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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
First install was great, no issues. Everything was working for about 5 days, then there were problems. 1st issue was that the interface for the carplay/android auto will only prompt by itself meaning that there is no option on the stock vehicle to enter that interface. As a result, if you press any buttons like a media button or the radio that takes you out the of the interface, you cannot get back in unless someone calls your or something else that prompts the interface. I had to constantly disconnect and reconnect my phone to the unit to prompt it. After a week, the carplay stopped working completely. I found a workaround where I connected the unit to the bluetooth on my phone and load the display as carplay so the audio is all messed up. Then, the display as carplay stopped working completely and the bluetooth would also cut out. I would highly recommend a different unit to save yourself the trouble
Tony
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2024
This is the second CarPlay retrofit I’ve used on my 2017 X1. The first, a different brand in a black case, failed after a few months. I have higher expectations for this one. It seems better quality. Installation was extremely easy. It took me about a half hour with my prior experience removing the trim and radio. I tried using the factory mic and it sounded weak. I used the included one and it was an improvement. I stuck it to the bottom of the center bezel next to the led light and it sounds fine there away from the vents and wind. Overall I would recommend this retrofit box. Also if it matters you can still access the factory audio control module to make changes with coding apps, which the other brand seemed to block communication.
Khaled Alblooshi
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 5, 2024
overall working as expected and for the price it’s very good
Cory Ryan
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
I installed this unit shortly after receiving it from Amazon, and despite having installed several units like this, in the past, this installation took about three hours. The most significant cause for the delay in installation is the fact that this unit simply will not fit under the factory stereo. I ended up locating it on the right side next to the glove compartment in a vertical position, not ideal, but it did fit there. Once installed, I reassembled the dash, paired my phone, and everything worked perfectly. One more thing to note if it hasn’t been covered in another post is that you need to disconnect from the factory Bluetooth when pairing to the CarPlay your phone will try to connect to both, so I would get video on the CarPlay screen, but no audio.
bgcrow
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
Wanted to put out a review to help any BMW X5 E70 owners. The unit is very responsive. You do need to use the provided mic unfortunately and the AUX in center console. Still figuring out where to hide the box. It is a very easy install in that you only have to unplug one connection from the back of the stereo unit. You do need to use some caution though. You need to remove the AC/Heat module to get stereo unit out. If you put everything back in and your AC/Heat module doesn't light up or work, it's one of the connectors in the back that is the issue. It is the funky clip. It just does not seat completely tight. I went through the entire car checking every fuse to figure this out at the end. You can slide the plug out of the clip, then just plug it in and all should be good. I still need to get either a new clip or figure a way to secure it in there. I don't think it will go anywhere though. Hope this helps anyone else looking to purchase!
James Wren
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
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