Has anyone bought this Apple CarPlay box?

[Scott2.0]

It doesn’t sound like there may be too much interest in this, but if there is, we can get a group-buy going of 10 minimum, we can get these for $309. Anyone intested, please let me know.

[delviacv2]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

It's either this kind of box or adapting an Apple TV power source and use AirPlay.
I would go for the 2nd option.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...rtview-hd-atv4

I have this Apple TV, I love it, you just airplay your phone screen to your idrive, works great for Waze.

[Heyitsben5]

Originally Posted by delviacv2

I have this Apple TV, I love it, you just airplay your phone screen to your idrive, works great for Waze.

I checked out their site but how does the apple tv physically connects to idrive?

[CatalinP]

Via HDMI connection.

[delviacv2]

Originally Posted by Heyitsben5

I checked out their site but how does the apple tv physically connects to idrive?

There is a multimedia HD Box($349) that connects to the back of the iDrive and between drive and the display and it has several inputs including 2 HDMI's the Apple TV connects to one of this.

[TheUltimateDrivingManiac]

The biggest problem with the CarPlay: no real integration with a car - no messages on the head-up display or dashboard.

[Scott2.0]

It works!

[DuSh]

Scott since our screens are not touch screens - are you able to control it via iDrive knob or steering wheel buttons or it's just screen mirroring to use Apple map etc? Can I just use Google maps? And the box itself requires to take off front panel to connect it to iDrive? I just have no experience at all with this.

[Scott2.0]

Originally Posted by DuSh

Scott since our screens are not touch screens - are you able to control it via iDrive knob or steering wheel buttons or it's just screen mirroring to use Apple map etc? Can I just use Google maps? And the box itself requires to take off front panel to connect it to iDrive? I just have no experience at all with this.

You use the iDrive knob and can also change songs, answer calls and summon Siri with the steering wheel button. Install was kind of a bitch, but mostly because I did it in my 120 degree garage. Taking off the panels was easy. Here's a video they have of them doing it in a 5 series:

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

It works!

Holy shit! Very cool!!!

[daytonaviolet]

for example, if you wanted to use Apple map. how would you input the destination address?

1. siri
2. type it on the phone
3. type it with the iDrive knob

thanks

[QUOTE=Scott2.0;23513373]You use the iDrive knob and can also change songs, answer calls and summon Siri with the steering wheel button. Install was kind of a bitch, but mostly because I did it in my 120 degree garage. Taking off the panels was easy. Here's a video they have of them doing it in a 5 series:

[Scott2.0]

[QUOTE=daytonaviolet;23556677]for example, if you wanted to use Apple map. how would you input the destination address?

1. siri
2. type it on the phone
3. type it with the iDrive knob

thanks

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

You use the iDrive knob and can also change songs, answer calls and summon Siri with the steering wheel button. Install was kind of a bitch, but mostly because I did it in my 120 degree garage. Taking off the panels was easy. Here's a video they have of them doing it in a 5 series:

Siri or type it on your phone. It’s basically like OEM CarPlay except you have to push 8 to activate it and cannot use an audio source other than your phone (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) when CarPlay is active.

[jonathanlyon]

Thought I'd share my Apple Carplay installation in my 2010 BMW 525i M Sport Touring. I bought the unit directly from the manufacturer (http://unichip-tec.com) and had it installed by Autogravity in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.

It works so well, you'd think it was a factory option. I couldn't be happier and the guys at Autogravity, they are awesome. It's pretty pricey but I think it's worth it if you need music, podcasts, google maps, waze, apple maps, hands free calling, global radio, spotify, Siri etc.

It uses the standard screen so it's not touchscreen but uses the iDrive controller to navigate around the apps. The steering wheel controls work as do the buttons on the iDrive (Map, Tel). I'm using it with my iPhone XS Max running ios 12.0.1

Here's a video of it in operation:-

[alphaod]

Before iOS 12, I would have said CarPlay is useless. I'm driving a loaner wit CarPlay right now and I admit I'm going to miss this when I get my X5 back.

For $400-$500, I'd say that's not too bad. The BMW one is like $300, well $100/year now.\


From the videos this third-party solution looks even better than the BMW one since the BMW one you get only a 2/3 view.

[mrfochon]

I m in discussion with UniChip manufacturer to get boxes that provide the full CarPlay capabilities for give me take $300.

I also see some usb dongles that connect between your phone and the usb in console for less than $100. It provides also CarPlay. Not sure the differences in capabilities.

That being said, I m still debating whether it is really a necessity or a nice to have since I see it everywhere ..

[alphaod]

Originally Posted by mrfochon

I m in discussion with UniChip manufacturer to get boxes that provide the full CarPlay capabilities for give me take $300.

I also see some usb dongles that connect between your phone and the usb in console for less than $100. It provides also CarPlay. Not sure the differences in capabilities.

That being said, I m still debating whether it is really a necessity or a nice to have since I see it everywhere ..

If you can get them for $300, I'd be interested in one too.

[Maverik259]

Kinda annoying that I can't listen to radio and use Waze then. I listen to sports talk every moreninf on my way into work and this would ruin that ability if all my audio would have to come from the phone at that point. I guess I get why. Just think it kinda throws another wrench in it for me.

[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

[daytonaviolet]

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

interesting. so this will provide carplay to any HU with usb port?

the thing i dont like, why don't the seller update all the APK files

1.Compatible Devices: ONLY Supports iPhone5 or above mobiles and ONLY for Any Car has Android radio systems (version 4.4.2 or above). Support both Android and Apple system.
2.Support Voice Control, Touch Control, Hands Free and Safe Driving. Same functions as original apple Carplay. Plug and play, no wire cutting required.
3.Please download the latest apk on July 13 here: https://www.sendspace.com/pro/rgkp47 (If you buy it earlier, you can download it and re-install the latest APK) A video of APK Installing steps: https://www.facebook.com/34117972294...8744047854934/
4.APK installing STEPS: 1)First, download the latest apk in format U-disk or SD card. 2)Second, plug your U-disk or SD card in the USB port of your stereo. 3)Install the latest apk you have downloaded in your Android car stereo unit.(In the File Browser or APK installer you can see it),then pull out the U-disk. 4)Connect Carplayer box to your car radio via USB port. 5)Connect your phone to Carplay box by original usb cable. Then you can enjoy your phone auto play functions in your car now.
5.Carplay Online Update Video( For a better experience, please update your version of car unit and the Autoplay box) https://www.facebook.com/34117972294...8307140231958/ If you need to update Autoplay box firmware, please feel free to connect with Dasaita store(2430882243@qq.com) for help.

[mrfochon]

Seems like it. They ask you to install a third party app then CarPlay runs when you connect your phone.
I asked the seller to clarify if X5 f15 are supported

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by mrfochon

Seems like it. They ask you to install a third party app then CarPlay runs when you connect your phone.
I asked the seller to clarify if X5 f15 are supported

if not, perhaps they can add it? but looks like it's only for Android HU's.

1.Compatible Devices: ONLY Supports iPhone5 or above mobiles and ONLY for Any Car has Android radio systems (version 4.4.2 or above). Support both Android and Apple system.

[daytonaviolet]

Originally Posted by Scott2.0

It works!

can you post a video from your f15/f18