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So as promised an update on my wireless CarPlay install in my '08 F01 740i.
Last week I finally received the Joyeauto wireless CarPlay unit. You can also use it for Android auto, although that's wired I think.
It took nearly 2 months to arrive from China, maybe Corona had something to do with it.
I found their installation video on YouTube. Of course it wasn't as quick as in the video, but got everything installed in about 3 hours, also using the included installation sheet.
Most complicated was routing the mini jack wire to the aux in the center arm rest.
I removed the central vents, nav screen, climate controls, ash tray and gear box surround. I was then able to connect and route all the wires and install the unit itself behind the nav screen.
I installed the mic on the left A pillar, but may reroute it to the left factory mic location later on.
Wireless CarPlay itself works like a breeze. Do make sure to turn on the aux input for sound. I programmed this to the number 8 preset button.
Siri & phone calls work well. The graphics colours are not very crisp on the screen, but I blame that on the 12-year-old display.
So far very happy with it. In retrospect however I probably would have gone for a hifimaxnavi.com unit, so you also get a fresh new screen.
Cheers,
Liam
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