Dension Gateway Lite BT is a simple to use interface for iPod/iPhone, Smartphone, USB and AUX devices integration in cars with non-text support head units. It enables music playback from a USB storage or iPod through your BMW stereo system using multimedia system buttons for basic control.
Embedded Bluetooth module allows you to make hands free calls through the car speakers and external microphone and stream music via AD2P.
Dension GBL3BM4 adapter fits BMW / Mini cars with 40 pin connectors head units..
Main Features
- Play music from iPod/iPhone, USB and AUX devices through your car radio system
- Make handsfree calls via Bluetooth
- Stream music via AD2P
- Charge your iPod/iPhone while playing (1A charging by default)
- Connected devices control via original car radio buttons / steering wheels control (except telephone)
- Plug & Play connection
- AUX input (optional)
- Dension Gateway Lite BT GBL3BM1 adapter main unit
- Connection cable
- Microphone
- User manual
- Installation manual
- Single iPod/iPhone dock cable (30pin) (IPDC1GW)
- iPhone Lightning to USB cable (IPLC1GW)
- Lightning Cable (IPLC1GW)
- iPhone 6 cradle with professional mounting (IP6LCRP)
- Lightning Adapter (LIA1GW0)
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Dension Gateway Lite BT GBL3BM4
Compatibility Chart | ||||
Car | Car Model | Year | Radio Description | Notes |
BMW | 3 Series, E36 | 1995–1998 | Business | 1 |
3 Series, E46 | 1998–2005 | Business / 16:9 Navigation | 1 | |
5 Series, E39 | 1996–2003 | Business | 1 | |
5 Series, E39 | 2000-2003 | 16:9 Navigation / MID Radio | 1 | |
7 Series, E38 | 1995–2001 | Business / MID Radio | 1 | |
Compact | 1995–2006 | Business | 1 | |
Compact | 2001-2006 | 16:9 Navigation | 1 | |
X5 (E53) | 2000–2006 | Business | 1 | |
Z3 | 1996–2002 | Business | 1 | |
Z8 | 2002–2003 | Business | 1 | |
X3 | 2004–2010 | Business CD / Professional Navigation / 16:9 Navigation | 1 | |
X5 (E53) | 2000–2006 | Business CD / 16:9 Navigation / MID Radio | 1 | |
Z4 | 2003–2008 | Business CD / Business Navigation | 1 | |
Z8 | 2002–2003 | Business CD | 1 | |
Mini | R50 | 2001 - 2006 | Boost / Boost with Harman Kardon option | 2 |
R52 | 2004 - 2008 | Boost / Boost with Harman Kardon option | 2 | |
R55 | 2001 - 2006 | Boost / Boost with Harman Kardon option | 2 |
Note! 1. Head units with DSP are not supported.
Note 2. Text display is available on non-Navigation based systems only, text option must be set after installation.
BMW Headunits
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BMW Business | BMW 16:9 Navigation | |
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BMW Business Navigation | BMW Professional Navigation | |
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BMW Business CD | BMW MID Radio |
Mini Headunits
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Mini Boost | Mini Boost with Harman Kardon Option |
iPod/iPhone Compatibility
iPod 4G / 4G Photo
iPod nano / 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G / 6G
iPod mini
iPod Video 5G
iPod Classic
iPod touch / 2G / 3G
iPhone
iPhone 3G / 3GS
iPhone 4 / 4S
USB Compatibility
Flash memory and hard disk drive (USB mass storage)
File system: FAT16 or FAT32
Storage capacity: up to 250 GB
Audio Formats Compatibility
MP3
WMA
OGG
WAV
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![]() | Gateway Lite BT User Guide |
![]() | Gateway Lite BT Install Guide |
Make | Model | Years |
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BMW | 3 Series | 1995 - 1998 |
BMW | 3 Series | 1998 - 2005 |
BMW | 5 Series | 1996 - 2003 |
BMW | 5 Series | 2000 - 2003 |
BMW | 7 Series | 1995 - 2001 |
BMW | Compact | 1995 - 2006 |
BMW | Compact | 2001 - 2006 |
BMW | X3 | 2004 - 2010 |
BMW | X5 | 2000 - 2006 |
BMW | Z3 | 1996 - 2002 |
BMW | Z4 | 2003 - 2008 |
BMW | Z8 | 2002 - 2003 |
Mini | R50 | 2001 - 2006 |
Mini | R52 | 2004 - 2008 |
Mini | R55 | 2001 - 2006 |
Gateway Type | |
Gateway Model | Gateway Lite BT |
Product Feature | |
Product Features | USB, Bluetooth, iPod, iPhone |
Dension Gateway Lite BT GBL3BM4 - Car iPod USB Bluetooth Adapter for BMW and Mini
- Brand: Dension
- Product Code: GBL3BM4
- Availability: In Stock
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£199.00
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