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Have a 256GB mini flash drive with entire lossless music library connected to the USB. Works flawlessly, plays instantly, displays all playlist, tracks, artist, etc. including album art. Tried CarPlay for a few days and didn't like how it took over the entire console and didn't really provide any additional functionality that I needed. Turned it off and never looked back. |
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09-04-2019, 10:33 PM | #992 | |
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09-04-2019, 10:44 PM | #994 | |
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09-05-2019, 03:19 AM | #995 | ||
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I like to consider myself pretty tech-savvy but in my experience, BMW's version of CP is buggy and is not as seamless as all of Apple's ecosystem I'm accustom to; which is 'Set & Forget.' However, BMW's CP always requires some sort of manual intervention to get it up and running again or get the devices to "handshake." It's not so much the software design but the method of operation; which connects through WI-Fi instead of a hardwire. I'm positive the WiFi/Bluetooth integration is responsible for the connection issues mentioned simply because I've used wired CarPlay in a Cadillac CTS, Toyota Prius and my friend's Alfa Romeo, all wired and works flawlessly. The fact that Apple is constantly revising its phone software and related APPs, yet BMW integration i-level remains stagnant, I'm sure doesn't exactly help in getting the devices to sync properly. So it's not so much CarPlay, per se, but it's method of connection sometimes has a mind of its own and choose to pain/unpair, on its own terms. |
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09-05-2019, 06:49 AM | #996 |
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Same for me. It’s absolutey superb. Don’t even take the iPhone out of my pocket. I bought a lifetime subscription after the one month trial.
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Jumping between the M2 and X4 has been flawless, picking up where I have left off. The M2C is acting a bit strange not displaying the previous iDrive screen but I haven't determined a pattern, so I can't ask service to check it. Either way it's a BMW ConnectedDrive drive issue not Apple CarPlay. |
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09-05-2019, 08:46 AM | #998 | |
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As someone who's been in the app development business I find the wireless CP to be a really fascinating solution to what generally is the 1st-world hassle of having to plug in the iPhone. It also explains why there is yet to be a Android Auto and, frankly, I have no idea how they'll accomplish it without a TON of consistency issues. Now, what I do find clunky is the confusing UI between the iDrive software and CarPlay. Having two disparate platforms working inside the same system is a janky UX to say the least. If I want to use CP, it would be great if you could "mute" all the other stuff, or vice versa, and simplify the experience. Another issue is my own shortcoming - I don't like fingerprint smudged screens, so I rarely use touch screen, but also get frustrated using a wheel to get thru menu structures. I have debated purchasing the file that allows you to go single screen for CarPlay, but I also want to see in the coming weeks how iOS13 appears and operates before I do that. |
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09-05-2019, 12:32 PM | #999 |
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I picked up my car about a week and a half ago and i'm not really very impressed with Apple CarPlay.
It's a little slow and laggy and I hate how it only takes up like 2/3rds of the screen. I thought i'd never use the built in navigation, since google maps on my phone tends to be pretty good, but the map being small and not projecting into the instrument cluster makes it feel inferior. The car's built in nav has been pretty accurate so far as well. I'm 90 percent sure i wont be renewing, especially since you can still listen to music/podcasts via bluetooth. The car has an internal hard drive that should be able to fit most of my music anyway. If I need more storage, i'll just buy a low profile flash drive (so it doesn't break off) and then leave it plugged in all the time. |
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09-05-2019, 06:41 PM | #1001 | |
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Its an 8S i believe. To be clear, we're not talking about MAJOR lag here, just like a second and a half or so between when i hit play and when the music comes on. I could deal with it if there was no alternative and i'd just get used to it and move on.
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09-07-2019, 03:59 PM | #1003 |
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I have an iPhone X and have had a pretty good experience with CarPlay.
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09-08-2019, 02:19 PM | #1005 |
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I have not experienced any connection issues using wireless carplay in my M2c, though there is an obvious drop in sound quality. What is annoying is you can't plug into USB and use that as the audio source when carplay is active.
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09-08-2019, 03:40 PM | #1006 |
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Ok been running iOS 13 beta for awhile now and I can definitely say CarPlay was worth the money. I just realized I can control my garage door through my car now!! I have never actually paid attention to since I'm usually in music app jamming out. Apparently it pops up on home screen when your location gets close to home.
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09-09-2019, 11:08 AM | #1008 |
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So you have friends that do not know how to use Siri, and you know how to use Google assistant..that is what it boils down to. Siri is very useful to use if you know the commands and quirks of it.
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Simple questions like what was the Notre Dame football score last night. Siri started giving some NFL stats. Alexa told me who they played, the score and who they play next. |
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09-12-2019, 10:11 AM | #1011 |
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i dont have this option in esys,
tried some pszdatas, and it doesnt show, any idea? Hu_nbt> 3000hmi> carplay_fullscreen |
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