Road Top Wireless Carplay Android Auto for BMW NBT System 3 4 5 6 7 Series X1 X3 X4 X5 X6 2012-2016, Support Mirrorlink, GPS/Navigation, Rear View Camera

The media could not be loaded. I am seriously impressed with this piece of kit! I purchased a second hand 2016 Mini Cooper F55, which came with the 6.5 inch non touchscreen visual boost radio. However I was so used to using CarPlay in my previous car that I really wanted a retrofit option for my Mini. Having researched online, I saw technicians were able to install for around £600! This was well out of my budget, I then came across this self installation solution for a fraction of the price.Having watched some installation videos online, I wasn’t phased by the work required and it looked fairly straight forward, even for someone with no previous car electrical knowledge like myself. With the help of the provided instruction booklet and the online videos referenced in the booklet I was able to complete the installation successfully in around an hour. I even made my own step by step installation video to help others out.The system worked flawlessly, when running the CarPlay feature it was identical to factory built version I had used in my previous car. No lagging or distortion, it operates very smoothly. Now I have access to Waze, WhatsApp and all my other favourite apps. I am able to navigate using the existing dials, just like I would operate the screen normally.With this system you are also able to access features factory built CarPlay systems cannot offer, such as the ability to mirror your screen via airplay (if your an iPhone user like myself) which is pretty nifty- you could watch a movie whilst parked up for example. All the audio works through the existing car speakers too.But there are also capabilities for Android users (Android Auto), although I couldn’t test this out as I only own an iPhone. However I have no doubt it would work just as well as the CarPlay integration.This system also allows for rear and front parking cameras to be installed and the kit provides all the necessary cables to do so.Overall I have been extremely impressed with the capabilities of this system, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone considering upgrading their existing interface for a more advanced smartphone integrated version.

I had really high hopes for this gadget and was very excited about getting it. As other reviews state, it is fairly easy to install and once installed it looks great. Navigating with Google Maps is impressive, along with text read out/send etc. Plus Amazon Prime for music etc. Thats the good part and it works fine on my house driveway.......Unfortunately. On the road, in towns or in more rural areas, the unit fails. With lots of signal drop out, screen freezing and occasionally turning off completely. I tried my best to overcome these issues by changing my phones network provider to the best performing network, tried a BMW Fakra antenna splitter to use the cars antenna and contacted 'Road Tops' technical support for the firmware password, for a possible SW update (?) but no joy either.So. I returned this item because there is too much temptation to mess about trying to get it to work, whilst driving.A bad idea, unless you want to lose your licence. So. My experience was 'looks fantastic' but doesn't work.Here is the install spec: BMW 4 Series Convertible, NBT4 System, Apple iphone X, EE Network.Hope you have better luck.

Was fairly easy to install and work pretty well. Phone fails to connect sometimes but is usually fixed with a reset using a long press of the back button on the centre console. Had it lock up a few times as well but again with a reset it sorts it out.

HOT TIP - Once you have fitted this, programme button 8 on your stereo as the AUX shortcut for your bmw iDrive system. After fitting the item, when you press and hold down button 8, you’ll be set to go to CarPlay.Delivery - arrived a day earlier than anticipated, VERY well packaged and a smart looking box.Communication - received an email to say I should contact them with any issues whilst fitting, and they’d resolve them. Great communication.Fitting - there’s a few videos on YouTube, and I’d recommend the American one where a different brand module is fitted to an F30 (3 series). PAY ATTENTION TO HOW TO MOBE THE OPTICAL CABLE IN THE QUADLOCK. Overall, 5/5 for ease of wiring this module up. 3/5 to BMW for their too tight trim! Ran the aux and lightning cable into the armrest but the trim is tight! I did not need to fit anything for the microphone to work. EASE OF FITTING WITH THE WIRING LOOMS IS 5/5.Ease of use - works with the iDrive SEAMLESSLY. I can use voice control for siri (I didn’t have voice control before fitting this item). I’m using wired CarPlay and I don’t think I’ll use wireless. I’ll give another update after a few weeks of use.Brought a 10 year old car into the 21st century!!!

This is a great device install took a few hours on my car, when installed it was perfect for a 2 weeks then the screen just went black, since then it’s temperamental, some times it problematic maps not working, freezing, no sounds, disconnects phones but sometimes it’s perfect so I give it a 3 starI have a bmw 3 series gt

Fitted this to my 2014 bmw x3 msport. Works a treat, hiding all the cabling behind the dash was a little tricky but once done it all went back together fine. The interface works perfectly and I now have wired and wireless CarPlay working in the car. Highly recommend.