I just got an email from BMW...
This is to advise you of an important change to your Apple CarPlay Compatibility option as part of BMW ConnectedDrive.
BMW is extending the Apple CarPlay Compatibility option for your vehicle to remain active in your vehicle for as long as the feature is technically supported. You will no longer be required to purchase a subscription to keep CarPlay active.
This extension will be at no additional cost to you, and there is no action required on your part to receive the extension.
To use Apple CarPlay in your vehicle with your iPhone, be sure to choose “Apple CarPlay” as the connection mode for your mobile device in the Communication settings.
Note:
As part of this change, we also recommend performing an update of the ConnectedDrive services in your vehicle. This can be done by following the steps below:
Depending on your vehicle’s Model Year and Make, navigate to “BMW Assist”, “ConnectedDrive” or “Apps” using your iDrive controller.
Under BMW Assist or ConnectedDrive:
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller).
Click on “Update BMW Assist”.
Under Apps:
Click on “All Apps”.
Open “Options” (physical button surrounding your iDrive controller)
Click on “Update apps and services”
Once the update completes, we then recommend shutting the vehicle off and allowing a few minutes before restarting the vehicle to check the connection.
Should you have any questions, please contact
customercare@bmwassist.com or call BMW Assist Customer Care at 1-888-333-6118. You can check the current status of Apple CarPlay and ConnectedDrive services for your vehicle by visiting
www.bmwusa.com/MyBMW/ConnectedDrive.
Kind Regards,
BMW ConnectedDrive