09-23-2020, 09:34 AM | #23 |
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Probably what I am going to do as well. I cant remember the last time I opened my glovebox.
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09-23-2020, 11:01 AM | #24 | |
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09-23-2020, 11:05 AM | #25 |
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Keep us posted! I'm looking to get one of these in the next few months so will be interested in how you find it using Android auto for daily use. Also FYI taking the dash apart feels daunting but it's really straightforward: https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1740386
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09-23-2020, 04:43 PM | #26 |
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I just installed an andream unit to give wireless android auto and carplay. I only tested the android auto so far and it was working. Few things I need to fiddle around with as when I pressed the voice command button it loaded the bmw assistant but if I just gave the audible command hey Google it did its thing. I kinda want to be able to use the steering button instead of it always listening. Also the audio was OK 7/10 however when the Google assistant spoke it was a bit distorted like 4/10. May need to mess with some eq settings but I found this odd and there was no distortion when playing music at the same volume. I had literally 20 minute play with it so its only my initial thoughts but so far it seems OK. The image could have been more crisp. I'm using an pre lci nbt screen. But I reckon its a setting somewhere that may need changing as some pictures online seem to look less grainy than what I was getting.
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09-23-2020, 06:15 PM | #27 | |
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09-24-2020, 10:08 AM | #29 |
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Btw. if you don't want to deal with Aliexpress, this ebay seller is accepting offers for $232 incl. shipping. Just in case anything goes wrong, it's easier to go via ebay for resolution. It ends up the same as Aliexpress w the DHL shipping. ebay also has 5% cashback through ebay bucks and if you pair with Discover (via PayPal) add'l 5% cashback. Every $ counts lol.
I just ordered so haven't received it yet but will update once received/installed. I assume these are all the same units from a single supplier hitting the market. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-IO...72.m2749.l2649 |
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09-25-2020, 05:02 AM | #33 |
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I brought Unichip brand and many gives good reviews too. After a year, the box die on me. Message them, hopefully to get some advise etc their only advise is to buy another set.
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09-25-2020, 10:39 AM | #34 |
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I've just ordered this. Is the installation the same if you have the B&O sound system?
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09-26-2020, 07:19 AM | #35 |
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Another installation question .. is this instillation the same as the bimmertech mmi videos posted on youtube? I ordered already and debating if I should take the plunge and install myself
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Ok and 1 more question. For you guys with the wireless set ups .. how do you guys go about getting that done ? I have unlimited att phone service. but as of now , I have no hotspot or wifi capabilities on my plan .. I'm running a note 8 by the way .thanks
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The install is plug and play. Really nothing to it. As for the wireless, when you connect to the unit via bluetooth the first time it creates a WiFi connection from the Android box to your phone. I.e, there's no hotspot created on your phone
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so there's no hotspot created from your phone? no need for hot spot or additional added cellular plan to run wireless? So it's basically running thru bluetooth rite ? And thanks again u been a great help
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Quite right :-) . The box is nothing more than a display interface. It does not use any data of it's own. The wifi connection is to display the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay since that data is too much for bluetooth to handle.
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I have the same kit. Install is plug and play. Get a good trim tool removal kit and some torx screwdrivers.
The newer firmware gives you wide screen but now small icons. It is clear that this is really meant for touch screens, using idrive controller is a pain. "Okay Google" works, you can say read me last message and then actually reply with your voice. Biggest issue is that from startup it take a few minutes to connect. Since my commute is 15 minutes that can be a pain. Also, how do you change map orientation nd scale?
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