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How to activate Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay on a BMW

Model: BMW BMW Various
Part: Instrument cluster

In this video, learn how to activate Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay on a BMW vehicle: first, enable Bluetooth on your mobile phone, then go to the vehicle and using BMW iDrive, navigate to "media", then "mobile devices" and select "new device". The vehicle will display the functions that can be activated; enable the Bluetooth connection and Apple CarPlay. The car will search for the device, and a code will appear on your phone, which you must accept to proceed. Allow the contacts to download; confirm the connection via Apple CarPlay, and also confirm it on your phone: wait for the synchronisation. This way, the phone icons will be visible on the car's screen.

Updated on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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