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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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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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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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after reading this... i went directly and checked the echo.... its true they can hear an echo of their voice......
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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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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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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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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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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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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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