05-17-2020, 09:04 AM | #1 |
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Bowers & Wilkins Settings/Apple CarPlay Questions for M8 CP
I recently got a M8 CP with the Bowers & Wilkins sound system. It sounds great and I was able to adjust the bass and treble to my liking, but the Genius couldn't show me a way to adjust the sound profile under Apple Carplay so that I have to access the settings under FM radio (or other sources).
Is there a way to adjust the settings directly when in Apple CarPlay and does anybody have general setting recommendations/links to a tutorial or manual? Thanks! |
05-17-2020, 05:35 PM | #2 | |
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As far as accessing IDrive's sound settings when in CarPlay, you can't that I've found. In fact, I no longer use CarPlay because I found the transition between it and the rest of tech to be too jarring; it's also inferior in so many ways. I do use it when there's no native app, though, say Audible (which used to have a native app but n longer does). |
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I've never used CarPlay in my M850i as I am Android based. However, I did have it set up with a work cell phone in my wife's X5 last year and I too found that the transition between it and native iDrive was far from desirable. Unless BMW delays it due to COVID-19 Android Auto should be coming in July for all models with iDrive 7. I'll likely give it a go for shits and giggles but expect the same outcome as CarPlay being an overall no go for me on a daily basis. Perhaps a once in a while if there is a specific app to utilize, e.g., if it supports Amazon Music (doubtful) I'd leverage it on occasion to stream Ultra HD sources if it abides to the settings of the B&W. |
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Can you give the OP your recommendations as to sound profile, bass/treble levels and graphic equalizer setup—I think that's what they were after. |
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Thank you for your responses limeypride and bloozemanAZ !
It's weird that I can't change those settings in CarPlay anymore, it was possible in my previous 2018 M4, but oh well, the Bowers & Wilkins sounds amazing. |
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On a side note you might want to check out this older thread: https://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...p%3BW+Settings discussing B&W settings. In digging it up I realized that I did not followup with specific incremental settings for the equalizer vs just the pics. Another task to do so now that I have some time on my hands with the COVID-19 lockdown. |
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