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🚗 Enhance Your BMW 1-7 Series with CarlinKit Wireless CarPlay Retrofit Kit for NBT System 2014-2016, iOS 13/14.7 Support, AirPlay, Multi-Window Screen, Rear View & More! Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.4
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Details

BrandCarlinkit
Connectivity TechnologyAirPlay, Bluetooth, USB
ColorFor NBT
Control MethodVoice
Controller TypeIOS, Android

Description of 🚗 Enhance Your BMW 1-7 Series with CarlinKit Wireless CarPlay Retrofit Kit for NBT System 2014-2016, iOS 13/14.7 Support, AirPlay, Multi-Window Screen, Rear View & More!

ARRIVED in 7 DAYS: If the customer is interested in placing an order, we will arrange a free DHL express delivery, and the product will arrive within 7 days. Support operation mode: steering wheel button, knob operation, voice operation, mirror-link. Product features: use original car microphone, support Carplay,Airplay,Android Auto,U-disk, Reverse camera. Applicable models: for BMW NBT System 6.5inch/ 8.8inch/ 10.2inch screen. Please make sure that the BMW LVDS plug behind the screen of your car is 6pin, please refer to the picture for details. ​Notice: 1) Before purchasing, make sure that your car main menu has "ConnectedDrive" option. Please make sure that the BMW LVDS plug behind the screen of your car is 6pin, please refer to the picture for details. ) When you use Siri, please trun off car's bluetooth. The product support upgrade firmware, If you want to know more about the BMW conversion kit models and features, please contact the seller.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product but not perfect.

This is a nice and fairly easy way to make your BMW Carplay compatible. The installation wasn't too difficult for me, it took me 2 hours in total and everything worked right away. Carplay turns on as soon as you turn on the car. I've only had one connection error in 2 months which is easily fixed. Minor issues are that the Carplay screen has a slight bluish cast so the colors are generally not 100% natural. (Maybe this can be fixed with future software updates) I would recommend this product to

Pros
  • Expensive but decent
Cons
  • Secret

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It Really Works: Car & Vehicle Electronics

Installed last night and it really works. This was my first time installing something like this and while I wouldn't say it was simple or easy to install, it was definitely doable - it takes a lot of patience. The instructions that came with the unit are a bit odd, but I would search YouTube for "install bmw mmi prime" and follow those instructions (it's the exact same box). Definitely, definitely, definitely buy an upholstery removal kit. Some of the cables were stubborn and didn't come off…

Pros
  • A Dream Come True
Cons
  • High Price

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Cheap upgrade

I just installed this on my 2015 335xi with HK. For the price, it's almost the same as Bimmertech or other versions. All of them are installed in exactly the same way. There are many installation videos out there and you will want to use them because the instructions that come with this one are pretty much useless. In my car I had to run two fiber optic cables into a new bundle. It was just a clip and it was easy enough to do. I also have a larger head unit so the box doesn't just sit on top. I

Pros
  • Availability
Cons
  • Can't remember

Good: works exactly as expected. Android Auto works flawlessly and wirelessly. I can't say anything about Carplay, I don't have an iPhone. Delivery was very fast, order placed on Saturday and delivered on Tuesday. .Update: I emailed the seller, the accessory problem was 100% because I'm an idiot. Additional cable did not have to be routed through the cabin. The reverse issue persists but is a minor annoyance and mostly just masks the time it takes to boot the device and connect my phone to the…

Pros
  • Absolute Legend
Cons
  • Little things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product so far

So far, after just one day of use, I really like this module. Setting up in terms of connecting wires and what is not very simple and straightforward. I used 2-3 different youtube videos because I have a Harmon Kardon so I had to figure out how to route the fiber optic cables (green cables on the bundle) which was very easy. I looked at another for general setup and a third for removing the glove box. Which brings me to my warning: if you have a dual-band box in your car, do yourself a favor…

Pros
  • Nice packaging
Cons
  • Negative experience

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Surprisingly great product

Ordered Thursday, delivered next Monday. From China to Seattle! Revain stated delivery within 1 month! When I ordered, the supplier immediately emailed me with more questions about my car and asked for screenshots of my car. This made me feel more confident that they would send me the correct block for my car (2016 BMW M235i xdrive F23). The seller also recommends having the installation done at a shop or by a professional. But I've seen a lot of videos of competing products showing how to…

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  • Price
Cons
  • Doubtful

READ THIS REVIEW! This product is not good. I have to do a video review to show how terribly controversial this is. I've plugged it in now, and first of all I don't even know if they sent it for iPhone or Android considering the "CarPlay" menu when I want the mirror to ask me to plug in Android. The instructions say I can connect wirelessly or via USB to mirror my "iPhone”, which I'm not allowed to do on the product as it says to connect Android.1. The product mix is very inconsistent…

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Some minor issues

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great convenience and experience so far and good value for money

Installed myself and I liked it. I was wondering if it's worth it as I might just need on screen navigation that I can already stream via bluetooth and use a phone mount. But now I am convinced that I made the right decision. No more unsightly mounts on my car, plus great other features. to use OEM iDrive and steering natively - MP3 streaming sounds much better (not just in my opinion) - Clear and safer position for maps when navigating and no need to mess around with your phone. Complaints: I…

Pros
  • weight
Cons
  • sad packaging