where did you get the MMI box from? how did you connect the power for the Google Chromecast? how did you get your internet connection for the Chromecast? many thanks.
I installed everything by following your video, thank you again it helped me a lot. A question: if we listen to the radio of the BMW, we cannot have at the same time the sound of the MMI for the GPS WAZE?
I installed a mmi box in my F32 440i, in the bmw system is sound. In the mmi system is no sound, my car has no aux port... only the usb ports. Must i use the audio adapter? Sorry for bad english
Which cables exactly did you route to under the armrest? My f36 already has an aux in there. How do you connect the mmi box to the stereo? Via the big 'in between' connector or a separate cable? Thanks!
Usb input and aux cable were routed under the console. If you have an aux input you won't need an adaptor. Mmi box connects to idrive via quad lock harnes that comes with the box.
Thanks for the comment 👍 Remember, whatever you watch or listen through the mmi box, it'll be going through its sound channels. So, I don't think these mmi boxes can compete with any high end sound systems but overal sound quality was really good on this and others I've seen. Hope this helps ✌️
@@bmwsolutions7880 Hi thanks for the reply. I guess connection via car aux shouldnt be an issue or have noticable difference. Do you have a link where you bought it from? I would like to by the exact one you got (not all come with hdmi). Thanks 🙂
Nice video! If I enable AUX via bimmercode then I don’t need the USB going in to the mmi box at the end do I? Also why on some videos do they unplug the lvds from the screen and plug it in the MMI?
Thanks 👍 Bimmercode aux activation is a different thing. You still need to connect the aux cable to the car (some mmi boxes can deliver audio through quadlock harness without aux cable). Lvds cable that comes as a splitter with the mmi box. One side goes to idrive display, other side to head unit, third one goes to the mmi box. So, mmi box is like a brigde between your idrive display and head unit. That's why it's so easy to switch between mmi box and bmw system with a single press on a menu button. Hope this helps 👋
Hello, Such a great video, I am gonna try that for sure. Couple of questions if you could address couple of questions: Will these tools you are using , come with the box? or should I need to order them separately? I have got BMW X1 2017, model with small screen, will this device work on it as well?
Thanks for the compliment and comment. You won't need any special tools for this work. A few T20 and T25 torx driver and basic tools that you see in the video. It will work with any display. Also, try to upgrade your display from 6.5inch to 8.8 inch, that's what I did on my 320d .it makes a huge difference 👍
From my experience, I have updated one of my old mmi box due to android auto update on google's side. I had to contact the seller and he sent me a file to put on a usb and insert it on the box. Only then I was able to update it. Most updates are about compatibility updates, so I believe if the box is working fine, they don't release updates.
I'm sure there's a connection issue somewhere which happens if this your first time installing a complicated device. I suggest check the connections and make sure they're all solid.
I believe you can buy apple car play from BMW connected services. Have a look if your car is compatible. If not, these mmi boxes are the solution. They give you a lot more than apple car play and prices are very reasonable.
Hi 👋 glad you find it useful. As for your question, yes you can use the oem radio while you're on carplay or any other menu on the mmi box. Sound switch is set to number 7 on the idrive radio buttons as default, so it's easy to switch sound between idrive system and mmi box source.
I have the same plan for my mini. I also want to use Chromecast. You speak about the 'power connector ' for the Chromecast. Have you bought this seperate? What does it exactly do and where to buy? Thanks!!
I bought the power unit separately from ebay. Google dongle requires at least 2amp and 5v. This was the only way to get it worked in the car. Mmi box has 12v output, and this power unit converts it to 5v. Very easy to make the connection.
@@bmwsolutions7880 Thank you for your quick answer. I am not that technical so therefore this reply. I also watched this cable on your clip and i found a similar on ali. It is called "rcnun 8-32v 12v 24v to 5v 3a DC DC step down converter 15w". Is this the correct one? I add the type c in the Google TV. And how to connect this black and red wire? Thanx again!
Yes, sounds like you got the correct power adaptor. Black and white goes to the mmi box, there's a 12v output on it. Also you don't need to be expert to do simple installations and wiring as long as you have a good recource and reference on how to do. You can't imagine the number of mobile phones and computers I fixed for my family and friends, all learned on RUclips and online. I should open a new channel about it really 😄🤌👍
@@bmwsolutions7880 Because of your clear explanation i am nearby i think. Although i have some cold fever, i will do the installation myself 😊. In my bundle (waiting to receive) i think it is called RCA/USB cables. These has a red (12v ACC) and a yellow (rear camera ACC). You think i should connect these?
Thanks for the great video! I followed the steps, however, the system did not power up at the end of the installation. Any idea where the issue might have been?
I have this box as well but for some reason I don't have the HDMI option on the main screen and it's nowhere in the settings. Do you know by any chance how it can be enabled? Thanks
That's interesting 🤔 I would contact the seller and ask about it. Maybe the box requires an update. Seller should have the update patch and they normally email it to you. Then you put it on a usb stick and insert to mmi box to update.
please my car is a bmw x2 from the year 2020 the system is NBT evo ide 5 buy the same mmi box I make all the connections and on the screen I get no signal The only thing that I don't see anywhere in the connection of the main unit are the fiber optic cables
I installed everything by following your video, thank you again it helped me a lot. A question: if we listen to the radio of the BMW, we cannot have at the same time the sound of the MMI for the GPS WAZE?
