@@מדינט I bought from wakaa a company in China I’ve used their head units on an E90 and it worked perfectly but when I set up their mmi box I get no signal when pressing number 8 on the radio to switch over to mmi from idrive 2012 F30 328i (CIC)
Mine was a 2014 but I've since sold this F30. I had this kit on the car for about 3 months without any issue. I honestly think it could last a very long time. But cant say for sure since I didnt have it on for that long.
This looks easy enough. I have a 2014 435i with navigation/tech package I bought back in 2015. I love the car, but some of the newer models make me jealous I dont have android auto for better phone integration. This would solve my problem
On the microphone connector you only need to plug it into the module? Or was there another connector on the opposite end of the mic wire that you had to plug somewhere else
@@rogiermeijer1556 If you don't have them, you don't have to worry about transferring them to the new wire harness. It'll still install and work the same way
okay so with the limcet box i had one in my e92 and the problem was when i was on facetime the camera wouldnt work and if i wanted to record a video the audio goes through the car not my phone
Hi Mate wonder if you can help I recently installed one on my car but I have a couple issues. 1 when I open the door the screen is showing the opposite side door as open and I’m not sure how to fix this. The 2nd when I plug my phone in for apple play it keeps disconnecting after a few seconds. Do you know how to fix these issues or come across jt? Thanks
I have a 2016 BMW F 80 and I bought the Evo Apple CarPlay plug and play from you. I got no signal but I can’t figure out what the dip is. If you’re able to make a video on step-by-step, or if you know a dip that the manual doesn’t tell you.
Amazing video. I am considering buying on of these for my own BMW. I did notice a Aux/USB converter for the Aux audio you are refereeing to in the installation manual. But according to the manual this needs to be run to the USB port in the center console. Is this correct? I did not see you do this in the video. It would seem like a lot of additional work. Looking forward to your input.
@@InlineSixAuto Right that is what I meant sorry for the confusion..... So did you have to run the Aux/USB cable to the AUX/USB port in under the armrest? Cause I feel that would be a lot of difficult work and I cannot see that happening with out any holes or gaps be created by the cables. Your insights in this are much appreciated!
@@BoudieYoudie I did not have to run the aux cable on mine. But some other people said they had to run to the aux cable from the silver host box to the aux port in the armrest to get the audio. I haven't figured out why some models require this and other don't.
Could you be more specific on what audio system ur car has; exact model? I do not want my audio run through aux but if it happens I have the same radio system as urs I would by this box. Thank u
@@InlineSixAuto I just canceled this product. Such an unprofessional company. Ordered it this Tuesday paid for expedited shipping. It’s Friday now I had to email them to ask if it shipped . Only for them to tell me it’s out of stock and hasn’t shipped. Why was I kept in the dark. Why was my cc charged for an out of stock item. Unprofessional and I will never do business with them again. I’ll go pay more for bimmertech at least I know they will give better customer service.
I did everything right and connected the audio output cable to my car's aux port. No sound. Any advice? I also connected the optic sound fiber cables from old harness to the new. In OEM settings Idk how to "select aux", becayse it only gives me the option to chnage volume, but I can't even do that. So maybe the aux port doesn't recognize the tv?
Does this interfere wit the HUD in anyway? Let’s say I set a destination in the original factory navigation then open CarPlay. Does that effect the prompts on the HUD? … and on the head unit (I have the large screen like yours) will the factory navigation prompts appear there to? I’m assuming not? This product MIGHT BE exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks 😎
I don't believe it will interfere when carplay is active. The stock iDrive system still functions in the background because you still get that BMW chime whenever there's an alert the car wants to tell you a warning or something. You just can't see what it is if you're on the Carplay screen. But you still get the sound and you can see it when you switch back to the original iDrive system. Though I'm not 100% sure since mine does not have HUD and I haven't gotten any feedback from other people with HUD
I honestly don’t know. But you should just remove your glove box then you’ll have plenty of room to put the box in that little space and run the wires through the opening to it.
I don't think so. The kit uses the aux audio input to play music and other audio from your phone. You'd have the disconnect the kit from the aux input and connect your bluetooth transmitter. You just won't get any audio from the kit. You can still have carplay displayed on the idrive screen though
Hi. Looks like it will work with my 2014 F034 (335 GT). I have the larger screen and heads-up display. Will this still work? I also have a question about the mounting of the new module - how do you keep it from rattling around when you go over bumps or drive on rough roads?
