Comparison Chart Listing 7 Fxx Wireless/Wired/iD 4 Android
Auto/Apple Carplay Retrofit Kits
Option 1: Joyeauto CarPlay Mirroring Interface
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https://www.joyeauto.com/category/wi...apple-carplay/
Price: $419 USD (price quoted for one unit) depending on CCC/CIC/NBT/EVO iDrive
Pros:- Supports Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay
- Supports steering wheel controls
- Supports AirPlay and screen mirroring
- Integrates with the built-in microphone in iDrive 4. External mic is needed in CarPlay mode for 'Hey Siri'
- Unique AD, Bimmer-Tech & Joyeauto front camera/sensors do in fact work
- Supports full-screen mode
- UI accessed through BMW icon on CarPlay homescreen
Cons:- No touch screen support (except for NBT EVO iD6)
Option 2: Andream/Carlinkit/Indiwork/Road Top/Kremersino/Et. Al. Clones
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3300...480e9daeaQbX5P
For more discussion, go here:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1675929
Price: $268 USD (price quoted for one unit) depending on CCC/CIC/NBT iDrive
Pros:- Supports Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay
- Supports steering wheel controls
- Front camera/sensors do work
- Supports full-screen mode
- Cheapest option of all
- No external mic is needed in CarPlay mode
Cons:- No touch screen support
- Sourced only through aliexpress. No website to give confidence on the company
- Does not have a vented box like Joyeauto (potentially heat may cause issues)
- Does not have an external wifi antenna
Option 3: Unique Audio Developments CarPlay Mirroring Interface
https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/carp...ies-2013-2016/
Price: £465.99 GBP (about $572 USD)(price quoted for one unit) depending on CCC/CIC/NBT iDrive
Rebranded Joyeauto wireless kit
Pros:- Supports Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay
- Supports steering wheel controls
- Supports AirPlay and screen mirroring
- Integrates with the built-in microphone in iDrive 4. External mic is needed in CarPlay mode for 'Hey Siri'
- Unique AD, BimmerTech & Joyeauto front camera/sensors do in fact work
- Supports full-screen mode
Cons:- Mixed reviews about customer support by email. Chat is best during business hours only and seems good
- No touch screen support
Option 4: Bimmer-Tech NBT EVO ID5/ID6 Navigation Retrofit
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...ation-retrofit
Price: Starts From $1700 USD
Pros:- Supports steering wheel controls
- Front camera/sensors do work
- Supports full-screen mode
- Works just like OEM stock
- Factory mic is used
- Touch screen support is included, but optional for a lower cost
- Uses factory Wi-Fi antenna
Cons:
Option 5: Android 9-10 10.25" Multimedia Navigation System for BMW 5 Series F10 F11 (2010 - 2017) CIC NBT
https://avinusa.com/10-25-multimedia...s-f15-f16.html
Price: Starting at $379.99 USD (price quoted for one unit) depending on iDrive CIC/NBT
Pros:- Supports Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay
- Good customer support, as AVIN is based in US
- Hi-res screen 1280 x 480P, 1920 x 720P screen + $39.99
- Front camera/sensors do work
- Supports hi-res full-screen mode
- Very active dissussions on F30 forums https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1699764
- Uses Wi-Fi antenna
Cons:- More expensive than the Andream clones
Option 6: Unichip CarPlay Smartbox
https://www.unichip-tec.com/apple_carplay_smartbox.html
Price: $439 USD (price quoted for one unit)
Pros:- Supports full-screen mode
- Supports steering wheel controls
- Front camera/sensors confirmed working
Cons:- Poor customer support
- Requires a standalone microphone
- Doesn't support wireless CarPlay (but a wireless option is 'coming soon')
- No touch screen support