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Carplay installation tutorial on BMW 1 Series E82

We will see here in pictures how Apple Carplay is installed on a BMW E82 series coupe which is the same as an E87, E88, E81. Required hardware: a Phillips screwdriver. Installation time: 30-40 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring. This includes the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the sound cable, and a USB cable (do not plug it in if using the wireless device).

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Who Installs Carplay?

Who Installs Carplay?

Upgrading your car’s infotainment system is best left to professionals if you want a quick and clean install. Certified local shops offer infotainment system installation at reasonable prices. You’ll want to get a cost estimate first since the expense varies greatly based on your car’s make.

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Difference between PCM 3.1 and CDR 31

Difference between PCM 3.1 and CDR-31

With Apple CarPlay, you can use the apps of your iPhone even when you’re on the move – with Apple voice control Siri for example. CarPlay makes it easy for iPhone users to access apps like Phone, Maps and Messages via their car’s own touchscreen dashboard display, working much like Android Auto does for Android users.

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Google Play Music Carplay Issues

Google Play Music Carplay Issues

iPhones running iOS 13.3, Google Play Music (active Family Subscription) are apparently extremely buggy with Carplay even when everything is up to date. Music will play but Carplay display freezes, goes blank, crashes, or displays an error message on the Carplay screen when trying to use the app from the CarPlay touch screen.

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How to customize Carplay dashboard

How to customize Carplay dashboard

The CarPlay dashboard comes equipped with the iPhone, Music, Maps, Messages, and Calendar apps, and it supports additional apps you can opt to use with CarPlay. These apps give you a full range of features that go hand-in-hand with driving or—better yet—with hands-free with driving.

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Carplay installation tutorial on Porsche Macan PCM 4.0

Carplay installation tutorial on Porsche Macan PCM 4.0

We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on a Porsche Macan with PCM 4.0 system.

Required hardware: a T20 torx screwdriver.

Installation time: 40 minutes

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MirrorLink iPhone Wireless CarPlay

How to use MirrorLink on an iPhone?

MirrorLink is a technology that enables seamless connectivity between your smartphone and your car's infotainment system. You can connect your phone to your car via USB cable or Bluetooth, and then activate MirrorLink through the car's display interface. Once connected, MirrorLink mirrors your phone's screen on the car's display, allowing you to access your phone's apps and features directly from the dashboard while driving.

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How to install CarPlay in Alfa Romeo Giulia

CarPlay installation tutorial on Alfa Romeo Giulia

We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on an Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Hardware needed: a T20 torx screwdriver + a socket wrench.
Installation time: 30-40 minutes

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How to install CarPlay in Alfa Romeo Stelvio

CarPlay installation tutorial on Alfa Romeo Stelvio

We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on an Alfa Romeo Stelvio.

Hardware needed: a T20 torx screwdriver + a pipe wrench.

Installation time: 30-40 minutes

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