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08-20-2018, 11:03 AM | #49 | |
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There is a video in the first page of this thread and also a different vendor (the one I got my box from) has a video here: here https://unique-ad.co.uk/ |
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Hey all, catching up on this thread, and have a few comments/questions:
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A few other questions to anyone who might be able to answer: - Is album art displayed anywhere in the Carplay MMI interface when using the Music app? - For cars that have backup cameras which automatically display on the iDrive screen and return to whatever was displayed once moving forward, will this functionality be retained? Or will a replacement backup camera system which integrates with the CarPlay MMI need to be installed? Seems silly that I may have to replace hardware which already exists in the car. Thanks all! |
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OK, the MMI box thing as I see it is a mod/hack to connect the iPhone to the car's screen using the iDrive controls without any coding - the alternative for my car (2013 F34 with NBT) would have been retrofit the ID6 unit + new screen + coding for 4x the price - might be the way forward if you want the best integration but still not perfect as I was told the car would loose ConnectedDrive services...
Now, back to the MMI box thing, let me try to answer some of your questions, based on what I can see so far with my car : Carplay is not widescreen - the MMI box thing projects Carplay at what seems to be the correct resolution and fills the remaining space with just a picture/text - I have a carplay icon picture there and "carplay" text and other vendors may show a different image there but in the end split screen capability is lost, unfortunately. Carplay would show full screen without the side bat in those cars that have the smaller screen. Quote:
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The MMI box thing is only a "projector" really - only Apple would be able to develop the Carplay platform as we go - I cant wait to drive with Google maps/waze Last edited by x-m4n; 08-21-2018 at 09:09 AM.. |
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08-22-2018, 03:33 PM | #55 | |
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08-22-2018, 11:40 PM | #56 |
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My bimmertech one arrived on Monday evening. I’m just waiting on instructions from bimmertech (meant to arrive today) and am planning on installing it tomorrow so will let you know how it works then.
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08-26-2018, 03:30 AM | #57 |
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I've posted a review, unboxing, installation etc in a separate thread if anyone is interested or has any questions: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1528963
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08-27-2018, 11:49 PM | #58 |
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How does the iDrive controller work? I have the basic iDrive knob (the one that can only click left and right). Is there a way to press the "home" button on CarPlay? How does selecting apps work?
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Any chance of an existing review of Unichip available here in the forums?
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09-03-2018, 06:42 AM | #61 | |
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From what I remember, their solution needed us to install a separate mic - you really better off considering these other boxes that can use the car's stock microphone... |
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Are you using the same unit as in this video? Is it the same solution provided by Bimmertech? |
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From what I have seen the Unique AD / Bimmertech boxes are physically different but both use the car's mic. |
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