Yes it will work as long as you have the NBT system which you should have. If you have the large screen like mine then you should have navigation? So that means you should have the large head unit like I do. That means there is no space for it to rattle around lol. But the kit will come with some velcro allowing you stick and mount it to keep it from moving.
@@InlineSixAuto Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I have Nav and every other option except the M-series components. I'll put this on my Xmas wish list...
What about if you are listening to radio through normal system, if you are not set to aux mode will you not hear it ring ? Do you need to have it in aux mode to enable the ring sound coming through from CarPlay? Thanks
I noticed it changed the audio slightly since now the audio is going through the interface box and not directly from the original head unit. But you can adjust the audio tone in the main menu outside the carplay. I also adjusted the sound in my spotify settings so now it's where I want it
If I have the BMW factory upgraded audio with logic 7 DSP so will this no longer work? If not that’s a major issue with the design. Surly the original head unit works as the speakers amo. Assume you can still adjust the head unit amp audio settings in the original menu and they remain as set then when entering into the new system it sends the audio to the amp.
@@Pain4yourmindMy f30 also had the premium sound system with the logic 7 DSP. To me it seems that the audio from the unit that has the carplay is sending the audio directly to the speakers instead of through the original head unit. The unit allows you to adjust the treble and bass separate from the adjustment in the factory iDrive system. Though I'm not an expert on how exactly the audio travels in the system. From what I could tell, it was only slightly different when I played music with carplay. There wasn't a significant difference. It seemed the like the base wasn't as high initially so I adjusted it in the unit along with the treble. It helped but it did seem kinda off still. Then I increased the bass along with some other audio adjustments in the spotify app and it sounded much better and nearly the same as how it sounded with the factory head unit.
Can the system work via USB in the central arm rest so that I can charge my phone and have better quality audio through hard wired connection rather than Bluetooth?
I ordered from them on a Tuesday paid extra for faster shipping. No updates till Friday. I had to email them to see why it’s not shipped . Turns out it is out of stock. So they left me in the dark for 3 days. If I didn’t email them I would have never known. Very unprofessional company didn’t even apologize for the inconvenience or anything will never order anything with this company again.
I got it to work on the F 30 but I just traded mine in for an F 80 and now I did the same steps to make it work in the F 30 but now it’s not working here is there a different sequence for the F 80?
If you don’t have aux cord connected and music plays then you don’t need it. If it doesn’t play and you have everything connected and setup then you need it.
I had a really bad experience with these type of devices. I installed one 2 years ago. It damaged my idrive headunit where i then had to spend alot of money to replace it. Never using these again.
@@InlineSixAutostarted of with no functioning reverse camera. Later on the DAB radio stopped working. And finally it began to spaz out completely where it refused to turn back on. I got the headunit diagnosed and was told the chipset on the board was fried.
There’s different versions for different drives.. CCC CIC NBT & NBT EVO. I was scared too out I took it too a shop 1 year warranty f that I hate electrical work.
@@InlineSixAuto I am having the same issue and I didn’t change the switch. I know power is going to the CarPlay unit because I can see the red light come on. The screen reads no signal however and the radio does not come on
Same issue, all plugged in no display. Unplugged and set back to oem and the screen is back. Gonna try tomorrow after work. Possible didnt have the main big plud fully inserted.
I haven't been able to confirm fitment with 2017 models because that's when BMW started allowing the Carplay option from factory and updated the NBT system to a newer version. Does your system look exactly like mine?
@InlineSixAuto it looks pretty similar. I gotta mess with it some more. I had a '14 335i before this one but I literally just got it about a week ago so I gotta dive in a bit more. Thanks for the quick response !
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I have such MMI unit for over 4 years now, best interior mod I have ever done.
Can you give some
Advice of connections I recently bought and have no signal screen
@@alexdiaz6569 It should be all Plug & Play, which unit you bought?
@@מדינט I bought from wakaa a company in China I’ve used their head units on an E90 and it worked perfectly but when I set up their mmi box I get no signal when pressing number 8 on the radio to switch over to mmi from idrive 2012 F30 328i (CIC)
does this support the backup camera?
