Mr12Volt P2000 - Carplay/Android Auto w/M.O.S.T *New Model Update*

[tdott]

If anyone thinks AUX in sounds as good as a high quality source via MOST needs to get their hearing checked imo.

[spammysammich]

Originally Posted by tdott

If anyone thinks AUX in sounds as good as a high quality source via MOST needs to get their hearing checked imo.

That's been my opinion too and my hearing is kinda shot. I could clearly hear the difference between my tune2air and the P2000. Tron Legacy soundtrack was the big eye opener for me.

[brettcp]

After having the most recent version of the mr12volt in my car for 5 days now, the OEM mic support is a great improvement over the previous version with the separate mic (which in my opinion wasn't even usable). I'd previously been using airpods for phone calls while in the car, but after installing this latest mr12volt version I'm able to use the OEM mic for calls again which is great. I don't make a ton of calls in the car but the handful of calls I have been on have sounded just fine on both ends. Probably not a big enough reason alone for most people to warrant the time+cost to upgrade, but if buying a new carplay box (or in my case replacing a failed unit) this would be the one to get.

I got it from GORDON.M3, shipped out within a day of ordering and I had it a few days later. Highly recommended!

[pathall1]

Originally Posted by brettcp

After having the most recent version of the mr12volt in my car for 5 days now, the OEM mic support is a great improvement over the previous version with the separate mic (which in my opinion wasn't even usable). I'd previously been using airpods for phone calls while in the car, but after installing this latest mr12volt version I'm able to use the OEM mic for calls again which is great. I don't make a ton of calls in the car but the handful of calls I have been on have sounded just fine on both ends. Probably not a big enough reason alone for most people to warrant the time+cost to upgrade, but if buying a new carplay box (or in my case replacing a failed unit) this would be the one to get.

I got it from GORDON.M3, shipped out within a day of ordering and I had it a few days later. Highly recommended!

Question - I know this new box uses the OEM microphone, but are you able to make calls without leaving CarPlay? I have the blue box (uses the m12volt mic) and I need to exit CarPlay and move to standard iDrive when making calls. I'd definitely upgrade if the new box allows for calls to be made within car play, but if it still requires switching back and forth to iDrive, I think it's only a marginal upgrade.

[Thumbie]

Originally Posted by pathall1

I have the blue box (uses the m12volt mic) and I need to exit CarPlay and move to standard iDrive when making calls.

The blue box can make calls through carplay/mr12volt, i.e. without going out to iDrive. I forget the exact setting and it's quite a few pages back. One option is to "forget" the bluetooth connection to bmw.

Some people prefer to exit carplay and make calls thru iDrive since you then are using the oem mic. but i like staying in, as you are trying to do.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by pathall1

Question - I know this new box uses the OEM microphone, but are you able to make calls without leaving CarPlay? I have the blue box (uses the m12volt mic) and I need to exit CarPlay and move to standard iDrive when making calls. I'd definitely upgrade if the new box allows for calls to be made within car play, but if it still requires switching back and forth to iDrive, I think it's only a marginal upgrade.

I have the version for CCC that uses its own mic, not oem mic, and the calls stay in CarPlay for me.

Mic performance is another issue though lol

[nmehta211]

Originally Posted by Ali-E90

I have the version for CCC that uses its own mic, not oem mic, and the calls stay in CarPlay for me.

Mic performance is another issue though lol

could you elaborate? what happens with the MIC during phone calls? how did you remedy this?

TIA

[brettcp]

Originally Posted by pathall1

Question - I know this new box uses the OEM microphone, but are you able to make calls without leaving CarPlay? I have the blue box (uses the m12volt mic) and I need to exit CarPlay and move to standard iDrive when making calls. I'd definitely upgrade if the new box allows for calls to be made within car play, but if it still requires switching back and forth to iDrive, I think it's only a marginal upgrade.

Yes, delete ("forget") the factory BMW bluetooth connection and let carplay handle everything. This allows you to make calls without leaving the carplay interface.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by nmehta211

could you elaborate? what happens with the MIC during phone calls? how did you remedy this?

TIA

I need to do more investigation, but essentially the sound is very muffled and somewhat muted (to the other party, I can hear fine). One call I had when the car was off seemed ok, but I just don't answer calls while driving now (or take my airpods with me for calls).

[shadowmyst]

Originally Posted by S65Hunter

So I just went to the settings menu on Mr12volt (car side) and went down to "more settings on phone". That will pull up a menu on your phone, there's settings for auto connect and stay connected after shut, or something along those lines.

Those must be iPhone and/or Bimmer only options. Both my Pixel 7 and Razr 2023 do not have anything for auto connect or "stay connected" on the menu that comes up on them when used with the C7 Audi variant P2000.

[nmehta211]

glowing review from chris harris on Mr12Volt installed in an E61 M5 touring, with CCC.

[GORDON.M3]

Originally Posted by nmehta211

glowing review from chris harris on Mr12Volt installed in an E61 M5 touring, with CCC.

Haha I saw that little bit on the new Youtube video.

Funny enough, here's a little video of him signing my E92 when he was here in North America.

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