[F87source]

You will have to get an mmi box, search up "andream mmi"

[Roper Band]

Originally Posted by F87source

You will have to get an mmi box, search up "andream mmi"

Thank you, would BMW install for me if I bring it there?

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Roper Band

Thank you, would BMW install for me if I bring it there?

Probably not.

[RC84]

So is one of the MMI options the best solution to incorporate AA into our cars?

2021 m2 here. Based on my research you can switch between MMI interface (AA) and idrive using the Menu button. The other options is to purchase an iphone for the car and use Hotspot from an android phone.

Anyone with experience with the latest MMI have any feedback regarding the interface, ease of use, issues, etc?

[Sparky68]

Running Android Auto on my OG M2 through ID6. Cant get the screen to go full screen, anyone know if this can be done? I've forced it to 720p in the app.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Running Android Auto on my OG M2 through ID6. Cant get the screen to go full screen, anyone know if this can be done? I've forced it to 720p in the app.

Get a software update for the mmi box.

[Sparky68]

Is the mmi box a upgrade? Heard about them but don't know if they are standard or after market

[Sparky68]

Google says add on . Now whether it's worth it or not is another question!

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Sparky68

Is the mmi box a upgrade? Heard about them but don't know if they are standard or after market

It's an after market box, I just installed mine and it is absolutely excellent. It works well, has full screen android auto, and is very fast and responsive. Steering wheel controls work too.

I tucked mine under the head unit, and everything fits perfectly.

[om2co]

So after much research I just placed an order for the Road Top MMI for EVO ID6 for my 21 M2C. From what I found all of the MMI boxes are pretty much the same and the Road Top is currently the cheapest at $219.
I do have a couple of questions for those that have already done the install.

1. I know I will need to enable the AUX port and I am pretty sure I can do this with BimmerCode which I already have. Can anyone confirm this?

2. Will the MMI fit behind the head unit or will I have to remove the glove box to put it in the space between the glove box and head unit?

3. Do I use the Wi-fi antenna that comes with the MMI or do our cars already have one since Car play is wireless?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

[rocketman99]

Originally Posted by om2co

1. I know I will need to enable the AUX port and I am pretty sure I can do this with BimmerCode which I already have. Can anyone confirm this?

2. Will the MMI fit behind the head unit or will I have to remove the glove box to put it in the space between the glove box and head unit?

3. Do I use the Wi-fi antenna that comes with the MMI or do our cars already have one since Car play is wireless?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Assuming your hardware is the same as my 2019 M2C then:

1) Yes, and it's just a couple coding lines that you can do that using bimmercode or any other coding app if you want to use aux audio:

seach for:
CDMM_AUX_HU and set to AKTIV
CDMM_ANALOG_AUX and set to AKTIV
CDMM_AUX_SIMPLE_1 and set to AKTIV.

Otherwise, you can just go with BT audio if your box is new and has newer firmware. I did the coding so I could use either audio source.

2) I was able to jam mine into the bottom left corner behind the head unit. I think trying to stuff it in there took four times the amount of time the rest of the install did. It's probably easier to just go behind the glovebox, I just didn't feel like emptying mine out and moving my car around in the garage to remove it and do it that way.

3) I used the wifi antenna it comes with. I stuck it on the bracket the head unit slides along. To be honest, I didn't try to see if it worked without it, but I don't believe it does.

[Titan01]

Im debating on going with an MMI box or Android Headunit.

for those who use Android Auto with the MMI boxes, are you able to operate it pretty well with just the idrive controller and no touchscreen? is it clunky or something you get used to?

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Titan01

Im debating on going with an MMI box or Android Headunit.

for those who use Android Auto with the MMI boxes, are you able to operate it pretty well with just the idrive controller and no touchscreen? is it clunky or something you get used to?

I have the android auto mmi box, it works pretty well with just the office controller, no compints from me.

[Titan01]

Originally Posted by F87source

I have the android auto mmi box, it works pretty well with just the office controller, no compints from me.

Thank you. Im leaning that way and it is nice to have confirmation..

[F87source]

Originally Posted by Titan01

Thank you. Im leaning that way and it is nice to have confirmation..

No worries, I personally really love having it in my car and honestly couldn't imagine it any other way now that I do have it.

[rocketman99]

Originally Posted by Titan01

Im debating on going with an MMI box or Android Headunit.

for those who use Android Auto with the MMI boxes, are you able to operate it pretty well with just the idrive controller and no touchscreen? is it clunky or something you get used to?

