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NOTE 1: THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT COME WITH A SCREEN-THIS IS A MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE (MMI) THAT INTEGRATES INTO YOUR CURRENT SYSTEM

Audio connection: Compatible configurations support digital Bluetooth audio. Older vehicles may need a Combox for this option. AUX remains an alternative; if AUX coding is needed, the existing Kies coding fee is $49. Confirm the audio route and required equipment with your VIN.

Your 17-digit VIN is required to verify vehicle compatibility. Contact Kies Motorsports with your VIN before ordering if you need help choosing the correct configuration, and provide your VIN with your order to prevent delays.

Features

• Compatible with 95% of BMWs produced after 2008
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Easy access to your iPhone apps: Google Maps, Spotify, WhatsApp and others
• USB multimedia port and software update support
• Full-Screen Mode
• Control with iDrive and Siri; steering wheel support depends on the vehicle
• Wireless Android Auto support
• Supports Front and Rear View Camera retrofits
• High-quality audio with an equalizer
• Works with your existing iDrive screen

CarPlay MMI Prime is a multimedia bridge connecting your phone to your BMW or MINI either wirelessly or via cable. It is fully integrated with the native iDrive display and controller, and feels and works like OEM BMW Apple CarPlay.

With its user-friendly and instinctive interface, this CarPlay retrofit makes it easy to use many of your iPhone's apps in full screen on your BMW’s or MINI’s native dashboard screen (The screen is NOT included in the CarPlay MMI Prime kit). 

Having a host of apps at hand you can choose whether you want to listen to your music or podcasts through Spotify, YouTube Music or others, safely stay in touch with your family via WhatsApp or Messages, and always find the quickest routes via Google Maps or Waze without catching a ticket.

Thanks to the additional BMW Android Auto support our upgrade also allows you to access all of your favorite smartphone apps as well. To control and switch between apps you can use iDrive controller, Siri or steering wheel buttons.

BimmerTech's CarPlay MMI Prime upgrade is compatible with F-Series and G-Series BMWs and MINIs with newer iDrive generations (e.g. ENAVEVO, NBT EVO ID5/ID6 etc.). It also requires Bluetooth or Voice Control features.

Access Phone Apps

This BMW CarPlay upgrade gives you direct access to many of your iPhone’s navigation, messaging and music apps, as well as other driver-focused apps in the categories of parking, EV charging, or quick food-ordering.

Wireless Capability

BimmerTech’s CarPlay for BMW lets you connect your iPhone wirelessly. It only takes one wireless pairing of your iPhone and CarPlay MMI Prime to help the MMI 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 BMW 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 cable, you are also free to do so. CarPlay MMI Prime supports both wired and wireless phone connections.

In order for this BMW CarPlay upgrade to work your BMW has to have Bluetooth or Voice Control.

Contact Kies Motorsports before ordering to confirm compatibility with your phone model and current operating system.

USB Multimedia Port

Use the USB port for media playback and software updates. Keep it accessible after installation.

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.

Screen Mirroring

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. This function is especially convenient if you want to stream a video from YouTube.

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 is not responsible for the continued compatibility of any third-party apps with CarPlay MMI Prime.

Easy Control With iDrive

Use iDrive and, where available, the factory microphone for voice control. Steering wheel functions depend on the head unit and vehicle configuration.

CarPlay MMI Prime isn’t compatible with touch function, however safely controlling the device with the steering wheel buttons, iDrive controller and Siri/Google Assistant still offers plenty of convenience.

Wireless Android Auto Support

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

To enjoy BMW 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.

Integration With Front & 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.

Audio and Equalizer

The MMI equalizer applies to AUX audio. With Bluetooth audio, use the available phone or iDrive audio settings.

MINI Cooper CarPlay

MINI owners – we didn’t forget about you! If your car lacks the original Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions, our MINI Cooper CarPlay upgrade will add these functionalities even to your 2011+ make. Contact Kies Motorsports with your VIN to check compatibility.