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Jul 21, 2022 | 11:15 AM

Bearcat94

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BMW and Apple CarPlay

2018 530i

Has anyone done a CarPlay activation through BMW Service for a Pre-2020 car?

If so, how did it go ... any hassles? Was it worth it? Did you get charged for the activation?

According to local BMW service, I need an aftermarket upgrade. ???

Everything I find seems to indicate that my car is Apple CarPlay compatible as is.

I should have the NBT Evo ID5/ID6 iDrive with wireless antenna. According to Bimmertech, my VIN is compatible AS IS for CarPlay.

https://www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/b...patibility.pdf

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/item/54-bmw-cic-nbt-nbtevo
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/compatibility/carplay-activation/

From the BMW PDF above:

I meet all of those requirements.

Last edited by Bearcat94; Jul 21, 2022 at 11:17 AM.

Jul 27, 2022 | 07:44 AM

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Try here Bearcat, probably much better luck.
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=684

Jul 27, 2022 | 11:25 PM

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Did you buy the car new or used? You can go to the ConnectedDrive Store on bmwusa.com and see if CarPlay is available to purchase. It was $300 for my previous 2017 M4. You need a BMW ID and have the car registered to your account.

https://mybmw.bmwusa.com/