Carly App

[artem123]

Hello and thank for reading. I recently came across this Carly App, and naturally curious if anyone tried it? Their product seemed to be interesting, and promising, and site is cool, with almost instant and personalized reply to my inquiry. So, long story short, i purchased the adapter, (which was extremely easy to do since site forwards to a local Amazon store), and eager to try ones i receive the adapter. I know there is another thing to buy, which is an App itself. Wish me luck. I will start coding with E90 which my wife drives.

[zayd]

It's good I tried it

[tatetrain]

Very interesting. Not sure what is meant by "coding available through BDC"? I will be interested too hear your review and experience.

[artem123]

Originally Posted by zayd

It's good I tried it

If you don't mind to share... what did you like about it? How do you try it? Coding? Anything else?

[TOPEC]

i had started with the GEN 1 adapter, for E series chassis. worked as advertised, simplified coding by a mile. when i got my f15, i waited for the GEN 2 adapter, and sure enough it works exactly the same way, very easy to use. All u have to do is select module>function>on/off>code and wait, thats it. only down side is the adapter or app itself does not support as much features to be coded as using the actual cable and a laptop. for example, for the f15, if i wanted to turn off the cornering lights feature, it's not available via the app/adapter, but u can code it via cable/laptop. im sure through time the app will have more functions added/supported.

[F15GorDe]

I'm very interested in this also.
Nice project for after the holidays.

Seasons greetings to my fellow forum members.

[six]

I have it. Mine only currently seems to support some modules as apparently my car is too new. I have been able to code stop start off and also comfort access settings. I really wanted to code DVD in motion and add rear lights with front DRLs. I guess I just have to wait for updates despite their website saying it will work now.

In general seems like a good bit of kit with lots of scope for more...

[bimmean3x5x]

Has anyone tried unlocking the DVD using Carly App, so it'll play whilst the car is moving?

[zayd]

Originally Posted by bimmean3x5x

Has anyone tried unlocking the DVD using Carly App, so it'll play whilst the car is moving?

Yes it works

[zinengineer]

This looks interesting and I might get one.

does this do "global/default" changes and also individual changes by profile? I'd want to turn off the auto start/stop globally, but I'd want to make changes to my profile that my wife would not necessarily want.

[artem123]

As it was said above, functionality is somewhat limited on F platform, however when I tried it on E90 ( wife's car) I was able to code pretty much all I wanted including dvd in motion.

[GeoX5]

Save your money and wait to it matures. After paying over $120 for the adapter and software, it is very limited in what it can do on an F15 2016 X5. I bought it to reprogram a new battery in a 2009 X5. That worked flawlessly. I was also able to enable some features on the 2009, such as: folding mirrors by locking with the keyfob, and enabling tailgate close with the inside button and remote.

With my 2016 X5, the functions are much more limited.

The BDC module is the only module worth programming. KOMB and CSM are available, but there is nothing of interest to reprogram. Here is what I was able to do in the BDC module

• Door lights from "off" to "on" during reverse
• Welcome lights - reversing light right from "off" to "on"
• Welcome lights - reversing light left from "off" to "on"
• Changed Welcome lights duration from 20s to 90s (the door lights still go out at 20s)

Limitations

• could not find Safety warning notices disable
• could not find roll up windows with remote
• could not find the ECM module for hatch gate to allow for closing the hatch with the key
• iDrive is disabled
• cannot set comfort folding for side mirrors from not active to active
• could not set confort close using remote from not active to active

[GeoX5]

Originally Posted by GeoX5

Save your money and wait to it matures. After paying over $120 for the adapter and software, it is very limited in what it can do on an F15 2016 X5. I bought it to reprogram a new battery in a 2009 X5. That worked flawlessly. I was also able to enable some features on the 2009, such as: folding mirrors by locking with the keyfob, and enabling tailgate close with the inside button and remote.

With my 2016 X5, the functions are much more limited.

The BDC module is the only module worth programming. KOMB and CSM are available, but there is nothing of interest to reprogram. Here is what I was able to do in the BDC module

• Door lights from "off" to "on" during reverse
• Welcome lights - reversing light right from "off" to "on"
• Welcome lights - reversing light left from "off" to "on"
• Changed Welcome lights duration from 20s to 90s (the door lights still go out at 20s)

Limitations

• could not find Safety warning notices disable
• could not find roll up windows with remote
• could not find the ECM module for hatch gate to allow for closing the hatch with the key
• iDrive is disabled
• cannot set comfort folding for side mirrors from not active to active
• could not set confort close using remote from not active to active

Please let me know if you have any success. I'm mostly interested in closing the tailgate with the remote, roll up windows with the remote, and fold mirrors while locking the car. I also have the drivers plus feature and would love to enable the auto high beam.

