My new Z4 35is just arrived ! TV and DVD already unlocked :-)

GregM · 04-26-2010, 04:33 AM

I just tried the OBDII chip called TVFree from prochip and it works perfectly. Now the DVD functions (from internal DVD reader and 6 DVD changer) and the TV Tuner function are now working while on the move.

The procedure is very simple, it takes 5 secondes. There is no need to dig in the dashboard. Just plug the device in the OBD port click a button on the device, wait for 5 seconds, the screen restart and that's it.

And you can relock the "TV/DVD on the move" at any moment simply by doing the same procedure but clicking one the 2nd button on the device.

VERY SIMPLE.

By the Way... the car is amazing... I tried a 30i manual and a 35i auto, but my god, this 35is !!!

BMWZ4 · 04-26-2010, 06:59 AM

Interesting; can you PM me the link to their site and the exact model you purchased & how much you paid?

Thanks very much & congrats on the new Z!
Dave

teagueAMX · 04-26-2010, 07:48 AM

Please post info on it.

Photos?

Thanks

GregM · 04-26-2010, 09:47 AM

Try to type the words "TVFree" and "BMW" on e-bay deutschland as the device is not listed on the prochip site.

I will try to post a video of the result.

The device will allow you to lock/unlock an unlimited amount of times on your car and 2 others... but it's limited to 3 different BMW with the new HDD Navigation system (the serial number of the car is recorded in the device)

it cost about 250 Euros... but worth it !

BMWZ4 · 04-26-2010, 09:59 AM

Yes, thanks I tried that but no German ebay site came up in the search results. Lots of China based sites, but not the one you mention.

What about this; can you provide the Prochip web site and the part number of the device you purchased?

Thanks
Dave

T89 · 04-26-2010, 10:31 AM

Greg, great to hear you finally got your car!

Saw a black iS around Satigny area, was it you by any chance?

PICS!

T

Wraith. · 04-26-2010, 10:39 AM

Pics Please!

SHADOW4 · 04-26-2010, 11:42 AM

Is this the gadget?
http://www.diagsoft.de/pageeng.php?page=produkteng5

Burbakki · 04-26-2010, 12:23 PM

Seems the S in 35i(S) stands for switzerland

Nice work with the DVD&TV unlocking, but is the iS so boring that u need to wach "Navi CIS" while driving to get a thrill ???

Enjoy ur ride und gueti fahrt !

T89 · 04-26-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burbakki

Seems the S in 35i(S) stands for switzerland

T

GregM · 04-27-2010, 05:58 AM

typing "tvfree bmw" in the search of ebay.de will lead you to the product

http://cgi.ebay.de/TVfree-DVD-TV-Fre...item3cac5667f5

And by the way... the IS is way not boring ;-) it's just a plus when you are stuck in traffic jam, in any other situation at this stage, I don't even listen to music (shame for the DAB, hifi pro, DVD changer, TV function...) as the engine sounds so GOOOOD !!!

T89: Yes it was probably me in Satigny... the car is phenomenal !... So agressive comparing to my previous 3.0si Sport Edition.

BMWZ4 · 04-27-2010, 06:17 AM

Thanks Greg. Hopefully they can ship to Canada!
Dave

T89 · 04-27-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregmi

T89: Yes it was probably me in Satigny... the car is phenomenal !... So agressive comparing to my previous 3.0si Sport Edition.

Looked like you were having a lot of fun with the top down

Car looks great man!

T

BMWZ4 · 04-28-2010, 08:01 AM

I just got off the phone with a very nice fellow by the name of Andreas, at Prochip. I've placed my order (249Euros, plus a modest 15 Euros for shipping to Canada via DHL). Supre nice guy & very helpful! Paid via Paypal.

Dead simple to use; ignition on (radio ready only), plug in the OBDII device, press the button, wait for the SAT/NAV to reboot, unplug the OBDII device - you're good to go.

The device is unlimited for the first car you connect to and 3 additional cars (but those additional connections are only limited to 3).

I expect to have it next week and will report back then!
Dave

PTWOB256 · 05-17-2010, 01:11 PM

Dave, any word on how this worked out for you? Also, if you have an Iphone, do you know if it played Iphone videos? Thanks bud!

BMWZ4 · 05-17-2010, 01:35 PM

PTW,
I haven't rec'd it yet

but not the shipper's fault. I found out from DHL that once it landed in Canada, it got transferred to Canada Post (YIKES!), but I'm hoping by the end of this week.

