Screen mirroring on iDrive7

Simsimma7 · 12-28-2019, 08:27 AM

Hi all,
Wondering if there are any how-to guides on how to get my iPhone to mirror the screen on my 2020 M340i. I’ve followed all the official guides but no luck. The car doesn’t appear as an option when I try to mirror. Phone connects with CarPlay and WiFi for all other functions.
Really appreciate any input.

Tam the Bam · 12-28-2019, 12:34 PM

Don’t believe you can mirror with Apple products.

2020g20 · 12-28-2019, 09:09 PM

That's correct. The screen mirroring protocol being used is Miracast, which is not available on iOS devices.

sikotic · 12-28-2019, 11:43 PM

I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

Tam the Bam · 12-29-2019, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sikotic

I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

I believe that Apple car play is wireless only. You select it when you pair your Apple phone with iDrive.

sikotic · 12-29-2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

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Originally Posted by sikotic

I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

I believe that Apple car play is wireless only. You select it when you pair your Apple phone with iDrive.

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

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Originally Posted by sikotic

I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

I believe that Apple car play is wireless only. You select it when you pair your Apple phone with iDrive.

I didn't opt for the wireless charging option so I'm not sure if I have the wireless CarPlay. My dealer says I do have it though so not sure

Jkwon · 12-29-2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sikotic

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

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Originally Posted by sikotic

I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

I believe that Apple car play is wireless only. You select it when you pair your Apple phone with iDrive.

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Originally Posted by Tam the Bam

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Originally Posted by sikotic

I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

I believe that Apple car play is wireless only. You select it when you pair your Apple phone with iDrive.

I didn't opt for the wireless charging option so I'm not sure if I have the wireless CarPlay. My dealer says I do have it though so not sure

Two separate systems, you need to enable CarPlay within idrive settings. Also enable the use of WiFi and Bluetooth in your phone connection to the car

Tam the Bam · 12-29-2019, 09:21 AM

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I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol

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2020g20 · 12-29-2019, 10:14 AM

Furthermore, if you're still trying to get CarPlay working, don't plug your phone in to either of those ports. It can cause unexpected connection behavior. I actually run a charging cable around the back of the center console to one of the two USB-C ports for the back seat passengers. These are power-only ports so it won't confuse the head unit into thinking you are trying to do anything other than CarPlay.

Simsimma7 · 01-04-2020, 03:14 PM

Hi everyone and thanks for all your replies.
In terms of Apple CarPlay the car doesn’t need to have the wireless charger option to work. I have found a lot of bugs with Apple CarPlay and the only thing that works is turning your Wi-Fi on your phone off and then back on again to connect an CarPlay. For some reason it seems that it needs both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to work. In terms of the screen mirroring do you think there are any plans to include iOS support to the future?

2020g20 · 01-05-2020, 10:43 AM

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For some reason it seems that it needs both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to work.

In terms of the screen mirroring do you think there are any plans to include iOS support to the future?

Correct, Apple designed wireless CarPlay to require both WiFi and BT.

Have seen no mention or speculation of iOS screen mirroring in the future.

Simsimma7 · 01-09-2020, 01:55 PM

Thanks 2020g20!

Josh Uk 1 · 09-22-2020, 07:07 PM

Hi there, I have a m340i touring and iPhone. How do I play videos on my idrive? Is it possible?

If I switched to an android device could I then mirror the phone and pay videos through that?

Thanks!
Josh

hamera · 09-23-2020, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh Uk 1

Hi there, I have a m340i touring and iPhone. How do I play videos on my idrive? Is it possible?

If I switched to an android device could I then mirror the phone and pay videos through that?

Thanks!
Josh

You can do it on an android device. Some pictures from when I have tried it.

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Simsimma7 New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M340i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	Screen mirroring on iDrive7 Hi all, Wondering if there are any how-to guides on how to get my iPhone to mirror the screen on my 2020 M340i. I’ve followed all the official guides but no luck. The car doesn’t appear as an option when I try to mirror. Phone connects with CarPlay and WiFi for all other functions. Really appreciate any input.
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Tam the Bam Grumpy Old Git 443 Rep 923 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330i RWD M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330i M Sport [0.00]	Don’t believe you can mirror with Apple products. __________________ Retired: F10 520D M Sport E60 520D SE Volvo S60 type R
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2020g20 Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	That's correct. The screen mirroring protocol being used is Miracast, which is not available on iOS devices.
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sikotic Lieutenant 488 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2020 M340I Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	I cant even get my apple car play working lol. Does yours only work from the center USB-C? Cause nothing happens when I plug it in to the USB-A by the cup holders. Sorry to go off topic lol
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12-29-2019, 10:14 AM	#9
2020g20 Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2020 330i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Furthermore, if you're still trying to get CarPlay working, don't plug your phone in to either of those ports. It can cause unexpected connection behavior. I actually run a charging cable around the back of the center console to one of the two USB-C ports for the back seat passengers. These are power-only ports so it won't confuse the head unit into thinking you are trying to do anything other than CarPlay.
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Simsimma7 New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M340i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	Mirror and Carplay Hi everyone and thanks for all your replies. In terms of Apple CarPlay the car doesn’t need to have the wireless charger option to work. I have found a lot of bugs with Apple CarPlay and the only thing that works is turning your Wi-Fi on your phone off and then back on again to connect an CarPlay. For some reason it seems that it needs both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections to work. In terms of the screen mirroring do you think there are any plans to include iOS support to the future?
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Simsimma7 New Member 17 Rep 24 Posts Drives: M340i XDrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	Thanks 2020g20!
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09-22-2020, 07:07 PM	#13
Josh Uk 1 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: M340i touring Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Hi there, I have a m340i touring and iPhone. How do I play videos on my idrive? Is it possible? If I switched to an android device could I then mirror the phone and pay videos through that? Thanks! Josh
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