Adding Apple Carplay to ANY BMW!!! (WAY BETTER!!!) 

Great video my dude.

Great install video - we install the same hardware over here in the UK!

thanks for great video nice work👍🏻

This is a great update. If your considering this radio update...Just buy it, you won’t be disappointed.

Great vid my guy!!

Awesome video !!!

Great video, Thank you!

Love it ! I am going to do it!

Good to see that the 360 camera works! That was my only concern

Funny how similar this stuff all is. If you can do it on a e46 you can do it on almost any other BMW. It looks overwhelming, but it's rather easy.

Thank you so much for the tutorial brother! I just installed mine’s today on my 528i and it is looking fantastic and modern. Note, Wireless carplay has a little delay with music, but it’s still not bad. Wired on the other hand works very well. Make sure to change the reverse settings from Aftermarket to Original if you are using your factory camera.

Great product man, nice eyebrows as well 👍🏻

Just love that car :)

I always pick the right hole even though there's two holes to choose from

THANKS MAN

Thank god i found this video. Was ready to dump thousands into a crappy double din and a shit ton of wiring and dash conversion kits and I’d lose my reverse camera and oem gps screen. Didn’t realize buying a $25,000 2010 X6 M sport wouldn’t come with Apple play🤯

Just ordered, thank you man I was thinking about upgrading the whole head unit just for CarPlay, this is way better!!! I hope my heads up display isn’t effected lol I rely on that a lot.

Thanks for a great video. Still debating on trying this for my 2016 750. Apple Car Play come from factory on my 2017 X5 and it only uses half the screen, no way to put in full screen unless you buy an upgrade. And kind of the same thing for the next or previous song fine. It just doesn’t show that.

I installed this in my f10, the manufacturer was Andream, and the product was rubbish on Android Auto mode. Wireless connection very slow and each time you connect, you have to reset and reconnect the phone. Overall not worth it. Glad your one had no issues.

I did this to my 2014 F12. Love it. What is the purpose of the USB connector? Is that just for charging?

Hi Evan! Thank you for the video. I have a question, but i don't know, maybe you know this. I have CIC with a factory rear displays. And on the rear seats multimedia i have an options to watch DVD or external front AUX, or rear left AUX, or rear right AUX. What do you think, is it possible in my case to see the image from this device on rear screens also, if i will choose front AUX for the rear screen in settings? Also, is it possible to watch some video with this device, while driving the car? Thank you!

Great vid. A few questions: 1/ Did you encounter any bugs so far? Did anything work unstable, disconnects etc? 2/ where does the iPhone connects wirelessly to? It connects to BMW stock radio and this unit is just hijacking it or I have to disconnect iPhone Bluetooth from BMW and connect it directly to this box ? 3/ are phone calls normally handled ? (Related to the question of where does the iPhone connects to via Bluetooth?)

Is there anything like this available for the e46? I know there are the avin units and full head units, is there anyway to keep the stock screen and use analogue controlls for carplay etc, ive seen this done on old Mercs etc.

Great video, where did you run the USB plug to connect your phone?

Tape off that mic wire you left it bare so it could cause a short or noise allowed to enter the system

Hey, great video! Will this work in a 2014 328i xDrive? I have navigation, Bluetooth, etc. just no backup camera (I’d get it with this) or CarPlay.

Thank you for the video. Do you have any echo during calls ? Any advise ?

Would this work on a 2008 bmw e60 535i with ccc? The website stated that only cic, nbt, and nbt evo are compatible. Do you know? Also great video!

I am purchasing for my 328i 2013

How come you didn’t show off wireless? If you use wireless does it take the Bluetooth connection or does it still have to use the aux connection? What happens if you receive or make a phone call with this set up?

I am confused about one thing. Does the heads up display with your speed still work? Thanks for making the video. Definitely one of the best I have watched. My E60 has been in the dealership for a couple days and I was going to ask the BMW dealer about adding Apple Car Play..(my oil pump relay is sticking)

Love you

All fits exactly as you described but, I could not find the pink color cable that goes into the wireless devise 🥲 in my E61

Evan Will this work on my 2013 bmw m5 (f10)? Also, did your dash go back together ok? No bulges or edges sticking out? Thanks bill

Was there any interference or dropouts with that antenna location? I've heard not to mount it to metal or anywhere there can be Electro Magnetic interference

Cool stuff! Im just wondering if there is any sound quality loss if you have Hi-Fi Professional DSP system or Harman/Kardon. Did you notice it?

