[StannisBaratheon]

Posting this for anyone looking to add Carplay to their F30.

For anyone else looking to add Carplay to their F30 I bought a software update from Bimmer-Remote that updated my iDrive to version 6 (from version 4) and it also added Carplay. You need a wifi antenna, OB2 to USB cable, and the software update itself was around $200. The update took a few hours and I wish I found out about this earlier. Overall very happy, some of the best money I've spent on my car.

Jakub made the install easy, would definitely purchase from them again.

https://bimmer-remote.com/products/b...lay-fullscreen

[mannyhernz]

Is this mandatory to upgrade to id6 for apple carplay?

[StannisBaratheon]

Originally Posted by mannyhernz

Is this mandatory to upgrade to id6 for apple carplay?

Yes I believe so.

[paulymu]

Much appreciated. Definitely looking into getting this. Was really looking into getting this for my 16 340 as well. Question, does this include android auto as well?

[henkinc]

Not sure what parts my audio dealer put in for my Car Play, but I love it. Unknown by him my Samsung automatically puts the car into Car Play (e.g. Google Maps) when I turn on the car, using blue tooth and wi-fi. It is easy to exit this video if you want the audio info on your screen, or if not the car still plays your audio. I have CDs stored and Sirius and don't want a streaming service.
If I plug the Samsung into the jack he installed, the audio channel of course goes away and only music on my Samsung phone can then be heard. (Which music I have installed but I prefer my car's audio settings as is.)

Dealer told me I would have to lose CDs and Sirius, but he failed to note the wi-fi connection which is video only and leaves my audio channel untouched.

Charlie

[banrek]

I'm almost tempted to do this myself if it works as intended. is the 2gb of RAM an issue with restarts? I heard it's a problem only if opening the OEM navigation.
Thank you!

[StannisBaratheon]

Originally Posted by banrek

I'm almost tempted to do this myself if it works as intended. is the 2gb of RAM an issue with restarts? I heard it's a problem only if opening the OEM navigation.
Thank you!

I've had no issues so far, very happy with everything after a few weeks of using it. I never use the OEM navigation so I don't know if that causes an issue.

[fidividi]

Is the wifi antenna required for everyone or depends on the car?

[schernov]

wifi antenna required.

[ivixor]

I used an mmi box instead for the same cost and also got Android auto.

[Livetodrive]

You used an mmi box instead of what? Can you please explain whatvyou did? What us an mmi box?

[amancuso]

Originally Posted by banrek

I'm almost tempted to do this myself if it works as intended. is the 2gb of RAM an issue with restarts? I heard it's a problem only if opening the OEM navigation.
Thank you!

It was a MAJOR problem for me, however I understand it only affects a small amount of the earlier HUs. Doesn't matter whether you're using Carplay, stock NAVI or any other mode. Would randomly reboot at the worst time. I ended up buying a NBT EVO HU from a wrecked 2020 and Jakub flashed it for me. Now it's 100%. He's a good guy and stands by his service.