The Cantaloupe Radio BA31 Bluetooth Retrofit Kit breathes new life into your factory BMW CM5908 radio with modern features like Bluetooth streaming, hands-free calling, auxiliary input, and voice assistance. Our plug-n-play circuit board replaces the factory cassette mechanism inside the radio, enabling a deep integration of audio functionality unmatched by any other product on the market.
Please note this auction is for a retrofit kit ONLY and does NOT include a radio.
FEATURES
- High-fidelity Bluetooth music streaming wired directly into the radio - no tape adapters or FM transmitters here
- Seamless connection experience
- Hands-free calling with included microphone
- Control music playback, answer and end calls, invoke your phone's voice assistant, and cycle through sources using the original radio buttons
- 1/8" auxiliary input jack for satellite radio, legacy devices, etc.
- LCD indicators for Bluetooth connection and playback state
- Maintains all tuner (AM/FM/WB) functionality. Cycle through Bluetooth, AUX, and tuner sources by pressing the volume knob
- 100% stock appearance
- 100% reversible - no permanent or destructive changes required
- Plug-n-play board requires only basic hand tools and an hour or two to install
- Customize behaviors, update firmware, and more with our desktop application for Mac and Windows
- High-quality printed owner's manual booklet that fits with your vehicle owner's manual in the glove box
- 1 year limited warranty
Also be sure to check out 2 companion products we sell that take the BA31 to the next level - a redesigned, more intuitive LCD display called Display+, and a redesigned Class-D amplifier section that adds serious audio fidelity and power, called Amp+.
INSTALLATION
BA31 is installed using basic hand tools in about 1-2 hours. There is NO soldering required. We have a fully detailed installation instruction video on Youtube guiding you through the process.
We also can provide professional mail-in installation for an additional fee, please reach out for more details if interested.