How to Connect Huawei Phone to BMW 5 Series CarPlay?
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Open the CarPlay application on the desktop through the central control screen and enter the CarPlay main menu. Find the device starting with BMW through device search and connect. After successful connection, the phone will pop up a reminder window, just click to use. For models without CarPlay, some models can be directly flashed at the factory, while others cannot.
As a tech enthusiast who frequently tinkers with in-car systems, I've personally tested the issue of connecting Huawei phones to BMW's CarPlay. The key point is that CarPlay inherently only supports iPhones, but Huawei phones can achieve this indirectly—by using a HiCar adapter box. In my car, I've plugged in a CarPlay-to-HiCar box bought from Taobao. First, connect the box to the BMW 5 Series' USB port, then turn on the phone's Bluetooth and WiFi. The car's screen immediately pops up a connection prompt, and following the instructions, it's done in two minutes. After screen mirroring, you can directly use the car's display to browse Douyin or check real-time navigation on Gaode Maps, making it more compatible with Android apps than native CarPlay. A reminder: make sure to buy a box that supports 5GHz WiFi, otherwise, the screen mirroring may lag, given the limited performance of automotive-grade chips.
