Description
Android Auto & Carplay even without wifi!
THIS IS NOT A DIY PRODUCT AND REQUIRES CODING BY US. IN ADDITION A DONGLE IS REQUIRED TO CONNECT. This is all included in the price!
For BMW & MINI with ENTRYNAV2 / ENAEVO ONLY
Bring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your compatible BMW or MINI within the original factory system, menus and controls.
This solution is designed for BMW and MINI vehicles from 2018 onwards equipped with an ENTRYNAV2 (ENAEVO) head unit and WAY Navigation. The unit does not have to have Navigation or a wifi port!
Even if your head unit does not have a factory Wi-Fi port, we can activate wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Checkout this video
The required functionality is activated by remotely coding your original head unit. After activation, a dedicated USB dongle provides wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through the car’s original system.
You will need:
- A Windows laptop
- An ENET cable (select it when ordering)
- Our dedicated wireless CarPlay & Android Auto dongle
IMPORTANT: This is not a DIY solution. Some coding is required, but we take care of the activation remotely and guide you through the entire process.
DO NOT ORDER IF YOU WANT A PLUG & PLAY SOLUTION
Let us know in the comments section which version you have!:
- Always provide us with your VIN
- If you have an USB-A or USB-C DATA Port below your dashboard.
- Which version of system you have:
- Small 6.5 or big 8.8 Screen
- Version 1: Entrynav2 without Carplay
- Version 2: Entrynav2 with Carplay
- Version 3: Entrynav2 without navi with Carplay
- Version 4: Entrynav2 without navi without Carplay
- Hmi version: system settings > software updates > show current version eg: TT-002.176.001
- Als let us know if you want CarPlay only or Both. Because dongles working dedicated for CarPlay only are optimised better than dongles providing both interfaces.
After your order, we will provide all the required information and files and contact you to arrange a remote coding session. Once the activation is completed, the wireless dongle will be shipped to you.
The solution is hooking in the Mini Connected services, if you have a subscription like weather or news these might not work anymore. All changes can be reverted and all changes can also be removed with a software update. Please be aware
COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with BMW & MINI vehicles from 2018 onwards equipped with:
- ENTRYNAV2 / ENAEVO
- WAY Navigation OR No Navigation
- Touchscreen
- With or without factory CarPlay
- With or without a wlan port
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH
- NBT EVO head units
- Older systems without a touchscreen
- Other head unit types
OEM ACTIVATION VS. ANDROID AUTO BOX
Both solutions have their advantages, depending on what you are looking for.
OEM CARPLAY & ANDROID AUTO ACTIVATION
This solution is purely focused on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Because the functionality is activated directly on the original head unit, the experience is more seamlessly integrated with the original BMW/MINI system and controls.
Advantages:
- OEM integration
- Does not require factory Carplay to work, so no wifi port is needed!
- Dedicated to just CarPlay & Android Auto
- No additional aftermarket interface (just the usb dongle)
- Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
- Always fullscreen, no special coding required for that
known issues:
- Call button on the steeringwheel asks you to add your phone, so it’s best to add your phone to the headunit for phone calls only.
- Phone calls are handled over the headunit itself, on android auto. on Carplay it’s over Carplay. this is how android auto works.
- On MINI mainly the display resolutions are so odd and android auto is limited to standard resolutions. Due to this issue the display is a bit stretched on the 8.8 inch display. On Carplay it is working fine because Carplay can render on any resolution without issues.
The result is a clean, fast and OEM-like CarPlay/Android Auto experience without replacing your original head unit or having to use an aftermarket MMI or Android Auto box.
ANDROID AUTO BOX
The Android Auto Box is an aftermarket interface that runs through the car’s original CarPlay system.
It is plug & play and DIY, so no coding is required. However, the vehicle must already have factory CarPlay.
Advantages:
- Plug & Play / DIY installation
- No coding required
- Install additional apps directly on the box
- Watch videos and use apps outside CarPlay and Android Auto
- More functionality and flexibility
- Phone calls are natively handled by the box, no need to have the phone paired with the car for phone calls.
It offers considerably more options and functionality outside of CarPlay and Android Auto like native apps
WHICH SOLUTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you have an Entrynav2 and no Carplay and no wifi port, then this is the best option period.
Choose the Android Auto Box if you want a simple DIY plug-and-play solution, don’t want to deal with coding, and want the ability to install apps, watch videos and use additional Android functionality outside of CarPlay and Android Auto.