Hey what model car is this that you added to, I just bought a 2016 528i? Miss CarPlay had it in my last car. Also do the OEM telephone mics work with this or do I have to install a separate mic?

Is it possible to upgrade a screen on a 14’ X3 28i instead of using the retrofit kit?

Thanks! But I have an important question. Does this also work for the Pre Facelift? I have an F01 2008 750I. I heard that the Main Wire Kabel in the Car that feeds all the Software in the whole Car is different compared to the Facelift ( 2013 - 2015) Models.. They changed a lot. I am really disappointed.. I wish I'd bought a Facelift F01. Now I wish to Upgrade my Car with a lot of Functions so I can Play You Tube in my Car.. Listening to Music via You Tube and so on. Connect my Phone with my Car without any Problems like Bluetooth . ( This doesn't even Work properly in my 2008 Modell) It's really disappointing and annoying. I want all these things inside my Car, like the Latest G12 Modell 7 Range has to offer. Even a High Resolution Navigation or Google Earth 🌎 on the Car Screen like in the newest Models. Is this possible? Or is there any Risc this Latest Technology will not work in my 2008 Modell? For you're Facelift Model it's easy.. The improved Software from Factory is already inside the Car.. Catch my drift? I wasn't Focused and didn't listend well on you're Video.. You already said it's possible for any I Drive Generation 👍🏼👍🏼 CIC CCC NBT EVO and so on. By the way.. I already have Rear and Front Cameras in my Car. Does Apple Car Play add the 3D 360 Degrees Camera View to it? Or will this only work with the Cameras from Apple Car Play? Second thing is.. I am Using Android Phone.. Will it be 100% Compatible?

hello, can you use spotify and at the same time hear the directions of the navigator?

Great video thanks. I just installed it on my 2014 X3 with NBT. The only obstacle I had was the lack of space behind the main radio unit. I had to put the CarPlay box behind my screen and connect all the wires vertically. Even then it was still very hard to fit the quad connectors back there. Took a lot of time to get the radio back in. Also I ran the USB cable with an extension into the center console box using a flush mount port so it looks integrated. Total time was about 6 hours. Most of the time went to figuring out how to remove panels and put them back, etc. I was also wondering what BMW app you’re using that shows on your CarPlay screen?

Hello I have a 2004 745i will it work for it ? If not can you tell me what will I need something... thanks

Where did you wire a USB cable to from behind the unit in order to connect to CarPlay?

Thanks for posting this video. Did I miss where you ended up routing the USB port?

Hello, everything works fine, but when I play music, there is no sound. I used the aux by plugging a aux cord and I was able to play music, but the sound won’t come out in CarPlay. It’s a BMW GT 550i. How can you help please.

Looking forward to seeing how to operate it just put it in my BMW f07 really don't know how to use it

After installing it we’re you facing any issues in bimmer code coding ? Also what abt the sound effect the oem system have excellent sound effect do we also get sane effect in this CarPlay too or u felt diff?

Are you able to listen to the factory radio whilst using apple car play for maps?

But what if you get a phone call with the phone connected to the mmi, but while listening to the FM of the OEM unit? Will I need to switch to AUX and Android auto first to be able to have a handsfree phonecall?

Hi! I have a question, can I use this CarPlay, but connect Bluetooth to the OEM cars Bluetooth? For example, use navigation from car play, but music from CIC (not AUX option)?

Great video, very helpful. Do you know if this MMI is capable of getting RU-vid, Netflix on it?

i pass that i enjoy the ride ,engine sound .there is no time for anything else cheers!

I got a 2013 bmw 528i. Which model do I need?? Thanks

Great video, thx! Besides cost would this be better than replacing my screen for my 05 645ci, with something like the inav or Avin aftermarket stereo, I’m reading they have bugs sometimes

Hi. Does the fm radio still work when you use the device (when using carplay or android auto) or you have to go in the bmw interface. Also, when using waze, can you listen fm radio and change between radio stations? Thanks

Will this work with 2012 535i ? My factory unit is the small screen with no navigation.

