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      05-21-2022, 04:56 PM   #1
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Advice on adding in CarPlay via ConnectedDrive

I’m new to BMW and finding the options bewildering, so bear with me!

I’m looking at buying a G30, built in 2019 with iDrive 6. It has the comfort and M sport pro packs. So it has enhanced Bluetooth and Wi-Fi hotspot. The main dealer tells me it does not have CarPlay, and it is not possible to add it in. Is this true? My preference is to take the one time hit and pay £260 or whatever it is to get it activated via ConnectedDrive rather than start messing with coding (because I’m new to it and it seems daunting!) but it’s a real shame as the car otherwise looks great.

I really am getting the impression that main dealers don’t understand the tech in the car. Or they are just playing dumb. But they certainly aren’t really explaining it.
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Does it have 'S6CP Preparation Apple CarPlay'? If so, I believe, and I'm married so I could very well be wrong, that all you would need to do is activate CarPlay on your phone. That's what I did.
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      05-21-2022, 05:32 PM   #3
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Does it have 'S6CP Preparation Apple CarPlay'? If so, I believe, and I'm married so I could very well be wrong, that all you would need to do is activate CarPlay on your phone. That's what I did.
No, unfortunately not. Just the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I think BMW used to offer CarPlay as an online purchase option dependent on spec, but I’m struggling to understand if this one would be eligible.
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Does it have 'S6CP Preparation Apple CarPlay'? If so, I believe, and I'm married so I could very well be wrong, that all you would need to do is activate CarPlay on your phone. That's what I did.
No, unfortunately not. Just the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I think BMW used to offer CarPlay as an online purchase option dependent on spec, but I'm struggling to understand if this one would be eligible.
If it doesn't through connected drive, it means it doesn't have the wifi antenna. There are lots of websites that offer it. It'll be a DIY thing but doable
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I’m new to BMW and finding the options bewildering, so bear with me!

I’m looking at buying a G30, built in 2019 with iDrive 6. It has the comfort and M sport pro packs. So it has enhanced Bluetooth and Wi-Fi hotspot. The main dealer tells me it does not have CarPlay, and it is not possible to add it in. Is this true? My preference is to take the one time hit and pay £260 or whatever it is to get it activated via ConnectedDrive rather than start messing with coding (because I’m new to it and it seems daunting!) but it’s a real shame as the car otherwise looks great.

I really am getting the impression that main dealers don’t understand the tech in the car. Or they are just playing dumb. But they certainly aren’t really explaining it.
We can easily help with that. PM us if needed.
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      05-22-2022, 02:06 PM   #6
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If it doesn't through connected drive, it means it doesn't have the wifi antenna. There are lots of websites that offer it. It'll be a DIY thing but doable
Thanks. I may leave this car, as I don’t really want to be buying into something I immediately have to do DIY on. That’s a shame.
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      05-22-2022, 09:37 PM   #7
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If it doesn't through connected drive, it means it doesn't have the wifi antenna. There are lots of websites that offer it. It'll be a DIY thing but doable
Thanks. I may leave this car, as I don’t really want to be buying into something I immediately have to do DIY on. That’s a shame.
Yeah I agree. It should have been already came with it. You wouldn't have any problem with the ones built in second half of 2019 forward or the ones that came with wifi hotspot pre 2019 since they have the wifi antenna.
You'll find it. It took me two years to find the car I wanted. You'll have the time to enjoy it once you get it. Get the one you want. Best of luck 💪
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      05-23-2022, 02:06 PM   #8
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I'm new to BMW and finding the options bewildering, so bear with me!

I'm looking at buying a G30, built in 2019 with iDrive 6. It has the comfort and M sport pro packs. So it has enhanced Bluetooth and Wi-Fi hotspot. The main dealer tells me it does not have CarPlay, and it is not possible to add it in. Is this true? My preference is to take the one time hit and pay £260 or whatever it is to get it activated via ConnectedDrive rather than start messing with coding (because I'm new to it and it seems daunting!) but it's a real shame as the car otherwise looks great.

