Has anyone bought this Apple CarPlay box?

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 10-09-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mrfochon

Anybody tried these dongles: Naviup USB Carplay Dongle for Car Android OS Navigation Player Smart Link USB CarPlay Only Support iphone https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075B7T4W2..._UBoVBbZSFVH6Q

As I’ve understood it brings CarPlay to AndroidAuto devices.

mindcontrollerone · 10-09-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott2.0

It works!

Does it work via Bluetooth or do you have to have the phone plugged in?

mrfochon · 10-10-2018, 10:34 AM

got the official response from manufacturer:"this is intended to work on cars equipped with Android Auto system".

thus, it will not work on Idrive system.

back to the only option UniChip. let me know by PM is you are interested. so Far have a couple of request.

foo2002 · 10-22-2018, 05:31 PM

Any news?
My F15 2015 with Carplay will be perfect

CatalinP · 10-23-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mindcontrollerone

Does it work via Bluetooth or do you have to have the phone plugged in?

AFAIK, Apple CarPlay can work over WiFi or Cable. Bluetooth is not enough.

Mojo85 · 10-23-2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mrfochon

got the official response from manufacturer:"this is intended to work on cars equipped with Android Auto system".

thus, it will not work on Idrive system.

back to the only option UniChip. let me know by PM is you are interested. so Far have a couple of request.

I am 100% in. Ready to pay.

mrfochon · 10-23-2018, 09:11 PM

Guys PM for orders and counts.

mrfochon · 11-26-2018, 02:14 PM

Update: still discussing terms.
In the mean time last call for cyber Monday deal lol
Price is set $360.

motex · 12-01-2018, 09:07 AM

I have been dealing with Unichip too and almost ready to pull the trigger on the Carplay integration, best price I got was $369 +$14 paypal fees, that includes DHL charges to Costa Rica

daytonaviolet · 12-06-2018, 02:32 PM

since your changing the screen to touchscreen, will the native bmw apps also be touchscreen ?

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 12-06-2018, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

since your changing the screen to touchscreen, will the native bmw apps also be touchscreen ?

You are not getting a touchscreen at all.

daytonaviolet · 12-06-2018, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

You are not getting a touchscreen at all.

your right.. lol.. i was thinking about another car with aftermarket carplay

Maverik259 · 12-06-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by daytonaviolet

since your changing the screen to touchscreen, will the native bmw apps also be touchscreen ?

The avin is what you're thinking about. And No when you are in the "original car" menu it is not touch screen. When in this mode and you touch the screen it takes you back to the android "id6" screen.

I really like this system and am very interested. Especially considering the price. I like that you use the default Nav system of the android side as waze or google maps without even using CarPlay. That's pretty nice. And installation looks like a breeze.

motex · 12-10-2018, 12:30 PM

Just got the Unichip CarPlay interface installed, here a short video and some unboxing pics

maddog99 · 12-29-2018, 11:26 PM

Thank you all for posting.
To anyone who has this installed:
I too was disenchanted with the AVIN type units & am now looking at this.

Question:
1. Im concerned it has to run through the aux input for audio. What is your audio experience with it? Im assuming I can plug my phone in through Aux & run some music to test how I like that experience?

2. Apps: How do you add additional apps to the screen, ie: Amazon Music or other supported services? You do that on your phone Im guessing?

Please confirm & any general updates on how your liking it would be great.
Thanks

Jedi767 · 03-24-2019, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by maddog99

Thank you all for posting.
To anyone who has this installed:
I too was disenchanted with the AVIN type units & am now looking at this.

Question:
1. Im concerned it has to run through the aux input for audio. What is your audio experience with it? Im assuming I can plug my phone in through Aux & run some music to test how I like that experience?

2. Apps: How do you add additional apps to the screen, ie: Amazon Music or other supported services? You do that on your phone Im guessing?

Please confirm & any general updates on how your liking it would be great.
Thanks

I just installed it this week - was super easy.

Audio experience - to me it sounds better than USB into the center console. A welcome surprise.

Apps - you do that on your phone. Download apps that are CarPlay compatible, then go to Settings > General > CarPlay

Love it so far. Calls are WAY clearer than the original bluetooth connection. Having (reliable) traffic on the screen is invaluable for me living / commuting across LA.

sdk8103 · 03-24-2019, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

I just installed it this week - was super easy.

Audio experience - to me it sounds better than USB into the center console. A welcome surprise.

Apps - you do that on your phone. Download apps that are CarPlay compatible, then go to Settings > General > CarPlay

Love it so far. Calls are WAY clearer than the original bluetooth connection. Having (reliable) traffic on the screen is invaluable for me living / commuting across LA.

Anything you wish it did that it doesn't?

Jedi767 · 03-24-2019, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sdk8103

Anything you wish it did that it doesn't?

I do wish it used the original microphone, but people I'm calling have so far said audio is clearer with the new mic than on the stock BMW setup.

motex · 03-24-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

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Originally Posted by sdk8103

Anything you wish it did that it doesn't?

I do wish it used the original microphone, but people I'm calling have so far said audio is clearer with the new mic than on the stock BMW setup.

Here my microphone location over the upper left side of the rearview mirror
You can hardly notice it

jersey john · 03-25-2019, 03:14 PM

As someone who installed it on an E70, I have to say it's a major improvement from the BMW Apps and is helpful to me who uses Pandora, Spotify and Waze heavily.

My complaint on the E70 is that the use of the Aux Connection. I don't know if you have the issue with the F15/NBT, but the E70/CIC interface requires that.

I like the fact that it uses the whole screen as well; allowing for an integrated experience.

Kraftwerk AG · 03-25-2019, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jersey john

As someone who installed it on an E70, I have to say it's a major improvement from the BMW Apps and is helpful to me who uses Pandora, Spotify and Waze heavily.

My complaint on the E70 is that the use of the Aux Connection. I don't know if you have the issue with the F15/NBT, but the E70/CIC interface requires that.

I like the fact that it uses the whole screen as well; allowing for an integrated experience.

The E70/CIC harness utilizes the AUX-in jack inside the center console, whereas in the Fxx gen it does not require this.

ikheetleon · 04-05-2019, 03:39 PM

So I checked out the Unichip solution. To what it seems, this doesn’t work without pluggin in the usb cable to my phone. I searches for wireless carplay for bmw and found these two. Anyone has any experience with these?

https://www.joyeauto.com/category/bwm-apple-carplay/

https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/carp...ies-2013-2016/

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