Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Prime/PRO Retrofit - Installation Tutorial for BMWs

Install this all in one kit and enjoy many iPhone and Android apps on your car's native dashboard screen, with wireless connection for iPhones using Apple CarPlay.

Upgrade your car with BMW Android Auto Retrofit:

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[BillMcGovern-rf]

I recently purchased and installed the MMI Prime in my 2014 BMW 328i. After watching videos provided by BimmerTech I found the installation straight forward and easy. There was no coding required. It was literally plug and play. I'm using an iPhone 12 with iOS 16.4.1.The MMI has wireless capability which works very well. When first getting in the car sometimes it may take a minute for CarPlay to come up, but most of time it comes up right away. You can also plug your phone directly into the provided USB port that will keep your phone charged while traveling. Very pleased with this product.

[joshuacrowley]

I am not tech savy or mechanically inclined and I managed to install this retrofit pretty easily and in one hour. For those of you on the fence about installing it yourself. You can do it!

[dconceptz]

I recently had BimmerTech retrofit my 528i xDrive (F10) with the MMI Carplay w/rear-view camera package and it was the best upgrade I’ve done to date. This upgrade gave my BMW new life since I commute quite frequently and having Carplay in my car allows me to use Apple or Google maps, Apple Music, iMessage, Calendars, Telegram, Siri, etc directly from the factory head-unit. Once Carplay is setup it connects automatically the next time I start the vehicle.

Nelson and his team are the real deal! They absolutely know BMW’s inside out. The installation was done quickly and I did not not have to return to have anything fixed/corrected. I highly recommend them to my other friends that have BMWs and would do so to anyone that wants to upgrade their BMW.
Real talk!

[MarvRiv]

Thanks for this thorough and super helpful video! It really helped my install go relatively smoothly. Here are a couple tips that might help folks out that I wish I knew, or paid more attention to when I did my install.

1. I struggled with the first step. Removing the trim around my battery so that I could get to the negative terminal was practically impossible in my 2016 428i Convertible (F33), until I realized that if I take the top down halfway - to the point where the trunk opens to house the top - the area around the liner is easily accessible and can be temporarily removed.

2. At 6:22 into the video, he mentions that some BMW’s have fiber optic cables in the OEM harness that need to be moved over to the new BimmerTech harness. Make sure to check if this is the case for you. If you don’t move them over, you will have no audio in your vehicle! There’s another BimmerTech video that describes how to do this (really simple): “How to Remove Fiber Optic Cables from a BMW iDrive Quadlock”

Sorry for the long comment and I hope this helps someone!

[HighkeyyMikey]

I just wanna say that this product is incredible!! I get so scared to put my trust into companies and ordering online in today’s world but I am beyond satisfied with my mmi! BimmerTech sent me all that I needed in order to install myself and the end result is perfect CarPlay! This has really taken my 2016 328i to the next level!!! Y’all rock 🔥🔥🔥🖤

[yapr]

This is a great video. Straightforward and clear. You mentioned installing the unit behind/side of glovebox if there isn't space. Do you have a video or instructions for that?

[Est_]

Great video guys, super clear and concise!!! 👌🏼

[spmadeez]

I had this installed on my I8, but it's lacking essentials for being "3rd generation" . The USB play black has no FWD or RWD function, and since it's not touch screen, you are stuck listing mp3s that are mixed into a long play session, so you can't advance or rewind a track...this sucks. I have asked for update, and I have gotten no response.

[ssingh]

Just ordered mine today for BMW 5 series F10... looking forward for the installation

[incartechie]

Nice easy installation video - we fit these over here in the UK!

[samd]

I just made a purchase on one. Excited to get it installed.

[fondoo]

still waiting for mines to arrive. cant wait for the wireless no more tethering, we're FREE!

[jamesb]

Anyone having flicking screen and unable to select/deselect head up display. I have purchase X5 F15 with this system installed. I am wondering if issues are related to this MMI prime carplay install?

[yapr]

I've got my module and before installing I'm watching this video 20x 😅. I was thinking why not use the OEM monitor cable that goes into the head unit as the output from the MMI, and use your cable as the cable between the MMI and head unit? This saves pulling the trim and unplugging the monitor.

[hhhhhhhhhhhhh]

I don't understand how your cables release so easily. Mine take a herculean effort

[MrEyeget]

Very good video!! I showed it to a non-English-speaking tech [in Thailand] to install my MMI box. One question: Some MMI boxes connect top BMW Direct Connect using the AUX option in the MultiMedia options. Some BMWs don't have an AUX option. What is required?

[AlexSt-]

Breh you gon turn me into a serious mechanic (pause)…🤣

[jah_music]

My head unit is easily twice the size of the one shown in the video, so as stated at around 12:25, it would need to be installed behind the glove box. Does anyone have a link to a video showing how to do that? Thanks.

[Full_regalia]

Two things. 

After install my OEM stuff works but CarPlay function generates a black screen. Could this have to do with problem 2..

My fiber optic cables don’t clip in. They just kind of dangle in place. Maybe the plastic clip that is supposed to hold it in place is not strong enough ?

[Mtubee]

how would this differ from an f06 gran coupe i already ordered and know that its compatible just hope there will be space to store it behind the head unut and also wondering if my f06 would have the fiber optic cables that need to be transfered over