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How do I connect CarPlay to my BMW?

I’ve had a BMW and an iPhone for years now, and I never bothered to use Apple CarPlay because I refused to pay for it. But now that the service is free I would love to check it out. How can I connect CarPlay to my BMW?

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Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
BMW’s fee for Apple CarPlay was a big turnoff for a lot of BMW/iPhone users. The 2020 announcement that Apple CarPlay would be a free service invited a lot of new users. To connect your
BMW
to Apple CarPlay, follow these quick steps:
  1. Enable Bluetooth, Wifi, and Siri on your iPhone.
  2. Press the COM option on your BMW iDrive 7 screen. Then select Mobile Devices > New Device > Phone Calls and Audio.
  3. You should see your BMW appear on your phone screen; select it and they will begin to pair.
  4. Enter and confirm the pin displayed on your BMW’s screen.
  5. Connect Apple CarPlay on your BMW screen.
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