Carlinklife Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Retrofit Module for BMW i8 I12 (NBT or EVO System)

Add wireless CarPlay to your BMW i8's factory screen

This Carlinklife retrofit module adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the BMW i8 (I12). It connects behind your original screen and works with the factory iDrive system, so the interior looks exactly as it did from the factory.

Switch between the BMW system and CarPlay or Android Auto whenever you like, and keep using your steering wheel controls and factory reverse camera.

This is an add-on interface module, not a replacement screen. Choose the version that matches your car's factory system, NBT or EVO, and use the fit check below if you're unsure which one you have.

Key features

• Wireless Apple CarPlay: Maps, music, calls and messages on your factory screen, with automatic reconnection after first pairing.
• Android Auto: Android phone projection on the same screen (see the note below).
• Keeps your factory screen: Original display and BMW interface stay in place.
• Factory controls and camera: Steering wheel controls and factory reverse camera(s) keep working, per Carlinklife.
• Plug-and-play: Carlinklife describes an easy DIY installation with no cutting.

Choose the right version

BMW fitted the i8 with two different iDrive systems over its production run: NBT and the later NBT EVO. They need different module versions, and model year alone isn't always a reliable guide. Carlinklife publishes a guide to checking your BMW system version, and we'll confirm it for you if you send a photo of your screen and the system information page with the fit check below.

Android Auto note

Carlinklife's product text lists wireless Android Auto, but one of its product graphics shows wired Android Auto. If wireless Android Auto matters to you, contact us and we'll confirm with Carlinklife before you order.

What's included

Carlinklife does not publish a package contents list for this module. Contact us and we'll confirm what's in the box before you order.

Specifications

• Type: CarPlay and Android Auto interface module for the factory screen
• Phone projection: Wireless Apple CarPlay; Android Auto (wireless per Carlinklife's text)
• Factory functions kept: Original screen and iDrive interface, steering wheel controls, factory reverse camera(s)
• Versions: NBT or EVO system
• Drive side: Left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles
• Menu languages: English, Spanish, French, German and others
• Fits: BMW i8 (I12) with NBT or EVO iDrive
• Warranty: 12 months from purchase (Carlinklife)
• Module dimensions, wireless chipset and package contents: not published by Carlinklife. Contact us for full specifications.

Setup notes

Installation means removing trim to reach the back of the factory screen or head unit. Professional installation is recommended if you aren't comfortable with vehicle electronics. Before you refit the trim, test CarPlay or Android Auto, audio, steering wheel controls and the reverse camera. Set your navigation before you drive.

Fit check, shipping, returns and warranty

• Free fit check before you order: email info@mycarstuff.shop or use our contact page with your vehicle's make, model and year, plus clear photos of your dashboard and factory screen. We'll confirm with Carlinklife that this unit fits before you buy.
• Free shipping: free standard shipping within the U.S., shipped from Carlinklife. Standard delivery usually takes 5–8 business days. Need it sooner? Contact us about expedited shipping (usually 3–5 business days, extra fee).
• Returns: 30-day money-back guarantee from delivery. Contact us to start a return and we'll provide a return shipping label. Items that arrive defective or that we sent in error get a full refund. Other returns have a restocking fee: unopened, 10% within 13 days of delivery or 20% after; opened or used, 20% within 13 days or 30–50% after. Include all accessories and the original packaging. Refunds are processed within 7–15 business days after the return is inspected.
• Warranty and support: 12-month Carlinklife warranty from the purchase date, with extended warranty options available within 30 days of purchase. Contact us for help, or contact Carlinklife's support team directly with your My Car Stuff order confirmation.

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