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BMW CarPlay Kit — NBT iDrive
2012–2016 BMW & MINI · touchpad controller · configure by radio
- Head unit
- NBT iDrive
- Years
- 2012–2016
- SKU
- CG-BMW-NBT
- Shipping
- USA free · Canada $40 · worldwide $107
- Ships from
- Wyoming, USA
Choose your version
One kit per factory head unit. Pick the one your dashboard has; the fitment guide shows where the name appears on screen.
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CARSGADGET SMART MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE KIT FOR 2013 - 2018 BMW & MINI WITH NBT RADIO
COMPATIBLE WITH BMW WITH 6.5'', 8.8'' & 10.25'' OEM SCREEN
- BMW 1 Series F20, F21
- BMW 2 Series F22, F23, F45
- BMW 3 Series F30, F31, F35
- BMW 4 Series F32, F33, F36
- BMW 5 Series F10, F11, G30, G31, G38
- BMW 6 Series F06, F12, F13
- BMW 7 Series G11, G12,
- BMW X1 E84 F48
- BMW X3 F25
- BMW X4 F26
- BMW X5 F15
- BMW X6 F16
- BMW MINI Cooper 2013-2015 with NBT
SMART MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
- Wireless Apple CarPlay,
- Wireless MIRRORLINK (AirPlay)
- Support USB Android Auto (some Android phones support wireless connection)
- USB Multimedia Player - charging port
- Controlled by OEM joystick and buttons on the dash - OEM integration
- OEM Retrofit backup camera system -
- Dynamic Guidelines, moving with steering wheel - IPAS OEM integration
- No Coding, No OEM Wire Cutting Needed - No harm to the car or warranty
- Plug and Play installation
- Support OEM advanced parking sensors -
- PDC parking radar will be shown in original LCD
- 1 x RCA input for Rear View Camera or 360 Camera
- 1 x RCA input for Front Camera, DVD, Digital TV or 360 Camera
- Rear camera - auto ON when shifting into Reverse
- Front Camera - auto ON for 10 seconds when shifting from Reverse to Drive
- Front Camera - manual activation - can be activated via interface menu
- Option to select Aftermarket or OEM Backup Camera
- Works with AUTOMATIC and Manual transmissions
BACKUP CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ( Sold separately. Select it in the purchase menu)
- OEM RETROFIT Trunk handle with push button to open the trunk
- HD CCD high quality resolution rear view camera
- 170 Degree - Wide angle
- Night vision
- Waterproof
- Dust Proof
- Shock Resistant
- RCA video cable with 12v power line – 20ft.
PACKAGE CONTENT
- Interface unit box
- Plug and play wiring harness
- Trim removal kit (orange tools)
- Optional item: Trunk handle Camera/Front Camera
To make the purchase easy for you, please provide us with information about your car before buying: VIN, Year, Make, Model and a few pictures of your car's dashboard and trunk handle. Email it: info@carsgadget.com
What is in the box
- Interface box
- Model-specific plug-and-play harness
- Microphone for calls and voice control
- USB lead for Android Auto and charging
- Download link for the illustrated PDF installation guide
Front camera and MirrorLink are optional and are not in the box — they order separately and plug into the second video input.
Can I install it myself?
The videos show the whole job start to finish on a real car, so you can see exactly what it takes before you buy. If you would rather not do it yourself, any car audio shop can fit it.
Specifications
| SKU | CG-BMW-NBT |
|---|---|
| Head unit | NBT iDrive |
| Vehicle brand | BMW |
| Model years | 2012–2016 |
| Category | CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless |
| Android Auto | USB; some phones wireless |
| MirrorLink | Wireless (iPhone) / USB (Android) |
| Controls | Factory rotary / touchpad and steering-wheel buttons |
| Reversible | Yes — plug-in module, no cutting |
| Ships from | Wyoming, USA |
| Shipping | USA free · Canada $40 · Worldwide DHL $107 |
| Before shipping | Bench-tested at the factory |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| If it arrives faulty | Exchange within 30 days |
| Installation guide | Full illustrated PDF, sent with the order |
Fitment
This kit is matched to one head-unit family. Confirm yours before ordering — the fitment guide shows where the model name appears on your screen.
How to order
- 1Confirm your head unit. The kit is built for one radio family. Check the screen against the identification guide, or enter your VIN above and we narrow it down by model year.
- 2Decide about the camera. See the panel above: on a base radio you need one, on MMI 3G and MIB many cars already have it.
- 3Order. USA — USPS Priority, free. Canada — USPS Priority International, $30. Rest of the world — DHL Express, $107.
- 4Install it. Plug and play: the harness sits between the factory radio and its plug. No coding, no cut OEM wires, fully reversible. Watch a full install before you start.
Other BMW kits
Questions about this kit
Will this work with my head unit?
It is built for NBT iDrive only. If your screen shows a different system, a different kit in the BMW range is the right one — the fitment guide tells you which.
Is CarPlay wireless?
Yes — wireless and wired both work. Android Auto is wireless too.
Do I lose the factory features?
No. Radio, media, navigation and the factory camera (if fitted) keep working. The interface adds an input rather than replacing the head unit.
Is it reversible?
Yes. The module plugs in behind the radio. Unplug it and the car is back to stock.
Can I install it myself?
It is plug and play: the harness sits between the factory radio and its plug, nothing is coded and no OEM wire is cut. The install videos show the whole job on a real car. Any car audio shop can also fit it.
What if it arrives faulty?
Every unit is bench-tested at the factory before it ships. If something is wrong with it, tell us and we exchange it within 30 days. The product carries a 1-year warranty.
Which camera do I need?
On Concert and Symphony you always need one, the car left the factory without it. On MMI 3G and MIB many cars from 2014 already have a camera and the kit will use it.