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Comparison Chart Listing 7 Fxx Wireless/Wired/iD 4 Retrofit Kits
Comparison Chart Listing 7 Fxx Wireless/Wired/iD 4 Android
Auto/Apple Carplay Retrofit Kits Option 1: Joyeauto CarPlay Mirroring Interface Use Promo Code: BMW20 for $20 off and free DHL or FedEx overnight shipping. https://www.joyeauto.com/category/wi...apple-carplay/ Price: $419 USD (price quoted for one unit) depending on CCC/CIC/NBT/EVO iDrive Pros:
Option 2: Andream/Carlinkit/Indiwork/Road Top/Kremersino/Et. Al. Clones https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3300...480e9daeaQbX5P For more discussion, go here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1675929 Price: $268 USD (price quoted for one unit) depending on CCC/CIC/NBT iDrive Pros:
Option 3: Unique Audio Developments CarPlay Mirroring Interface https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/carp...ies-2013-2016/ Price: £465.99 GBP (about $572 USD)(price quoted for one unit) depending on CCC/CIC/NBT iDrive Rebranded Joyeauto wireless kit Pros:
Option 4: Bimmer-Tech NBT EVO ID5/ID6 Navigation Retrofit https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...ation-retrofit Price: Starts From $1700 USD Pros:
Option 5: Android 9-10 10.25" Multimedia Navigation System for BMW 3 Series 4 Series M3 F30 F31 F32 F33 F34 F36 F80 F82 F83 F84 https://avinusa.com/10-25-multimedia...2-f83-f84.html Price: Starting at $398.99 USD (price quoted for one unit) depending on iDrive CIC/NBT Pros:
Option 6: Unichip CarPlay Smartbox https://www.unichip-tec.com/apple_carplay_smartbox.html Price: $439 USD (price quoted for one unit) Pros:
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08-26-2019, 12:51 AM | #2 |
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It’s unclear from your chart which options provide new display screens and which use your existing screen. My perception is at least some of them do?
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Only option #6 offers this. It's listed under 'pro'
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Ok thanks, I guess I was thinking of other products.
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08-26-2019, 12:30 PM | #5 |
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I own the Kremersino option 5 and let me tell you that box works pretty good, the customer support is great, they sent me the last firmware update and now everything works even better, also this box supports both wired and wireless CarPlay connection but you will need to toggle between them in the settings.
The external mic is not that great but it doesn't matter because you can still use your iDrive bluetooth with the stock mic to make calls using CarPlay interface, the external mic is only needed for Siri so is fine. The box supports USB sticks with any kind of media files like videos and you can change the video aspect ratio to fill the entire screen so that is nice if you have an 8.8 or 10.25 screen. This box also supports Android Auto, for some reason most BMW owners use an iPhone so Android is not that popular but if you are one of these then Android Auto is available, I have an Android to test it and it works great but it will only works wired using and USB cable so no wireless support like CarPlay. Another great touch is that you can change the boot screen with the BMW logo and the CarPlay icon is the BMW logo so it feels more stock. And finally the connection is done automatically, all you have to do is open your car and when your ready to drive just press the 8 button or hold the iDrive menu button for 2 seconds and CarPlay is shown in your screen, the connection process is done in the background, I love that it just works! |
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I would like to buy one for my F30. I have navigation system with HiFi audio and reverse back up cam. What else do I need for ANdroid Auto or Car play. I have both samsung and ipHone.
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I was under the impression that Option 1 (BimmerTech CarPlay MMI Plus) did not offer wireless CarPlay..?
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Good catch! It is indeed a wired device. Just got off the chat with BimmerTech and they said the current model (wired) is now out of stock. A wireless unit is on the way in another 1-2 months...
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09-11-2019, 07:11 AM | #10 |
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A great post covering the available options in the market.
iOS 13 should be compatible with all of these products, but the ones with full screen enabled will have a much better experience. |
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Do any of these support Android Auto at full resolution?
I've been seeing Android Auto with a stretched image across the wide iDrive screen. |
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I'm in the CarPlay camp, so I can't help. But if no one chimes in, contact the manufacturer of your choice to find out.
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This works as an add-on to idrive right? All original idrive functionality is retained? e.g. I can play music over factory bluetooth and have android auto or carplay up on screen? The rear view cam and overhead view is still the factory button/interface? |
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11-04-2019, 10:16 AM | #14 |
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After reading about all the popular options, I decided to take a punt on a "generic" unbranded option because they all seem to sort of share the same hardware.
I placed the order on saturday: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WIRELESS-...6/264479555547 The deciding factors were mainly price (£250 on best offer) and locality. The importer is in UK, offering a 2 year warranty and I'm somewhat protected by eBay (famous last words). Will update on the progress once I receive it, if anyone's interested! |
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The best thing abouth this device is that you can also retrofit a front and rear camera if your car doesn't have one from the factory, if you already have parking cameras then they will work without any problems. |
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Wait a sec, Android Auto is also supported wireless?
Can you explain in detail how it works? Funny enough, I also ordered that box from Andream yesterday. Very curious how it works. I am getting rid of my 10.25" Android 9 device due to too many issues and opted for this unit. I only need/want Android Auto anyway. |
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