03-13-2019, 07:27 PM | #111 | |
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I placed my Unichip mic in the left hand corner of the dash, about 6 inches above the air vent. No feedback problems. As the BMW factory mic is near by the rear view mirror, the close proximity to one another might be part of the issue. -Buffalo |
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03-14-2019, 08:49 AM | #112 |
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Hey- just leaving my 2 cents:
I received my box a mere 4 days after sending payment. Super quick DHL shipping, which was appreciated. Install went very smoothly, Everything worked flawlessly from the first moment. Set my aux to -2 of the center, and sound quality has been great. I also ziptied mine above the gas pedal, and then ran my cords back under the carpet and into the center console. At some point, I'll want to run it through the center console, so that the wires are truly hidden, and not just tucked out of the way. Carplay is really quick to boot up for me, and functions wonderfully. I'm also pleasantly surprised with how easily the jog dial controls the carplay interface, it works great. |
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03-15-2019, 10:57 AM | #114 |
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03-16-2019, 12:48 PM | #115 |
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Qqaplagh!!
I was finally successful in getting Mine to work. Thanks to Simsimmah for his help as well as DeeO for their help!
Pays to read instructions 5 & 6 times before delving into this. Thought I understood it all but you miss one thing and the works are AFU. Thanks again guys!
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03-23-2019, 12:54 PM | #117 |
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Received my unichip smart box
Gratitude to everyone in this thread for sharing your knowledge. Without your group buy and discount tips, I might have paid the full price.
I got a single unit on Friday. They gave a fair discount. As others said, ask and hold out for a bit they will give you options. |
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Unfortunately, the group buy has come and gone. I'd suggest either setting up your own group buy (if there's enough interest in second round?) or pinging the manufacturer to buy yourself a single unit. Either way, enjoy your new bimmer! |
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04-07-2019, 11:29 PM | #121 |
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Hey, I'm also interested in a group buy if there's still anyone out there.
Had another question though for those who have bought this. Is it easy to switch out of apple carplay, once you have entered it? Say, I don't want to install the microphone and want to take all my calls through the OEM system, could I easily do that? EDIT: So after doing some more reading through this thread, it seems that I can take all my calls through the OEM system, but the microphone is for Siri functionality. And I should easily be able to switch out of carplay (I bought a lifetime satellite XM subscription, so I usually end up using that for music) -- but may lose on audio alerts from Waze, if I am understanding this correctly. Last edited by zMarih0e; 04-07-2019 at 11:38 PM.. |
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04-09-2019, 07:47 AM | #122 | |
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Correct on the audio part. The installation of this uses an aux cable into the aux port for the audio. So, you can switch to BMW ui, select radio or XM or whatever you choose, and that audio is playing. You can then go back to carplay, select waze, and have it up on the screen. Since you have another audio input selected, you wont get any audio from carplay until you go back to BMW and select aux. I can't recommend this unit enough. I LOVE mine, I drive a lot- 100 miles a day on commuting, and usually that number goes to 140 to work on my car at my shop. This caplay box makes my 2010 X5 feel like it's competing technologically with a 2015 or higher, it's GREAT! |
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04-17-2019, 02:00 PM | #123 |
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I need this in my life and I'm in for a group buy if others are interested. PM me if interested and we can discuss getting one going.
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Anyone wanna set this up??
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05-10-2019, 08:52 AM | #129 |
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FYI- they gave me the 5 order discount rate just for asking for a discount. So to those of you who want it, I'd suggest just doing it that way if you don't want to personally set up the group buy.
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I have the premium sound in my car and I really don't want to give this up. I have looked into AVIN and I have seen some reported not good sound quality. Any feedback if l will be losing the sound quality when having this box? |
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05-14-2019, 09:42 AM | #132 | |
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Overall, I'm super satisfied with carplay. 0 reduction in audio quality that I've noticed, and completely normal functioning carplay. Usual carplay bugs, like when audible wont fully load up some music apps wont load right the first time. That happens on real factory carplays to me too though, so no complaints. |
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