoothy things on.

Also it won't find and play my music when it is plugged in to the central console.

Any ideas?

Raistlin · June 2, 2015

My car is an S Type and it sees my iPhone 6.

Dioes your phone see your car's bluetooth signal?

Tom H · June 2, 2015

That's a good point,I'll check and get back to you. thanks

the guardian · June 2, 2015

hey paul thinking a long the same lines myself

ron

Lord H · June 2, 2015

My iPhone 6 and my previous 5 connect via bluetooth no probs but it won't dock to play your music it needs the older 4 for that or at least in my 59 plate xf

Tom H · June 3, 2015

It does now! thanks. The phone is fully working. Now what I'd really like to do is play my tuneIn radio app through the speakers, or just music from my phone. Any help appreciated.

Lord H · June 6, 2015

I looked into this some time ago.... what i found is you needed the aux cable to fit the older ipod aux socket in centre console then you need an Apple 30 pin to lightning adapter but from memory it wouldnt charge if done like this but dont know for sure as i thought it wasnt worth the hassle but then i only ever listen to the radio when in the car to the point that i have had the car for over a year and only 2 weeks ago i tried a cd in it

so for me wasnt worth it

Raistlin · June 6, 2015

It does now! thanks. The phone is fully working. Now what I'd really like to do is play my tuneIn radio app through the speakers, or just music from my phone. Any help appreciated.

I decided to go the ACM route so that everything would be integrated.

Tom H · June 10, 2015

Hi, what is an ACM?, couldn't find it on Google unless you meant 'Academy of Contemporary Music'!!

Raistlin · June 10, 2015

Audio connectivity module :)

Tom H · June 10, 2015

Thanks!

Raistlin · June 10, 2015

This should help :)

http://www.jimrothe.com/jaguar/acm-bluetooth/acm.html

Tom H · June 10, 2015

Thanks again!

Raistlin · June 10, 2015

My ACM took 40 minutes to install and has worked faultlessly with my iPod Classic (80GB). CDC is also still available at the flick of a switch on the ACM.

Give me a shout if you want any more info :)

Tom H · June 10, 2015

Very kind thanks.

I don't have an iPod, happy with CD's really, the main thing I miss is MW radio R5, talksport etc. I have music on my iPhone 6 which I'd like to play through car system but not essential.

Bats · June 15, 2015

Aux cable works fine with my iPhone 6 on 10 reg xf and pairs up ok with bluetooth for phone.

Tom H · June 17, 2015

To play music through?

I've noticed that the Google maps sat nav sound comes through the speakers but I'm guessing that's through bluetooth? Is the technology there to play music through bluetooth does anyone know?

2.7 Kim · July 24, 2015

Is there any way I can connect my iPod up to my radio in an s type?

Raistlin · July 24, 2015

Is there any way I can connect my iPod up to my radio in an s type?

Audio Connectivity Module.

Raistlin · July 25, 2015

Sorry for the somewhat abbreviated post yesterday Kim, but I was using my phone and the size of my finger tips is such that typed communication is a bit of a hit and miss affair. :)

The Jaguar implementation of iPod audio integration is called the Audio Connectivity Module (ACM), and fits in the centre console cubby hole on the S Type (and X Type as well).

It requires the CD changer (CDC) to be fitted and functioning before it will work.

Once fitted it provides an integrated link with all the other D2B networked items, ie. Jaguar Voice, bluetooth Phone, Sat-Nav, audio, Touchscreen etc. You can connect an iPod or a USB stick or an audio item which uses standard phono type connectors.

It provides reliable, if somewhat rudimentary control of the iPod from the touchscreen but the latest version of the firmware also allows for control of the iPod directly, even when connected to the ACM.

Although it uses the CDC link to the system, the CDC is still available if required.

It costs an arm and a leg but, in my view, there isn't yet a viable alternative. I've tried the FM link devices but have never been satisfied with the sound quality.

Also, for me, the tight integration with the rest of the Jaguar system makes it worth considering.

Very easy to fit. Takes about 30 minutes, depending on how easy you find it to thread three wires through the centre console to the back of the head unit :)

I hope that puts a little meat on the bare bones of my previous post :)

2.7 Kim · July 25, 2015

Thanks for the info Paul. Unfortunately I dont have the multi changer in the boot so might have to try and get a second hand one of those before I do anything else

KIm

Raistlin · July 25, 2015

CDC very easy to retro-fit Kim. Plenty on fleabay. Let me know if you want any help

Old Peter · August 9, 2015

Having read this topic before I changed my 'phone from a Samsumg to an iPhone6 [Virgin Media] I wondered if I would have any trouble.

When I got the 'phone on Thursday I found that the sim card was not only keeping my number as requested but it appeared that they had also "unpaired" my old 'phone from the car. It took less than two minutes to pair my iPhone!

Peter.

Tom H · September 2, 2015

It does with mine as well now, I was trying to be a bit too clever I think.

Happy Days, I now have all radio stations back and can listen to my music through my phone

Funfly · March 21, 2016

My wife's iPhone 6 goes perfectly with the XF but my iPhone 5, although seen by bluetooth will only give the first ring and then no sound at all for conversation.

Only way I can use myne in the car is to turn off bluetooth on the phone and stop then talk using the phone only. annoying.