Wireless Apple CarPlay Retrofit for BMW NBT EVO with Siri Voice Control BimmerTech CarPlay MMI Prime

NOTE: CarPlay MMI Prime uses AUX input to transfer audio over to your BMW’s speakers. If your vehicle is not equipped with an AUX input in Media/Radio, you’ll need to code it.

Please select these option from the addons section above.

• ‘AUX port coding’ option and ‘Coding cable’  Bimmer-tech technicians will activate the AUX input in your BMW via remote coding session.

If you have an AUX option in your car, you do not need the ‘AUX port coding’ and ‘Coding cable’ options.

With its user-friendly and instinctive interface, CarPlay MMI Prime makes it easy to use many of your iPhone's apps, including Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, Tidal, Spotify, Podcasts, Messages, WhatsApp and more all on your car's native dashboard screen. We've also listened to your needs and given you the option to connect your iPhone wirelessly with your car. For maximum convenience, control and switch between apps with your voice thanks to Siri at just a press of a button.

BimmerTech's CarPlay MMI Prime upgrade is compatible with F-Series, G-Series BMWs and MINIs with newer iDrive generations (e.g. ENAVEVO, NBT EVO ID5/ID6). It also features Android Auto which you can use on your iDrive screen either wirelessly or with the MMI's USB port. If your phone supports wireless Android Auto, you can definitely enjoy the wireless capability. However, in case your phone is not compatible you'll still be able to use the Android Auto via USB as long as you have the Android Auto app installed.

Looking for an upgrade that will let you use your iPhone apps on the factory dashboard display with new improved features:

CarPlay MMI Prime features:

• Wireless CarPlay capability
• USB multimedia and charging port
• Full-Screen Mode
• Easy control with iDrive and steering wheel buttons
• Wireless Android Auto support 
• Integration with Front and Rear View Cameras
• High-quality audio with an equalizer
• Other features

1. Wireless Capability

CarPlay MMI Prime lets you connect your iPhone wirelessly. After pairing your iPhone and CarPlay MMI once, the MMI will recognize your iPhone each time you get in your car and connect wirelessly, without you even having to remove your phone from your pocket or bag. When using CarPlay you’ll be able to answer calls just like with a Bluetooth hands-free connection.

If you'd rather connect your iPhone with the use of a cable, you are also free to do so. CarPlay MMI Prime supports both wired and wireless phone connections.

2. USB multimedia and charging port

Our CarPlay solution comes with a USB port. It lets you charge your iPhone on longer drives, or you can use it for playing videos and music on your iDrive Screen from a USB thumb drive.

The MMI's USB port can also be used in the future for software updates. So, if you won't be using it for charging or multimedia playback — make sure to place it in an accessible location.

3. Full-Screen Mode

CarPlay MMI Prime lets you use all your favorite CarPlay-compatible iPhone apps on the original BMW display in full-screen. The retrofit's 1280x480 resolution for big screens and 800x480 resolution for small screens look great on all screen sizes.

Note that in MINIs with a rounded screen, a small part of each corner of the CarPlay interface will be obscured when using full-screen mode.

The Full-Screen mode also includes a Screen Mirroring option, which lets you cast the screen of your mobile device onto the BMW’s display, and stream audio through the car speakers. iPhones mirror wirelessly, while Android phones require a cable connection.   

Please note: that mirroring of some apps or content using the Screen Mirroring feature may be blocked due to the copyright-holder's DRM. BimmerTech & Car Communications Ltd is not responsible for the continued compatibility of any third-party apps with CarPlay MMI Prime.

 4. Easy control with iDrive and steering wheel buttons

To navigate the CarPlay apps, you can use Siri (with a press of the voice command button), the iDrive controller or even the steering wheel buttons, including the roller button.

 5. Android Auto support

The kit contains a Multimedia Interface (MMI) — a module that also adds Android Auto to your BMW. So if you have family members or friends with Android smartphones, connecting their devices will be a breeze too!

To enjoy Android Auto wirelessly your phone has to support the wireless Android Auto. If it doesn't, you'll still be able to use the Android Auto via USB — just make sure you have the Android Auto app installed.

6. Integration with Front and Rear View Cameras

The MMI module makes it easy to add front and reversing cameras to your order for a much lower price. The front view camera can easily be activated by holding the Option button for 2 seconds. To exit camera mode, just press Back. It can also be set up to appear automatically for up to 20 seconds when shifting from Reverse to Drive.

7. High-quality audio with an equalizer

The audio output circuit in the CarPlay MMI Prime has been specifically selected to squeeze all the quality we can out of the iDrive AUX input, providing great audio quality for music, streaming and calls. 

Remember, if you don’t have an AUX input in your BMW’s Media/Radio section it will be vital to code it into your vehicle. See video on how to check if your BMW has AUX input in this video. The ‘AUX Activation Coding’ and ‘Coding Cable’ are required of your Car is not equipped with an AUX menu. Bimmer-tech technicians will enable the AUX port in your BMW via a remote coding session.

If you have an AUX option in your car, dont select the ‘AUX Activation Coding’ and ‘Coding Cable’ options.

 8. Other features:

• CarPlay MMI Prime supports devices running iOS up to version 14;
• Play music through the BMW stereo system with the help of the AUX input. If you don’t have an AUX port, we can code your car to enable the input;
• Our CarPlay retrofit also uses the factory car microphone for Siri voice commands. This means that you can access your iTunes library, learn the latest news or send texts hands-free. For this feature to work, your BMW has to have Bluetooth or Voice Control;
• The installation is completely plug & play and 100% reversible.

How is it different from the original software? Read our BMW Apple CarPlay vs BimmerTech CarPlay MMI Prime post and find out. 

Learn more about CarPlay MMI Prime.

Note: Vehicle must be equipped with AUX/USB, dependent on the vehicle, to allow sound output. AUX/USB, dependent on the vehicle, will need to be selected on the vehicle's head unit for sound to be transmitted when in Carplay/Android Auto mode.