ipod/iphone music control via usb? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

86_ZN6 · 06-12-2012, 02:15 AM

hi there!

is there a way to control your music directly from the iphone/ipod when connected to the stock USB port?

every time i connect my iphone to the usb port, i can only control music through the head unit.

i would like to control music on my iphone so that i can scroll faster.

any ideas??

any configuration i need to set?

when im using bluetooth music stream i can control directly from my iphone but not when wired

blalor · 06-12-2012, 05:55 AM

That's just the way it works with the iPod and iPhone. Go Bluetooth or aux port if you want to get around that.

Dadhawk · 06-12-2012, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

hi there!

is there a way to control your music directly from the iphone/ipod when connected to the stock USB port?

every time i connect my iphone to the usb port, i can only control music through the head unit.

i would like to control music on my iphone so that i can scroll faster.

any ideas??

any configuration i need to set?

when im using bluetooth music stream i can control directly from my iphone but not when wired

It's just the way it is, because of the connection handshaking between the iDevice and the HU is implemented in the software. I've been very happy with it though once I figured out how to get the HU to scroll directly to an alphabet letter rather than trying to scroll to the entire list.

It doesn't HAVE to work this way, but the way. The OS on the device supports two modes. One is full control by the external device (what the HU uses) and another is shared control. I know this because we have a PIE interface for our Mustang's Shaker 500 that allows to select the type of control you want (iPod control/HU and iPod Control) depending on which Aux/Sat selection you make.

86_ZN6 · 06-13-2012, 12:59 AM

thanks!

i guess ill use the aux cable then

Fish · 06-13-2012, 01:42 AM

There's an option in the settings to change the control to iPod direct. Set that on or off to select whether you want the HU or iPod to be in control.

86_ZN6 · 06-13-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

There's an option in the settings to change the control to iPod direct. Set that on or off to select whether you want the HU or iPod to be in control.

Are you using basic hu or bespoke?

I didnt see any settings for that on the basic hu.

Fish · 06-13-2012, 09:04 AM

I have the basic one. I have to check where exactly, but it's there. I've switched between the 2 settings multiple times now.

Fish · 06-13-2012, 09:07 AM

Oh, iPod might have to be plugged in to see that option.

86_ZN6 · 06-13-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

I have the basic one. I have to check where exactly, but it's there. I've switched between the 2 settings multiple times now.

Can you show me how to? Been tyring to figure it out but no luck

Thanks for your time

Fish · 06-13-2012, 03:17 PM

I'm at work right now, but I can try off memory. First connect the iPod with the USB cable. I use Apple one. Then select the iPod and have it playing something. Press the volume knob to go into the settings. From there check in Settings or Audio Control or something like that. Try to find the option that says iPod Direct Control (or something similar). Select that and you can choose On/Off. Once I get back home I'll jump into the car and get the exact details for you.

86_ZN6 · 06-13-2012, 06:59 PM

i finally figured it out!!!

i have now full control on my iphone!

Fish · 06-13-2012, 08:33 PM

lol I was just about to walk out to the car to check it.

blalor · 06-13-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

i finally figured it out!!!

i have now full control on my iphone!

Score one for the Scion. I don't think the Subaru has that option.

denkigrve · 06-13-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

i finally figured it out!!!

i have now full control on my iphone!

Ha nice, I just saw this thread and was gonna post up about that. I was tinkering with it this morning trying to figure out how to tell it to STOP automatically playing bluetooth audio off of my phone when I turn on the stereo. I only want BT audio for phone calls, I have an iPod touch for music over USB. :P

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06-13-2012, 01:42 AM	#5
Fish Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Yuzu RS1.0 Scion FR-S #893 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 913 Thanks: 459 Thanked 414 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	There's an option in the settings to change the control to iPod direct. Set that on or off to select whether you want the HU or iPod to be in control.

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06-13-2012, 03:17 PM	#10
Fish Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Yuzu RS1.0 Scion FR-S #893 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 913 Thanks: 459 Thanked 414 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm at work right now, but I can try off memory. First connect the iPod with the USB cable. I use Apple one. Then select the iPod and have it playing something. Press the volume knob to go into the settings. From there check in Settings or Audio Control or something like that. Try to find the option that says iPod Direct Control (or something similar). Select that and you can choose On/Off. Once I get back home I'll jump into the car and get the exact details for you.

06-13-2012, 06:59 PM	#11
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06-13-2012, 08:33 PM	#12
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