[MysticBlue]

Originally Posted by GeoX5

Save your money and wait to it matures. After paying over $120 for the adapter and software, it is very limited in what it can do on an F15 2016 X5. I bought it to reprogram a new battery in a 2009 X5. That worked flawlessly. I was also able to enable some features on the 2009, such as: folding mirrors by locking with the keyfob, and enabling tailgate close with the inside button and remote.

With my 2016 X5, the functions are much more limited.

The BDC module is the only module worth programming. KOMB and CSM are available, but there is nothing of interest to reprogram. Here is what I was able to do in the BDC module

• Door lights from "off" to "on" during reverse
• Welcome lights - reversing light right from "off" to "on"
• Welcome lights - reversing light left from "off" to "on"
• Changed Welcome lights duration from 20s to 90s (the door lights still go out at 20s)

Limitations

• could not find Safety warning notices disable
• could not find roll up windows with remote
• could not find the ECM module for hatch gate to allow for closing the hatch with the key
• iDrive is disabled
• cannot set comfort folding for side mirrors from not active to active
• could not set confort close using remote from not active to active

I agree, it's still pretty limited. FWIW, I was also able to turn off the seatbelt warning.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

I agree, it's still pretty limited. FWIW, I was also able to turn off the seatbelt warning.

They do have limitations on some of the newer software on certain models.
It takes them a little while to crack the changes BMW makes, then the features available on older software versions appear.

They update every few weeks, so keep checking
The android version also appears to get more frequent updates

[JonM]

Originally Posted by GeoX5

Please let me know if you have any success. I'm mostly interested in closing the tailgate with the remote, roll up windows with the remote, and fold mirrors while locking the car. I also have the drivers plus feature and would love to enable the auto high beam.

The fold mirrors when locking and unfold on unlock with Carly works on our F15. Comfort open and comfort close functions all work. Seat belt warning disables all work.

Have not found how to enable video in motion yet.

[HZX540e]

Isn't this just a quickie for coding. What's wrong with breaking out the laptop and the wire? Just asking because from reading here it seems to offer way less than what regular coding does.

[artem123]

This exactly IS quickie))))

Originally Posted by HZX540e

Isn't this just a quickie for coding. What's wrong with breaking out the laptop and the wire? Just asking because from reading here it seems to offer way less than what regular coding does.

Well, nothing wrong with hooking up a pc and connecting to the car, but for some people ( like myself) it is still a bit cumbersome. I was able to code just few simple things with Esys, however i do not feel comfortable doing it. At the same time Carly offers a very easy to understand UI in a language of your liking, and the same basic coding is possible.

[HZX540e]

Originally Posted by artem123

This exactly IS quickie))))

Well, nothing wrong with hooking up a pc and connecting to the car, but for some people ( like myself) it is still a bit cumbersome. I was able to code just few simple things with Esys, however i do not feel comfortable doing it. At the same time Carly offers a very easy to understand UI in a language of your liking, and the same basic coding is possible.

Makes sense, thanks for the response.

[artem123]

Originally Posted by HZX540e

Makes sense, thanks for the response.

Sure)))

[MysticBlue]

Originally Posted by HZX540e

Isn't this just a quickie for coding. What's wrong with breaking out the laptop and the wire? Just asking because from reading here it seems to offer way less than what regular coding does.

Some are not capable of navigating the complexity of coding using the pc format, either because they are intimidated by the pages and pages of instructions that would have to be read on forums like this and the general complexity of it, or some, (like me) who really don't want to invest the amount of time it would take to get up to speed. It's a pretty complex learning curve. I got the Carly mainly for my E92 M3, where it has been useful. It is pretty new to the f15, just recently updated to include it. They appear to be continuing to update, adding more capability as they go.

[HZX540e]

Originally Posted by MysticBlue

Some are not capable of navigating the complexity of coding using the pc format, either because they are intimidated by the pages and pages of instructions that would have to be read on forums like this and the general complexity of it, or some, (like me) who really don't want to invest the amount of time it would take to get up to speed. It's a pretty complex learning curve. I got the Carly mainly for my E92 M3, where it has been useful. It is pretty new to the f15, just recently updated to include it. They appear to be continuing to update, adding more capability as they go.

Thank you for the response. I made a bad assumption in the beginning that the need for full coding will overcome the fear of learning to code. I was terrified I would screw something up too, but the videos, instructions and my geekiness helped.