11-18-2019, 04:39 PM | #1 |
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Apple CarPlay problems
My Apple CarPlay (let's call it CarPay ) expired. So I decided, WTF, I will renew for $80 and see how it goes. Tried to renew. No deal, nothing happens. Call BMWConnected (the guys that want my money for a free app) and they say there are compatibility issues with CarPlay renewal and tell me.... here's a free 30 days till we get our shit together. I say fine. Still no CarPlay. 5 phone calls later, still no CarPlay. They say I need to go take car in (for a freakin app) and do a software update at the dealer. WTF? Not sure its worth it at this point. Is this happening to anyone else? Did the update at the dealer fix it? Thanks.
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11-18-2019, 04:50 PM | #2 |
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I didn't renew just on principle. Bluetooth working great again after iOS update. I use waze with my iPhone propped up in the cupholder, anyway it announces if there's police coming up on my route over bluetooth. So I'm good.
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11-18-2019, 04:52 PM | #3 |
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I love Waze but mine is requiring me to put in a route to talk to me about cops. Is yours telling you about cops with no route plugged in?
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11-19-2019, 07:34 PM | #4 |
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I'm having a LOT of issues too. Not happy at all. It is hit or miss now for it to work when I start the car... I even deleted the iPhone from the car and paired again. No improvement at all.
For what we paid for these cars, it should just work every time. |
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11-20-2019, 04:13 AM | #5 |
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mine came with a month free and i did not renew after that, for me it's working just fine without it and love seeing Nav directions on the head up with waze running in the cupholder too
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11-20-2019, 04:58 AM | #6 |
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Couldn't have said it better myself! I may look into getting CarPlay back if BMW ends up supporting dual screen (read: HUD directions) through waze eventually. Doubt it though, maybe in iDrive8.
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11-20-2019, 08:26 AM | #7 |
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No, I route my destination to get the voice over warning from Waze, while I'm streaming music from Apple Music.
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11-20-2019, 11:56 AM | #9 |
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having occasional issues with mine where it does not connect
and the problem is it does not default to Bluetooth connection so you have to hold the phone by hand finally got tired of it and use BMW connect Bluetooth all the time talked to dealer and they stated they know about the bugs but apple is not coming up with a fix ??? |
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11-20-2019, 12:49 PM | #11 |
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I have the latest iOS 13.2.x and the iPhone 11 Pro Max and CarPlay is working for me just fine. I did have LTE issues when I had the iPhone 10 XS Max’s modem’s not being as good as the new iPhone (which is the only reason I upgraded - I was quite happy with the the XS Max).
Perhaps in the area that’s I live in is getting better connectivity (East Orlando) - connectivity has been better. I can now actually stream music (live) without having to download it directly on my cell device. My .01 cents... |
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11-20-2019, 03:45 PM | #12 |
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I have no problems with streaming from my iPhone to BMW bluetooth. We're talking about the scam subscription to access CarPlay.
Note. That if you're having connectivity issues with bluetooth, switching source (like to FM or XM) and then switching back to bluetooth usually resolves it.
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11-20-2019, 04:32 PM | #13 |
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12-04-2019, 12:50 PM | #15 |
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BMW finally listened to our complaints (and mass media probably) and is making wireless CarPlay free!
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/12/04/...apple-carplay/
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12-04-2019, 01:30 PM | #17 |
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The refund process will be interesting. Some are going to get screwed. I feel those after it went to subscription will get refunded. But those that bought it as a $300 option might not be so lucky. We will see.
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12-16-2019, 08:29 AM | #19 |
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I don't think those of us who had to pay $300 before cab now get it for free. I didn't have it before and called BMW connect drive to get it added and they asked me to pay.
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12-16-2019, 09:18 AM | #20 |
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It might take time for it to process down their system.
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But logically, the first year that they went to subscription (2019) would be the best place to start. Otherwise, I don't know how far BMW can go back. |
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