Apple Carplay input slow

DaRox · 03-30-2021, 04:31 PM

Hi all - Just wanted to know if this is normal. I just got Apple Carplay activated on my 2018 F80, everything connects as expected and I can use Carplay wirelessly. The issue I am having is that there is about a 2-3 second lag between me putting in a command such as pause/play/skip, before the action takes place. Is this delay what you all are experiencing? Normal? I don't have any other issues, just the input delay which is driving me nuts. I tried deleting/removing the paring with the phone from iDrive as well as from the iPhone (BT and Carplay), with no luck.

- I have iPhone 12 with latest update 14.4.2.
- iDrive is update date as of today.

These are the software/firmware I currently have installed:

NBTevo_O18184I

Telephone: TB-006.025.001
Media: MB-006.026.050
HMI: HB-006.026.050

kubax86 · 03-30-2021, 06:10 PM

Hi,
drop me your VIN - I'll check if you have WiFi antenna.

JagR2611 · 03-30-2021, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRox

Hi all - Just wanted to know if this is normal. I just got Apple Carplay activated on my 2018 F80, everything connects as expected and I can use Carplay wirelessly. The issue I am having is that there is about a 2-3 second lag between me putting in a command such as pause/play/skip, before the action takes place. Is this delay what you all are experiencing? Normal? I don't have any other issues, just the input delay which is driving me nuts. I tried deleting/removing the paring with the phone from iDrive as well as from the iPhone (BT and Carplay), with not luck.

- I have iPhone 12 with latest update 14.4.2.
- iDrive is update date as of today.

I have a 2018 F80 and haven't experienced like issues.

izzyM2 · 03-31-2021, 12:13 AM

2018 M3 here - I got wifi antennae installed and Carplay from Kubax and will still get a lag ones in a while. Maybe need NBTevo update?

kubax86 · 03-31-2021, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzym3

2018 M3 here - I got wifi antennae installed and Carplay from Kubax and will still get a lag ones in a while. Maybe need NBTevo update?

New software could fix the issue

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 08:59 AM

These are the software/firmware I currently have installed:

NBTevo_O18184I

Telephone: TB-006.025.001
Media: MB-006.026.050
HMI: HB-006.026.050

kubax86 · 03-31-2021, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRox

These are the software/firmware I currently have installed:

NBTevo_O18184I

Telephone: TB-006.025.001
Media: MB-006.026.050
HMI: HB-006.026.050

Usually works fine on this software version. Try to reset your network settings in iPhone.

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kubax86

Usually works fine on this software version. Try to reset your network settings in iPhone.

Thanks, I will try that. But first, I am going to try with a different iPhone to see it the issue still exist now that I know the lag is not normal. Will update.

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kubax86

Usually works fine on this software version. Try to reset your network settings in iPhone.

So I tried both, a different iPhone and resetting the network settings. Still the same issue. Lag

bmwmdistrict · 03-31-2021, 12:53 PM

Did you confirm if you have a Wifi antenna or not? That will have a huge impact on performance.

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bsm.m4

Did you confirm if you have a Wifi antenna or not? That will have a huge impact on performance.

Yes, I had to install one before getting Carplay activated. The car did not come with Carplay active.

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsm.m4

Did you confirm if you have a Wifi antenna or not? That will have a huge impact on performance.

This is the exact one I installed:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/61119278133/

bmwmdistrict · 03-31-2021, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRox

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsm.m4

Did you confirm if you have a Wifi antenna or not? That will have a huge impact on performance.

This is the exact one I installed:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/61119278133/

Yup that's the one and the one I have in two BMWs. I ask because when I tried CarPlay over Bluetooth only, the connection and lag was terrible.

It's possible the antenna could be relocated for better performance. I would check the firmware versions etc as that may be the solution and easier than pulling the dash apart to relocate the antenna.

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsm.m4

Yup that's the one and the one I have in two BMWs. I ask because when I tried CarPlay over Bluetooth only, the connection and lag was terrible.

It's possible the antenna could be relocated for better performance. I would check the firmware versions etc as that may be the solution and easier than pulling the dash apart to relocate the antenna.

Firmware version for the antenna? I posted the firmware and software versions above for iDrive.

bmwmdistrict · 03-31-2021, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRox

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsm.m4

Yup that's the one and the one I have in two BMWs. I ask because when I tried CarPlay over Bluetooth only, the connection and lag was terrible.

It's possible the antenna could be relocated for better performance. I would check the firmware versions etc as that may be the solution and easier than pulling the dash apart to relocate the antenna.

Firmware version for the antenna? I posted the firmware and software versions above for iDrive.

No sorry for confusion, just the iDrive software/firmware. There is nothing for the antenna it's just a physical device.

DaRox · 03-31-2021, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsm.m4

No sorry for confusion, just the iDrive software/firmware. There is nothing for the antenna it's just a physical device.

All good. Thanks for your help. Really hoping I find a solution.

izzyM2 · 04-04-2021, 03:21 PM

Hi I got my NBTnav updated via dealer and reinstalled CarPlay via kubax. That solved the slow CarPlay issue.

DaRox · 04-04-2021, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzym3

Hi I got my NBTnav updated via dealer and reinstalled CarPlay via kubax. That solved the slow CarPlay issue.

Nice, do you know what versions you are on now and what versions you came from? Both for iDrive and NBT.

kubax86 · 04-04-2021, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRox

Nice, do you know what versions you are on now and what versions you came from? Both for iDrive and NBT.

Probably newest one which is NBTEvo_X

izzyM2 · 04-04-2021, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaRox

Nice, do you know what versions you are on now and what versions you came from? Both for iDrive and NBT.

Before
Road Map North America 2017-1
NBTevo_L172521

Tel: TB-006.003.050
Media: MB-006.002.050

After
Road Map North America EVO 2020-3
NBTevo_X20511I

Tel: TB-007.030.001
Media: MB-007.030.001

Hope it helps, I'm still under warranty and had to go for an exhaust flap failure. So I told them my Nav was acting up also (unstable and slow) which is kind of true and they updated it. But it will reset everything. You will probably have to pay if you are out of warranty.

Fat Goose · 04-04-2021, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kubax86

Probably newest one which is NBTEvo_X

Kubax86, see any major changes or updates with the latest firmware?

kubax86 · 04-05-2021, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Goose

Kubax86, see any major changes or updates with the latest firmware?

Nothing relevant for BMW beside Fullscreen being able to just code.

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