Built-in Screen Mirroring

1. On your BMW car, go to the Main Menu and select Communications. Then choose Manage mobile devices.
2. From there, select Connect New Device then Screen Mirroring.
3. On your iPhone, just open Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring. Choose the name of your BMW and the mirroring will begin.

Can iPhone screen mirror to BMW?

iphone mirroring to BMW is not supported. The BMW screen mirroring is using the Miracast protocol which isn’t supported by iPhone/iOS. Apple prefers it’s proprietary AirPlay protocol instead. If you want to mirror your iphone to BMW, you’ll have to go through roundabout ways like SLF80.

How do you mirror screen on CarPlay?

On your Android, go to “Settings” and find “MirrorLink” option. Take Samsung for example, open “Settings” > “Connections” > “More connection settings” > “MirrorLink”. After that, turn on “Connect to car via USB” to successfully connect your device. In this way, you can mirror Android to car with ease.

How do you watch a movie on a BMW screen?

It depends on the phone that’s paired up with your BMW iDrive. If you have an Android smartphone you can enable the option of Android screen mirroring, which will enable mirroring YouTube content on your BMW screen. As for iPhones, activate Apple CarPlay and use the YouTube app straight from your iDrive display.

How do I connect my iPhone to my BMW?

Make sure Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri are activated on your iPhone. On left side of your iDrive 7 screen, press COM > Mobile Devices > New Device > Phone calls and audio. The system is now discoverable from your iPhone, and may display nearby devices. On your iPhone, select your BMW from the Bluetooth menu.

Does BMW support Apple CarPlay?

Available on all BMW models with the iDrive 7 system, Apple CarPlay is the best way to connect your Apple iPhone to your new BMW. Select the option to connect to Apple CarPlay on your iDrive 7 screen. Your iPhone and BMW iDrive 7 system are now connected via Apple CarPlay.

Can you watch Netflix on BMW iDrive?

Whatever you see on your iPhone or Android device, you’ll see on your iDrive screen, whether that’s Google Maps or Waze for navigation, Netflix or Spotify for entertainment, or even your favorite news or weather apps.

Can u watch Netflix in a BMW?

How to watch Netflix, HBO, Hulu or Amazon Prime on BMW? The only way to watch those VOD apps is via one of our SmartView HD Apple TVs. Although our CarPlay solution offers screen mirroring, the DRM technology in most video streaming apps blocks their use when mirroring.

Can I watch video on Apple CarPlay?

Can CarPlay play video? The answer is yes for both of these video apps. You can play video and movies on Apple CarPlay but there is a very good reason not to do it while driving. Before you read further, using this or other video player hack might be illegal in your country or state.

How do I project my iPhone to CarPlay?

If your car supports wireless CarPlay, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel to set up CarPlay. Or make sure that your car is in wireless or Bluetooth pairing mode. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay > Available Cars and choose your car.

How do I mirror my iPhone to my car?

You connect your phone via USB cable or Bluetooth, press the MirrorLink button on your car’s display screen, and the screen then shows a facsimile of your phone’s home screen. From there, you can then access your phone book and certain apps that are on your phone, via the car’s own controls.

Can I play DVDs on my BMW sat nav?

Yes, you can play DVD’s in your car as long as they are DVD data discs (like the Nav discs).