INSTALLING APPLE CarPlay in your BMW M3/M4 F80/F82/F83 with NBT (and other models)
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2024
- I found some hardware that works with my 2015 BMW M4 with the NBT head unit. Other options I had found required upgrading a lot of the OEM BMW parts, but this is just a stand-alone box that plugs in between your stock head unit and the stock screen!
Easy install and it works really well over bluetooth so there is no need to physically connect your phone, just hop in the car and you have CarPlay! I believe it also works with Android Auto, and it's AirPlay capable, so you can mirror your phone screen to it in order to display any app (not just the CarPlay apps).
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Dude your vids are AWESOME!!! Subbed. Can you add a touch screen to this setup? Or does it require more hardware?
+Buck Rogers thanks man! That requires a major hardware overhaul to get a touchscreen.
Thanks for the clear, detailed, patient video. I am amazed at how you can use a screwdriver to gently open a clip at the same time you are also filming, while you pull the clip out...while you are INSIDE the dashboard. I have to tell you, your video help was invaluable and I was able to get it working without breaking anything! Thanks
+Mark Huntoon you’re welcome! Thanks for the kind words and the beer! 🍻
I just completed this install with this help - thanks. I actually managed to fit the unit directly under the head unit without any issues. No need to open the glove box. It seems your head unit (NBT) is taller than mine (NBT-EVO) was.
+Scott Meridew that’s great! You’re the second person that said that. Mine may have got there too, but I saw instructions to put it there.
great video. Love how you bring honesty to how tough some of these little connectors can be
+glennbaz2 thanks! Hope you’re a subscriber 😉
Thank you for the great video!
One comment, on my 2016 F82 M4 ZCP, I was able to slide the CarPlay box under my head unit (NBT EVO ID4). I liked fitting the unit into that smaller but more rectangular space. I put felt strips around the CarPlay box and secured it with some double-sided tape. No sliding around at all.
I did end up taking off the glove box and mounting the wireless antenna into the space between the glove box and headunit.
+David Hom good tip and thanks for the comment!
Good video! Only remark i have is that the antenna is not supposed to go on metal, better on plastic :)
+@insanitybe thanks! 🍻
Good video, like the part about the gold clips and the fiber optic cable. I have not found a video to explain the connection of OEM Microphone. I did Mic install and figured an easy 10-15min way to do it. Perhaps I will post a video for those who may need it.
+Bernie Caro thanks! And yes, make the video! You can even send it to me to post if you want more people to see it.
Thank you for such an amazing video. Your instructions are perfectly clear and your camera work is unbelievably good. I installed this product in my 2016 F80 with ease thanks to your guidance. Just one question… have you experienced any BT connectivity issues with this product?
+Jermaine Roach thanks! My only issue has been that sometimes my phone will not automatically connect, but I can just go into Bluetooth settings and tap on the autokit 3000 and it connects.
Don’t know if you remember but did you have to connect an external mic ? Or did it just work with the factory ones?
+@bernardobarajas5570 I don’t think I did
Great video! do your callers get any echo/feedback when talking to you through the carplay system?
+Will N thanks! No complaints using the mic for speakerphone.
Thanks for posting this video. Well done. I'm getting ready to install this MMI box in my 2015 M4. Where did you plug the Aux cable in for the audio. The video doesn't show that or I've missed it.
+John Winkler you’re welcome! Yeah it SHOULD be in there. It was so long ago I don’t remember, I’d have to watch again too.
@@HelpMeDIY do you recall if it was fished through the console and into the armrest?
@@imagehut I don’t, sorry
Great video! How long did this tke you?
+William Carvalho a couple hours maybe? It’s been a while so I don’t remember exactly.
Hey man, where did you get your phone support? I'm interested 🤔
Thanks in advance 👊🏼
+Josselin Beucher rennline magnetic phone mount. I think I have an install video for it.
First off, thanks for the great vid! Been considering adding CarPlay support on my F30 for some time now. I am now thinking if I'm going to remove the headunit and do all this, might as well install a rear view camera as well. Do you know if adding camera support is as easy as purchasing a trunk handle camera and running the lines to the MMI box? Thanks
+washableaxe you’re welcome and thanks for commenting and subscribing! I haven’t done it but yes, I believe that’s what needs to be done. If you end up doing it please check back in and let us know either way.
Any updates?
Great video, thank you. Is this CarPlay working with iOS 15?
+christopher rutland I sure hope so, but I’m still on 14.8. Have some not worked?
Thank you for this video. Considering purchasing this head unit. When you go to reverse does it automatically change to the rear view camera on the hud?
+Sid Nanda yes. Well, not the hud. That’s on the windscreen. But I think you meant the lcd display.
thanks for the great overview! subbed. Also have a 2015 M4 - just wanted to see if you could validate all the usual features still work like 360 cameras, automatic mode switching etc - thanks!
+lookingjust987654321 thank you! I don’t have the 360 camera, but I haven’t found any lack of functionality
Just got this installed in my 2015 M4 with 360 cameras. Functions as normal and switches between cameras and MMI unit when reverse is selected and then back to drive. Can confirm no issues so far!
@@who8myrice1111 awesome!
Hey. Installed , all ok except one thing. After I switch off the car it’s showing No Signal, orange color, on the screen until the car’s systems are completely off (after around 10 min.). It happened to you, too or to anyone?
+Catalin Sprinceana I’ve never seen that on mine. Anyone else?
How are you liking car play without a touchscreen? Is it terribly clunky? Also, (unsure if normal CarPlay does this) does it work with your HUD to display directions with maps/Waze?
