Free CarPlay

caeguy · 12-04-2019, 12:19 PM

Nice to see BMW reacting to their customers.

https://www.macrumors.com/2019/12/04...&utm_campaign=

sjk9671 · 12-04-2019, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by caeguy

Nice to see BMW reacting to their customers.

https://www.macrumors.com/2019/12/04...&utm_campaign=

I just took delivery of a 2020 last month. I wonder if this means mine will just continue to work after my trial is over?

MADBMWX5MC · 12-04-2019, 12:45 PM

So, no word on any action we have to take nor when is this effective. Interesting.

HoustonEaDo · 12-04-2019, 12:52 PM

Nice !!

jaychoy912 · 12-04-2019, 01:05 PM

great news!
so how does this affect those with iDrive6?

chicagofan00 · 12-04-2019, 01:10 PM

I hope iDrive6 qualifies for this.

sinbad4 · 12-04-2019, 03:02 PM

I think it's a pretty safe be no one will be charged a subscription fee from now on. My buddy mentioned his expired last month and CarPlay continues to work.

The only question is, will the reimburse anyone - either for the subscription $$ already spent or for those who slapped down $300 (like myself) for 240 month option for the 2018.

teaston · 12-04-2019, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I hope iDrive6 qualifies for this.

Nope, only ID7 I’m afraid!

titomi · 12-04-2019, 03:05 PM

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1675159

chicagofan00 · 12-04-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I hope iDrive6 qualifies for this.

Nope, only ID7 I’m afraid!

Link to where this is stated? Haven't read that specify yet.

teaston · 12-04-2019, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Link to where this is stated? Haven't read that specify yet.

Second paragraph here:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/t...iption-fees-uk

munna · 12-04-2019, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Link to where this is stated? Haven't read that specify yet.

Second paragraph here:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/t...iption-fees-uk

Which sounds weird to me because my Canadian spec ID6 X3 has "lifetime" CarPlay. The subscription is set to a date beyond the normal lifetime of the car - so it's not something technical holding this back

Kermez · 12-04-2019, 05:15 PM

"Apple claims it doesn't charge car manufacturers a fee to use CarPlay, but costs are incurred in integrating it with the car’s screen. Most manufacturers factor this into the list or lease price of the model, but BMW was the first to decide to pass that cost onto the customer and give them a choice."

It would be nice if they gave choice to use android as well, instead of fighting over petty money.

Btw they thought someone would follow but it turned out bmw was one of few to be so greedy.

Tex94 · 12-04-2019, 05:51 PM

Ugh, just paid my $300 last Friday. I give it zero chance they refund that.

BMWZ4 · 12-04-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

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Originally Posted by chicagofan00

I hope iDrive6 qualifies for this.

Nope, only ID7 I'm afraid!

My wife's 2018 X1 was extended and works. Just went out to the garage to check. ID6.

chicagofan00 · 12-04-2019, 07:42 PM

Updated Autoblog article stated the following:

Update: BMW tells us that this change is taking place "immediately." All 2019 and 2020 models equipped with Apple CarPlay will not have to pay an annual subscription, BMW says. There's still no official word on refunds for folks who already paid.

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/12/04/...apple-carplay/

DocWho · 12-04-2019, 07:51 PM

Update: BMW tells us that this change is taking place "immediately." All 2019 and 2020 models equipped with Apple CarPlay will not have to pay an annual subscription, BMW says. There's still no official word on refunds for folks who already paid.

This includes ID 6.

MOWells · 12-04-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWho

Update: BMW tells us that this change is taking place "immediately." All 2019 and 2020 models equipped with Apple CarPlay will not have to pay an annual subscription, BMW says. There's still no official word on refunds for folks who already paid.

This includes ID 6.

This is good news, indeed. Last month I paid $80.00 to keep ACP working on my 2019 X3. I certainly hope that BMW offers a refund or at least a credit that could be applied to other Connected services.

jaychoy912 · 12-04-2019, 09:36 PM

did your subscription details change on BMW connected? mine still has the original expiry date

ramparts · 12-05-2019, 03:16 AM

The question now is:

Can you enable carplay just via adding the antenna & coding 6CP/6WD, or if you still need some kind of FSC from connecteddrive

verysideways · 12-05-2019, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davidoff86

The question now is:

Can you enable carplay just via adding the antenna & coding 6CP/6WD, or if you still need some kind of FSC from connecteddrive

I suspect it'll only show as available on your connected drive account if the VIN of the car shows that it has Carplay Preparation.

Hopeful · 12-05-2019, 06:58 AM

For my 2018 it now says Unlimited for £265 as the only option.

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