[sknsean]

Installed :-D
It just works and wow is google maps better than bmw maps.
The Wife thinks the provided microphone is better than the bmw one so better hands free.

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by sknsean

Installed :-D
It just works and wow is google maps better than bmw maps.
The Wife thinks the provided microphone is better than the bmw one so better hands free.

Where did you install the microphone?

[theblues]

Originally Posted by sknsean

Installed :-D
It just works and wow is google maps better than bmw maps.
The Wife thinks the provided microphone is better than the bmw one so better hands free.

How responsive when switching between apps?

Does it take long to get into Carplay when you just got into the car and start the engine?

[sknsean]

Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Where did you install the microphone?

pressed in between the camera/rainsensor housing and the headliner

[sknsean]

Originally Posted by theblues

How responsive when switching between apps?

Does it take long to get into Carplay when you just got into the car and start the engine?

I have not used CarPlay before, so i can't compare. I feels like when switching on the phone, so very responsive.
The maneuvering with the wheel control is slightly different from the iDrive menu's but i guess after a couple of days it's okay.

The system boots up with iDrive ON and then when the phone connects BT and WiFi it shifts automatically to CarPlay, it takes under 5 secs.

[RobTheBob]

Also asked this in the UK thread, sorry for repeat. For the people that have installed so far, do you all have the NBT head unit? It seems like with NBT there is no way to fit it under/behind the head-unit. I have entrynav though and I have heard that the head unit is smaller and there might be room under it?

[sknsean]

Originally Posted by RobTheBob

Also asked this in the UK thread, sorry for repeat. For the people that have installed so far, do you all have the NBT head unit? It seems like with NBT there is no way to fit it under/behind the head-unit. I have entrynav though and I have heard that the head unit is smaller and there might be room under it?

It's only compatible with the NBT system. ;-)
There is no space behind or under but plenty of space between the glove box and the head unit. You will need to remove the glove box for easier access.

[RobTheBob]

It is actually compatible with hu_entrynav as well, luckily they state it very clearly on their website.

[AlbertoSONIC]

Originally Posted by RobTheBob

Also asked this in the UK thread, sorry for repeat. For the people that have installed so far, do you all have the NBT head unit? It seems like with NBT there is no way to fit it under/behind the head-unit. I have entrynav though and I have heard that the head unit is smaller and there might be room under it?

If you have entrynav you have enough space to fit it under the nbt. I did, but actually it's a little bit pressed. If you remove the glovebox instead, you have plenty of space. See here:

I found useful to place it below the nbt so I can access the carplay unit without tearing down the dashboard (to update its firmware, for example). The piece that covers it is easily removable without any screwdriver.

[cryze]

Also ordered one for my 2016 X1 F48.

They said it should work with my headunit, so I'll be the guinea pig.

I'll report back once I have it.

[mlev]

I am wondering if the NBT Wireless CarPlay option from Joyeauto is the same:
https://www.joyeauto.com/bmw-nbt-1-2...play-solution/

[beerglass007]

Originally Posted by mlev

I am wondering if the NBT Wireless CarPlay option from Joyeauto is the same:
https://www.joyeauto.com/bmw-nbt-1-2...play-solution/

I've installed mine over the weekend in my pro nav in a BMW f30

That unit looks 100% like the IDCORE unit sold in the UK

[AlbertoSONIC]

Originally Posted by mlev

I am wondering if the NBT Wireless CarPlay option from Joyeauto is the same:
https://www.joyeauto.com/bmw-nbt-1-2...play-solution/

They're based off the same project (You can see that both show IDCore in bluetooth, same manufacturer) but are built using components supplied by their sellers which makes them different. Unique AD supply themselves high quality components which make it a slightly higher quality product, at least on the hardware side. Also, as I said some time ago, Unique has 1 year warranty and uk based support and that is very usefull, especially for european users. I had some issue with my interface (I've been the first one to try it in february) and their support has been really helpful to solve those issues. And that's worth the extra money, at least in my experience.

