How to set up Android Auto in your BMW – BMW How-To

In this video BMW How-To shows you how to use Android Auto as a a safe way to use Android smartphone functions from selected apps in your BMW. You’ll need a Google- or Samsung-branded phone with Android 10 or a smartphone with Android 11.0+ that can be any smartphone brand. Activate Bluetooth and WIFI on your smartphone to enable the wireless connection. Connect your smartphone to the vehicle via Bluetooth by going to ‘APPS’ and then ‘Android Auto’. Select your device from the list and confirm the Data Privacy Terms. Check if the subsequent number is shown, and confirm on your smartphone. Please note the instructions on your device, that give you insightful information. Once you completed the first run experience on your device, Android Auto will appear on the Central Information Display and is ready. To get back into the BMW menu, just click on the BMW icon in Android Auto or press the Home button next to your iDrive controller. Click on the Android Auto icon on the top left of the Central Information Display to start Android Auto. You can use the Google Assistant to interact with your smartphone by tapping on the microphone symbol and saying the desired command. Certain Android Auto functions like navigation directions are also displayed in the fully digital instrument cluster and in the Head-Up Display.

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[abdulrahmanali]

It feels like the safety manual video when you're taking off in an airplane. So soothing.

[usneod]

Also sucks that they don't offer it to owners with iDrive 6 . My cheap work truck came with Apple car play and android start . Not Cool BMW and I am sure you know many of your loyal customers are none to pleased!

[ricardossantos]

For 1 series f40, any android auto solution? Thanks

[Andynello]

android auto on bmw is avaiable on all model ? example on BMW Serie 1 120d Business Advantage may i use my samsung phone and connect to uso android auto ?

[shadowfallenable]

why there isnt Android Auto or Carplay on Apps on my 2023 BMW X6 M50i?

[rbeh]

I've just bought a new X3, didn't even ask about this but I'm hoping/expecting its supported 🤔

[MustRabbit]

I have 2021 BMW 320 and Android Auto/Apple Car play is not supported. I was quite surprised because even service thought in the beginning that it is not activated. The actual reason was that it has other chip and that why this is not included. Now I still use my phone like on my 2014 VW CC and thats stupid. Is there ant possible way to add a module that converts the signal to the screen, because the actual digital display has good quality and colors.

[krtr]

Can it use androidauto on bmw x1 f48 FL 2020?

[coleyd]

I've got apple car play but no android auto. Is the away to get it?

[morenoponzetti]

In BmwX1 2021 is possible???there isn't on display.... Only car apple....

[mariusdumitrescu]

Hello
It is possible to have Android auto on my 225xe 2019? How to do?

[cowgi]

Wireless is so slow and lags anyways to connect hardwire instead ?

[YuYang-ensh]

how can we setup android auto for a 2020 model of x3?

[PIBEROX]

Cuando android auto para BMW con idrive6? Los demás propietarios de modernos bmws también deberíamos por disfrutar de este servicio

[Caro_Ger]

Set up Android Auto back in January when receiving my 1 series. Now some months later it no longer connected. I wanted to set it up again but the menu point for Android Auto at 0:34 no longer exists (only Apple Car Play). Completely broken.

[ProCelestialEmpire]

My car is Bmw x3 2021. After clicking the confirm, it said: failed to connect. However, my phone audio can be connected via blue tooth, and I'm running android 11 on my phone. Anyone can help? many thanks.

[tlteal]

BMW, I love the idea but the implementation leaves a lot to be desired. I have 2021 BMW M440 and this system reboots more than I need or want it to. Very unstable.

[ChristopherDrosos]

I have bmw x1 sdrive16d 2020 model, can i have android auto?

[mayovox]

I didn't purchase Android option when I bought the BMW X1 in 2018. Can I upgrade now, somehow?

[AliBayik]

Kurulumu hiç göründüğü gibi kolay değil. Android auto uygulaması markette yok apk olarak yukleniyor ama araç telefonla eşleşmiyor. Sanırım Huawei telefonlarla bağlanmak mümkün değil