Hi, Many thanks for the information regarding the app. I've managed to download and connect AAIdrive and it works on my car. However, is there a way for the car to automatically connect to this app from my phone when I switch the car on?Android Auto™ makes it easier and safer to use your favourite smartphone apps on the road in your BMW. Control the functions conveniently by voice command via Google Assistant. This keeps your hands on the steering wheel and you can concentrate fully on driving. Just say “Hey Google” – and you’re ready to go. 1 To start, in the “Settings” section of on the Android device, select “Connections” followed by “Bluetooth” to have your device visible. 2 Navigate to the “COM” menu on the BMW iDrive screen. Then select “Mobile Devices”. 3 On the following screen, select “+ New Device”. Wiring the camera should follow the Carsara instructions. For DCT: There should be a red wire bundled with your long wire extension (either the RCA cable or 4 pin mini cable). This connects to the yellow Carsara wire and provides 12V switched power to the camera. The black cable should attach to ground. BMW, as well, is sticking with Apple and Google’s in-car systems for now — but the German automaker also sees where GM is coming from. “Although there are intrinsic benefits to using the
No kidding, this is the real deal to putting CarPlay and Android in your vehicle. Virtually zero lag in switching menus, great sound and screen resolution, and very intuitive. If necessary for checking TMPS or the oil level, using the OEM radio, or other CIC systems, you can easily switch back to the OEM iDrive system.
Tips. Google. The company regularly updates the app to provide a better user experience, thus, in this post, we are tracking the latest update of Android Auto. Google starts rolling out Android Auto v10.8.6344 update through the Play Store. The changelog mentions improved DND, separate dark mode UI and bug fixes.