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      08-14-2021, 02:30 PM   #1
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Retrofit Android Auto / Apple CarPlay in BMW 116i 2014 model

Good evening

I'd like to install CarPlay / Android Auto into my F20 / 116i made in 07/2014.
In particular, I'd like to stream music from my phone and use Google Maps for navigation.


As far as I can tell my car does not have any bluetooth antenna. My manual makes no note of bluetooth and my phone does not find anything when I'm in the car.
My steering wheel has buttons for answering calls etc, and my CIC control has buttons for NAV and TEL, so the car seems to be prepared for CarPlay but it lacks a few features.
I found a retrofit kit for this but it requires both AUX and USB ports. I only have AUX, and no USB.

So as I see it, I've got two options:

1. Install a combox. Then install usb port and bluetooth antenna. Then install a retrofit kit like this.

2. Upgrade the stereo kit from CIC to NBT. Then install USB and bluetooth antenna.
Would this require new screen or just new stereo unit?

Does anyone have some experience in this? I'd really like to hear from you guys which option is easier / cheaper / most reliable / etc.

My gut tells me option 1 is the cheapest, but option 2 could be done with OEM parts and might be more reliable (?).
Also, I think both options would require some re-coding by hooking up the car to a laptop, which I've never done before. Is this something I can do myself or does it require a professional?

Cheers!
/Joakim
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