I don't find using the idrive controller vs touch to be clunky at all. Moving the cursor via touch might be a bit easier than spinning the wheel, but it's not a big deal for anyone that's been using idrive for years. I wish my new X1 still had a damn idrive controller instead of being pure touchscreen. I, at best, tolerate pure touchscreen controls.

[Titan01]

Originally Posted by rocketman99

I don't find using the idrive controller vs touch to be clunky at all. Moving the cursor via touch might be a bit easier than spinning the wheel, but it's not a big deal for anyone that's been using idrive for years. I wish my new X1 still had a damn idrive controller instead of being pure touchscreen. I, at best, tolerate pure touchscreen controls.

Thanks. Im the opposite in that prefer touchscreens, but given the shape and location of the screen these cars i have found myself reaching for the idrive controller more often than not. I got a box on order and will hopefully get it installed in the next week or so.

[om2co]

Originally Posted by rocketman99

Assuming your hardware is the same as my 2019 M2C then:

1) Yes, and it's just a couple coding lines that you can do that using bimmercode or any other coding app if you want to use aux audio:

seach for:
CDMM_AUX_HU and set to AKTIV
CDMM_ANALOG_AUX and set to AKTIV
CDMM_AUX_SIMPLE_1 and set to AKTIV.

Otherwise, you can just go with BT audio if your box is new and has newer firmware. I did the coding so I could use either audio source.

2) I was able to jam mine into the bottom left corner behind the head unit. I think trying to stuff it in there took four times the amount of time the rest of the install did. It's probably easier to just go behind the glovebox, I just didn't feel like emptying mine out and moving my car around in the garage to remove it and do it that way.

3) I used the wifi antenna it comes with. I stuck it on the bracket the head unit slides along. To be honest, I didn't try to see if it worked without it, but I don't believe it does.

Great information, thanks.
My MMI box is arriving today so I will get it installed in the next couple of days. I’ll be sure to report back how it goes. Thanks again!

[om2co]

Originally Posted by rocketman99

Assuming your hardware is the same as my 2019 M2C then:

1) Yes, and it's just a couple coding lines that you can do that using bimmercode or any other coding app if you want to use aux audio:

seach for:
CDMM_AUX_HU and set to AKTIV
CDMM_ANALOG_AUX and set to AKTIV
CDMM_AUX_SIMPLE_1 and set to AKTIV.

Otherwise, you can just go with BT audio if your box is new and has newer firmware. I did the coding so I could use either audio source.

2) I was able to jam mine into the bottom left corner behind the head unit. I think trying to stuff it in there took four times the amount of time the rest of the install did. It's probably easier to just go behind the glovebox, I just didn't feel like emptying mine out and moving my car around in the garage to remove it and do it that way.

3) I used the wifi antenna it comes with. I stuck it on the bracket the head unit slides along. To be honest, I didn't try to see if it worked without it, but I don't believe it does.

One follow up…. Does yours have a USB cable? I guess it is used for FW updates and can also be used for hard wiring phone/charging. If you do have one where did you run the cable to?

[om2co]

I was able to do the install of the Road Top MMI last night and everything seems to be working great.

The install however was huge PITA. I ended up putting the MMI box in the space between the head unit and the glove box. Even there it was a tight fit. I initially tried putting it under the head unit but not even close to enough room. I would suggest to anyone else doing this on an M2C to just go directly to putting it where I did. I wasted a lot of time trying to make it fit under the head unit and it was very frustrating.

If anyone has any questions let me know.

[F87source]

Originally Posted by om2co

I was able to do the install of the Road Top MMI last night and everything seems to be working great.

The install however was huge PITA. I ended up putting the MMI box in the space between the head unit and the glove box. Even there it was a tight fit. I initially tried putting it under the head unit but not even close to enough room. I would suggest to anyone else doing this on an M2C to just go directly to putting it where I did. I wasted a lot of time trying to make it fit under the head unit and it was very frustrating.

If anyone has any questions let me know.

Strange, I was able to fit my mmi under the head unit without issue, it was just a matter of properly tucking the cables in the deep recess at the back of the center console area and it all slotted in.

[rocketman99]

Originally Posted by om2co

One follow up…. Does yours have a USB cable? I guess it is used for FW updates and can also be used for hard wiring phone/charging. If you do have one where did you run the cable to?

Yes, I ran it out the back right side and have the female end sticking out just below the plastic trim of the center console to the right of the shitfer. You can also use that USB for direct connection to the MMI box for certain in unit functions.

I was going to run an HDMI cable along next to it from the MMI box HDMI input, but ultimately figured out no scenario where I might actually use it so I didn't bother.