ID6 Wireless CarPlay Issue

[destroy26]

9 times out of 10 when I'm connected to wireless Apple CarPlay in my 2017 X5 35i, I cannot choose another audio mode (eg XM, FM, AM, etc) without it automatically switching back to CarPlay as the audio input after 5-10 seconds. No matter how many times I attempt to switch the mode/input away from CarPlay, it always switches back.

The only exception is if I completely disconnect my phone from CarPlay, which is counter-productive because that prevents me from using Google Maps/Waze.

This issue occurs while my phone is in the wireless charger, or plugged into the USB port within the center console.

Has anyone else experienced this issue and found a fix? I'm open to any thoughts or suggestions.

Thanks!

[Clifton]

Assume you’ve deleted both the iPhone profile on the X5 and removed the BMW Bluetooth connection from the iPhone. Then add the iPhone back.

It’s a good idea to create a new connection after an iPhone update

[destroy26]

UPDATE:SOLVED

I wanted to provide an update to this post as I FINALLY figured out what the issue was here.

Long story short, I use an alarm clock app on my iPhone that requires me to solve puzzles and complete math problems in order to shut the alarm off every morning. I realized that while this app continued to run in the background, it would force any Bluetooth audio sources to always default to my iPhone as the audio source. Simply quitting/closing this app solved the issue completely.

For anyone who may be experiencing the issue described in my original post, take a look at what apps your phone may be running in the background, as an app may be the culprit.

[lauritzm]

Originally Posted by destroy26

UPDATE:SOLVED

I wanted to provide an update to this post as I FINALLY figured out what the issue was here.

Long story short, I use an alarm clock app on my iPhone that requires me to solve puzzles and complete math problems in order to shut the alarm off every morning. I realized that while this app continued to run in the background, it would force any Bluetooth audio sources to always default to my iPhone as the audio source. Simply quitting/closing this app solved the issue completely.

For anyone who may be experiencing the issue described in my original post, take a look at what apps your phone may be running in the background, as an app may be the culprit.

Good tip, I do have some intermittent issues so I will have a look at my apps.