Can I add Apple CarPlay to a BMW M2 Competition

Southy78 · 03-10-2021, 12:19 PM

Hi guys,

I've found a used M2 Competition (in the UK) which I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on but it's missing one specification item I'd really like and that is Apple Carplay preparation.

It does have enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging however.

A few questions then:

1) Can it be activated through the BMW Connected Drive?

2) Can any necessary hardware be fitted after the fact or retrofitted to enable the use of Carplay? What exactly is Apple Carplay preparation?

3) If there is a way round it, where can I get it done in the South of England and at what cost?

Many thanks people!

Southy

Pobsey · 03-10-2021, 12:34 PM

Pro nav as well?

If so you should be able to do it via Bmw connected drive store.

MY340i · 03-10-2021, 02:23 PM

£30 from eBay via usb stick

kitster · 03-12-2021, 10:56 AM

USB activation depends on NBT EVO Version.

I had this done on my NBT EVO and during a recent dealer visit they did an update to the car and basically bricked my OEM navigation. Ensure the seller is able to backup you settings and restore to stock. It is so easy to go with the cheapest and when it hits the fan....your on your own.

There is another active thread talking about this (started by me a while back), where the eBay CarPlay USB has basically prevent me from updating the NBT via Bimmercode, its a well know 'feature' with the USB activations.

Panchoa · 03-14-2021, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Barsj111

£30 from eBay via usb stick

Does this work effectively then? Didn’t realise you could do this....!

I’ve not got Apple pay on the 540i and would be useful. Does it work wireless or does it need to be plugged into the USB?

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Southy78 Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Can I add Apple CarPlay to a BMW M2 Competition Hi guys, I've found a used M2 Competition (in the UK) which I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on but it's missing one specification item I'd really like and that is Apple Carplay preparation. It does have enhanced Bluetooth with wireless charging however. A few questions then: 1) Can it be activated through the BMW Connected Drive? 2) Can any necessary hardware be fitted after the fact or retrofitted to enable the use of Carplay? What exactly is Apple Carplay preparation? 3) If there is a way round it, where can I get it done in the South of England and at what cost? Many thanks people! Southy Last edited by Southy78; 03-10-2021 at 12:21 PM.. Reason: Grammar
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Pobsey Lieutenant 185 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2019 F31 330d / 2010 e87 118d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Pro nav as well? If so you should be able to do it via Bmw connected drive store.
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kitster Lieutenant Colonel 541 Rep 1,894 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	USB activation depends on NBT EVO Version. I had this done on my NBT EVO and during a recent dealer visit they did an update to the car and basically bricked my OEM navigation. Ensure the seller is able to backup you settings and restore to stock. It is so easy to go with the cheapest and when it hits the fan....your on your own. There is another active thread talking about this (started by me a while back), where the eBay CarPlay USB has basically prevent me from updating the NBT via Bimmercode, its a well know 'feature' with the USB activations.
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