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I have been using Android phones for 15 years. I don't have anything against Apple, but I always go with Android. I have a 2018 440i GC that has Apple CarPlay. It has iDrive 6, so it doesn't look like it will get updated with Android Auto capability. I want to hear from people that use Apple devices and CarPlay. Does it integrate well with BMW's navigation system and HUD? Other pros and cons with Apple and BMW?
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Other than CarPlay, iOS and Android support is pretty much the same. Edit: wording. Edit 2: here is a press release from BMW. Page 7 talks about CarPlay showing up in the HUD. https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...08710EN/451135
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There are different opinions, but here is mine: No, the integration of CarPlay in general is not good. The HUD does not display anything from Apple Car play. Generally I have not yet found any use for CarPlay. there is nothing there that doesn't have a BMW alternative. The few times I have tried it, it has been a nuisance. The support for apps is pretty limited. I am intending to give it another try soon, before my subscription expires. But it looks like I will not be renewing it.
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08-25-2020, 12:22 PM | #11 |
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That may be valid for the US, but I think in Europe you still do...? At least I see it as an existing subscription. Hm...
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08-26-2020, 11:54 AM | #12 |
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I tried searching again. Nothing is compatible with a 2018 F36. The first 10 head units I clicked on states that the car must be 2017 or older.
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Based on the answers to my original questions, I think I will not switch to Apple. There doesn't seem much to gain with the interface with iDrive.
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I don't know about mainland Europe, but in the UK at least, they've removed the subscription from CarPlay. Not sure if that's only for cars that came from the factory with it enabled though. |
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Interesting....
mine came with it enabled. Will check. Does it still show up as a service in the ConnectedDrive portal? P.s. Just checked and it is still listed as a service, but there is no expiry date... that should mean it is probably now free indeed! If only it was of any use...
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Understandable. Avin is a fairly reputable company but I'd recommend following up with them via email just to be sure if anyone were to try buying one.
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I never understood the desire for Apple car play and android auto on some of these cars. The user experience is just poor. Personally I prefer Bmw’s implementation and like their interface. Even the maps work much better. I guess it’s just personal experience and familiarity.
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For GPS navigation I am much more happier with BMW system (NBT EVO ID6). I like the instrument cluster integration (6WB). For listening to music (Spotify) and occasional replying to messages (dictation via Siri integration) CarPlay works pretty well.
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I have found the BMW navigation to be mediocre at best with huge failings in city traffic in the Boston area where rush hour can be very dynamic. If I'm going on a long trip, yes the OEM is fine, but if I'm going near a city both Google and Apple have far better real time traffic and will reroute me around issues that come up, OEM navigation just sends me into traffic and lets me sit there. |
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The audio quality is not going to be as good as going straight into the system and you just have this layer on top of the existing iDrive. You may as well just attach a android tablet to the dash - it is what the android solutions do. It looks clean but it's just a jerry rigged screen on top of BMW iDrive. I'm waiting until someone comes up with an real aftermarket solution that actually replaces iDrive.
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