CarPlay MMI Prime is a multimedia bridge connecting your phone to your BMW or MINI either wirelessly or via cable. It is fully integrated with the native iDrive display and controller, and feels and works like OEM BMW Apple CarPlay.

With its user-friendly and instinctive interface, this CarPlay retrofit makes it easy to use many of your iPhone's apps in full screen on your BMW’s or MINI’s native dashboard screen (the screen is NOT included in the CarPlay MMI Prime kit).

Having a host of apps at hand you can choose whether you want to listen to your music or podcasts through Spotify, YouTube Music or others, safely stay in touch with your family via WhatsApp or Messages, and always find the quickest routes via Google Maps or Waze without catching a ticket.

Thanks to the additional BMW Android Auto support our upgrade also allows you to access all of your favorite smartphone apps as well. To control and switch between apps you can use iDrive controller, Siri or steering wheel buttons.

Please note that it is not possible to play audio from CarPlay or Android Auto apps and audio from native iDrive apps (including radio and navigation) at the same time.

BimmerTech's CarPlay MMI Prime upgrade is compatible with F-Series BMWs and MINIs with newer or older iDrive generations (e.g. ENTRY, ENTRYNAV, CHAMP2, NBT, NBT EVO ID4, etc.). It also requires Bluetooth or Voice Control features.

• Compatible with 95% of BMWs produced after 2008
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Easy access to your iPhone apps: Google Maps, Spotify, WhatsApp and others 
• USB multimedia and charging port
• Full-Screen Mode
• Easy control with iDrive, Siri and steering wheel buttons 
• Wireless Android Auto support
• Supports Front and Rear View Camera retrofits
• High-quality audio with an equalizer
• Works with your existing iDrive screen 

Access Phone Apps

Wireless Capability

BimmerTech’s CarPlay for BMW lets you connect your iPhone wirelessly. It only takes one wireless pairing of your iPhone and CarPlay MMI Prime to help the MMI recognize your iPhone each time you get in your car and connect wirelessly, without you even having to remove your phone from your pocket or bag. When using BMW CarPlay you'll be able to answer calls just like with a Bluetooth hands-free connection.

If you'd rather connect your iPhone with the use of cable, you are also free to do so. CarPlay MMI Prime supports both wired and wireless phone connections.

In order for this BMW CarPlay upgrade to work your BMW has to have Bluetooth or Voice Control.

As for the supported iPhones,it’s compatible with devices running iOS up to version 16.

USB Multimedia & Charging Port

Our BMW CarPlay solution comes with a USB port. It lets you charge your iPhone on longer drives, or you can use it for playing videos and music on your iDrive Screen from a USB thumb drive.

The MMI's USB port can also be used in the future for software updates. So, if you won't be using it for charging or multimedia playback - make sure to place it in an accessible location

Note that in MINIs with a rounded screen, a small part of each corner of the CarPlay interface will be obscured when using full-screen mode.

Screen Mirroring

The Full-Screen mode also includes a Screen Mirroring option, which lets you cast the screen of your mobile device onto the BMW's display, and stream audio through the car speakers. This function is especially convenient if you want to stream a video from YouTube.

iPhones mirror wirelessly, while Android phones require a cable connection.

Please note that mirroring of some apps or content using the Screen Mirroring feature may be blocked due to the copyright-holder's DRM. BimmerTech is not responsible for the continued compatibility of any third-party apps with CarPlay MMI Prime.

Easy Control With iDrive

To navigate the BMW CarPlay apps, you can use your factory microphone for Siri voice commands, the iDrive controller or even the steering wheel buttons, apart from the roller button.

Wireless Android Auto Support

The kit contains a Multimedia Interface (MMI) — a module that also adds Android Auto to your BMW or MINI. So if you have family members or friends with Android smartphones, connecting their devices will be a breeze too!

 

To enjoy BMW Android Auto wirelessly your phone has to support the wireless Android Auto. If it doesn't, you'll still be able to use the Android Auto via USB.

 

Integration With Front & Rear View Cameras

Our Android Auto MMI Prime retrofit is compatible with all Android smartphones that support Android Auto app. According to Android Auto that would be a smartphones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and up with a data plan. For best performance, the Android Auto team recommends Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up. You can check your phone's software version by looking at the About Device section under Settings.

High-quality Audio With An Equalizer

The audio output circuit in our BMW CarPlay upgrade has been specifically selected to squeeze all the quality we can out of the iDrive AUX input, providing great audio quality for music, streaming and calls. If your vehicle is not equipped with an AUX input in Media/Radio, we’ll have to code it.

The MMI also has a built-in 8-band equalizer which allows adjusting the sound to your liking. Whether you like more bass and less treble, or the other way around, you can easily set it up in the MMI menu. It is a great feature especially if you don't have a multi-band Equalizer in your iDrive system.

 

MINI Cooper CarPlay

MINI owners – we didn’t forget about you! If your car lacks the original Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions, our MINI Cooper CarPlay upgrade will add these functionalities even to your 2011+ make. Enter your VIN to check compatibility.

Note that in MINIs with a rounded screen, a small part of each corner of the Android Auto interface will be obscured when using full-screen mode.

 

CarPlay MMI Prime software

We’re always working on improving our CarPlay MMI Prime, with regular software updates to unlock new features. Updating your software is easy, and can be done through the included USB port.

