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Originally Posted by Kam850
Thanks for the heads up. Any recommendations on the cameras? Im all for a "stealthy" install. I saw prices for some of the rear cameras from Avin and so on and I dont want to be adding another $100 to the $700 or so bill just for the radio. I feel like you can get the same camera somewhere else for cheaper.
How is apple car play (if you use it)? Im used to the whole wired experience when it comes to apple car play. But I hear you cant charge and use apple car play at the same time. Is that true?
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I have the Avant 4 in my E53, and I only use Android Auto for long road trips. You have to plug in your phone, and the interface is a little clunky. It very weakly charges the phone, and taking calls doesn't work unless you connect to the unit with Bluetooth as well. That said, Google Maps and streaming music service controls work great when connected w/ Android Auto. Same goes for my wife's iPhone on Apple Car Play.
Here's a link to the camera I installed. It looks factory, and it's 'stealthy' enough for me. I agree with others' comments about installing the cam at the same time as the Avant 4, since you'll need to blow apart the interior for both in order to run the wires to the rear of the X5.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H852D49/