What year is your car and have you had any issues with it since you installed it? Do you think it’ll hold up long term? 3+ years
Mine was a 2014 but I've since sold this F30. I had this kit on the car for about 3 months without any issue. I honestly think it could last a very long time. But cant say for sure since I didnt have it on for that long.
This looks easy enough. I have a 2014 435i with navigation/tech package I bought back in 2015. I love the car, but some of the newer models make me jealous I dont have android auto for better phone integration. This would solve my problem
On the microphone connector you only need to plug it into the module? Or was there another connector on the opposite end of the mic wire that you had to plug somewhere else
yes the other end is connected into the head unit with the large wiring harness
hello brother, i have a question. Where did you install the Wi-Fi antenna? Im not sure if you showed where you put yours. Thanks in advance.
Great vid, thanks. You say that when you have the green wires, put them out and put in the new box. Not all of the cars have two green wires?
That is correct, some models don't have the 2 green wires.
@@InlineSixAuto ok thanks. But if you don’t have two green wires, than it is just plug n play? Or it does not work?
@@rogiermeijer1556 If you don't have them, you don't have to worry about transferring them to the new wire harness. It'll still install and work the same way
okay so with the limcet box i had one in my e92 and the problem was when i was on facetime the camera wouldnt work and if i wanted to record a video the audio goes through the car not my phone
can you still have the sports mode view when you see your HP & Torque power?
Hi Mate wonder if you can help I recently installed one on my car but I have a couple issues. 1 when I open the door the screen is showing the opposite side door as open and I’m not sure how to fix this. The 2nd when I plug my phone in for apple play it keeps disconnecting after a few seconds. Do you know how to fix these issues or come across jt? Thanks
I have a 2016 BMW F 80 and I bought the Evo Apple CarPlay plug and play from you. I got no signal but I can’t figure out what the dip is. If you’re able to make a video on step-by-step, or if you know a dip that the manual doesn’t tell you.
I believe the 2016 model stilll had the NBT idrive? Does original idrive system look the same as mine in the video?
Amazing video. I am considering buying on of these for my own BMW. I did notice a Aux/USB converter for the Aux audio you are refereeing to in the installation manual. But according to the manual this needs to be run to the USB port in the center console. Is this correct? I did not see you do this in the video. It would seem like a lot of additional work. Looking forward to your input.
No that wouldn’t be necessary, but you may just need to run the aux cable to aux port in the armrest to get audio depending on your iDrive options.
@@InlineSixAuto Right that is what I meant sorry for the confusion..... So did you have to run the Aux/USB cable to the AUX/USB port in under the armrest? Cause I feel that would be a lot of difficult work and I cannot see that happening with out any holes or gaps be created by the cables. Your insights in this are much appreciated!
@@BoudieYoudie I did not have to run the aux cable on mine. But some other people said they had to run to the aux cable from the silver host box to the aux port in the armrest to get the audio. I haven't figured out why some models require this and other don't.
Could you be more specific on what audio system ur car has; exact model? I do not want my audio run through aux but if it happens I have the same radio system as urs I would by this box.
Thank u
Havent figured out where to download the updated firmware. Any thoughts?
How does this mmi compare to bimmertechs version. I just ordered this one I’m curious
I've never used BimmerTechs version but from what I've seen it operates the same basically. They just have a different software system I think.
@@InlineSixAuto I just canceled this product. Such an unprofessional company. Ordered it this Tuesday paid for expedited shipping. It’s Friday now I had to email them to ask if it shipped . Only for them to tell me it’s out of stock and hasn’t shipped. Why was I kept in the dark. Why was my cc charged for an out of stock item. Unprofessional and I will never do business with them again. I’ll go pay more for bimmertech at least I know they will give better customer service.
I did everything right and connected the audio output cable to my car's aux port.
No sound.
Any advice?
I also connected the optic sound fiber cables from old harness to the new.
In OEM settings Idk how to "select aux", becayse it only gives me the option to chnage volume, but I can't even do that. So maybe the aux port doesn't recognize the tv?
Does this interfere wit the HUD in anyway? Let’s say I set a destination in the original factory navigation then open CarPlay. Does that effect the prompts on the HUD? … and on the head unit (I have the large screen like yours) will the factory navigation prompts appear there to? I’m assuming not?
