Video in motion / Screen Mirroring

johnboysafc · 02-08-2021, 07:03 AM

So this may seem a really inane question, what use is VIM or how can it be used. Other than maybe playing a BMW tutorial what else can be played to the sceen. Youtube isnt an option on CarPlay and I cant seem to get screen mirroring to work if a passenger wanted to play from their smartphone
Do these actually work or are they just another ALEXA that just needs the final tick in the box to make it all work?

xenon · 02-08-2021, 07:07 AM

Utterly insane to have video on the screen when driving even if for the passengers and completely illegal to have video in the driver’s view. That will be why...

Video on my A6 stops as soon as you move as did my F31.

Keith_C · 02-08-2021, 07:14 AM

Yes, it works but not whilst driving for obvious reasons. I have Phoenix Nights on a USB drive for when I'm sat waiting for people during taxi times!!

johnboysafc · 02-08-2021, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Utterly insane to have video on the screen when driving even if for the passengers and completely illegal to have video in the driver’s view. That will be why...

Video on my A6 stops as soon as you move as did my F31.

Ok let me rephrase video whilst parked, is the only video content option from a USB, or does screen mirroring work

johnboysafc · 02-08-2021, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Utterly insane to have video on the screen when driving even if for the passengers and completely illegal to have video in the driver’s view. That will be why...

Video on my A6 stops as soon as you move as did my F31.

thatll be me told then

xenon · 02-08-2021, 07:28 AM

Sorry I thought VIM was referring to “in motion”. If stationary then that’s fine but as far as I know it’s only going to play from USB.

Incidentally I did code my F31 to allow VIM thinking Mrs X could watch but was distracting so coded it back. Plus, circumventing a safety function like that could lead one open to prosecution, quite possibly.

johnboysafc · 02-08-2021, 07:45 AM

I did mean in motion, but i am asking "what use is it" not i intend to do it.
I was more interested in actually playing back a video on the screen
But i think i get the jist, its via a memory stick
thanks

TouringDude · 02-08-2021, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith_C

Yes, it works but not whilst driving for obvious reasons. I have Phoenix Nights on a USB drive for when I'm sat waiting for people during taxi times!!

Stranraer!!? Probably haven’t got any use for VIM in STRANRAER! Do you lads want to sing at me funeral? It’s coming!

Sorry

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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Utterly insane to have video on the screen when driving even if for the passengers and completely illegal to have video in the driver’s view. That will be why... Video on my A6 stops as soon as you move as did my F31.
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Keith_C First Lieutenant 179 Rep 326 Posts Drives: BMW 330i M Sport Plus Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes, it works but not whilst driving for obvious reasons. I have Phoenix Nights on a USB drive for when I'm sat waiting for people during taxi times!! __________________ M240i - Thundernight Metallic - Cognac Interior - M Technology Pack - Technology Plus Pack - Comfort Pack - HK - Driving Assistant - M Adaptive Suspension - 19" 893 M Double-spoke Bicolour Alloy Wheels - Aluminium Rhombicle Interior Trim
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xenon Major General 1394 Rep 8,081 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Sorry I thought VIM was referring to “in motion”. If stationary then that’s fine but as far as I know it’s only going to play from USB. Incidentally I did code my F31 to allow VIM thinking Mrs X could watch but was distracting so coded it back. Plus, circumventing a safety function like that could lead one open to prosecution, quite possibly.
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johnboysafc Second Lieutenant 99 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330e MSport Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cumbria, England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW G20 330e M ... [0.00]	I did mean in motion, but i am asking "what use is it" not i intend to do it. I was more interested in actually playing back a video on the screen But i think i get the jist, its via a memory stick thanks __________________ JohnBoySAFC BMW Msport 330e xdrive 2020
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