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Originally Posted by Firefly1337
This thread is intended to consolidate all available information on the chinese 'Andream' MMI Box.
FAQ- What is it?
It is a small Multi Media Interface (MMI) box that will retrofit the following features to your BMW:- Apple CarPlay (wired and wireless)
- Android Auto (wired and wireless)
- Apple AirPlay
- Screen Mirroring (wired) with 'Autolink' (MirrorLink?)
- Displaying 3rd party aftermarket camera video signals
- Basic USB playback from e.g. a thumb drive
The box uses the OEM mic and supports Siri and Google Assistant either via voice keyword ('Hey Siri' / 'Okay Google') or by long-pressing the steering wheel voice button.
- How does it work?
The MMI box essentially acts as an intermediary between your original headunit and display. While the box is inactive, the original video signal is passed through unchanged and your car works as before.
After activating the MMI box, the box's video signal is shown on the display instead.
You can easily switch back and forth between the box and your original headunit. Using the MMI box is optional and should be seen as an add-on and not as a replacement.
- Is my car supported?
All cars roughly from 2013-2016 with 'NBT', 'NBT EVO' (ID4), 'ENTRY' and 'ENTRYNAV' headunits are supported.
Important: 'NBT EVO' (ID5/ID6) is not supported.
The official list from Andream is as follows:
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1 Series F20/F21 (2011-2017) requires a screen
2 Series F23 Convertible (2013-2016) Original NBT System
2 Series F22/F45 MPV (2013-2016) original NBT system
3 Series F30/F31/F34 (2013-2016)
4 Series F32/F33/F36 (2013-2016) original NBT system
5 Series F10/F11 (2013-2016) original NBT system
5 Series F07 GT (2013-2017) original NBT system
7 Series F01 F02 (2013-2015) original NBT system
X1 F48 (2016-2017) original NBT system
X3 F25 (2014-2016)
X4 F26 (2014-2016) original NBT system
X5/X6 F15 (2014-2016) original NBT system
MINI F56 2013 -2016 6.5"
MINI F56 2013 -2016 8.8"
- What does it cost?
Prices vary depending from where and when you buy, but usually around 240$.
- Are there alternatives?
There is a similar unit from JoyeAuto here that also supports CIC for ~415$.
It has wireless CarPlay and wired Android Auto support but it is unknown if AA also works wireless.
Note that this unit cannot use the car's microphone and requires an external mic (might result in poor audio, depends on the mic).
BimmerTech is selling their MMI Prime box for 649$.
While the price tag is high-end, it looks identical to the other units but does not support wireless Android Auto (only wired). CarPlay works wireless.
Installation
Installation is the same for all aftermarket units like this (e.g. the 10.25" android 9 displays).
From YT 'BMW DIY Guy' for BimmerTech's MMI v1:
From YT 'Grind My Gears' for BimmerTech's MMI Prime:
Official BimmerTech Prime installation video:
Configuration
The main configuration is done on the box itself using 'dip switches':
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Official instructions from Andream:
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Explanation:
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1 Display track overlay/grid lines on 3rd party cameras (unconfirmed)
2 360° camera
3/4/5 depends on your car, for 6.5" or 8.8"/10.25"
6 unknown
7 OFF = 3rd party camera, ON = OEM camera
8 OFF = OEM mic, ON = 3rd party mic
Everything else is configured on a software level after installation. |
Which Andream model will work with a 2013 X5 e70?