[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by theblues

Which one is this, Andream or Carlinkit?

Andream

[mastrchee]

Just finished the install. I didn't have to move anything to glovebox as I had just enough space below the HU.

Initial impressions (about half an hour use) - All seems to work really well.

Sound quality is good. It's better than bluetooth, but not as good as USB. I tried playing music through USB while carplay is connected and this works too.

I have fibre optic cable, which I had to move.

I have to say, this is slightly different to what was advertised on their Andream aliexpress store when I bought it. I feel like this is an updated unit and they've also updated their listing to reflect the new unit.

[theblues]

Originally Posted by mastrchee

Andream

Can you share the link you used to purchase the unit?

[Firefly1337]

Can you explain your dip switch setup? See attachment.
You have 1 off and 7 on.

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by theblues

Can you share the link you used to purchase the unit?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000192794400.html

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

Can you explain your dip switch setup? See attachment.
You have 1 off and 7 on.

Yeah, the dip switches on my unit are slightly different. See attached. 1 is track 7 and is oem car cam apparently. I have no idea what "track" is though?

[Firefly1337]

Thanks for the pic. Where did you get it from, though?
My unit came with no instructions whatsoever. I don't really need any aside from the dip switch setup but yours differs from the one they have on their sales page.

Looks like I will have to try out a few combinations...
According to their sales page they also feature their own PDC&Camera screen generated by the MCU (like in the Android 10.25" touch displays).
My car does not have a camera and I don't want to use that screen. Maybe I will have to set the switch to on anyway to fake using the original screen.

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

Thanks for the pic. Where did you get it from, though?
My unit came with no instructions whatsoever. I don't really need any aside from the dip switch setup but yours differs from the one they have on their sales page.

Looks like I will have to try out a few combinations...
According to their sales page they also feature their own PDC&Camera screen generated by the MCU (like in the Android 10.25" touch displays).
My car does not have a camera and I don't want to use that screen. Maybe I will have to set the switch to on anyway to fake using the original screen.

I got that from the product page it self (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000192794400.html)

I didn't receive any installation instructions either... all instructions are on the product page on the link above.

I don't have a camera either, just PDC and all of it works with above.

[Firefly1337]

Originally Posted by mastrchee

I got that from the product page it self (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000192794400.html)

It says 'Page Not Found'.
I have this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000174276908.html

Originally Posted by mastrchee

I don't have a camera either, just PDC and all of it works with above.

Nice, that confirms my theory
You set switch 7 to 'on' (for OEM cam) while not having a camera installed.

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

It says 'Page Not Found'.
I have this one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000174276908.html

Works when I click on it? Also, based on the pictures on your link, it's the exact unit I have. Documentation on these units are a bit hit and miss. I first had 3-off, 4-on, 5-off because I have a 2016 f22, but that didn't work, so I switched to 3-on, 4-off, 5-off (which is for 8.8 up to 2015).

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

I
Nice, that confirms my theory
You set switch 7 to 'on' (for OEM cam) while not having a camera installed.

You should try my dip settings then?

[Firefly1337]

Ok, the link works after changing my country to United Kingdom (does not work for Germany apparently).

I will definitely try your config, we seem to have the same setup (NBT EVO, no camera, 8.8", 2015).
Thanks I will report back tomorrow.

[innovaciones]

Originally Posted by mastrchee

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000192794400.html

Now I feel honored, they used my posted CarPlay image to promote their unit, the spanish menu is what it caught my attention

The problem is my CarPlay box is another one lol

[floc]

Originally Posted by mastrchee

no external mic though - interesting!

Originally Posted by 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... :/

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

Ok, the link works after changing my country to United Kingdom (does not work for Germany apparently).

I will definitely try your config, we seem to have the same setup (NBT EVO, no camera, 8.8", 2015).
Thanks I will report back tomorrow.

please do some photo/video of androidauto wireless in action

Firefly1337 do you have 8.8 non touch screen? I'm in the same situation with my original screen

[theblues]

So this product:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000174276908.html

Is different than this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000133829758.html

Based on the DIP switch positions.