I really am getting the impression that main dealers don't understand the tech in the car. Or they are just playing dumb. But they certainly aren't really explaining it.
Don't worry about it this can easily be sorted
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      05-23-2022, 05:23 PM   #9
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Don't worry about it this can easily be sorted
Exactly. Better get a car and add Carplay aftermarket
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      05-27-2022, 03:33 AM   #10
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i have a similar question.
i see car play on connected drive, but i dont have the car play preperation option.

my car comes with the following:

S654 DAB Tuner
S6U8 BMW Gesture Control
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S688 Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System
S609 Navigation System Professional
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S6AC Intelligent Emergency Call
S6UK Night Vision With Person Recognition
S6AE Teleservices
S6WD WLAN Hotspot
S6AP Remote Services
S601 TV Function
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S610 Head-Up Display
S650 CD Drive
S6NW Telephony With Wireless Charging


Assuming there is a simple solution for me to get this added?
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      05-27-2022, 06:28 AM   #11
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@Jag81 yes easy fix
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      05-27-2022, 05:14 PM   #12
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i have a similar question.
i see car play on connected drive, but i dont have the car play preperation option.

my car comes with the following:

S654 DAB Tuner
S6U8 BMW Gesture Control
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S688 Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System
S609 Navigation System Professional
S6WB Multifunctional Instrument Display
S6AN Concierge Services
S6AC Intelligent Emergency Call
S6UK Night Vision With Person Recognition
S6AE Teleservices
S6WD WLAN Hotspot
S6AP Remote Services
S601 TV Function
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S610 Head-Up Display
S650 CD Drive
S6NW Telephony With Wireless Charging


Assuming there is a simple solution for me to get this added?

Yes, you have all the requirements.
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      05-28-2022, 11:04 AM   #13
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Exactly. Better get a car and add Carplay aftermarket
Can you let me know what I need to do, if the car has the Wi-Fi hotspot already, but not CarPlay preparation?
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      05-28-2022, 11:05 AM   #14
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Yeah I agree. It should have been already came with it. You wouldn't have any problem with the ones built in second half of 2019 forward or the ones that came with wifi hotspot pre 2019 since they have the wifi antenna.
You'll find it. It took me two years to find the car I wanted. You'll have the time to enjoy it once you get it. Get the one you want. Best of luck 💪
I’ve found one with the Wi-Fi hotspot - I’m just confused why the dealer is telling me it can’t support CarPlay?
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      05-28-2022, 01:03 PM   #15
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Can you let me know what I need to do, if the car has the Wi-Fi hotspot already, but not CarPlay preparation?
Of course, PM sent.
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Yeah I agree. It should have been already came with it. You wouldn't have any problem with the ones built in second half of 2019 forward or the ones that came with wifi hotspot pre 2019 since they have the wifi antenna.
You'll find it. It took me two years to find the car I wanted. You'll have the time to enjoy it once you get it. Get the one you want. Best of luck 💪
I’ve found one with the Wi-Fi hotspot - I’m just confused why the dealer is telling me it can’t support CarPlay?
Not sure. Maybe get the vin and try it in other websites. Sometimes they avoid the problem cause they can't care less.
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      05-28-2022, 04:13 PM   #17
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Of course, PM sent.
Apparently I haven’t posted enough yet to receive PMs (?). I’ll contact you via your site.
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Isn't this as simple as paying BMW $300 bucks to turn it on? I would avoid paying hackers to save a few bucks.
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Isn't this as simple as paying BMW $300 bucks to turn it on? I would avoid paying hackers to save a few bucks.
I’m happy to pay BMW for it, but the dealer is telling me it can’t be done unless the car has the CarPlay Preparation option.
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I’m happy to pay BMW for it, but the dealer is telling me it can’t be done unless the car has the CarPlay Preparation option.
Call or email BMW Connected with the VIN and ask them if you can add Apple Carplay. Pretend you own the car or say you just bought it.

1-888-333-6118 or email at
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I assume you ran a VIN Decode?

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Isn't this as simple as paying BMW $300 bucks to turn it on? I would avoid paying hackers to save a few bucks.
I'm happy to pay BMW for it, but the dealer is telling me it can't be done unless the car has the CarPlay Preparation option.
Honestly bud stop worrying I am in UK also and BMW are useless.

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We can easily help with that. PM us if needed.
Hi mate I’m looking at getting CarPlay fitted in my G31 2019, that something you can help me with.
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