Carplay activation tutorial on BMW i3

In this tutorial we will see how to activate Apple Carplay on a BMW i3. After checking the chassis number of the customer, we found that it has the pre-equipment Apple Carplay and to benefit from it, simply activate it. Also, it didn't have a Wifi antenna (wireless Apple Carplay at BMW since 2016!) so you have to install it. Of course, some BMW vehicles already have the original Wifi antenna so for them, no need to install it.

Required hardware: the complete kit provided

Installation time: 5-10 minutes

Inventory: a BMW cable, a USB stick with the activation program and the activation key specific to the chassis number.

STEP 1: INSTALLATION OF THE WIFI ANTENNA BMW I3

Wifi antenna for BMW i3 : HERE

Open the doors of your BMW i3.

The car radio is under the back seat of your BMW i3.

Raise the back seat with a sharp blow, it clips and unclips easily.

We can finally see your BMW EVO. Locate the blue connector of the Wifi antenna. 

Plug in the Wifi antenna and put the seat back, it's installed.

STEP 2: ACTIVATE APPLE CARPLAY ON BMW I3

Connect the supplied cable to the OBD socket on your BMW.

Simply launch the program on the USB key and insert the code. Press START and wait for 2 minutes. Once the process is finished, remove your plug, Apple Carplay is activated.

STEP 3 : ENJOY

You can now test Carplay by reconnecting in the COMMUNICATION area.

Activation link: HERE