What is Apple Carplay?
CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone while you drive. You can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and enjoy your favorite music. All on your car’s built-in display. And CarPlay now features more app categories and custom wallpapers for your CarPlay Dashboard.
Can this be installed on my car?
Apple Carplay is supported on F, G and I series BMW, MINI Cooper, Toyota Supra which were manufactured after 2016-07 . Your car needs to have an EVO headunit (option 609).
Step 1. Check your version. On your idrive, go to:
Navigation > Settings > Positions and software (check picture on the left)
Your version should be something like NBTevo_X******. Versions go by alphabet, the later the version the later the letter in the alphabet. Earlier NBTevo versions that do not support Carplay – NBTevo_A .. F
Version that support Splitscreen Carplay – NBTevo_G .. M
Version that support Fullscreen Carplay – NBTevo_N .. Z (except T).
If you have “Road Map Way” maps, check the Step 2. If you have any other version, unfortunately we do not have a product for you.
Step 2. If you have “Road Map Way” maps, it means you have ENTRYNAV2 headunit (not NBTevo). To check if Carplay can be installed on your headunit, download the tool:
Click to Download Prolazo Headunit tool
1. Unzip the archive using 7zip:
2. Disable firewall and antivirus (no worries, no virus or malware is in the program)
3. Connect your Windows laptop to the car with ENET cable and run the HU scanner tool
4. Click “Quick SCAN” and wait for the results
5. Copy the results and send it to info@prolazo.com
What is needed for this retrofit?
Carplay pack for “NBTevo_*****”. If you have NBTevo headunit you can install Carplay using ENET cable or USB stick (not all version support USB coding). USB coding is only supported on versions (NBTevo_G .. O). Installation is manual, you will get full instructions how to do it yourself.
Carplay pack for “Road map Way (ENTRYNAV2)”. If you have ENTRYNAV2 headunit you need to have a WIFI antenna installed, also Connected Drive services working (you should see weather info). Installation is done remotely by our team.
