PEMP 12.3" Linux Vertical Screen for BMW F10 F11 CIC Wired and Wireless CarPlay Retrofit Android Auto, 1920 x 720 Display Mirror Link Car Radio Bluetooth Video Player (2011-2012)

This PEMP unit is a perfect solution to modernize the BMW F10 OEM screen with a larger 12.3in display with CarPlay. The PEMP unit also arrived updated with Android 13, and included tools & instructions for the installation process.Instructions were clear and any confusion was addressed by a YouTube search.Audio has been performing perfectly, I am able to run the audio through the oem usb port to my iPhone and use the windshield display and wheel functions like stock while using the unit. My preferred audio options are usb or aux. PEMP did a great job with this and my oem subwoofer is enabled and everything works, music phone calls, muting, track control.For daily use this unit loads up fast and connects to my phone after a few seconds. The CarPlay works very well and is responsive to touch or scrolling with the iDrive knob.Overall I am very impressed and happy with this purchase. Absolute performance. Worth it.

New edit: I returned my unit. It is good but it was quirky and had a lot of random little bugs. It would lose connection with my iPhone sometimes and wouldn’t come back. I couldn’t switch to the factory menu without the music stopping so using the front camera or the vehicle status features became cumbersome. I opted for the MMI from BimmerTech and have zero complaints about that product.Good:* Large, clear, responsive touchscreen* Different UI themes to align with BMW appearance* iDrive controller integration* Wireless CarPlay* The factory radio is still there and displays properly (depending on your radio, you may need to make adjustments to the display resolution).* Factory 360 and backup cameras work as expected.Not so good:* The instructions included with the package overlook a step or two, but they do refer you to the video tutorial.* I have no idea where the mic is but it sometimes struggles to understand me when dictating a text. ** I fixed this by adjusting the Mic Gain in the “factory” menu.* I fought with Bluetooth and CarPlay for an hour or two to get wireless CarPlay working after a firmware update. ** This turned out to be user error. I had my hotspot turned on for my kid’s iPad which prevented wireless CarPlay.* As mentioned in another review, CarPlay is an app within the Zlink app. It works fine but it’s not always obvious how to get back to it.* My iDrive controller stopped working with it. The controller works for the factory radio. Not sure why. I’ll investigate more. ** This resolved itself after leaving the car off overnight.The install took about an hour, and other than struggling to fit everything inside the dash, it was fairly easy.I’m yet to see if this is worth the cost compared to the internal module that works with the factory screen but time will tell.** Update: after having this for a few days, I revise my statement. It is a legit upgrade. The larger screen is very nice and now that I’ve adjusted to it, I think it is worth the cost. Everything works smoothly and I’ve retained the factory HU features as well.The only thing left is that I wish you could use the Media button to go to the CarPlay audio player. The Nav button takes you to the CarPlay Nav (if you’re in CarPlay) so I’d think similar could be done for media.

Lenkrad Tasten funktioniert nicht.In 1 monat ist der Android System 3 hängen geblieben, konnte erst mir Reset wieder bedienen, somit waren alle apps und Daten komplett weg. Etc, werde eventuell noch zurück senden das Radio. Installation und Montage ist einfach, wenn man sich mit solchen Umbauten auskennt.

I wanted to give a very good review about this product because before I buy anything of this value I want to make sure I get my money’s worth. Some people feel like if you are not tech savvy you can’t install something of this nature. But my experience with this product has been absolutely satisfying. I love it! Especially compared to the older OEM display. Is it just plug and play? No, installing the unit is very up front and easy. Just don’t forget to separate the fiber optic (green leads) off of the original harness and plug to the new harness. Also, use the audio cable if your unit is CIC but not necessary if you have an NBT. Google those terms if you aren’t familiar. After that, just look at the videos, use the factory code (070305) for the factory setting to make it a better experience. Disable your cars Bluetooth and use the androids device’s Bluetooth so the CarPlay is never interrupted (for iPhone). Watch a couple of YouTube videos on this unit and you will be in heaven compared to what you had. I didn’t even need to reach out to the company after purchase. Now I get in my car (BMW 535i 2011) and it connects to the device immediately. Once the install is done, give it a day or two to finely tune your settings. Be patient and you will not regret this purchase. Highly recommend! 👍🏽

It went in well enough. Hardest part was getting all of the cables stuff into corners to make it work. The only reason I invested in it was the Apple CarPlay. The fact that it has never worked just makes me mad, every time I look at it. I have been all over their site and support with no success.