This product MIGHT BE exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks 😎
I don't believe it will interfere when carplay is active. The stock iDrive system still functions in the background because you still get that BMW chime whenever there's an alert the car wants to tell you a warning or something. You just can't see what it is if you're on the Carplay screen. But you still get the sound and you can see it when you switch back to the original iDrive system. Though I'm not 100% sure since mine does not have HUD and I haven't gotten any feedback from other people with HUD
I just installed mine, I keep hearing Xm radio when I try to listen to Apple Music
Where is the mic cable coming from??
How were you able to fit the box behind to the right? My glovebox switch gets in the way so it’s impossible for me to fit it
I honestly don’t know. But you should just remove your glove box then you’ll have plenty of room to put the box in that little space and run the wires through the opening to it.
@@InlineSixAuto I managed to fit it somehow. Thanks
this is awesome! thank you dude!
Would i still be able to play my music through the bluetooth transmitter, or only the aux?
I don't think so. The kit uses the aux audio input to play music and other audio from your phone. You'd have the disconnect the kit from the aux input and connect your bluetooth transmitter. You just won't get any audio from the kit. You can still have carplay displayed on the idrive screen though
Good day had issue with the reverse camera after installation it jumps to the camera but doesn’t display any images
This is with your original backup camera or aftermarket backup camera?
Thank you. Your explanations during the installation helped me a lot.
hallo, does this support the original backup camera?
@@flaviopolidoro5122 yes it automatically changes to your original camera screen when you reverse.
Hi. Looks like it will work with my 2014 F034 (335 GT). I have the larger screen and heads-up display. Will this still work? I also have a question about the mounting of the new module - how do you keep it from rattling around when you go over bumps or drive on rough roads?
Yes it will work as long as you have the NBT system which you should have. If you have the large screen like mine then you should have navigation? So that means you should have the large head unit like I do. That means there is no space for it to rattle around lol. But the kit will come with some velcro allowing you stick and mount it to keep it from moving.
@@InlineSixAuto Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I have Nav and every other option except the M-series components. I'll put this on my Xmas wish list...
@@jinharrylHave u bought? How is it?
Awesome video 🔥🔥 thanks for the help
So does the music you play from your car play play on that module or it is heard on the car speakers
it comes through the car speakers
Does the map screen in CarPlay mode automatically switch between day and night mode?
It switches to night mode automatically if you have your low beams on. then Day mode if they are off.
What about if you are listening to radio through normal system, if you are not set to aux mode will you not hear it ring ? Do you need to have it in aux mode to enable the ring sound coming through from CarPlay? Thanks
Yes it would need to be in AUX mode to be able to hear any audio coming from Carplay
Hey I just bought the module and the oem mic don’t go through to the CarPlay and when I try to use Siri or take a call the mic doesn’t work
You might have to change the microphone settings to ‘OEM microphone’ in the main menu settings.
Does this effect the audio quality?
I noticed it changed the audio slightly since now the audio is going through the interface box and not directly from the original head unit. But you can adjust the audio tone in the main menu outside the carplay. I also adjusted the sound in my spotify settings so now it's where I want it
If I have the BMW factory upgraded audio with logic 7 DSP so will this no longer work? If not that’s a major issue with the design. Surly the original head unit works as the speakers amo. Assume you can still adjust the head unit amp audio settings in the original menu and they remain as set then when entering into the new system it sends the audio to the amp.
@@Pain4yourmindMy f30 also had the premium sound system with the logic 7 DSP. To me it seems that the audio from the unit that has the carplay is sending the audio directly to the speakers instead of through the original head unit. The unit allows you to adjust the treble and bass separate from the adjustment in the factory iDrive system. Though I'm not an expert on how exactly the audio travels in the system. From what I could tell, it was only slightly different when I played music with carplay. There wasn't a significant difference. It seemed the like the base wasn't as high initially so I adjusted it in the unit along with the treble. It helped but it did seem kinda off still. Then I increased the bass along with some other audio adjustments in the spotify app and it sounded much better and nearly the same as how it sounded with the factory head unit.
Great upgrade - we also install the same screens over here in the UK!