+Hunter Beck I love it! Mostly I wanted to use Waze and Music at the same time. Haven’t used waze for directions yet so IDK about the HUD yet, great question. I’ll try to report back one I’ve used it.
+Hunter Beck checked today. No HUD integration.
Can I get a link to the product the link in the video isn’t the same product
+@Tattoo._talk thanks. Updated the link. Try now. 🍻
So every time you start your car do you have to hold down menu on the AUX? Or does it stay on Apple CarPlay? I’m super interested in this upgrade!
+Jordan Griffin no it automatically starts up on CarPlay. You just hold it in to toggle back-and-forth when you want to switch
@@HelpMeDIY awesome! Are there any reasons why one would ever want to toggle back to the old style?
@@Griffin283 yeah, to get back to your radio controls and the stuff you normally see on the display
@@HelpMeDIY so I can’t control the audio tuning capabilities from the CarPlay? That makes sense I guess
@@Griffin283 yeah but you can use the steering wheel controls. That’s what I do
How's Android auto with this ??
Nice video 👍
+Michael Bodea supposed to be good, but I only use Apple CarPlay. 🍻
Just did this install and screen doesn’t power up at all any advice on how to get it working properly
+Frankie Pina if it’s all hooked up correctly might just be a bad unit you need to RMA
@@HelpMeDIY thanks for the quick reply
I have a 2018 f80. Which system would I need to get?
+nsulaiman23 I would ask the manufacturer/seller you buy it from.
Hey. How is the sound quality with CarPlay via aux ? 😊
+Marco Vicente I can’t really tell a difference. Still haven’t driven it much though to be completely fair.
Hi I just got this installed, but when I use the CarPlay I don’t have any audio coming out of the speakers. Any ideas?
+SOA Booker did you change the input source?
@@HelpMeDIY is that the input source for the Aux? if so i couldnt find that option in my system, im using a NBT EVO software. cheers
Also my M4 doesn’t have an aux port. So I’m assuming that’s why I can’t find the settings
@@soabooker2968 oh maybe yours is slightly different then
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
+jay jay you’re welcome. Hope you subscribed for me 😉🍻
@@HelpMeDIY yes i am. i put my unit ABOVE the glove box. but followed your instructions to a t. best vide!
My audio doesn’t work, do you know why? The microphone works when someone calls but no music or volume. Radio works on the original idrive after holding menu and going back to it.
Really don’t know why that would be. Possibly a loose connection or a faulty unit?
Are these the same units as bimmer-tech? When looking at these they dont ask for Vin numbers like Bimmer-Tech. Would love to save the money if theyre the same.
+Jordan Mai-Duc no idea what bimmer-tech is selling but I assume these have the same if not more functionality for less money :)
yes, exactly the same internals. don't waste your money, i bought the andream from ali-baba for $279. Installed it in my M4 in 2 hrs and works like a charm.
Hey I had a question when I use Apple car play and listening to music and I try to record on snap it said external devices and my music get low how do I get rid of my music going low when I try to record because I want my music loud so I can hear it on my snap video
Sorry, no idea other than don’t do that while you drive! 😂
great video - exactly what i was looking for. Any ideas for remote start for this vehicle using factory key fob?
+M S thanks! I’m afraid not for the remote start.
My speakers are throwing off a high pitch after using this how can I fix it
+arif nuhanovic sorry I don’t know about that issue.
Thanks for the video! With this video is was an easy job, also added a rear view camera and it works fine. But I have one problem, if I get an call while I'm listing to the radio, I hear nothing? Does it only works if the system is connect with aux front?
+BubbieeeM3 you’re welcome! And yes! That part is often annoying
hey a quick question what does the sticking out usb cable do?
+Snow Storm00 good question. I think it lets you upgrade firmware and play music if you have a USB stick with downloaded songs, but I’ve honestly never used it. If someone else knows chime in!
@@HelpMeDIY It's for Android Auto since there's no support for wireless AA unlike Carplay. Maybe for firmware upgrades too.
Si può acquistare? Ho una bmw m4 del 2016
There is a link in the description
I just added this to my 2015 M4, has anyone noticed the volume is WAY lower then factory sound? has anyone found a fix?
+Eric Shepard interesting... I didn’t experience that. Hopefully someone can chime in.
@@HelpMeDIY I found it. In the device settings there is a separate volume and EQ settings. By default mine were turned way down. I made the adjustments and it sounds fine now. I lost the active speed volume adjustment but that’s not a big deal. Hope this helps someone else.
@@hotwiredxj that’s great!! Thanks for the update.
Hi Eric. I'm getting ready to install this MMI box in my 2015 M4. Where did you plug the Aux cable in. The video doesn't show that or I've missed it.
does this work on a 2014 m4?
+Dan Levine well since the M4 came out in 2015 that’s a tough one to answer 😆
@@HelpMeDIY nope 2014
@@danlevine4052 oh crap, you’re right! My bad. I have never seen one before so I guess I assumed they started in 2015. I would assume that it would be identical to mine, which is a 2015. But you should contact the manufacturer to confirm if you want to be 100% sure
CAN i have this in my m3 2014
+Endron Gashi ask the manufacturer of the one you go with.
I so want android auto!
+Zain Rj then get one!
Hi Aaron, super useful video! I plan to install the same unit in my car (M4 2015 convertible) and I have a question: based on your experience is it practical to get the USB cable to pop out inside the glove compartment (or maybe under it?) instead of in front of the head unit?
+masmaiet I don’t think that should be a problem at all! Report back and let us know.
@@HelpMeDIY I will! And thanks again for the video - I bought the pry tool and the magnetizer from affiliate link to support your channel!
@@masmaiet 🙏 💪