How to Connect CarPlay in BMW 5 Series?

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VonMary
07/29/25 11:13am
Method to connect CarPlay in BMW 5 Series: Open the CarPlay application on the desktop through the central control screen, enter the CarPlay main menu, turn on the Bluetooth on your phone, find and connect to the device starting with "BMW" through device search. After successful connection, a pop-up window will appear on your phone, click "Use CarPlay in the car". Once connected, the CarPlay main interface will be displayed on the central control screen. BMW's host and screen vary, some models come with CarPlay from the factory, while others do not. For models without CarPlay, some can be directly flashed with the original factory settings, while others cannot. The BMW 5 Series has a body size of 4998mm in length, 1901mm in width, and 1559mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3108mm. It features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and a trunk capacity of 520 liters.
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