Got to use Apple Carplay today

jpics80 · 08-28-2016, 08:32 PM

It is awesome! I believe BMW is the first to use wireless CarPlay. I strongly suggest plugging the phone in or getting a case and using the wireless charger. CarPlay uses WIFI and BT and that can drain your battery quickly.

Since CarPlay has a fix aspect ratio there is space to use the split screen.

Katin · 08-28-2016, 08:35 PM

Envious is me, I have the useless BMW nav that is difficult to use and has many many proprietary apps that are stupid and equally useless. But hey the screen is neat looking with a cool map!

a18012 · 08-28-2016, 09:36 PM

Is there a software upgrade I can use to get carplay for a 2014 f32?

eluded · 08-28-2016, 10:31 PM

New car update

goj · 08-29-2016, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Katin

Envious is me, I have the useless BMW nav that is difficult to use and has many many proprietary apps that are stupid and equally useless. But hey the screen is neat looking with a cool map!

You really think the BMW nav is hard to use? I think it's pretty easy..

I do wish I had CarPlay, but not for navigation purposes

BillsGirlGina · 08-29-2016, 12:33 AM

My first BMW a MY17 440i Gran Coupe in production right now with CarPlay as an option! This just made me excited!

rolltidef32 · 08-29-2016, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by goj

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Originally Posted by Katin

Envious is me, I have the useless BMW nav that is difficult to use and has many many proprietary apps that are stupid and equally useless. But hey the screen is neat looking with a cool map!

You really think the BMW nav is hard to use? I think it's pretty easy..

I do wish I had CarPlay, but not for navigation purposes

I agree, BMW Nav is in no way hard to use and the HUD makes it even better.

Adding entries can be a hassle, but that's why you use the Connected or Remote apps to send addresses to the car; I've done this since 2012.

Now, since I'm an Apple guy, I'd love to have CarPlay, but I prefer google Maps or Waze to Apple Nav anyway.

If they ever put Waze into the dash, I'll just lose it and have to have it.

etinifni · 08-29-2016, 05:58 AM

Is it touch screen? I know the 7 series uses gestures, wondering if that's how CarPlay was implemented.

wilbur_the_goose · 08-29-2016, 07:26 AM

I have Car Play in my "other" car. Don't like it at all. Very buggy.

RoundelM3 · 08-29-2016, 08:42 AM

This would be of no use to me at all - I'd rather not have the distractions, plus I'll never own anything made by Apple. Not really interested in Android Auto, either. There are some things I can do completely without while driving.

hollandog · 08-29-2016, 11:20 AM

Not a fan of Carplay if it forces you with Apple Maps. I'm interested in Android Auto but I feel like these techs are not there yet.

Blubaron79 · 08-29-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by hollandog

Not a fan of Carplay if it forces you with Apple Maps. I'm interested in Android Auto but I feel like these techs are not there yet.

I agree. I like BMW's nav so much better than Apple maps. No thanks to car play

Don N. · 08-29-2016, 11:57 AM

Pretty cool option to have.

Dan203 · 08-31-2016, 07:11 PM

Only reason I want CarPlay is for messaging. Even with Office on the BMW nav the messaging sucks. Although I have an Apple Watch so I don't really need it on my car screen. But it would be cool.

casperM4 · 08-31-2016, 07:20 PM

Can someone tell me how is it possible?

hollandog · 08-31-2016, 09:43 PM

I can't believe they want to charge $300 for Carplay compatibility on top of the $1950 required Navigation.
Which other manufacturers are charging for this?

Livetodrive · 08-31-2016, 09:58 PM

I was in South Dakota last week touring Mt. Rushmore and the national parks. I used my iPhone with Siri and Apple Maps for navigation. While it worked well in town, cell phone service was not always available, which prevented the system from working in isolated areas. The built-in GPS using satellite navigation is more reliable. That being said, I would have liked to have Apple CarPlay.

spuntyb · 09-01-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by a18012

Is there a software upgrade I can use to get carplay for a 2014 f32?

No, but Bimmertech will sell you a retrofit kit that will upgrade your system. Depending on what your standard equipment is, probably in the $1500-$2000 range. Just send them your VIN and they'll figure out what kit you need.

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-f32-f33-f36-2013

More info here:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1296912

M-Sport Wagon Funnnnnnnnn · 09-01-2016, 02:12 PM

As an Apple user I would say Apple Maps have gotten better. Are they Google Maps good? No. However, integrating our systems (phone and nav) will be awesome. I'm ordering a 2017 328d SW and have checked e box for CarPlay so I look forward to it as well.

335BOY · 09-01-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rolltidef32

I agree, BMW Nav is in no way hard to use and the HUD makes it even better.

Adding entries can be a hassle, but that's why you use the Connected or Remote apps to send addresses to the car; I've done this since 2012.

Now, since I'm an Apple guy, I'd love to have CarPlay, but I prefer google Maps or Waze to Apple Nav anyway.

If they ever put Waze into the dash, I'll just lose it and have to have it.

Waze is crazy good up here too. Use it every weekend to guide us through a 2 hour (sometimes 3) trip. Never been wrong.

Crassus · 09-01-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rolltidef32

Adding entries can be a hassle, but that's why you use the Connected or Remote apps to send addresses to the car; I've done this since 2012.

This.

With both my recent BMWs I have done almost all address entries through the remote app. When it comes to music it's quicker for me to manage Spotify on my Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.

I have yet to be convinced Carplay or Android Car would bring me improvements on top of iDrive. However I tend to prefer the navigation routes suggested by Google over BMW.

jpics80 · 09-01-2016, 04:07 PM

The graphics on Waze are horrible.

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