[mlev]

Originally Posted by AlbertoSONIC

They're based off the same project (You can see that both show IDCore in bluetooth, same manufacturer) but are built using components supplied by their sellers which makes them different. Unique AD supply themselves high quality components which make it a slightly higher quality product, at least on the hardware side. Also, as I said some time ago, Unique has 1 year warranty and uk based support and that is very usefull, especially for european users. I had some issue with my interface (I've been the first one to try it in february) and their support has been really helpful to solve those issues. And that's worth the extra money, at least in my experience.

I see, thanks. I guess the rest of us U.S. users will have to decide if that justifies the extra $260 USD (with shipping).

[ooshnoo]

Ok.. I got it installed, and for the most part everything works. I only have 2 issues so far. For those few folks who have installed it, do you have these issues?

1. The screen seems vertically stretched a bit. All the icons are slightly rectangular. Not much, and probably not noticeable unless you're looking for it.

2. When holding down the talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri, I say a command to send a message and then it fails and closes out of the Siri window. See the videos in the links below to see what I mean.


https://agdmail-my.sharepoint.com/:v...c0xsw?e=RjlxRI

https://agdmail-my.sharepoint.com/:v...oxehA?e=NqBug8

https://agdmail-my.sharepoint.com/:v...yR82g?e=bfsCaB

[theblues]

Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Ok.. I got it installed, and for the most part everything works. I only have 2 issues so far. For those few folks who have installed it, do you have these issues?

Try creating a new note or something that requires exchanging the dialog. It is possibly messaging issues on the phone.

I'm assuming you are using the Carplay mic. Were you able to try the method to make calls using OEM mic?

[beerglass007]

Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Ok.. I got it installed, and for the most part everything works. I only have 2 issues so far. For those few folks who have installed it, do you have these issues?

1. The screen seems vertically stretched a bit. All the icons are slightly rectangular. Not much, and probably not noticeable unless you're looking for it.

2. When holding down the talk button on the steering wheel to activate Siri, I say a command to send a message and then it fails and closes out of the Siri window. See the videos in the links below to see what I mean.


https://agdmail-my.sharepoint.com/:v...c0xsw?e=RjlxRI



https://agdmail-my.sharepoint.com/:v...oxehA?e=NqBug8

https://agdmail-my.sharepoint.com/:v...yR82g?e=bfsCaB

Yeah I have the same problem with the steering wheel button. What happens if you say Hey Siri without a button or pressing the Idrive menu button

Remember you need SIRI to say " how can I help you first" which I don't see that happening

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by beerglass007

Yeah I have the same problem with the steering wheel button. What happens if you say Hey Siri without a button or pressing the Idrive menu button

Remember you need SIRI to say " how can I help you first" which I don't see that happening

Cool. Thanks. So I'm not the only one... I'm going to send their support a link to my videos and see what they say.

On the other note, are your icons slightly elongated like in my pic below.

[beerglass007]

Originally Posted by ooshnoo

Cool. Thanks. So I'm not the only one... I'm going to send their support a link to my videos and see what they say.

On the other note, are your icons slightly elongated like in my pic below.

No

Mine looks the same here

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by beerglass007

No

Mine looks the same here

I tried Hey Siri and it seemed to work. I then tried holding down the steering wheel button again, and this time it worked. Seems to be hit and miss maybe. I just emailed their support so will post back what they tell me.

Also, their videos they have on YouTube seem to show the same elongated icons.

[steker]

I was wondering if you guys build in the CarPlay unit yourself or went to a shop to let someone do it for you. I haven't had the time yet to do it and I'm in doubt to do it myself.

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by steker

I was wondering if you guys build in the CarPlay unit yourself or went to a shop to let someone do it for you. I haven't had the time yet to do it and I'm in doubt to do it myself.

Installed it myself. The hardest part for me was fitting all the new cabling back in the dash far enough so the head unit could be fully reinstalled.

They have a decent video on their YouTube channel for reference.