Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto for BMW 5 Series (G30)
For the G30, G31 Touring and G38 long-wheelbase 5 Series with NBT EVO iDrive. Convert factory wired CarPlay to wireless, add it where the car has none, or move up to a 10.25 / 12.3-inch display.
A dedicated retrofit kit for BMW 5 Series G30 (2017 onwards) that makes CarPlay fully wireless, adds Android Auto, and keeps the factory NBT EVO iDrive and 10.25-inch display working exactly as BMW built them.
Where the car already has factory CarPlay, the kit takes over the connection and makes it fully wireless with no subscription. Where the car has none, it adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to the same factory screen. Either way the kit connects through a plug-and-play T-harness with nothing cut or coded, and the iDrive controller, steering-wheel buttons and original audio path all keep working. Dedicated 10.25-inch and 12.3-inch screen upgrades are available for owners who want the dashboard to look newer than the car.
Key features
- Factory wired CarPlay becomes fully wireless
- Android Auto added — never offered by BMW on the G30
- No subscription — one-time hardware solution
- iDrive controller & steering-wheel buttons retained
- 10.25" / 12.3" screen upgrade options
- Plug-and-play — no cutting, no coding
The three things the factory system gets wrong
Each one is solved without touching the factory electronics.
Wired-only CarPlay
Factory G30 CarPlay needs a cable every single drive. The retrofit makes it fully wireless — phone stays in your pocket and connects on its own.
Subscription expiry
In many markets factory CarPlay was sold as a subscription that runs out. The retrofit is a one-time hardware solution with no recurring cost.
No Android Auto at all
BMW never offered Android Auto on the G30. The retrofit adds it alongside CarPlay, with the same iDrive control.
Upgrade options for the G30 / G31 / G38
All parts below are dedicated (private-mould) units for the NBT EVO platform.
| Upgrade | iDrive system | Screen | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarPlay interface (factory screen retained) | NBT EVO | Original | Matched to your build date |
| Linux screen — standard | NBT EVO | 10.25" | AL-9538 |
| Linux screen — standard | NBT EVO | 12.3" | AL-9558 |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | NBT EVO | 10.25" | AL-9138 |
| Linux screen — ultra-slim | NBT EVO | 12.3" | AL-9838 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) | NBT EVO | 10.25" | AL-5538 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) — slim | NBT EVO | 10.25" | AL-5138 |
| Android screen (Qualcomm) — slim pro | NBT EVO | 12.3" | AL-5938 |
Vehicle systems are for reference. Every order is matched to your exact model year, build date and options — send us your vehicle details and we confirm the correct part before dispatch.
What fitting a G30 kit involves
Typical workshop time: 1.5 – 3 hours depending on the option chosen.
Remove the display trim
The screen surround comes off with plastic tools. On most G30s the display is held by four screws — no drilling required.
Connect the harness
The kit harness plugs between the factory head unit and the original wiring. Every connector is keyed to the car.
Fit the module or screen
A interface hides behind the dash; a replacement screen mounts on the original G30 brackets.
Pair and test
Wireless CarPlay is paired once. Cameras, iDrive, steering-wheel controls and the original menus are tested before refitting.
Tell us how your G30 is equipped
Factory navigation? Head-up display? Business or Professional screen? We match the exact kit to your build.
Looking for the interface itself? See the dedicated product page: CarPlay interface — NBT EVO (ID5-ID6) — the interface-kit option on this page is the same platform family.