Android Auto and Carplay packs for your BMW MINI headunits
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Android Auto & Apple CarPlay activated in your BMW/MINI head unit — done 100% remotely. You just need a BMW ENET cable and a Windows laptop; we connect and enable it, for the lifetime of the car.
BMW Android Auto Retrofit – Native Wireless for NBT EVO (iDrive 5/6)
Add native wireless Android Auto to your BMW — projected full-screen on your factory iDrive display, with no adapter, no dongle and no cables hanging out of your dashboard. Prolazo activates Android Auto on BMW NBT EVO head units as a pure software retrofit, so Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, WhatsApp and Google Assistant run straight on your built-in screen and sound system.
Already have CarPlay? This keeps it. Your BMW runs both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto side by side, and switches automatically depending on the phone you connect.
Why choose the Prolazo Android Auto retrofit
- 100% wireless — your Android phone connects over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi automatically. Leave the phone in your pocket.
- No hardware, no box, no adapter — nothing to plug in, nothing to hide in the armrest, nothing that can be stolen or break.
- Native, full-screen integration — it looks and behaves like a factory BMW feature, not an aftermarket overlay.
- Keeps Apple CarPlay — one head unit, both phone platforms, automatic switching.
- Controlled your way — use the iDrive rotary controller, the steering-wheel buttons, and the touchscreen where your car supports it.
- Permanent activation — this is a real retrofit of your head unit, not a subscription gadget.
- Remote installation — done over the car's diagnostic port; no need to remove or ship your unit in most cases.
What you get with Android Auto in your BMW
- Google Maps & Waze navigation on the big iDrive screen, with live traffic.
- Music & audio — Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, podcasts and more.
- Messaging hands-free — WhatsApp, Messages, Telegram read aloud and dictated.
- Google Assistant — voice control for navigation, calls, messages and music.
- Calls through your car's microphone and speakers.
Compatible BMW & MINI models (NBT EVO, approx. 2016–2021)
This retrofit is for cars with the NBT EVO head unit (BMW "Navigation System Professional" with the iDrive 5 or iDrive 6 tiled menu). Commonly fitted to:
- BMW 1 Series (F20/F21 LCI), 2 Series (F22/F23, F45/F46)
- BMW 3 Series (F30/F31/F34 LCI), 4 Series (F32/F33/F36 LCI)
- BMW 5 Series (G30 early), X1 (F48), X2 (F39)
- BMW X3 (F25 LCI), X4 (F26), X5 (F15), X6 (F16)
- BMW i3 (I01)
- MINI (F54/F55/F56/F57/F60)
Not sure which system you have? Send us your VIN and a photo of your iDrive screen and we'll confirm compatibility before you buy.
How the Android Auto activation works
- Order & send your VIN — we confirm your head unit is NBT EVO and compatible.
- Remote activation — we enable native Android Auto on your head unit.
- Pair & drive — connect your Android phone once over Bluetooth; from then on it connects wirelessly every time you get in.
Frequently asked questions
Is this wireless Android Auto or wired?
Wireless. Your phone pairs over Bluetooth and then connects to the car over Wi-Fi automatically — no USB cable needed.
Do I need an adapter or dongle?
No. This is a native software retrofit of your BMW's own head unit. There is no box to buy, plug in or hide.
Will I lose Apple CarPlay?
No. Your car keeps Apple CarPlay and gains Android Auto. It switches automatically based on the phone you connect.
How do I know if my BMW has NBT EVO?
NBT EVO cars use the iDrive 5 or iDrive 6 interface — a tiled "live" menu. If you're unsure, send us your VIN and a photo of your screen and we'll check for free.
Is the activation permanent?
Yes. It's a genuine retrofit of your head unit, not a subscription or a temporary unlock.
Which apps work with Android Auto?
Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, WhatsApp, Telegram, Google Assistant and all other Android Auto–compatible apps.
Looking for iPhone instead? See our BMW Apple CarPlay activation.