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      04-02-2020, 06:59 AM   #1
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Apple carplay from Bimmertech review

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I have installed the Apple carplay MMI Prime Retrofit for my X6M 2016 from bimmertech [IMG][/IMG]and its just amazing and I really advise to go for it. I didnt get any discount on the product/ got it for free.

Just wanted to share my review.
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How was installation? I'm not a handy guy and don't have any tools. Easy enough for a dummy like me or would I need to take it to my guy?
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How was installation? I'm not a handy guy and don't have any tools. Easy enough for a dummy like me or would I need to take it to my guy?
I tried to install on my own... opened half dash... got scared to damage the interior... put everything back and took it to my friend garage to do it, it was easy following a youtube video took us 45mins... but another friend was waiting for his installation also and took us 20mins only and it was super easy for the 2nd time!
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How was installation? I'm not a handy guy and don't have any tools. Easy enough for a dummy like me or would I need to take it to my guy?
I tried to install on my own... opened half dash... got scared to damage the interior... put everything back and took it to my friend garage to do it, it was easy following a youtube video took us 45mins... but another friend was waiting for his installation also and took us 20mins only and it was super easy for the 2nd time!
That's my concern, damaging the dash as I monkey my way around it. Thanks for info!
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Are you having any issues with callers complaining of an echo? I have the exact same system from BimmerTech installed in my X5M and every person I speak with while using the phone through CarPlay says that they can hear an echo of their voice when they speak.
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Are you having any issues with callers complaining of an echo? I have the exact same system from BimmerTech installed in my X5M and every person I speak with while using the phone through CarPlay says that they can hear an echo of their voice when they speak.
after reading this... i went directly and checked the echo.... its true they can hear an echo of their voice......
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Are you having any issues with callers complaining of an echo? I have the exact same system from BimmerTech installed in my X5M and every person I speak with while using the phone through CarPlay says that they can hear an echo of their voice when they speak.
after reading this... i went directly and checked the echo.... its true they can hear an echo of their voice......
Well that sucks. Totally turned me off of buying this.
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Are you having any issues with callers complaining of an echo? I have the exact same system from BimmerTech installed in my X5M and every person I speak with while using the phone through CarPlay says that they can hear an echo of their voice when they speak.
after reading this... i went directly and checked the echo.... its true they can hear an echo of their voice......
Well that sucks. Totally turned me off of buying this.
You can adjust the settings to minimize it per this F30 Bimmerpost thread:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...29&page=43

Per the thread:

"Daniel Kim is the developer of the RSNAV which is essentially the same unit as Andream's mmi but for Audi. He recently posted the following echo troubleshooting steps: "

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post14021620

"His baseline settings are slightly different than Andream's. I used a second phone to attempt to optimize my settings and landed on the attached configuration. I wil try them out this week and see how it goes..."
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Well that sucks. Totally turned me off of buying this.
The echo is the reason that I bought this unit after already having the Joyeauto one installed. With the right settings you can completely get rid of echo.. just need to play with all the levels like the previous post mentioned.
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Well that sucks. Totally turned me off of buying this.
The echo is the reason that I bought this unit after already having the Joyeauto one installed. With the right settings you can completely get rid of echo.. just need to play with all the levels like the previous post mentioned.
Good to know. Guess it's back on the radar.
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Are you having any issues with callers complaining of an echo? I have the exact same system from BimmerTech installed in my X5M and every person I speak with while using the phone through CarPlay says that they can hear an echo of their voice when they speak.
after reading this... i went directly and checked the echo.... its true they can hear an echo of their voice......
Well that sucks. Totally turned me off of buying this.
You can adjust the settings to minimize it per this F30 Bimmerpost thread:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...29&page=43

Per the thread:

"Daniel Kim is the developer of the RSNAV which is essentially the same unit as Andream's mmi but for Audi. He recently posted the following echo troubleshooting steps: "

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...1#post14021620

"His baseline settings are slightly different than Andream's. I used a second phone to attempt to optimize my settings and landed on the attached configuration. I wil try them out this week and see how it goes..."
Thanks alot... ill put those settings and check if the echo is gone
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Would you mind posting a photo of your settings? I followed the settings posted in the F30 section of the forum and it helped but didn’t eliminate the echo issue. I have Bang & Olufsen so I’m wondering if that’s why the settings didn’t work perfectly for me.

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Would you mind posting a photo of your settings? I followed the settings posted in the F30 section of the forum and it helped but didn't eliminate the echo issue. I have Bang & Olufsen so I'm wondering if that's why the settings didn't work perfectly for me.

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The echo is the reason that I bought this unit after already having the Joyeauto one installed. With the right settings you can completely get rid of echo.. just need to play with all the levels like the previous post mentioned.
Sure..

Let me know if it works
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Would you mind posting a photo of your settings? I followed the settings posted in the F30 section of the forum and it helped but didn't eliminate the echo issue. I have Bang & Olufsen so I'm wondering if that's why the settings didn't work perfectly for me.

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The echo is the reason that I bought this unit after already having the Joyeauto one installed. With the right settings you can completely get rid of echo.. just need to play with all the levels like the previous post mentioned.
Sure..

Let me know if it works
Well it did work for me but with a bit different numbers
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I've been using the BMW BT for calls and the Andream for everything else. In CarPlay you can't even tell that you're using the BMW BT instead of CarPlay because carplay is still "in control" of the call. For ~$230 this is a no brained for NBT cars.
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There are much cheaper solutions than Bimmertech, they are selling $260 Chinese device for 600$....
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There are much cheaper solutions than Bimmertech, they are selling $260 Chinese device for 600$....
Agreed! Mine was just under $230 shipped from AliExpress.
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Hey Nick, what unit did you go with? How is the performance of it?
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Hey Nick, what unit did you go with? How is the performance of it?
I went with the cheapest Wireless CarPlay box that showed compatibility with F15 NBT cars. They are all pretty much the same box. Just go on AliExpress and type in CarPlay F15 NBT and you'll find it. Here is the screenshot of the one I bought. It was $210 plus shipping when I bought it. Just search for the cheapest at the time. Works great. By the time I get in the car after unlocking it CarPlay has already started and shows on my IPhone. Really seamless. Reverse and 360 cameras come on automatically then transitions back to CarPlay automatically as well. Best money spent so far on the car. I really love it along with my wireless charger.
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Well, after my first try installing, the climate control panel doesn't work. Seems like it's not getting power, doesn't light up or respond to button presses. After taking the CarPlay system out and putting it back together, still nothing. Anyone have any advice? iDrive system and everything else works fine.
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Well, after my first try installing, the climate control panel doesn't work. Seems like it's not getting power, doesn't light up or respond to button presses. After taking the CarPlay system out and putting it back together, still nothing. Anyone have any advice? iDrive system and everything else works fine.
Maybe the wires were not plugged correctly? Try to unplug and plug again. Mine works perfectly.
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Well, after my first try installing, the climate control panel doesn't work. Seems like it's not getting power, doesn't light up or respond to button presses. After taking the CarPlay system out and putting it back together, still nothing. Anyone have any advice? iDrive system and everything else works fine.
Maybe the wires were not plugged correctly? Try to unplug and plug again. Mine works perfectly.
After many hours I had it fixed but then something's will change every time I start the car. The AC wasn't working, then it was, then it wouldn't change where the AC came from...my best guess is something is being shorted or pinched behind the infotainment system since the CarPlay is sitting behind it. I noticed that my fit was extremely tight...how did you guys fit it no problem?
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