Do not see option "Satellite Radio"

es1 · 10-06-2016, 12:48 PM

after pressing the iDrive RADIO button on my console I do not see "Satellite Radio" option. I have PP. I just received 3 months free offer from SiriusXM Radio and want to activate ...
What is the problem ?

artem123 · 10-06-2016, 01:20 PM

Getting free 3 months from Sat is great! Everyone get those letters with this offer. However, it will do nothing ones you do not have Sat in idrive. Did you actually pay to the dealer when you purchased the car to get Sat radio? It does not come standard. You have to options, either purchase activation from the dealer ( no hardware needed since car has everything in it already) for $$$, or use
http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...radio-retrofit or similar online vendor to "retrofit" for the halve the price.

Almaretto · 10-06-2016, 04:22 PM

Is this a new vehicle or did they change their terms? I always got 1 year free. The menu option was present in idrive, but sometimes had to activate online and hit refresh from the vehicle when I had a clear view of the sky without building or tree in the way.

artem123 · 10-06-2016, 06:55 PM

Do not quote me but i think they started this bs around the end of 2010 in to 2011.

P1 · 10-06-2016, 07:03 PM

I just wrapped up my free trial. Now they keep calling asking if I'd like to sign up. Quite annoying...

Almaretto · 10-06-2016, 07:50 PM

In 2013-2015, I used it more. I like the local stations better than satellite now. Plus, I mostly switch out external drives with flac audio. I am not sure I will renew.

Doanster · 10-06-2016, 07:58 PM

This has been discussed before, but you can easily get a 6month/$30 deal to renew. Just ask/push for it. It was even open to new customers recently (via the preview channel) so should be no problem for you. Makes it a no brainer that way.

stewy604 · 10-07-2016, 10:18 AM

Check your build, is Sat radio listed?

es1 · 10-08-2016, 10:46 PM

i just had to refresh it and it showed up. Anyway thanks for the helps. No way I will continue paying for this anyway as it is quite lame.

alphaod · 10-09-2016, 02:21 AM

I actually quite like satellite radio...

Almaretto · 10-09-2016, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaod

I actually quite like satellite radio...

To each their own.

ano0oj · 10-09-2016, 09:23 PM

if SAT radio isn't enabled, I believe there's a company on the boards that does it for <$150 vs $400+ from BMW.

stewy604 · 10-11-2016, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaod

I actually quite like satellite radio...

As do I. There's certain "shows" I listen to, like Jason Ellis on Faction. But its just nice to have an option over my primary choice, which is Spotify.

JustAnotherGuy · 10-11-2016, 05:27 PM

When your XM/Sirius free trial is up simply call them and tell them you got a flyer in the mail with a 6 months for $30 offer. I've done that the past 5-6 times (3 years) and it always works. Just make sure to set a calendar reminder to call and cancel the service 48 hrs before it renews otherwise they auto-bill you full price. Then call up a day after your service disconnects to renew again.

Your welcome!

10-06-2016, 12:48 PM	#1
es1 Private First Class 40 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Do not see option "Satellite Radio" after pressing the iDrive RADIO button on my console I do not see "Satellite Radio" option. I have PP. I just received 3 months free offer from SiriusXM Radio and want to activate ... What is the problem ?
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10-06-2016, 01:20 PM	#2
artem123 Captain 250 Rep 748 Posts Drives: G30 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Philly Burbs iTrader: (0)	Getting free 3 months from Sat is great! Everyone get those letters with this offer. However, it will do nothing ones you do not have Sat in idrive. Did you actually pay to the dealer when you purchased the car to get Sat radio? It does not come standard. You have to options, either purchase activation from the dealer ( no hardware needed since car has everything in it already) for $$$, or use http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...radio-retrofit or similar online vendor to "retrofit" for the halve the price. __________________ Ones drove a Reliant Robin. )))
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	Is this a new vehicle or did they change their terms? I always got 1 year free. The menu option was present in idrive, but sometimes had to activate online and hit refresh from the vehicle when I had a clear view of the sky without building or tree in the way.
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10-06-2016, 06:55 PM	#4
artem123 Captain 250 Rep 748 Posts Drives: G30 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Philly Burbs iTrader: (0)	Do not quote me but i think they started this bs around the end of 2010 in to 2011. __________________ Ones drove a Reliant Robin. ))) Last edited by artem123; 10-06-2016 at 07:34 PM..
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P1 Lieutenant General 11574 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I just wrapped up my free trial. Now they keep calling asking if I'd like to sign up. Quite annoying...
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	In 2013-2015, I used it more. I like the local stations better than satellite now. Plus, I mostly switch out external drives with flac audio. I am not sure I will renew.
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Doanster Major 627 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Carbon Black M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	This has been discussed before, but you can easily get a 6month/$30 deal to renew. Just ask/push for it. It was even open to new customers recently (via the preview channel) so should be no problem for you. Makes it a no brainer that way. __________________ A little mod here, a little mod there...
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10-07-2016, 10:18 AM	#8
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Check your build, is Sat radio listed? __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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10-08-2016, 10:46 PM	#9
es1 Private First Class 40 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	i just had to refresh it and it showed up. Anyway thanks for the helps. No way I will continue paying for this anyway as it is quite lame.
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10-09-2016, 02:21 AM	#10
alphaod Mmmmm… 1151 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	I actually quite like satellite radio...
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ano0oj Captain 318 Rep 746 Posts Drives: '22 M3 AWD, '23 Macan S Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	if SAT radio isn't enabled, I believe there's a company on the boards that does it for <$150 vs $400+ from BMW.
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10-11-2016, 05:27 PM	#14
JustAnotherGuy New Member 8 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	When your XM/Sirius free trial is up simply call them and tell them you got a flyer in the mail with a 6 months for $30 offer. I've done that the past 5-6 times (3 years) and it always works. Just make sure to set a calendar reminder to call and cancel the service 48 hrs before it renews otherwise they auto-bill you full price. Then call up a day after your service disconnects to renew again. Your welcome! __________________ 2015 BMW X5d Black Sapphire / Black Dakota \| M-Sport Pkg \| 42 MPG Premium Pkg \| Cold Weather Pkg \| Driver Ass/Ass+ \| HK Audio
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