Since it's literally a 1 minute job, I'll log on and update back here asap. As for your iPhone question, no sorry I have a Blackberry Bold 9700 - BUT I could easily try playing a video from the Bold, probably the same process, at least technically speaking.

I'll definitely let you know.
Dave

SHADOW4 · 05-28-2010, 02:19 PM

I ordered the TVfree from Andreas at www.prochip.de this tuesday and i got it delivered to my door today, friday morning. I asked for a quick delivery cause i'm leaving on a Z4-vacation next week with my 6 year old son and i thought it would make the longer legs easier if he could watch a movie.

Andreas said he could not promise but he'd try. Anyway he provides excellent service and recommended UPS. Said and done. Now we can watch DVD's in 200 km/h!

Pics:

Still waiting for my progressive floormats.............

BMWZ4 · 05-28-2010, 02:30 PM

Just checked with Canada Post and it's now scheduled for delivery next Tuesday, June 1st. Finally. Not Andreas's fault, bloody Canada Post Customs folks.

In any event, as soon as I get it, I'll report back as well.
Dave

dwagner00 · 05-28-2010, 03:28 PM

Has anyone tried this on US model E89s?

KrisNL · 06-04-2010, 04:44 AM

Looks like a must have with all the traffic jams we have here

s2000jan · 06-04-2010, 04:56 AM

I assume that you need to have the TV option in order to unlock it ?

(dumb question, I know

)

BMWZ4 · 06-09-2010, 12:28 PM

Apologies for the delay getting back on this; finally received it (no thanks to Canada Post Customs folks!!) and it works beautifully.

Highly recommend buying this for your passenger i.e. long trips etc. Nice to have the option for them.

Andreas at Prochip is an awesome guy, very helpful and always willing to answer questions and entertain new ideas.

Thinking about getting the 'open-roof-while-driving' update as well. I'll let you know, assuming people are interested naturally.