Job well done 👏 Unfortunately, idrive and mmi box sound can't be used together, so you need to switch whatever source you want to listen. Nevertheless, it's not a big issue since you get all the new features in your BMW now.
Hi I installed this box on to my f30 and I was trying to check for updates but it asks for a 4 digit passcode I don’t know the passcode does anyone know it tried every combination nothing please help!!
Excellent video as always, I need this box for my BMW 🤟
Thanks very much 👍
i like your video
Great video..! I’ve had mine recently installed but I’d like a video to show what all the settings are!!
Great video!
Many thanks 👍
excellent video
Great video again great job bro
Thanks very much mate, nice to hear from you 👋🤠
Great video - does it use the factory BMW OEM microphone when a phone call comes in on Apple CarPlay/Android auto?
where did you get the MMI box from? how did you connect the power for the Google Chromecast? how did you get your internet connection for the Chromecast? many thanks.
I installed everything by following your video, thank you again it helped me a lot. A question: if we listen to the radio of the BMW, we cannot have at the same time the sound of the MMI for the GPS WAZE?
I installed a mmi box in my F32 440i, in the bmw system is sound. In the mmi system is no sound, my car has no aux port... only the usb ports. Must i use the audio adapter? Sorry for bad english
Hello. Did you just connect Google Chromecast With Google TV to the MMI box via HDMI without power supply and the Google dongle works?
perfekt
How do I play video from usb. My one keeps saying disconnect CarPlay and use car bt
whats the screen size of the x1?
Which cables exactly did you route to under the armrest? My f36 already has an aux in there. How do you connect the mmi box to the stereo? Via the big 'in between' connector or a separate cable? Thanks!
Usb input and aux cable were routed under the console. If you have an aux input you won't need an adaptor.
Mmi box connects to idrive via quad lock harnes that comes with the box.
hello, great video, that is if the hud & display, is it still working? In general, do all the buttons on the steering wheel and joystick work?
Hi, everything is working as I demonstrated in the video 👍
Hi great video!
I have Bang and Olufsen sound on my car will this MMI box reduce/affect the oem sound quality? Thanks
Thanks for the comment 👍
Remember, whatever you watch or listen through the mmi box, it'll be going through its sound channels. So, I don't think these mmi boxes can compete with any high end sound systems but overal sound quality was really good on this and others I've seen. Hope this helps ✌️
@@bmwsolutions7880
Hi thanks for the reply.
I guess connection via car aux shouldnt be an issue or have noticable difference. Do you have a link where you bought it from? I would like to by the exact one you got (not all come with hdmi). Thanks 🙂
As I said sound quality on these boxes are quite good. Have a look at the one I bought on this link. droiduk.com/product/mmi-box/
Nice video! If I enable AUX via bimmercode then I don’t need the USB going in to the mmi box at the end do I? Also why on some videos do they unplug the lvds from the screen and plug it in the MMI?
Thanks 👍
Bimmercode aux activation is a different thing. You still need to connect the aux cable to the car (some mmi boxes can deliver audio through quadlock harness without aux cable).
Lvds cable that comes as a splitter with the mmi box. One side goes to idrive display, other side to head unit, third one goes to the mmi box. So, mmi box is like a brigde between your idrive display and head unit. That's why it's so easy to switch between mmi box and bmw system with a single press on a menu button. Hope this helps 👋
Hello,
Such a great video, I am gonna try that for sure.
Couple of questions if you could address couple of questions:
Will these tools you are using , come with the box? or should I need to order them separately?
I have got BMW X1 2017, model with small screen, will this device work on it as well?
Thanks for the compliment and comment. You won't need any special tools for this work. A few T20 and T25 torx driver and basic tools that you see in the video.
It will work with any display. Also, try to upgrade your display from 6.5inch to 8.8 inch, that's what I did on my 320d .it makes a huge difference 👍
I assume it is also possible to update these boxes with the new updated Android Auto version. How to update this box to for instance "Coolwalk"?
From my experience, I have updated one of my old mmi box due to android auto update on google's side. I had to contact the seller and he sent me a file to put on a usb and insert it on the box. Only then I was able to update it. Most updates are about compatibility updates, so I believe if the box is working fine, they don't release updates.
@@bmwsolutions7880 Thanks! Coolwalk seems a major update. I will ask my seller if it can update .
The Google TV aspect ratio seems to be asomewhat off, were you able to correct this?
Not sure how it looks from the video but we didn't notice any problems with aspect ratio
Hooked mine up in my F30 the same way but doesn’t transmit signal to the screen. Very frustrating. Same box and cables
I'm sure there's a connection issue somewhere which happens if this your first time installing a complicated device. I suggest check the connections and make sure they're all solid.
Nice video. May i know what brand model of the screen you are using?
Model of screen? 🤔
A carplay/android auto module can interfere in any way with car’s original system?
