This week I installed an aftermarket wireless CarPlay kit — from Unique Auto — for my BMW i3. This is my account of how it looks in the vehicle and how it works.

First, I’ve put together a video to demonstrate CarPlay on the i3’s screen. It can be controlled via the main iDrive controller or via the roller on the steering wheel.

I’m using iOS 13 Public Beta, which is a nice step up from previous versions of CarPlay:

And now for a lot of photos! The following isn’t intended as installation instructions — they come with the unit. This is just to give an overview of what’s involved for anyone considering buying their own. As you’ll see, it’s quite easy to install and doesn’t take long.

Everything you need comes in a package about the size of a shoe-box, including a trim removal tool and a USB thumb-drive for any future software updates.