These are the BMW cars that will be able to use Android Auto wirelessly
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New and interesting news arrives for regular users of Android Auto. This time for those who drive a connected car from the manufacturer BMW And it has been announced that, after a long time, July 2020 will be the date for their cars with screen can connect to an Android mobile and display the features of Android Auto. But the most interesting thing is that this support arrives wirelessly. No wires. A novelty that Android Auto users are already pressing for their smart cars.
It has been officially announced by BMW, who seem to have bet heavily on this connected car only for iPhone users. And it was these who had support for Apple CarPlay exclusively. First with a paid service and, starting this month for free. Now users with Android phones will also be able to connect their phones to the dashboard to receive directions with Google Maps or Waze, control music from Spotify, listen to podcasts with Google Podcasts or even read to live voice incoming WhatsApp messages All without losing sight of the most important thing: the road. But there are a couple of details to keep in mind.
Wireless Only
The interesting and advanced thing about BMW's announcement is that this functionality will arrive wireless. Something that Android Auto users have recently started to experience in some English-speaking countries and with limited cars and vehicles.
In this way, BMW wants to take the full leap and allow its users to link their mobile with their car without the usual cable connection that we all know today. A complete convenience that means a saving of time and tasks, but also greatly limits things.
And, until now, wireless Android Auto is limited to Google Pixel, Nexus and various models of Samsung terminals: the Galaxy S8, S9 and S10 (and their + versions), and the Galaxy Note 8, 9 and 10. Something that is expected to end up expanding to more terminals and manufacturers. But that at the moment is an important limitation for the bulk of current users, who still need a cable for this task. Especially since the feature is also limited to English-speaking countries at the moment.
BMW cars compatible with Android Auto wireless
Of course, there are also limitations regarding vehicles. Not all BMW cars will be compatible with Android Auto Wireless. The good thing is that, as the manufacturer has announced, some of the vehicles that have already been marketed this 2019 will be. They should only have the BMW operating system for their cars, the iDrive, in its version 7.0 or more current, and also with a corresponding screen to display the contents of Android Auto. These are the specific models that have already been confirmed:
- BMW Series 3 2019/2020
- BMW Series 5 2019/2020
- BMW Series 7 2019/2020
- BMW Series 8 2019/2020
- BMW SUV X3 2019/2020
- BMW SUV X5 2019/2020
- BMW SUV X7 2019/2020
- BMW SUV X6 2020
At the moment these are the confirmed vehicles with support for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless. And it is that they are cars that have what BMW calls Live Cockpit Professional Or what is the same, a large screen on the dashboard to display vehicle information or the compatible device. An integration that is now not only limited to iPhone users, but that will not reach all Android users next July 2020. Unless Google opens the doors to more mobile phones being able to connect wirelessly to use Android Auto on the dashboard.
