How to install BMW AI Carplay Box?

BMW Carplay AI Box is a product that can enable BMW to realize more intelligent vehicle and machine interconnection. The following is your detailed introduction:

Product function

Realize wireless connection: Upgrade the original wired Carplay of BMW to wireless connection, get rid of cable bondage, automatic connection on the car, convenient and fast.

Intelligent voice control: Built-in AI voice control system, such as supporting Google voice, can operate navigation, music playback, phone calls and other functions through voice commands, making driving safer and more convenient.

Rich application expansion: the original car screen can be upgraded to a smart screen, without changing the original car control screen, support online Google Maps, massive music playback, but also watch YouTube, Netflix and other video platform content, to solve the problem of the original car screen single function.

Screen image function: Support iOS, Android mobile phone screen image, can project the content of the mobile phone screen to the car screen, convenient to view the application and file on the mobile phone.

Multimedia playback support: Not only can you play multimedia content through the Internet of mobile phones, but also can support U disk multimedia playback, increasing the access to multimedia resources.

Applicable vehicle type
Suitable for a variety of BMW models ID6 ID7 ID8 ID8.5 ID9

Product advantage

Non-destructive installation: Usually the original car directly inserted USB can achieve the function, without dismantling the car to change or remove the control screen, truly achieve non-destructive installation.

Performance improvement: Some products use high-performance chips, such as eight-core CPU, running memory and body memory, to ensure that the system runs smoothly and responds quickly to various operation instructions.

How to install BMW AI Carplay Box?

Preparation before installation

Verify product compatibility: Check the product description of the AI Carplay Box to make sure it is compatible with your BMW model, such as confirming support for BMW's IDrive system version.

Prepare tools: Generally prepare basic tools such as pry bars and screwdrivers. If the installation is non-destructive, it usually does not need too many tools.

Installation Procedure

Find the location of the interface: Usually the USB interface of BMW cars is in the central armrest or under the center console. Some models may have OBD interfaces, which are generally located under the main driving steering wheel, and some BMW models may have cover plates.

Non-destructive installation: If the AI Carplay Box supports non-destructive installation, insert it directly into the corresponding USB port or OBD port. If it is USB interface, plug the USB plug of Carplay Box into the USB port of BMW car; For OBD ports, open the OBD port cover, align the OBD plug of the Carplay Box with the port, and ensure that the plug is firmly inserted.

Need to disassemble the installation method: For some Carplay Box that needs to be connected to the main engine, it may be necessary to disassemble part of the center console. Use a pry bar to carefully pry open the decorative strip of the center control panel, then use a screwdriver to unscrew the fixing screws, remove the air conditioning panel, etc., and locate the engine. According to the installation instructions of Carplay Box, connect the corresponding connecting cable to the corresponding interface of the machine, such as video conversion cable, microphone cable, etc. After the connection is completed, restore the machine and panel, tighten the screws, and install the decoration strip.

Setup and test after installation

Connect the phone: Turn on the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions of the phone, find the Carplay option in the phone Settings, click on the search and connect the AI Carplay Box. If you are connecting for the first time, you may need to perform pairing operations in the Carplay Box or on the car, and enter the pairing code on the phone as prompted.

System Settings: After successful connection, set the functions of Carplay on the car or mobile phone, such as adjusting the display layout, sound output, etc. You can also personalize the built-in AI voice control and other functions in the setting interface of Carplay Box, such as selecting the wake word of the voice assistant and setting the operation range of voice commands.

Function test: Test whether various functions are normal, such as operating navigation through voice commands, playing music, checking whether the screen image of the mobile phone is normal, and checking whether the multimedia playback is smooth.