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Looks like there's another wireless CIC carplay option available right now for $319 shipped:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2019...009517630.html They claim this works with CIC.. it must be fairly new as the purchase history and the two reviews are all from within the last few weeks.. there are two reviews on the CIC specific unit via the link above as well. Interesting... I also just contacted Unichip who said theirs will be released in the next few weeks as well.. Seems like there will soon be a few options to choose from for CIC wireless carplay. Last edited by brettcp; 06-05-2019 at 01:28 PM.. |
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timstar when you connect to your Applecarplay, please note what the name of the device is in your iOS screen as it seems that the current wired solution says Limcet. Pic courtesy of dkmcclelland
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I would love Carplay in my MY12, though I assume that if I want to listen to SiriusXM or another audio source other than AUX, I can't use Carplay at the same time, right? Or is it just that the audio wouldn't work? What happens with a phone call if I'm listening to SiriusXM? Does it switch over to ACP, or handle it through the OEM telephone capability? The interface and source switching is what I worry about...seems like it might be clunky.
The newer NBT models with ACP (like my wife's new '19 X3) handle it fairly elegantly and use ACP for phone calls, but they also are using the factory mic, etc.
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Another situation is if you have turn by turn voice instructions on your Apple Carplay maps. You can't have those instructions played through audio at the same time as playing your XM radio. The system in your X3 works the way you describe because it was built to support this from the ground up. This box is simply just a bypass, we're splitting the display connection and using the AUX for sound.
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I'm curious if there is any difference in functionality/audio quality between the few CIC Carplay options that are now on the horizon? So far there is JoyeAuto, Unichip, and the AliExpress one I posted above (I chatted with Unichip who claimed that Aliexpress was not theirs as they haven't released theirs yet). |
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I have unlimited data on my iPhone so I would opt for using XM on the iPhone as the app itself also supports Carplay.
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I do agree that SXM gets a little repetitive, at least on hits 1, etc., but I do like the classic rock stations, and also espn, nfl, and news. I also sometimes drop in on Howard for a good interview, lol.
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I am happy to report that I received the new hardware from JoyeAuto (it's actually a Limcet box, as that's what shows up under settings) and it performs flawlessly! An incredible hassle to get the first unit replaced, but all worth it now.
I haven't had the first problem with it and I'm a few days in, whereas before, the old box wouldn't work out the gate as it was filled with bugs. Curious how well the wireless boxes will perform. |
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Do you notice that the box is on before you even start the car? I noticed that when I enter my car, I can plug my phone into the box and get power to the phone without even turning the car on. I wonder if the box just wakes up when you unlock the doors or it's constantly drawing power. Hope it's not the latter. I know our cars have a slow power draw for the comfort access stuff, The carplay box takes it's power from the idrive controller, really hope it's not taking power while it's not on. The idrive controller shouldn't be on after the car is shut off for a while. Haven't came out to a dead car after having this for 2 months so I think I'm good.
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When I plug my phone in with the car off it does the same thing. I don't think it's on when the car is just sitting, though... not 100% sure... I'm just happy to have ACP again and that it works perfectly. |
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BMW modules usually "wake" up when the car is unlocked. You can test this with a multimeter measuring amperage on the battery. Open the trunk, lock the latch, lock the car and watch amperage readings, it should drop after 15-16minutes to a lower number.
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Anyone have experience with these using Android Auto? Is that available wirelessly too?
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I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.
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Yeah unfortunately the compatibility for android auto sucks. Haven't heard anyone getting it to work. Tested my box with my wife's Galaxy S9. It didn't even recognize the phone was plugged in.
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Seller was responsive with troubleshooting some initial issues I had on my end. Wireless works out of the box without any updates. Audio quality from the AUX is good too, at least from what I can tell when I compare it with my combox bluetooth audio. Only issue I've had is fitting an aftermarket reverse camera. It only displays 2/3s of the camera where the remaining 1/3 on the right hand side is just blank (might be for a PDC image?). Was told that it could be the camera that I was using, so I bought another one and will test to confirm. |
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I have a backup camera on my '12 CIC as well - I spliced into the factory harness and use an emulator and it works great (its this setup here: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1005301 ). Does this Apple Carplay setup change how the backup camera works? Does the camera now need to be plugged into the Carplay unit ? Thanks! |
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There's a setting in the carplay interface that allows you to toggle between the original car's backup camera (in your case the emulator + camera) or an aftermarket camera that you can wire directly to the carplay unit. |
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