Carplay not at all what I expected

[heifetz17]

I just completed my EVO retrofit and have been playing around with Carplay. While using it I lose half the functionality of my HUD. No more music list, no more nav directions, etc. I also don't get any voice directions with nav so I constantly have to take my eyes off the road to look at the screen to make sure I'm not missing my turns.

Is there something I'm missing here? This feels like a downgrade compared to just using BT music and factory nav...

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by heifetz17

I just completed my EVO retrofit and have been playing around with Carplay. While using it I lose half the functionality of my HUD. No more music list, no more nav directions, etc. I also don't get any voice directions with nav so I constantly have to take my eyes off the road to look at the screen to make sure I'm not missing my turns.

Is there something I'm missing here? This feels like a downgrade compared to just using BT music and factory nav...

1. If you use Apple Maps, it won't show up in your HUD. I don't use the BMW maps in any case. However, CarPlay voice directions work fine for me. I can also see the music list from Apple Music and can use the HUD controls etc...to change songs.

2. I use Siri and that works fine

3. I had it coded to have CarPlay in full screen, which to me is a big deal. I also coded various quick launch buttons to launch Apple Maps, Phone, Music etc...

I would not have my X5 or any other car without CarPlay...

[heifetz17]

OK that makes a little more sense. Maybe I have a coding issue. I have no voice directions at all and no music list in the HUD.

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by FCX5

1. If you use Apple Maps, it won't show up in your HUD. I don't use the BMW maps in any case. However, CarPlay voice directions work fine for me. I can also see the music list from Apple Music and can use the HUD controls etc...to change songs.

2. I use Siri and that works fine

3. I had it coded to have CarPlay in full screen, which to me is a big deal. I also coded various quick launch buttons to launch Apple Maps, Phone, Music etc...

I would not have my X5 or any other car without CarPlay...

The HUD does not show up in the image…

[heifetz17]

Originally Posted by FCX5

I can also see the music list from Apple Music and can use the HUD controls etc...to change songs.

Could you please confirm if you have the full music list? I only see the current song and arrows to go back a song or advance a song. I can’t select a specific song through the HUD and the info I’ve found suggests it’s not possible through CarPlay.

I did get the audio directions figured out!

[FCX5]

Originally Posted by heifetz17

Could you please confirm if you have the full music list? I only see the current song and arrows to go back a song or advance a song. I can’t select a specific song through the HUD and the info I’ve found suggests it’s not possible through CarPlay.

I did get the audio directions figured out!

If you choose CarPlay as source you’ll only see the current song and previous and next. Although, I don’t use the HUD to change songs even on our iX, which has a fully featured HUD. I just tap the Infotainment screen…I do the same on the iX as well.

[callmebigpapa]

Originally Posted by FCX5

1. If you use Apple Maps, it won't show up in your HUD. I don't use the BMW maps in any case. However, CarPlay voice directions work fine for me. I can also see the music list from Apple Music and can use the HUD controls etc...to change songs.

2. I use Siri and that works fine

3. I had it coded to have CarPlay in full screen, which to me is a big deal. I also coded various quick launch buttons to launch Apple Maps, Phone, Music etc...

I would not have my X5 or any other car without CarPlay...

Side note, what the fuck is up with non full screen CarPlay. My Mrs has it in her x1 and i got it coded to full screen but what an insane option to even consider half screen carplay

[ErikV55]

Originally Posted by FCX5

1. If you use Apple Maps, it won't show up in your HUD. I don't use the BMW maps in any case. However, CarPlay voice directions work fine for me. I can also see the music list from Apple Music and can use the HUD controls etc...to change songs.

2. I use Siri and that works fine

3. I had it coded to have CarPlay in full screen, which to me is a big deal. I also coded various quick launch buttons to launch Apple Maps, Phone, Music etc...

I would not have my X5 or any other car without CarPlay...

The full screen is an absolute must

[BKBeastX6]

What’s the best way to upgrade to CarPlay? Do it myself or pay to have it coded? I know I need to update my evo package and then install CarPlay.

[callmebigpapa]

Originally Posted by BKBeastX6

What’s the best way to upgrade to CarPlay? Do it myself or pay to have it coded? I know I need to update my evo package and then install CarPlay.

Depends on the car. If 2017 and up you can have it coded 2 ways, one way BMW will deleted it whenever you get it serviced and the other way they won’t be able to tell it isn’t factory. I’d suggest laying the 100-200 for coding and that’s it

[amc1990]

Any one know how to get Apple Maps directions to show up on the HUD? Or the dash board via Apple car play? I just updated the software to have Apple CarPlay to be bullscreen - this is what i got - Firmware Upgrade (latest release by BMW) for BMW NBTEVO / Entrynav2 (iDrive 5/6)

I have a 2017 x5

[callmebigpapa]

Originally Posted by amc1990

Any one know how to get Apple Maps directions to show up on the HUD? Or the dash board via Apple car play? I just updated the software to have Apple CarPlay to be bullscreen - this is what i got - Firmware Upgrade (latest release by BMW) for BMW NBTEVO / Entrynav2 (iDrive 5/6)

I have a 2017 x5

CarPlay will not show up on the HUD

[sukhk527]

Originally Posted by amc1990

Any one know how to get Apple Maps directions to show up on the HUD? Or the dash board via Apple car play? I just updated the software to have Apple CarPlay to be bullscreen - this is what i got - Firmware Upgrade (latest release by BMW) for BMW NBTEVO / Entrynav2 (iDrive 5/6)

I have a 2017 x5

Not possible.

[Kolianovskyi]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

Not possible.

I believe people did that with MGU devices on much never cars.

CarPlay will not show up on the HUD

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[Kolianovskyi]

Originally Posted by heifetz17

I just completed my EVO retrofit and have been playing around with Carplay. While using it I lose half the functionality of my HUD. No more music list, no more nav directions, etc. I also don't get any voice directions with nav so I constantly have to take my eyes off the road to look at the screen to make sure I'm not missing my turns.

Is there something I'm missing here? This feels like a downgrade compared to just using BT music and factory nav...

If you paid $2000+ for EVO just to use carplay that is the dumbest thing in the world. Carplay itself costs $250 with just MMI box.

With EVO use BMW OEM maps.

[Grunny]

Originally Posted by FCX5

If you choose CarPlay as source you’ll only see the current song and previous and next. Although, I don’t use the HUD to change songs even on our iX, which has a fully featured HUD. I just tap the Infotainment screen…I do the same on the iX as well.

I need to get the full screen function on mine.