5.0 out of 5 stars This is the CarPlay solution you want, not an Android screeb

D.S. · December 1, 2024

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5.0 out of 5 stars Is awesome! BMW 2016 F30.

X.A.C. · October 3, 2024

I was a bit worried when I bought this item because it was so much cheaper than the Bimmertech version. The wiring harness is a beast. Once installed though, it works amazing. I have the NBT EVO version, but it does have the 6 pin, so it works great. They say you need the AUX cable to the AUX port, but I didn't need it at all. I just switch it to AUX and the music plays perfectly. When I go in reverse, the factory camera displays perfectly. I see the guide lines and all. When using wireless, it uses BT and Wifi to work. The Wifi is to display images and video and BT is for audio and calls. I do Rideshare and I hate the voice prompts from the GPS. This box allows me to use the steering wheel Mode button to switch between XM Sat radio or Aux but still have Android Auto as the main screen. I highly recommend this product. The original BMW nav is terrible. The BMW BT is terrible. Because my phone is newer, I have to re-pair it everytime I get in the car. With this box, my BT connects immediately and Android Auto comes on by default.

4.0 out of 5 stars Apple/ Android Carplay, check!

L.M. · April 7, 2025

I have a 2016 BMW 528i and I just wanted android car play for my car to update the look and just to have... I must say this was very easy to install. Always follow the instructions and take your time! There are a few Youtubers out there that explain how to install and how to know if it's going to work for your car, make sure you do your research. Overall, after installation it worked right away and did everything it advertised. The only reason why I am giving it 4 stars out of 5 is because some times this contradicts itself with the cars OEM radio. Sometimes when you are moving in the menu of the androi play it is also moving in your normal radio and I've randomly called people without wanting to do it. It also has a a few issues connecting sometimes but for the most part it connects it just takes about 3 min or so. I would say if you are going to use set your default radio to AUX so you don't have the issues I was having. Also, if your car has the heads up display this takes away the function where you can see the "next track" and track name you are playing. But overall it does what it needs to do and it works!

1.0 out of 5 stars Garbage

M.C.L. · September 20, 2024

This product sucks big time. To begin with; The setup instructions are not very clear. The connection to the phone is not reliable. After turning the vehicle off and turning it back on later the Apple CarPlay would not turn on 9 out of 10 times. Tech support in no were to be found. You will get frustrated with this product. DONT BUY IT!

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice once installed and setup.

S.O. · March 24, 2025

Excellent product. Installation not a 100% clear but enough to install. But once installed, I love it.

3.0 out of 5 stars Works but caused error

E. · November 15, 2024

This works for my BMW the Android auto is working fine but it caused an issue where I can't set date and time now and other functions on my display aren't letting me select including being able to see trip info

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive

A.D. · November 30, 2024

It worked really well. Installation took about 2 hours. I've never installed a radio before in a car, so if you have done that before, then I'm sure it will take you less time. Everything worked: the steering wheel button and microphone without the need to rewire the audio and mic. I would for sure recommend this to anyone. It gave my car that much-needed refresh to Android Auto without purchasing a new car.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product & easy installation

V.Q. · April 23, 2024

This product is much cheaper than the bimmertech MMI box. I had one bimmertech reverse camera mmi box installed in my bmw f25/X3. But it failed recently after 5 years. Their product is 600 and more. I decided to get this product instead. The installation is easy and smooth. Now I have reverse camera view and apple carplay both. The only cons for me is there is no lines to reminder you when you turning steering while reversing(used aftermarket reverse camera) but it is not a problem for experienced driver.

Tutto Perfetto BMW F30 NBT 2013

F. · October 16, 2023

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Great product

J.v.A. · February 2, 2024

Really easy to install and to configure. The system works almost flawlessly.Best upgrade to this vehicle, makes it feel so much more up-to-date.Only thing is the OEM Park distance screen shows when you are in reverse. (If you only have the backside of park distance indicators, you do not have the button on the center console.) This screens stays on, if you press back you simultaneously use the original system and the carplay system together.But this situation is only when you parked the vehicle and most of the time, get out of the vehicle. So not that much of an issue!

Super Produkt

D.S. · January 7, 2025

Funktioniert einwandfrei , Plug and Play.

Pas évident à installer mais génial !

p. · March 12, 2023

Sur un x1 F48 NBT 2017 , fonctionne parfaitement.Attention : c’est assez long à installer et le declipsage des garnitures fait un peu peur …-Bien penser à mettre le système BMW sur AUX ( même sans câble jack, le circuit aux est compris dans le faisceau attaché au dos de l’autoradio)- déconnecter le Bluetooth BMW.Pour le reste c’est comme si l’option était activée en usine .

CarPlay retrofit for my Mini Cooper 2016 F55

G.L. · July 13, 2020

The media could not be loaded. I am seriously impressed with this piece of kit! I purchased a second hand 2016 Mini Cooper F55, which came with the 6.5 inch non touchscreen visual boost radio. However I was so used to using CarPlay in my previous car that I really wanted a retrofit option for my Mini. Having researched online, I saw technicians were able to install for around £600! This was well out of my budget, I then came across this self installation solution for a fraction of the price.Having watched some installation videos online, I wasn’t phased by the work required and it looked fairly straight forward, even for someone with no previous car electrical knowledge like myself. With the help of the provided instruction booklet and the online videos referenced in the booklet I was able to complete the installation successfully in around an hour. I even made my own step by step installation video to help others out.The system worked flawlessly, when running the CarPlay feature it was identical to factory built version I had used in my previous car. No lagging or distortion, it operates very smoothly. Now I have access to Waze, WhatsApp and all my other favourite apps. I am able to navigate using the existing dials, just like I would operate the screen normally.With this system you are also able to access features factory built CarPlay systems cannot offer, such as the ability to mirror your screen via airplay (if your an iPhone user like myself) which is pretty nifty- you could watch a movie whilst parked up for example. All the audio works through the existing car speakers too.But there are also capabilities for Android users (Android Auto), although I couldn’t test this out as I only own an iPhone. However I have no doubt it would work just as well as the CarPlay integration.This system also allows for rear and front parking cameras to be installed and the kit provides all the necessary cables to do so.Overall I have been extremely impressed with the capabilities of this system, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone considering upgrading their existing interface for a more advanced smartphone integrated version.