I installed the CIC version on my 2013 650i. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem to be working as well as yours, mine cuts in an out and also sometimes just doesn’t work at all. I’ve put together and taken apart everything more then I would’ve like to and can assure everyone that my cables are securely connected. Sucks, for me ig.

Hi great video. I have the same setup in my F10 however when I select reverse it doesn’t automatically switch. Is there any settings I need to adjust?? Thanks

Nice video! Just a question, you say you are using wired to connect to it...Where are you plugging your phone to connect it to the carplay? Is it the built in USB sockets or something else? Thanks!

which one should i get for a bmw x3 2017

Hi. Does navigation works with headup?

I just installed the unit, everything works except no audio out of navigation..any suggestions?

What about installing a back up camera if you didnt have one

On my 2016 535d I just got a new screen that had has CarPlay on it and I do the wiring to connect it to the cd player unit.. yours has that black box for what reason?

Is this for Apple or android? Also would this system work for a 2008 X3?

Is it possible to do this on a BMW X5 SE 7S 3.0D AUTO 2007?

Hi, i have BMW F07 with CIC navigation but with bluetooth only for phone calls. Is it necessary to change the module or the device has its own bluetooth?

my x3 has the smaller screen than your will it still work

Can you do screen mirroring?

I know it 3yrs later but do you have to hold the media button every time you get into the car?

thinking of doing this - how do you configure the dip switches? the instructions on the website for the product don't make perfect sense (i.e. they don't seem to fully explain what each code corresponds to)

Does this also have android auto? And where did you buy it

Amazing! Any coding required for this particular module on esys?

Do you know if this is compatible with my 08 e92 bmw 328i ??

will this fit for my 2016 X3 28 i xdrive? thanks!

I have a 2019 BMW 330i Xdrive can I use this device to put apple CarPlay?

Sometimes when you guys are showing us things in the car, let us listen to the base in car I mean the music how it sounds

Great vid, helped me install mine - however now my clock doesn’t work, I have to uninstall the unit to set the time, any thoughts?

Joyeauto also have wireless apple carplay, would you want to try to test?

Does the factory back up camera still work after installing this unit? Thank you

Can this would work with BMW e66 750li?

Does this work on the 2011 F10 w/o navigation?

What is the difference between wired and wireless? How do you set up a wired connection as the Android Auto/ Mirror link is only wired

Will this work on a 2018 X2? No wireless connection

i have a Quastion. When you use the Google Maps, can you se the Information also on the speedometer ? thank you .

Will this work on a base model G20 2019 330i?

is this thing with grab audio signal from aux again!? bad. factory system, selection... NBT or Evo, i have nbt evo 2016 and that not correct data on this site ! lol

Hi ! Can I use this with a 6.5" non Touch display on Bmw X1 2017 ?

Where’s the link for the ccc unit?

Will it work with BMW X5 e70 as it does have idrive but without usb and reverse camera

Hi, just bought one of these . Everything works fine but got no audio unless i plug aux cable in . Is it not meant to be wireless audio ?

Will this work on a bmw 525xi and if so which module because there are three different options on the site

would this work on an e46 from 2002?

I love the upgrade on my 2014 535, but my backup camera does NOT automatically switch when placed in reverse. I have to MANUALLY switch over to the iDrive menu (by holding the menu button) before I could use the backup camera. That’s my “1” and only issue with this unit.

Does my original harman kardon sound system work normally, when i build this carplay box in?

Evan - when you say "any backup camera will work", my next question is whether the brain for the camera feature is included in the CarPlay unit, so I just need to buy the camera for the trunk and cables etc., OR do I need to buy a "component/brain" for the camera as well? How do I buy these things so you get a commission? thanks for your help!!!

Will this work on a 2008 535xi ?

You can’t listen to the nbt radio while on Carplay mode, can you?

I followed this step by step but I don’t have any volume control/sound

Does it get the album artwork via bluetooth on the screen in carplay mode?