Android auto bmw idrive 6 android#

So, using a single sim card all the time it's both restrictive and inefficient.įinally, I wanted to share with you guys that today Android auto is a reality on BMWs, _regardless_ of the phone you're using. However, in some countries I travel from time to time, I am using a local sim card, with a better data plan. Now, my company can provide me with a sim card. The bmw actively blocks my mobile connection somehow, in order to be the single mobile data provider. Tried same thing on my home router WiFi and actually it is working with my Huawei.Īnd it's not just the IP gateway provided by the DHCP, because obviously my home router is providing one and the huawei phone can handle it. Well, I was already trying it on the car, and it's actually _not_ working. They instructed me to activate WiFi+ and they said it should work to be connected to a WiFi without Internet and use the mobile connection in parallel. Therefore, my android auto is not just useless, but a pain: I can have access to all my apps, but my phone goes offline. When I connect to the car using WiFi, I lose Internet access. Since my car does not have a data plan, there is no Internet access on bmw's WiFi. This system allows you to integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functions (BMW Connected Drive), being able to control them through the iDrive control knob. I can't get online while using android auto.Īndroid auto requires WiFi communication with the car. I was extatic, just to later found out the downside.

Android auto bmw idrive 6 software#

Since car is 3weeks old, less than 2000km, I already had latest software update.

Android auto bmw idrive 6 Bluetooth#

Yesterday evening, the Bluetooth stopped working. They couldn't convince me, but bmw kind of did. All my family is using apple, except myself. Does not require modification to the head unit or any of the existing equipment in the vehicle,this system allows you to switch between your factory CIC IDrive. Talk to Google on Android Auto and get things done with your voice so you can keep your focus on driving. This allows you to conveniently use familiar functions and various apps in your BMW. I was seriously considering to switch to apple. With BMW Android Auto compatibility, your vehicle supports a wireless connection between your smartphone and your BMW.

Several sources are stating that only _specific_ android phone models are working with new BMW android auto. Huawei P20pro and some other Samsung oldies I have around the house. It provides the same functionality to BMW.

Potrete gestire le funzioni comodamente via comandi vocali tramite Google Assistant. Out from the factory, I wasn't able to use the android auto. You know can add the Apple Carplay and Android Auto to the original fitted BMW idrive system by AutoNaviPlus. Android AutoTM rende semplice e sicuro utilizzare le vostre app abituali dello smartphone direttamente nella vostra BMW.

I wanted to start a new thread, but apparently I'm too new to the site and can't.