BMW Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Retrofit Interface – iDrive Integration (Factory Screen Upgrade)

Add modern smartphone connectivity to your BMW without replacing your factory screen or head unit.

Our premium CarPlay & Android Auto interface seamlessly integrates into your original BMW iDrive system, allowing you to use navigation, music, calls and apps directly on your OEM display while retaining all factory features and controls.

This is the ideal upgrade for BMW owners who want Apple CarPlay or Android Auto but prefer to keep the original dashboard appearance.

Unsure Which System You Have?

If you’re not sure about compatibility, please contact us before ordering and we will check for you.

What This Retrofit Does

The interface connects behind your factory head unit and works alongside your original BMW system.
You keep your OEM menus, settings and vehicle functions — while gaining full smartphone connectivity.

You can switch between BMW iDrive and CarPlay/Android Auto instantly using the factory controls.

Key Features

• Wireless Apple CarPlay (iPhone 5 and newer)

• Wired Apple CarPlay support

• Wired Android Auto compatibility

• Screen mirroring for iOS & Android

• Retains original BMW iDrive system

• Uses factory screen and controls

• Automatic Bluetooth connection when entering the car

• USB port included for charging and media playback

Navigation & Apps

Access your favourite apps directly on the original BMW display:

• Google Maps (live traffic)

• Waze navigation

• Apple Maps

• TomTom navigation

You can also use:

• Spotify

• Apple Music

• Amazon Music

• Tidal

• BBC Sounds

• Podcasts and audiobooks

Hands-Free Driving & Voice Control

Drive safely while staying connected:

• Make and receive hands-free calls

• Send and read messages

• Siri voice control

• Google Assistant voice control

Everything is controlled using your factory iDrive knob, buttons, and steering wheel controls.

Media & Audio Quality

The system uses high-quality internal components to provide clear, distortion-free sound through your factory speakers.

Additional features:

• Automatic wireless connection

• Optional USB playback from memory stick or hard drive

• Stream music, podcasts and videos

• Seamless audio switching between OEM and CarPlay

Camera Support

• Front camera input supported

• Rear reversing camera input supported

• Built-in interface (no additional module required)

OEM Integration

• Retains factory BMW menus

• Keeps vehicle settings

• Uses original screen

• Controlled via iDrive controller

• Switch instantly between BMW system and CarPlay/Android Auto

No permanent modification to the vehicle.

Certification & Warranty

• CE Approved

• FCC Certified

• RoHS Compliant

Includes 1-year warranty and lifetime customer support.

Why Buy From DH Styling?

• Designed specifically for BMW iDrive systems

• Factory-style installation

• No head unit replacement required

• Tested before dispatch

• UK-based support