06-08-2019, 07:12 AM | #23 |
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yeah I managed to install it and just took out the ashtray in my e87 and put it in there. You cant see any wires at all and the box working pretty good. Resolution is correct after software update with usb and wireless carplay working smooth!
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06-19-2019, 02:36 PM | #25 | |
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Is there a custom menu before you enter the CarPlay interface? something like this? View post on imgur.com If yes how it looks? Do you need to hold the menu button on iDrive everytime you enter your car to connect to CarPlay? or it works automatically just activating CarPlay on your iPhone? How good works the external mic? if you make a call from iDrive do you use the new external mic or the original mic? Can you use AirPlay Mirror? Do you need to use the AUX source for the sound? how good is the sound quality? And finally how hard was the install? Thank you very much!! Cheers!! |
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07-03-2019, 10:12 AM | #26 |
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I have an X5 but does anyone know of a reputable shop in the Kansas City, MO area that could install one of these CarPlay retrofits? I am sure the task is manageable but I simply don't want the stress of doing it. And yes, it would be stressful for me, at least until it was done and working properly lol. Thanks in advance!
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07-03-2019, 12:18 PM | #27 |
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Unique AD just notified me that they now have a wireless/wired CIC version. https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/wire...era-interface/
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09-12-2019, 11:32 AM | #30 |
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I can't decide if to buy this for my F30 with a basic CIC system with no nav https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...c00kXM1qu&mp=1 i was wondering if anyone has any advice or experience on this?
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10-14-2019, 02:21 PM | #33 |
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Option 2: Unichip CarPlay Smartbox
https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...737501642.html Price: $409 USD (price quoted for one unit) Pros:
So. I went for Option 2 on my 2015 F22 220i, and have to say i'm very impressed. I have the 6.5' screen with business iDrive I found the chat service on the Alibaba website very responsive, even at 10pm UK time. Alex Yang answered all my questions and advised which one to order. I went for this one https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...2ce83e5fLJUOsz It cost me $284 including shipping, I ordered it late Thursday night and it arrived Monday morning The quality was very good, and while basic the instructions were good enough, the toggle settings in the book didn't work, I used the ones printed on the bottom of the module. It took me about an hour to install and didn't work properly at the first attempt. I was getting audio but no picture on USB and the Bluetooth wouldn't connect, but when tried fitting it all in it must've pushed a connection in properly as it worked. (I also made the rookie mistake of not putting something over the trim to protect it so now have a few dinks in my trim ) Now when I get in it will connect wirelessly with a simple press of a button and works really well. Sound quality is also very good on bluetooth for music and calls. Also love that I can use the TomTom app as well. Whatsapp is ok, doesn't seem to display messages but you can send one through Siri. On that note the Siri integration is excellent, I also like that it reads out text messages rather than show them. For anyone with a F22, it was a bit tight for space, put I managed to get the unit down almost vertically in the space at the back of the head unit hole. I also swapped the display connection cable around as the one that came with the kit was a lot longer than the BMW one. So overall very happy. It would've cost me nearly double for the MMi option and this gives me everything I need |
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One question: Is there anything you don’t like about it? Any regrets not getting a different brand? Rob |
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No regrets, everything works as expected, also this box feels very OEM, BMW logo at startup, BMW icon in CarPlay and the connection is done in the background. |
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12-06-2019, 03:28 PM | #38 | |
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A couple questions re: USB - does that use the USB connection in the center console? Also, what does USB & Wireless CP mean from a usage stand point? Thanks again! Rob |
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12-06-2019, 03:59 PM | #39 | |
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So I guess you wonder so whats the problem? well you can still use Wireless for your iPhone but if someone else drives your car like your wife then she won't be able to use CarPlay at all because your iPhone is already set as the wireless connection and she would need to remove your iPhone and then do all the setup process and nobody want to do that everytime! So with this new mode you can still use a wireless connection with your iPhone and your wife can connect her iPhone using the USB connection to use CarPlay, so the best of both worlds. The USB connection is done directly from the CarPlay box, you get a USB female connector cable and then you connect your own USB cable to connect your phone. |
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12-08-2019, 02:26 AM | #42 |
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Is it possible to listen the radio/car usb while using the carplay for navigation? How can you use the car's bt phone (microphone) and the carplay's connection at the same time? Yom |
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12-08-2019, 07:48 AM | #43 |
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I have a 2009 e93 MSport.... is that too old for any of these? It has CIC i believe but looking through the options it's quite confusing.
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