Regards
Dave

04-26-2010, 04:33 AM	#1
GregM New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 35is Black Saphir Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	My new Z4 35is just arrived ! TV and DVD already unlocked :-) I just tried the OBDII chip called TVFree from prochip and it works perfectly. Now the DVD functions (from internal DVD reader and 6 DVD changer) and the TV Tuner function are now working while on the move. The procedure is very simple, it takes 5 secondes. There is no need to dig in the dashboard. Just plug the device in the OBD port click a button on the device, wait for 5 seconds, the screen restart and that's it. And you can relock the "TV/DVD on the move" at any moment simply by doing the same procedure but clicking one the 2nd button on the device. VERY SIMPLE. By the Way... the car is amazing... I tried a 30i manual and a 35i auto, but my god, this 35is !!! __________________ Proud owner of a 2010 Z4 35is Black Saphir Extended Black leather interior, 326M 19" wheels all extras (except smoker package and ISOFIX)
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04-26-2010, 06:59 AM	#2
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Interesting; can you PM me the link to their site and the exact model you purchased & how much you paid? Thanks very much & congrats on the new Z! Dave
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04-26-2010, 07:48 AM	#3
teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	Please post info on it. Photos? Thanks
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04-26-2010, 09:47 AM	#4
GregM New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 35is Black Saphir Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Try to type the words "TVFree" and "BMW" on e-bay deutschland as the device is not listed on the prochip site. I will try to post a video of the result. The device will allow you to lock/unlock an unlimited amount of times on your car and 2 others... but it's limited to 3 different BMW with the new HDD Navigation system (the serial number of the car is recorded in the device) it cost about 250 Euros... but worth it ! __________________ Proud owner of a 2010 Z4 35is Black Saphir Extended Black leather interior, 326M 19" wheels all extras (except smoker package and ISOFIX)
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04-26-2010, 09:59 AM	#5
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Yes, thanks I tried that but no German ebay site came up in the search results. Lots of China based sites, but not the one you mention. What about this; can you provide the Prochip web site and the part number of the device you purchased? Thanks Dave
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04-26-2010, 10:31 AM	#6
T89 Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	Greg, great to hear you finally got your car! Saw a black iS around Satigny area, was it you by any chance? PICS! T Last edited by T89; 04-26-2010 at 11:46 AM..
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04-26-2010, 10:39 AM	#7
Wraith. Captain 71 Rep 886 Posts Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Pics Please!
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04-26-2010, 11:42 AM	#8
SHADOW4 Lieutenant 44 Rep 486 Posts Drives: Tanzanite M4 2018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E89 35i [0.00]	Is this the gadget? http://www.diagsoft.de/pageeng.php?page=produkteng5
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04-26-2010, 12:23 PM	#9
Burbakki New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35 is Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Seems the S in 35i(S) stands for switzerland Nice work with the DVD&TV unlocking, but is the iS so boring that u need to wach "Navi CIS" while driving to get a thrill ??? Enjoy ur ride und gueti fahrt !
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04-27-2010, 05:58 AM	#11
GregM New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 35is Black Saphir Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	typing "tvfree bmw" in the search of ebay.de will lead you to the product http://cgi.ebay.de/TVfree-DVD-TV-Fre...item3cac5667f5 And by the way... the IS is way not boring ;-) it's just a plus when you are stuck in traffic jam, in any other situation at this stage, I don't even listen to music (shame for the DAB, hifi pro, DVD changer, TV function...) as the engine sounds so GOOOOD !!! T89: Yes it was probably me in Satigny... the car is phenomenal !... So agressive comparing to my previous 3.0si Sport Edition. __________________ Proud owner of a 2010 Z4 35is Black Saphir Extended Black leather interior, 326M 19" wheels all extras (except smoker package and ISOFIX)
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04-27-2010, 06:17 AM	#12
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Thanks Greg. Hopefully they can ship to Canada! Dave
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04-28-2010, 08:01 AM	#14
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I just got off the phone with a very nice fellow by the name of Andreas, at Prochip. I've placed my order (249Euros, plus a modest 15 Euros for shipping to Canada via DHL). Supre nice guy & very helpful! Paid via Paypal. Dead simple to use; ignition on (radio ready only), plug in the OBDII device, press the button, wait for the SAT/NAV to reboot, unplug the OBDII device - you're good to go. The device is unlimited for the first car you connect to and 3 additional cars (but those additional connections are only limited to 3). I expect to have it next week and will report back then! Dave
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05-17-2010, 01:11 PM	#15
PTWOB256 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delaware, USA iTrader: (0)	Dave, any word on how this worked out for you? Also, if you have an Iphone, do you know if it played Iphone videos? Thanks bud!
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05-17-2010, 01:35 PM	#16
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	PTW, I haven't rec'd it yet but not the shipper's fault. I found out from DHL that once it landed in Canada, it got transferred to Canada Post (YIKES!), but I'm hoping by the end of this week. Since it's literally a 1 minute job, I'll log on and update back here asap. As for your iPhone question, no sorry I have a Blackberry Bold 9700 - BUT I could easily try playing a video from the Bold, probably the same process, at least technically speaking. I'll definitely let you know. Dave
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05-28-2010, 02:19 PM	#17
SHADOW4 Lieutenant 44 Rep 486 Posts Drives: Tanzanite M4 2018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E89 35i [0.00]	I ordered the TVfree from Andreas at www.prochip.de this tuesday and i got it delivered to my door today, friday morning. I asked for a quick delivery cause i'm leaving on a Z4-vacation next week with my 6 year old son and i thought it would make the longer legs easier if he could watch a movie. Andreas said he could not promise but he'd try. Anyway he provides excellent service and recommended UPS. Said and done. Now we can watch DVD's in 200 km/h! Pics: Still waiting for my progressive floormats............. Attached Images
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05-28-2010, 02:30 PM	#18
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Just checked with Canada Post and it's now scheduled for delivery next Tuesday, June 1st. Finally. Not Andreas's fault, bloody Canada Post Customs folks. In any event, as soon as I get it, I'll report back as well. Dave
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dwagner00 Private 7 Rep 71 Posts Drives: Z4 35is Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Has anyone tried this on US model E89s?
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06-04-2010, 04:44 AM	#20
KrisNL Hero of the Day 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	Looks like a must have with all the traffic jams we have here
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06-04-2010, 04:56 AM	#21
s2000jan Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E89 - sDrive 35is Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Belgium - Antwerp area iTrader: (0)	I assume that you need to have the TV option in order to unlock it ? (dumb question, I know ) __________________ 2012 - F30 - 330d M-pack - Glacier Silver 1999 - Honda S2000 - Silverstone
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06-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#22
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Apologies for the delay getting back on this; finally received it (no thanks to Canada Post Customs folks!!) and it works beautifully. Highly recommend buying this for your passenger i.e. long trips etc. Nice to have the option for them. Andreas at Prochip is an awesome guy, very helpful and always willing to answer questions and entertain new ideas. Thinking about getting the 'open-roof-while-driving' update as well. I'll let you know, assuming people are interested naturally. Regards Dave
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