No, it doesn't interfere in any way.
Where can find this box and a fitter please ?
I bought a 2016 bmw 218i active tourer. It don’t have apple carplay but i really want that. I’m not handy myself. Is this posible in my car ?
I believe you can buy apple car play from BMW connected services. Have a look if your car is compatible. If not, these mmi boxes are the solution. They give you a lot more than apple car play and prices are very reasonable.
would you be able to connect an Amazon Fire Stick?
Yes, you can connect fire stick as well. You need to buy 12v to 5v usb converter to power it up. That's all.
hello, beautiful guide, congratulations. could you give me the link where to buy the box because i can't find it. Thanks so much
Hi, thanks for the compliment. Here's the link to the exact box I bought droiduk.com/product/mmi-box/
Hi, thanks by the good video. Can I use carplay and hear music from OEM radio ? Thanks
Hi 👋 glad you find it useful.
As for your question, yes you can use the oem radio while you're on carplay or any other menu on the mmi box.
Sound switch is set to number 7 on the idrive radio buttons as default, so it's easy to switch sound between idrive system and mmi box source.
Great video, will order a mmi box. Curious as to where you're getting internet connection for the Google dongle though?
Thanks 👍
Internet is tethered via phone to google dongle.
@@bmwsolutions7880 I thought so. Do you have a way that you're phone automatically hotspots?
As long as your hotspot is on, it connects automatically when you get in the car.
I have the same plan for my mini. I also want to use Chromecast. You speak about the 'power connector ' for the Chromecast. Have you bought this seperate? What does it exactly do and where to buy? Thanks!!
I bought the power unit separately from ebay. Google dongle requires at least 2amp and 5v. This was the only way to get it worked in the car. Mmi box has 12v output, and this power unit converts it to 5v. Very easy to make the connection.
@@bmwsolutions7880 Thank you for your quick answer. I am not that technical so therefore this reply. I also watched this cable on your clip and i found a similar on ali. It is called "rcnun 8-32v 12v 24v to 5v 3a DC DC step down converter 15w". Is this the correct one? I add the type c in the Google TV. And how to connect this black and red wire? Thanx again!
Yes, sounds like you got the correct power adaptor. Black and white goes to the mmi box, there's a 12v output on it.
Also you don't need to be expert to do simple installations and wiring as long as you have a good recource and reference on how to do. You can't imagine the number of mobile phones and computers I fixed for my family and friends, all learned on RUclips and online. I should open a new channel about it really 😄🤌👍
@@bmwsolutions7880 Because of your clear explanation i am nearby i think. Although i have some cold fever, i will do the installation myself 😊. In my bundle (waiting to receive) i think it is called RCA/USB cables. These has a red (12v ACC) and a yellow (rear camera ACC). You think i should connect these?
If you have the option, time and energy I suggest you should connect it 👍
Thanks for the great video! I followed the steps, however, the system did not power up at the end of the installation. Any idea where the issue might have been?
You're welcome,, I'm not sure if solved your problem yet. All I can think of is the cable connections or a faulty mmi box.
@@bmwsolutions7880do you supply n fit.
I have this box as well but for some reason I don't have the HDMI option on the main screen and it's nowhere in the settings. Do you know by any chance how it can be enabled? Thanks
That's interesting 🤔 I would contact the seller and ask about it. Maybe the box requires an update. Seller should have the update patch and they normally email it to you. Then you put it on a usb stick and insert to mmi box to update.
@@bmwsolutions7880 thank you. They sent me the update a few minutes after I posted here 😂. Works perfect
Amazing video, do i need to disconnect battery first?
Thanks 👍
I didn't disconnect the battery in this work and didn't cause any problems.
how to install more app (apk) on this box?
Like Fermata Auto?
You can't, it's a closed OS not android.
please my car is a bmw x2 from the year 2020 the system is NBT evo ide 5 buy the same mmi box I make all the connections and on the screen I get no signal The only thing that I don't see anywhere in the connection of the main unit are the fiber optic cables
I suggest you check the compatibility with seller. If your connections are fine, it should work on your car with or without fibre optic cable.
do you have a link to the mmi box
droiduk.com/product/mmi-box/
Do you have the internet link where we can buy the converter?
I bought the converter on ebay, you can easily search and find it.
Thanks for your help. I ordered all the material and I receive it on Wednesday. Your video will help me a lot. Well done
Great ✌️ keep us updated when you finished. All the best 👍
I installed everything by following your video, thank you again it helped me a lot. A question: if we listen to the radio of the BMW, we cannot have at the same time the sound of the MMI for the GPS WAZE?
Job well done 👏
Unfortunately, idrive and mmi box sound can't be used together, so you need to switch whatever source you want to listen. Nevertheless, it's not a big issue since you get all the new features in your BMW now.
Were you buy it , how much it cost , great video
Have a look at the link for details. droiduk.com/product/mmi-box/
Hi I installed this box on to my f30 and I was trying to check for updates but it asks for a 4 digit passcode I don’t know the passcode does anyone know it tried every combination nothing please help!!
Did you email the seller? They can give it to you. I can't really remember