[seanos10]

Ordered from aliexpress Andream store. Took about 10 days to arrive. €218 with free shipping

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by seanos10

Ordered from aliexpress Andream store. Took about 10 days to arrive. €218 with free shipping

Thanks, I just placed mine. Coming from CZ to UK

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by seanos10

Working great so far with wireless Android Auto. Uses OEM mic for everything and sound quality is good.

Will test carplay and revert back

Got a couple of questions if you don't mind.
Can you post some pictures of the unit? What's the sound quality like through the Aux port? do you have harman kardon sound?

[theblues]

Originally Posted by seanos10

Working great so far with wireless Android Auto. Uses OEM mic for everything and sound quality is good.

Will test carplay and revert back

Did the kit come with an external mic or is it designed to use OEM by default?


Is it an MMI device? I was unable to find the product in their store on Aliexpress!

[UnknownBeing]

Originally Posted by seanos10

Working great so far with wireless Android Auto. Uses OEM mic for everything and sound quality is good.

Will test carplay and revert back

Can you post a picture of AA running on this unit?

[floc]

a video of aa running wireless whould be great

[innovaciones]

Originally Posted by chhappy7

Wow pretty much all workaround solutions require external mic huh...

Originally Posted by mastrchee

only needed for for using Siri/Google Assistant. Phone/Streaming Audio still works with car's mic, I believe.

Exactly, the external mic is only needed for Siri, you can still use the BMW mic for calls, I don't get why it is a big problem the external mic (this is a main concern in other posts), the install is pretty easy, it will be hidden and you don't need to use it for phone calls.

[mlev]

Andream on Aliexpress appears to be very similar to UniqueAD and Joyeauto but about $200 cheaper. It has a wifi antenna and a vent for the fan on the sides, where as Joyeauto appears to have vents on the top. Hard to say without comparing the two side by side. The wifi antennas do appear different. But overall looks promising, I may give it a shot for the price.

[floc]

I'm in contact with andream

https://www.android-car-dvd.com/coll...t_posted=true#

He sent me this

I asked in particular for a video of androidauto running wireless. Let's see

[mlev]

Originally Posted by theblues

Did the kit come with an external mic or is it designed to use OEM by default?


Is it an MMI device? I was unable to find the product in their store on Aliexpress!

Just search Aliexpress for Carplay Andream F30

I messaged them and they told me it uses the OEM mic in Carplay mode for Siri and calls and does not include an external mic which is impressive. I asked about the software and they told me it shipped with the latest version but they're able to provide future firmware updates as needed.

Checks all the boxes for me. OEM mic, full screen 8.8" support, wireless, and supports updates.

[seanos10]

This is the unit I got - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...66e24c4dDFqgFS

When I start my car my phone connects to bluetooth and wifi automatically but to start android auto there is a prompt on the screen so I just push down the iDrive controller and then it starts.

It does use the OEM mic and wired carplay and android auto is an option too but I always use wireless and my OnePlus fast charger I have in the car if I need a charge.

I tested my iPhone 6 which I only use for work too and that works ok too but I find Android Auto much more intuitive so it is always my personnel phone.

To use wireless android auto you must be on android 9 or 10 and enable it through developer options

[floc]

could you please make a video of androidauto wireless? what about lag?

Do you have a touchscreen in your car? I don't and I'm a bit worried about using it only with idrive controller

Thank you, andream (wang) was very rude to my request of a video of everithing working... Definitely not a good start.

[theblues]

Originally Posted by mlev

Just search Aliexpress for Carplay Andream F30

I messaged them and they told me it uses the OEM mic in Carplay mode for Siri and calls and does not include an external mic which is impressive. I asked about the software and they told me it shipped with the latest version but they're able to provide future firmware updates as needed.

Checks all the boxes for me. OEM mic, full screen 8.8" support, wireless, and supports updates.

Thanks. Indeed impressive a new wireless Carplay MMI and uses OEM Mic.

BimmerTech updated theirs which uses the OEM Mic but man oh man costs an arm and leg for $600+

It seems Andream doesn't ship to Canada!

[mlev]

Originally Posted by theblues

Thanks. Indeed impressive a new wireless Carplay MMI and uses OEM Mic.

BimmerTech updated theirs which uses the OEM Mic but man oh man costs an arm and leg for $600+

It seems Andream doesn't ship to Canada!

Carlinkit's solution appears to be identical - maybe they ship to Canada?

[theblues]

Originally Posted by mlev

Carlinkit's solution appears to be identical - maybe they ship to Canada?

I thought Carlinkit would be based on Unique/Joyeauto design.

It looks like it is similar to BimmerTech/Andream style.

Thanks again!

[mlev]

Originally Posted by seanos10

This is the unit I got - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...66e24c4dDFqgFS

When I start my car my phone connects to bluetooth and wifi automatically but to start android auto there is a prompt on the screen so I just push down the iDrive controller and then it starts.

It does use the OEM mic and wired carplay and android auto is an option too but I always use wireless and my OnePlus fast charger I have in the car if I need a charge.

I tested my iPhone 6 which I only use for work too and that works ok too but I find Android Auto much more intuitive so it is always my personnel phone.

To use wireless android auto you must be on android 9 or 10 and enable it through developer options

Which installation guide or video did you follow?

Originally Posted by theblues

I thought Carlinkit would be based on Unique/Joyeauto design.

It looks like it is similar to BimmerTech/Andream style.

Thanks again!

I compared the two between features and pictures of the box. The box for those that I compared were exactly the same. Carlinkit was slightly more expensive but probably worth it if you can't get it from Andream.
I was charged tax from purchasing Andream's which tacked on another ~$20. Which is a separate controversial issue, no way Aliexpress or Chinese vendors are providing tax profits to the state of California or US. It's speculated that they're now pocketing this extra money since they never charged tax before. I read that Canada is not getting charged tax from Aliexpress.

[theblues]

Originally Posted by mlev

Which installation guide or video did you follow?


I compared the two between features and pictures of the box. The box for those that I compared were exactly the same. Carlinkit was slightly more expensive but probably worth it if you can't get it from Andream.
I was charged tax from purchasing Andream's which tacked on another ~$20. Which is a separate controversial issue, no way Aliexpress or Chinese vendors are providing tax profits to the state of California or US. It's speculated that they're now pocketing this extra money since they never charged tax before. I read that Canada is not getting charged tax from Aliexpress.

BimmerTech posted their version on how-to:

Another user I found online also posted his

[mastrchee]

I just got mine with both wireless carplay and android auto- will report back once I fit it. I'm on a 2016 f22!

[mastrchee]

no external mic though - interesting!

[Firefly1337]

Same here, received mine yesterday and will put it in tomorrow.

I would love to have a look at the internals and PCB but it has a warranty seal that I don't want to break... :/

[JLBMW]

Have been following and, like many of us, have been anxiously waiting for a cost-effective iDrive alternative solution that supports Android screen mirroring.

Does anyone know if the Andream or other alternatives support Android "screen mirroring"? In another vehicle, I have a Pioneer HU that I "screen mirror" as opposed to using Android Auto.

[theblues]

Originally Posted by mastrchee

no external mic though - interesting!

Which one is this, Andream or Carlinkit?