[mlev]

Originally Posted by theblues

So this product:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000174276908.html

Is different than this:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000133829758.html

Based on the DIP switch positions.

Most of their listings that look similar are the same. I messaged them and asked about one I ordered compared to another similar listing, and they said it's the same thing.
They also both have the same model number in specifications: EW-BMCP-NBT01A

You can message them to confirm if you're concerned about this. Different dip switch reference graphic does not represent what you would be getting.

[JLBMW]

Originally Posted by mlev

They also both have the same model number in specifications: EW-BMCP-NBT01A

I googled that model number and found this site. $148/ea qty 5 minimum. How about a group buy? https://cornucopia.manufacturer.glob...-Interface.htm

[theblues]

Originally Posted by JLBMW

I googled that model number and found this site. $148/ea qty 5 minimum. How about a group buy? https://cornucopia.manufacturer.glob...-Interface.htm

I would consider it.

[Redline10000]

Originally Posted by theblues

I would consider it.

I'm in.

[Redline10000]

Does this boot into Android auto when the car starts or do you have to press a key sequence?

[mastrchee]

Originally Posted by Redline10000

Does this boot into Android auto when the car starts or do you have to press a key sequence?

Not sure about android auto, but boots in to CarPlay without any key sequence

[floc]

Originally Posted by JLBMW

I googled that model number and found this site. $148/ea qty 5 minimum. How about a group buy? https://cornucopia.manufacturer.glob...-Interface.htm

why do they sponsor wireless carplay and not wireless android auto clearly!? I can have OEM carplay but not androidauto, I whould expect the majority of people interested in androidauto, not carplay...

[Firefly1337]

Okay, unit is installed in my car and I just finished my test drive.

First of all my dip switch config:
- 1 on (Track OFF)
- 2 on (360 OFF)
- 3/4/5 on/off/off (for 8.8" 2015)
- 6 off (unused?)
- 7 on (for OEM camera even though I don't have one)
- 8 off (for OEM mic)

Everything is working fine including the switching to OEM PDC.

My use case is Android Auto with a Pixel 3. Over USB this worked fine out of the box. After plugging in my phone it automatically established a connection through BT, no idea why though (seems unnecessary for wired connections).
At this point I connected over WiFi to the unit (pass is '88888888' i.e. 8x8) but I could not get it to work straight away. I decided to take a test drive anyway to try out the unit.
Shortly afterwards the unit crashed and only showed a black screen while my phone was telling me it found a WiFi connection for Android Auto.
I think it tried to connect via WiFi while being connected over USB which caused the crash.

To my knowledge there is no way to force reboot the unit, so you have to park and turn off the car completely to initiate a normal boot.
The 2nd try I did not connect USB and instead tried wireless again.

I yet have to test the boot behavior, but on a running unit you have to be connected to the WiFi network and initiate the BT connection manually (can be done in the unit's settings). That triggers a popup displaying Android Auto and the phone's name.
Confirming the popup instantly opens Android Auto (there is no lag or wait whatsoever) - completely wireless.


The WiFi from the unit is 5 GHz by the way, at least that's what my phone connects to (maybe 2.4 GHz is supported concurrently aka Dual-Band).
The included antenna works fine and delivers 100% reception.
No idea what the BT connection is used for other than sending the trigger to connect and also no idea yet how this 2nd BT connection might interfere with the one from the iDrive.

I forgot to bring another phone/camera but I can assure you there was no cable attached to my phone while taking the pictures It really works wireless (but bear in mind that it might only work for Pixel and some Samsung and Nexus devices due to official Google limitations).

I am also under the impression that the resolution is not 100% correct. At least I remember it a tiny bit better using HeadUnit Reloaded with custom 160 dpi. But I could be wrong.

There is actually not much to say about the iDrive controller input, it just works

That's it for now, I will use and test it more in the following days and weeks.