Description
Designed to work with 2011-2016 BMW vehicles with 6.5″ display screen.
Retains full original factory info/radio displays on car screen, as well as full integration with factory central iDrive controls.
DIY installation is required, however detailed fitting instructions are included. Reversing camera is sold separately. This unit can also accept both front camera and reverse camera (sold separately) – Full 1 year warranty against defects with UK based email support.
Key advantages of the Unique Auto Developments CarPlay kit include
- Full wireless/wired CarPlay functionality for iPhone 5 or later.
- Full wireless/wired Android Auto functionality for compatible Android phone models.
- Screen mirroring function for iPhone and Android phones.
- Use your favourite phone apps for GPS navigation Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze and be notified of the live traffic information
- Allows handsfree calling and messaging
- Voice control via Siri
- Inbuilt interface for front and rear cameras.
- Play music from your favourite phone apps, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, etc. Music comes out from Audi factory stereo system.
- Can be connected via both Bluetooth or USB port (included in the kit) to keep your phone charged at the same time
- The USB port included can also accept USB flash drive to play music and videos.
- Full iDrive control.
- We provide detailed installation instructions in the box.
- One year warranty and lifetime email support.
Frequently asked questions
1. Will this kit fit my car?
Compatibility is as follows –
F20 1 series (2011-2016) 6.5″
F22 2 series (2014-2016) 6.5″
F30 3 series (2011-2016) 6.5”
F32 4 series (2014-2016) 6.5”
F10 5 series (2011-2016) 6.5”
X3 (2011-2016) 6.5″
2. Will I have to change my original car screen or make wiring modifications?
This kit allows you to retain the factory fitted display screen in your car, and all wiring is plug and play, so no cutting wires etc.
3. Will sound come out of my car stereo?
Yes, this unit will allow music playback, and all sounds to be emitted through the car speakers, simply switch the original BMW radio to ‘AUX’ mode for playback.
4. Will it work with Left hand drive vehicles?
Yes, our kit is compatible with worldwide models.
Please note – an Apple iPhone is required for CarPlay functionality. Android Auto needs to be connected via a USB cable and the new mic is required to install for using Android Auto voice control function. We don’t guarantee Android Auto will be compatible with your Android phone model.
David Peterson (verified owner) –
Ok let’s start with the good points, the Car Play system is great, it works really well, it’s great being truly wireless and the sound is great (once you’ve set it up to your tastes in the equaliser settings). Now the few points that are why I didn’t give it 4 stars, it would be better if when in Carplay mode, that the scroll button on the steering wheel was either exclusively for the BMWs Radio, or for Carplay, I would prefer the former as if you’ve got the radio playing and you want to use Google Maps say (albeit silent but I’ll come to that), when you use the steering wheel scroll to adjust the radio, it operates the Carplay, so say you pick Radio 1, you inadvertently select Messages on the Carplay or some other setting as it operates both at the same time. The other main point is that obviously as it operates through the Aux mode, if you switch to Radio, you can’t hear what’s going on on Carplay, you wouldn’t be able to take a call say or hear the SatNav (Google Maps) directions. Don’t let this put you off though it’s a great, neat system and installation really isn’t that complicated for the average DIY’er, however I would say the instructions to put the box above the glove box aren’t necessarily the best place, there’s a nice void between the glove box and the radio that tucks away better, I lined that area with sticky loop velcro and used a hook length of velcro to strap in down. On a side note don’t pair this with the Unique AD reverse camera for BMW as it’s woeful, I’ve popped a review in there for it.
admin –
Hi David, thanks for your time for leaving the feedback.
As CarPlay is not factory fitted, it will need to share controls with your factory buttons. Our CarPlay solution will allow you to listen to factory radio and in the same time display map apps on the screen. If you would like to change the radio channel, you can exit CarPlay and then select the radio channel. Alternatively, you can listen to radio via apps for example TuneIN, or listen to music via Apple music. Amazon music or Spotify, then you will be able to hear the music and also the traffic instructions.
You will need to select AUX to be able to hear sound from CarPlay. If you would like to receive and make phone calls when you are listening to the radio, please connect your phone to factory Bluetooth, so you can still have your phone calls handled by car’s Bluetooth as before.
Hope this helps. Apologies the camera image quality is not satisfactory. We have noted your feedback and are working on improving our range of BMW cameras.
Sam Glass –
The system is very good, some issues which were expected but the customer support is outstanding. Definitely worth getting