BimmerTech Mirroring Unit Installation and Review

Nelson@BimmerTech · 07-12-2015, 08:06 PM

Here's a quick demo on a F25 X3 i did today.

nkapur · 07-16-2015, 03:28 PM

I have a bmw e60 2010. How have you connected audio of the smart view to the arm rest aux.?
Is it necessary to connect it to arm rest audio to get audio from smart view? I want to do it in a concealed manner without a wire running through the smart view to the arm rest in the car. Any idea how to do it so that the wire remains hidden? or better not to connect it to arm rest aux. but some other cable so that it doesn't need to run at all fro one point to the other?

configt · 07-16-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nkapur

I have a bmw e60 2010. How have you connected audio of the smart view to the arm rest aux.?
Is it necessary to connect it to arm rest audio to get audio from smart view? I want to do it in a concealed manner without a wire running through the smart view to the arm rest in the car. Any idea how to do it so that the wire remains hidden? or better not to connect it to arm rest aux. but some other cable so that it doesn't need to run at all fro one point to the other?

It was explained several times before in this thread.

F48_Driver · 07-19-2015, 12:03 AM

Thanks for this thread !

I got my unit but I am having some issues with the install.

The piggyback harness that provides power to the multimedia box has two green plugs in the female receptor that prevent me from plugging it into the back of the OEM unit.

Are these supposed to be manually removed before installation?

Another thing, I have factory navigation when I remove the trim and the climate-radio control there is no space to put the multimedia unit...I have np idea where I can put it..may be on top of the glove box ?

configt · 07-20-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Garmz

Thanks for this thread !

I got my unit but I am having some issues with the install.

The piggyback harness that provides power to the multimedia box has two green plugs in the female receptor that prevent me from plugging it into the back of the OEM unit.

Are these supposed to be manually removed before installation?

Another thing, I have factory navigation when I remove the trim and the climate-radio control there is no space to put the multimedia unit...I have np idea where I can put it..may be on top of the glove box ?

Send me pictures of the green plugs you are talking about.

Put then unit anywhere there is room and cables reach.

F48_Driver · 07-23-2015, 01:54 AM

Actually I thought theses were clips that needed to be removed since I was working without instructions but bimmertech sent it to me.

Bluetooth audio doesn't work after mirroring is enabled unless you play around with the settings on the phone ( samsung s6 ). I would be okay with audio over miracast but the quality is pretty poor compared to bluetooth

F48_Driver · 07-23-2015, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by configt

Ok, so from the BimmerTech Mirroring unit, you have 3 outputs: Video, L Audio and R Audio. You need to connect the L and R Audio to the "Audio Input L&R" on the main power harness going to the BimmerTech unit. Then when you are using the mirroring unit, go to the AUX IN input selection iDrive. This is not the same AUX IN as the one in the arm rest area. Here are pictures from my video showing what I am talking about:

Not sure how you can connect these..they are both make connectors.

Do you need an adaptor?

configt · 07-23-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Garmz

Not sure how you can connect these..they are both make connectors.

Do you need an adaptor?

It's been awhile, but I think I may have used an adapter.

kanucks · 09-01-2015, 12:54 AM

any chance of group buy pricing??

Ian_Mark · 09-01-2015, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kanucks

any chance of group buy pricing??

I'm up for this as well. I missed the 20% they had back in July

kanucks · 09-01-2015, 06:55 PM

whoa, 20% off? That would make a huge difference in my purchasing decision, on whether I would buy this unit or forgo without it for at least another year...

configt · 09-01-2015, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kanucks

whoa, 20% off? That would make a huge difference in my purchasing decision, on whether I would buy this unit or forgo without it for at least another year...

I might be selling my car soon and will be taking out my entire bimmertech unit to sell. I will let you know.

Ian_Mark · 09-02-2015, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by configt

I might be selling my car soon and will be taking out my entire bimmertech unit to sell. I will let you know.

Let me know I'll be stateside for good around october

kanucks · 09-02-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

I might be selling my car soon and will be taking out my entire bimmertech unit to sell. I will let you know.

Oh no, Configt why are you thinking about selling the car? Doesn't seem like you've had it for that long... Upgrading or something?

Anyway, yeah, if you could keep me posted. I'm definitely interested and would be happy to buy something that won't cost me an arm and a leg... Cheers!

configt · 09-03-2015, 01:51 AM

I have ADD or something. I get tired of cars quickly haha. I was thinking of moving up to an M4 or going back to a GTR. The M235i is an amazing car but it lost its charm with me. I need to re-ignite that awesome feeling you get when you look back and see the car after parking it.

Anchored · 09-03-2015, 02:38 PM

That's an expensive problem to have

configt · 09-04-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Anchored

That's an expensive problem to have

Sure is hahaha.

Ian_Mark · 09-07-2015, 11:51 AM

I usually stream spotify or pandora while using google maps on my iPhone does this still work when mirrored? Sorry if i missed that part if it could

configt · 09-07-2015, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Mark

I usually stream spotify or pandora while using google maps on my iPhone does this still work when mirrored? Sorry if i missed that part if it could

I have never tried this.

Nelson@BimmerTech · 09-07-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian_Mark

I'm up for this as well. I missed the 20% they had back in July

15% if we can get 5 buyers, 20% for 10.

kanucks · 09-07-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

15% if we can get 5 buyers, 20% for 10.

Nice, thanks Nelson! Hopefully a few more 2ers are interested in this useful tech/gadget!

Nelson@BimmerTech · 09-07-2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kanucks

Nice, thanks Nelson! Hopefully a few more 2ers are interested in this useful tech/gadget!

No problem. You might want to start a new thread about the group buy

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