Can the system work via USB in the central arm rest so that I can charge my phone and have better quality audio through hard wired connection rather than Bluetooth?
The system comes with a new USB port which you can plug your phone into!@@Pain4yourmind
Great video! It sucks that it has to go through AUX for audio.
I plugged the mic in to the new module do I have to plug it to the original head unit
No only into the main host box.
Will this work with a 2015 BMW 4 Series 428i Gran Coupe?
Yes you should also have the NBT iDrive system like mine
What is the wifi password for the carplay?
Would this work on a 2014 bmw 328i?
@@neevdahale9027 yes as long as it’s an F30
Can a 8.8” idrive screen be replace with 12.3” screen
Yes that is possible
How do you get the Aux cable to connect to the unit
You just plug it into the aux port in the arm rest
Are you selling the 335? I saw it on OfferUp today
Yess
What if your car doesn’t have a Bluetooth for audio option
It uses the aux for audio input, not Bluetooth.
Hi, are all the original functions available or are some functions obscured such as the online manual? Thank you
All functions on the original idrive are still there.
I ordered from them on a Tuesday paid extra for faster shipping. No updates till Friday. I had to email them to see why it’s not shipped . Turns out it is out of stock. So they left me in the dark for 3 days. If I didn’t email them I would have never known. Very unprofessional company didn’t even apologize for the inconvenience or anything will never order anything with this company again.
I got it to work on the F 30 but I just traded mine in for an F 80 and now I did the same steps to make it work in the F 30 but now it’s not working here is there a different sequence for the F 80?
What year F80 did you get?
2016
@@InlineSixAuto I did get it to show no signal but that’s about it
@@truenoarimiri2926 Does it still have the NBT idrive system? Or does it have the EVO idrive system
@@InlineSixAuto EVO
How do I know if I need the aux or not?
If you don’t have aux cord connected and music plays then you don’t need it. If it doesn’t play and you have everything connected and setup then you need it.
Ok. The only way too find out is getting a screen and try it out.
I had a really bad experience with these type of devices. I installed one 2 years ago. It damaged my idrive headunit where i then had to spend alot of money to replace it. Never using these again.
How did it damage your head unit? If you know
@@InlineSixAutostarted of with no functioning reverse camera. Later on the DAB radio stopped working. And finally it began to spaz out completely where it refused to turn back on.
I got the headunit diagnosed and was told the chipset on the board was fried.
Was it the same brand? Maybe they have gotten better?
There’s different versions for different drives.. CCC CIC NBT & NBT EVO. I was scared too out I took it too a shop 1 year warranty f that I hate electrical work.
It has damage mine too
My screen is black and I did everything you did
Did you change the arrangement on the dip switch on the box of the main silver box?
@@InlineSixAuto I am having the same issue and I didn’t change the switch. I know power is going to the CarPlay unit because I can see the red light come on. The screen reads no signal however and the radio does not come on
Same issue, all plugged in no display. Unplugged and set back to oem and the screen is back. Gonna try tomorrow after work. Possible didnt have the main big plud fully inserted.
Can this module be used with an after market back up camera
Yes!
Old post Ik. but did you ever get this work? Was trying to buy this unit and also a back up camera
is it wireless carplay?
Yes it can connect wirelessly or it can be a wired connection via the USB port
Any idea if this will work with a 2017 340i? Didn't see it in the confirmed vehicle fitmit section?
I haven't been able to confirm fitment with 2017 models because that's when BMW started allowing the Carplay option from factory and updated the NBT system to a newer version. Does your system look exactly like mine?
@InlineSixAuto it looks pretty similar. I gotta mess with it some more. I had a '14 335i before this one but I literally just got it about a week ago so I gotta dive in a bit more. Thanks for the quick response !
Where can you buy this from ?
www.inlinesixauto.com/products/apple-carplay-for-bmw-nbt-system-f30-f32-f80-more
would that make the OEM screen a touch screen where you can manipulate the Apple Car Play apps with your finger?
No it won't become tough screen. You use the idrive knob to scroll through it.
Impact driver? Really?
Don’t but it doesn’t work
What issues are you having?
☹️ "Promo SM"
Is this good on a 320i 2018?
Will this work on 2014 750LI?
Will maps work with my heads-up display?
I don't believe so. Only with the screen