The number of the latest software version available to update for your NBT iDrive system – v3.1.1.8.mmi.b.

 

BimmerTech’s CarPlay MMI Prime upgrade is compatible with F-series cars with newer or older iDrive generations (e.g. ENTRY, ENTRYNAV, CHAMP2, NBT, NBT EVO ID4, etc.). It also requires Bluetooth or Voice Control features.

Please provide your VIN at Checkout for verification

• BMW 1 Series: 
• Convertible E88 (2006-2013) 
• Coupé E82 (2006-2013), 
• 3-door Hatchback E81 (2006-2011), 
• 5-door Hatchback E87 (2006-2011), 
• 5-door Hatchback F20 (2010-2018), 
• 3 - door Hatchback F21(2010 - 2018), 
• Sedan F52 (2015-2018); 
• BMW 2 Series: 
• Active Tourer F45 (2013-2018), 
• Convertible F23 (2014-2018), 
• Coupe F22 (2012-2018), 
• Coupe M2 F87 (2014-2018), 
• Grand Tourer F46 (2014-2018), 
• Gran Coupe F44 (2019-2021); 
• BMW 3 Series: 
• Coupe E92 (2005-2013), 
• Convertible E93(2005 - 2013), 
• Gran Turismo F34(2012 - 2018), 
• Sedan E90(2004 - 2012), 
• Sedan F30(2011 - 2018), 
• Sedan F35(2011 - 2018), 
• Sedan M3 F80(2012 - 2018), 
• Touring E91 (2004 - 2012), 
• Touring F31(2011 - 2018), 
• Sedan G20 (2018-); 
• BMW 4 Series: 
• Convertible F33 (2013 - 2017), 
• Coupé F32 (2012-2018), 
• Gran Coupé F36 (2013-2018), 
• M4 Convertible F83 (2013-2018), 
• M4 Coupé F82 (2013-2018); 
• BMW 5 Series: 
• Gran Turismo F07 (2008-2017), 
• Sedan E60 (2001-2010), 
• Sedan F10 (2009-2016), 
• Sedan G30 (2015-2018), 
• Sedan M5 F90 (2016-2018), 
• Touring G31 (2016-2018), 
• Wagon E61 (2002-2010), 
• Wagon F11 (2009-2017); 
• BMW 6 Series: 
• Convertible E64 (2002-2010), 
• Convertible F12 (2009-2018), 
• Coupé E63 (2002-2010), 
• Coupé F13 (2010-2015), 
• Gran Coupé F06 (2011-2018), 
• Gran Turismo G32 (2016-2018), 
• Gran Turismo G32 (2017-2020); 
• BMW 7 Series: 
• Hybrid F04 (2008-2012), 
• Long Sedan E66 (2000-2008), 
• Long Sedan E67 (2002-2008), 
• Long Sedan F02 (2007-2015), 
• Long Sedan F03 (2008-2012), 
• Long Sedan G12 (2014-2018), 
• Sedan E65 (2000-2008), 
• Sedan F01 (2007-2015), 
• Sedan G11 (2014-2018), 
• Sedan G12 (2015-2020); 
• BMW 8 Series: 
• Convertible G14 (2019-2020), 
• Coupe G15 (2019-2020); 
• BMW X1 Series: 
• Crossover E84 (2008-2015), 
• Crossover F48 (2014-2018), 
• Crossover F49 (2014-2018); 
• BMW X2 Series: 
• SUV F39 (2016-2018); 
• BMW X3 Series: 
• SUV E83 (2003-2010), 
• SUV F25 (2009-2017), 
• SUV G01 (2016-2018); 
• BMW X4 Series: 
• Crossover F26 (2013-2018), SUV G02 (2019-2020); 
• BMW X5 Series: 
• SUV E70 (2006-2013), 
• SUV F15 (2012-2018), 
• SUV F85 (2013-2018), 
• SUV G05 (2019-2020); 
• BMW X6 Series: 
• Crossover E71 (2007-2014), 
• Crossover F16 (2013-2018), 
• Crossover M F86 (2013-2018), 
• Hybrid E72 (2008-2011), 
• SUV G06 (2020-2020); 
• BMW X7 Series: 
• SUV G07 (2019-2020),
• BMW Z4 Series: 
• Roadster E89 (2008-2016), 
• Roadster G29 (2019-2020); 
• MINI: 
• Clubman F54, 
• 5-Door Hatch F55, 
• 3-Door Hatch F56, 
• Convertible F57, 
• Countryman F60, 
• Paceman R60, 
• Paceman R61; 

To ensure the part(s) you have ordered fits your vehicle, we run a compatibility check prior to dispatch. We can do this either using your registration number(UK) or the last 7 digits of your VIN. Simply enter your car details prior to checkout.

The installation of the BMW remote start retrofit kit takes up to 4 hours and doesn’t involve coding. Also, no permanent modifications are needed, so the kit is completely lease-friendly. 

It requires disassembly of the front passenger's footwell areas to get to the electronic module (depending on your vehicle it may be FEM, CAS4, BDC1), that’s why it’s best to take your time, be gentle, careful and diligent in keeping track of which screw and clip came from where in order to reinstall the parts correctly. If needed, the process is 100% reversible.

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