BimmerTech Mirroring Unit Installation and Review

CONTROL ONE · 04-12-2015, 10:29 AM

What if you already have a the back-up camera and Nav from BMW? Will this still work and would you still need both units?

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-12-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CONTROL ONE

What if you already have a the back-up camera and Nav from BMW? Will this still work and would you still need both units?

No it wont. This unit only works on cars without nav.

configt · 04-12-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CONTROL ONE

What if you already have a the back-up camera and Nav from BMW? Will this still work and would you still need both units?

Just to clarify, the reason why it needs the other BimmerTech unit is because it provides an AV input. The stock BMW system has no AV Inputs.

braindfect · 04-13-2015, 08:47 AM

Any way to mirror if we do have nav?

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

No it wont. This unit only works on cars without nav.

Autobot · 04-13-2015, 07:51 PM

I do not have NAV but do have the back up camera, still no go?

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-13-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by braindfect

Any way to mirror if we do have nav?

We're still working on a solution for cars with Nav.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-13-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

I do not have NAV but do have the back up camera, still no go?

OEM rear view camera?

Autobot · 04-13-2015, 08:40 PM

Correct

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-13-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

Correct

Unfortunately no. Need a/v interface.

braindfect · 04-14-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

We're still working on a solution for cars with Nav.

Thanks for the update Nelson... looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 04-28-2015, 06:09 AM

The product is officially available on our website

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...tech-smartview

Legion5 · 04-28-2015, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

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Originally Posted by braindfect

Any way to mirror if we do have nav?

We're still working on a solution for cars with Nav.

Do you think it's likely possible? This is an insanely cool feature.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-28-2015, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

Do you think it's likely possible? This is an insanely cool feature.

Great news guys Smartview is now available for cars with nav

only one minor trade off, you have to set your idrive to split screen. On the left hand side you will be able to see smartview and on the right side to whatever you want to view.

braindfect · 04-28-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Great news guys Smartview is now available for cars with nav

only one minor trade off, you have to set your idrive to split screen. On the left hand side you will be able to see smartview and on the right side to whatever you want to view.

Any videos or pictures on what this looks like?

Also, would we still need the multimedia interface?

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-28-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by braindfect

Any videos or pictures on what this looks like?

Also, would we still need the multimedia interface?

Yes, you will still need multimedia interface.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 04-28-2015, 09:26 PM

Here's a pic of the split screen view. On the left side which occupies 2/3 of the screen you will see the smartview set up. On the right side you have quite of few display options to choose from like audio source, map view....

CarFan · 05-15-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Here's a pic of the split screen view. On the left side which occupies 2/3 of the screen you will see the smartview set up. On the right side you have quite of few display options to choose from like audio source, map view....

Wow. Do you have a youtube link for this? It looks amazing!

xtlwulf · 05-15-2015, 11:04 AM

How is the navigation retrofit more expensive than OEM navigation unit..

Nelson@BimmerTech · 05-19-2015, 11:11 AM

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Wow. Do you have a youtube link for this? It looks amazing!

WinterIsComing · 06-13-2015, 07:34 PM

How cumbersome is it to get into the screen and get the nav going? I saw the review, install seems easy enough, and once its going it looks great... but wondering if anyone has any youtube demos from start to end...

based on what I've gathered, you turn on the car, make a selection in iDrive, select wifi network, put phone into airplay, go from there... would like to see how easy/quick it is to go through those steps.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 06-16-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by WinterIsComing

How cumbersome is it to get into the screen and get the nav going? I saw the review, install seems easy enough, and once its going it looks great... but wondering if anyone has any youtube demos from start to end...

based on what I've gathered, you turn on the car, make a selection in iDrive, select wifi network, put phone into airplay, go from there... would like to see how easy/quick it is to go through those steps.

I'm installing one tomorrow afternoon. I'll post a demo.

SteveInfante · 06-16-2015, 02:20 PM

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