[Krazee-Eyez Killa]

Hi,

Was wondering if there is a way to get an HDMI input to connect to the NBT iDrive screen? I would like the flexibility to be able to connect Chromecast or some other android Box.

Thanks

[cyberfrs]

Hi there,

Did you find any answer for this?

[gooselee]

I found that the wifi screen mirroring actually works quite well (and is synced with Bluetooth audio for videos, etc). What are you trying to accomplish that doesn't work via that method?

[cyberfrs]

I need it for iphone mirroring, not for android.

[Krazee-Eyez Killa]

Originally Posted by cyberfrs

Hi there,

Did you find any answer for this?

Not possible without after market solution

[gthefish]

I have the Chromecast hooked up with my iPhone and it works great. I'm able to mirror/stream Netflix, Youtube, etc., to my RSE. I was initially bummed when I read that only Android's could stream, but was happy to find this work around.

- I purchased the WIFI through my cell phone service provider - AT&T.

- Connected the Chromecast to my RSE's HDMI input and the USB input for power.

- Connected my iPhone to the Chromecast and can now stream/mirror like a champ.

[EMB4]

Originally Posted by gthefish

I have the Chromecast hooked up with my iPhone and it works great. I'm able to mirror/stream Netflix, Youtube, etc., to my RSE. I was initially bummed when I read that only Android's could stream, but was happy to find this work around.

- I purchased the WIFI through my cell phone service provider - AT&T.

- Connected the Chromecast to my RSE's HDMI input and the USB input for power.

- Connected my iPhone to the Chromecast and can now stream/mirror like a champ.

This method was only for the rear, correct? Not the front main display?

[gthefish]

Originally Posted by EMB4

This method was only for the rear, correct? Not the front main display?

I didn't see if it works for the front screen as well, but I can check and get back to you.

[xrbx17]

Dose this work on front screen? any update?

[r1cero]

As far as I know, there's no option to display hdmi on the front.

On another unrelated note, there's no option to use android screen mirroring both on the front and the rear at the same time. The only option that can be displayed in both front and the rear at the same time is the TV function.

[br.carlos]

Originally Posted by gthefish

I have the Chromecast hooked up with my iPhone and it works great. I'm able to mirror/stream Netflix, Youtube, etc., to my RSE. I was initially bummed when I read that only Android's could stream, but was happy to find this work around.

- I purchased the WIFI through my cell phone service provider - AT&T.

- Connected the Chromecast to my RSE's HDMI input and the USB input for power.

- Connected my iPhone to the Chromecast and can now stream/mirror like a champ.

Hey there,

Would you mind telling me where the heck is the HDMI port located? I searched for it all over the car and couldn't find. LoL. Thx.

[r1cero]

It only exists if you have rear seat entertainment. There is a plate among the input ports that reveals hdmi.

[br.carlos]

Originally Posted by r1cero

It only exists if you have rear seat entertainment. There is a plate among the input ports that reveals hdmi.

I have the RSE. Is it behind the back screen or somewhere in the console?

[r1cero]

It's in the rear center console, next to the 3.5mm audio inputs.

[br.carlos]

Originally Posted by r1cero

It's in the rear center console, next to the 3.5mm audio inputs.

Found it!!!! I can't thank you enough! I got the RSE so my kid could watch Netflix but it was useless so far, I'll put it to good use from now on.

[r1cero]

Which device do you plan to connect? I use android phone and go via screen mirroring and it works pretty well.

Not sure you can connect chromecast unless you have paid car wifi.

[br.carlos]

Originally Posted by r1cero

Which device do you plan to connect? I use android phone and go via screen mirroring and it works pretty well.

Not sure you can connect chromecast unless you have paid car wifi.

I live in Brazil and bmw sold the car in only one configuration for our market, I don't think they offered wifi here. I checked the vin and didn't find it. Im considering buying a 4g mobile modem to connect the Chromecast, only iphones at home. 🤦*♂️

[r1cero]

I was wondering can you connect iphone via hdmi and cast screen in that way. If you have apple carplay than you have all necessary hardware for wifi.

[Gautam]

Originally Posted by Krazee-Eyez Killa

Not possible without after market solution

Anyone have any ideas of what an aftermarket solution would look like? I have rse, would ideally like to display from a chrome cast on all screens. It looks like somehow routing the hdmi through something like this video interface adapter would be the way:
https://car-solutions.com/en/video-interface-with-hdmi-for-bmw-nbt-evo-id6-entrynav2-and-mini-nbt-evo-id5/

[Gautam]

Originally Posted by r1cero

As far as I know, there's no option to display hdmi on the front.

On another unrelated note, there's no option to use android screen mirroring both on the front and the rear at the same time. The only option that can be displayed in both front and the rear at the same time is the TV function.

Bummer…this would’ve been nice.