2021 BMW X5 Wireless Apple CarPlay Tutorial (Worth $80 A Year???)

BMW Charges $80 a year to use Apple CarPlay. See if the experience with the BMW Wireless Apple CarPlay System is worth the extra charge!

This tutorial will work for the 2019 and newer BMW X5 and X7 Premium Trim level (Heads Up Display Function)

This is a somewhat complicated setup procedure as there are more steps here than other CarPlay systems. Once setup though I must say that the BMW CarPlay is one of the best on the market. It has such a beautiful integration and even shows some media data on the heads up display!!

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[gossettdaley]

I got my X5 yesterday and love it so far. The images like you said are very vivid. It may take a little time to familiarize with it but once you get the hang of it, it's smooth sailing.

[jimmehp]

I just got a new X5, and I didn't think I was smart enough to get Apple Carplay working. Your video makes it look easier, so I will try again this weekend.

[dikkeprankbro]

Me watching this video with a Samsung galaxy s2 and a Toyota from 1998 😂🤣😂

[swoldierjan]

They just made the announcement that CarPlay will now be free !!! Finally they listened to us ! It wasn’t fair when other luxury brands were also free

[mikefly]

I'm surprised they are charging for carplay. I understand buying it as an option, but having to pay for it every year is crazy. No other auto manufacturer does that. Even cheap Fiats offer it without having to pay every year (once you pay for it upfront as an option). Carplay is awesome though.

[incartechie]

Great upgrade - we also activate Apple CarPlay for BMWs over here in the UK!

[kensilverstein]

hey just got 2020 x3. great tutorial! best one i have watched - better than the bmw videos. really appreciate this- and yah the display is ridiculous

[iamkmm]

I'm very thankful for this video!!! I rented this car and after spending about 15 minutes in an airport rental lot I gave up before driving off. How embarrassing for BMW to not have plug and play like every other manufacture - subscription needed or not...I don't think I will ever own another brand than MB at this point.

[hunterh]

My wife and I are having constant trouble in our X3 with CarPlay. It disconnects constantly and now that I have deleted her phone in the car and the car from her phone Apple car play isn’t even an option when connecting a new device. Have you experienced this issue?

[virginflyer]

Thank you for this concise in-depth walk through, I tried speaking with BMW on line how to set up and was like pulling teeth, this version is so much better, should also point out you need Siri switch on you phone, not until I did was it successful 👍

[VanPham-thzc]

Hi there . That awesome video you done . I just question for you is that, can you play your YOUTUBE APP ON THERE ??

[bruceketcheson]

Not sure where these prices came from, I added CarPlay for 200 on a 2017 3 series downloaded from BMW. No annual fee, and it worked as soon as it was downloaded

[jessicasonnier]

Thank you!!! I needed this so bad! Lol

[gumdropgirl]

I just bought this vehicle approximately five months ago. I definitely get a lot of compliments on its look and polished interior. However, I do find the interface to be very complicated as it can involve quite a bit of interaction while driving the car. I feel like a pilot at times. My car play frequently disconnects after a day of driving around town. Which brings to the question, do I need to set up car play each time I start a new trip for a new day? By setting up, I mean sending a new code to my cell and going through all those steps to link it. If so, what an ordeal!

[photoyoung]

DID GOOGLE MAPS WORK ON HEAD UP SYSTEM? Can you see navigation google maps at head up? Please let me know.

[CarTechConnect]

NEWS** BMW listened to customers and now includes Carplay for free! Awesome to see! The actual Carplay Interface Review Starts at 5:45 but there are many important steps to setting this system up correctly so it will be beneficial to watch this whole tutorial! Thank you - LP

[steveprice]

I have a 2019 X5. If there is one thing that annoys me with BMW, it's the difficulty in trying to understand and operate its technology. I doubt I use 50% of it and the dealer isn't always able to help!

Can you add apps from CarPlay..I'm thinking like email? - so that you could open them onscreen? Or how do I get email in the car, as I have in my 530 Touring?

[MrCatcityj]

how do you toggle between apple car play and home screen? Can you have both in split screen?

[elitestar]

This is like Windows requiring you to pay to use a Chrome web browser.

[tamaranicole]

Just got my x6 Saturday and my car play was working fine but now its only connecting via Bluetooth...I’ve disconnected the phone and re connected and it still won’t bring up apple car play....help