Apple CarPlay is finally a free feature in BMW vehicles

drgmt · 12-08-2019, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

2017 G30 530i with iDrive 6...ConnectedDrive Store still says $300 for 240month Apple Car Play subscription... what gives?

Just hold off for abit. Will take bmw a short period to update systems. Give it time

audioMeth · 12-08-2019, 09:59 AM

weird, was definitely an option for my car and could have swore that it could be activated with an FSC code.

hutchmike · 12-08-2019, 10:50 AM

This is what I have been waiting for. They should have done this sooner. I was just reading some review on https://gardeningfacts.org/best-pres...washer-review/ and I found out about this, this made my day much better.

Red_Bean_Bun · 12-08-2019, 11:25 AM

Is this going to happen globally ?

drgmt · 12-08-2019, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by audioMeth

weird, was definitely an option for my car and could have swore that it could be activated with an FSC code.

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Originally Posted by audioMeth

weird, was definitely an option for my car and could have swore that it could be activated with an FSC code.

It can be.

drgmt · 12-08-2019, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Red_Bean_Bun

Is this going to happen globally ?

Yes

GenXer · 12-08-2019, 10:55 PM

It's still showing up as $300 fee. My subscription for Car Play has expired. How will I get this service back?

I still have plenty of time left for the Connected Drive Services.

drgmt · 12-08-2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GenXer

It's still showing up as $300 fee. My subscription for Car Play has expired. How will I get this service back?

I still have plenty of time left for the Connected Drive Services.

Just wait for BMW to update their systems and it will be delivered free

GenXer · 12-09-2019, 01:08 AM

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Just wait for BMW to update their systems and it will be delivered free

WOOT WOOT!

tsbrown · 12-10-2019, 11:49 AM

Mine is now showing "This service has been subscribed to your BMW "Wxxxxxx" until 12/15/2038. It can be extended once you are within 3 months of service expiration."

This is a 20 year subscription for the car since I took delivery of my 540i on 12/15/2018, and has updated from last week when I first learned of the change. If you don't see yours updated it will probably happen within a few days.

530iDriver · 12-10-2019, 06:10 PM

Still $300 for me. I know, I know being impatient...

xlover · 12-10-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Still $300 for me. I know, I know being impatient...

The announcement only said 19/20 vehicles, 18 and earlier are still wishful thinking at this point.

Considering the early carplay cars had it as a flat $300 option not the subscription model I don't have high hopes.

drgmt · 12-11-2019, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xlover

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Still $300 for me. I know, I know being impatient...

The announcement only said 19/20 vehicles, 18 and earlier are still wishful thinking at this point.

Considering the early carplay cars had it as a flat $300 option not the subscription model I don't have high hopes.

It will be coming to everyone that has car play provisioning through connected drive.

xlover · 12-11-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by drgmt

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Originally Posted by xlover

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Still $300 for me. I know, I know being impatient...

The announcement only said 19/20 vehicles, 18 and earlier are still wishful thinking at this point.

Considering the early carplay cars had it as a flat $300 option not the subscription model I don't have high hopes.

It will be coming to everyone that has car play provisioning through connected drive.

What is your source material? I read the articles from car and driver, CNET, and autoblog and their quotes from bmw staff only reference 19/20 model years.

Also I am using the USA as point of reference. Not sure about international considering the option/cost structure and legal rules are different.

VirtualGuitars · 12-11-2019, 11:11 AM

BMW refunded my recent 20 year CarPlay subscription and my expiration date has been reset back to January 14th. When I called they told me they knew this free subscription was coming, but that they haven't been given any details on it yet. Does anyone know when this will take affect? Thanks.

huggy509 · 12-11-2019, 11:29 AM

When I got my X3 in October I had choice of £1 month trial or something like £80 a year subscription.
Now it’s FREE those options have gone and I am presented with a “car play preparation” fee of £255
I feel really annoyed, I didn’t really want car play as I don’t see what’s good about it but for BMW to say it’s now free but my previously car play ready car needs preparation - Bullshit Munich W******

530iDriver · 12-11-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

BMW refunded my recent 20 year CarPlay subscription and my expiration date has been reset back to January 14th. When I called they told me they knew this free subscription was coming, but that they haven't been given any details on it yet. Does anyone know when this will take affect? Thanks.

What model year is your car?

VirtualGuitars · 12-11-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by xlover

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Originally Posted by drgmt

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Originally Posted by xlover

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Still $300 for me. I know, I know being impatient...

The announcement only said 19/20 vehicles, 18 and earlier are still wishful thinking at this point.

Considering the early carplay cars had it as a flat $300 option not the subscription model I don't have high hopes.

It will be coming to everyone that has car play provisioning through connected drive.

What is your source material? I read the articles from car and driver, CNET, and autoblog and their quotes from bmw staff only reference 19/20 model years.

Also I am using the USA as point of reference. Not sure about international considering the option/cost structure and legal rules are different.

It doesn't apply to 2018 models because CarPlay was a one-time option with the car. People referred to it as lifetime, but it's really 20 years.

VirtualGuitars · 12-11-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

BMW refunded my recent 20 year CarPlay subscription and my expiration date has been reset back to January 14th. When I called they told me they knew this free subscription was coming, but that they haven't been given any details on it yet. Does anyone know when this will take affect? Thanks.

What model year is your car?

2019 M550i

VirtualGuitars · 12-11-2019, 11:54 AM

Just called BMW assist, they told me it will kick in automatically when your current subscription expiries.

530iDriver · 12-11-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by xlover

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Originally Posted by drgmt

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Originally Posted by xlover

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Still $300 for me. I know, I know being impatient...

The announcement only said 19/20 vehicles, 18 and earlier are still wishful thinking at this point.

Considering the early carplay cars had it as a flat $300 option not the subscription model I don't have high hopes.

It will be coming to everyone that has car play provisioning through connected drive.

What is your source material? I read the articles from car and driver, CNET, and autoblog and their quotes from bmw staff only reference 19/20 model years.

Also I am using the USA as point of reference. Not sure about international considering the option/cost structure and legal rules are different.

I hear what you saying, but to me it makes no sense to exclude owners from model years whose IDrive factory systems already support CarPlay. I believe it is from MY2016 onwards.

TTBear · 12-11-2019, 09:20 PM

I just received this from BMW Canada, today.

2019 M2 Competition.

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tsbrown Captain 1431 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: KY/MA iTrader: (0)	Mine is now showing "This service has been subscribed to your BMW "Wxxxxxx" until 12/15/2038. It can be extended once you are within 3 months of service expiration." This is a 20 year subscription for the car since I took delivery of my 540i on 12/15/2018, and has updated from last week when I first learned of the change. If you don't see yours updated it will probably happen within a few days. __________________ Bluegrass Bimmers Current: 2019 G30 540i M Sport \| 2022 & 2018 G01 X3 xDrive30i Past: 2017 F30 340i M Sport/6MT \| 2013 E70 X5 3.5 \| 2011 E90 ///M3 6MT \| 2005 E46 330i ZHP 6MT \| 2001 E53 X5 3.0 \| 2000 E39 528i Sport/5MT \| 1998 E39 528iA \| 1997 E38 740i \| 1993 E36 318is
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