BMW CarPlay should not require buying a newer car. The Beat-Sonic USA BGVIF-S2W brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to F-series BMW 3 and 4 Series models, pairing a plug-and-play S-Connect interface with a 10.2-inch factory-style screen replacement. Your dash gets a larger, modern display with a clean OEM look, and your phone connects the moment you sit down. No wire cutting, no soldering, fully reversible, designed and engineered in Japan.
Why retrofit instead of trading up
A BMW CarPlay retrofit costs a fraction of a model-year upgrade and keeps the car you already like. The BGVIF-S2W replaces the small factory display with a 10.2-inch screen matched to the factory fit and finish, so the result looks like it rolled out of Munich that way. The S-Connect interface plugs into the factory wiring with no cutting or splicing, and the whole install is reversible if you ever want the car back to stock.
How the S-Connect kit works
The kit has two parts. The 10.2-inch display mounts in place of the original factory screen for a factory-matched look. The S-Connect interface module connects behind it to the existing harness and integrates with your factory BMW system, feeding wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the new display. Maps, music, calls, and messages run from your phone, projected large and sharp where the small factory screen used to be.
The kit at a glance
- Product ; BGVIF-S2W S-Connect Interface + 10.2-inch Screen Replacement
- Smartphone connection ; Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Display ; 10.2-inch factory-style screen replacement
- Fits ; 2012-2015 BMW 3/4 Series (F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36) and 2013-2017 F80/F82
- Install ; Plug-and-play S-Connect interface, no cutting or splicing of factory wiring
- Price ; $599
BMW compatibility
The BGVIF-S2W is offered in two versions:
- 2012-2015 BMW 3/4 Series: F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F36
- 2013-2017 BMW 3/4 Series: F80, F82
That covers the F30 sedan, F31 wagon, F34 Gran Turismo, F32 coupe, F33 convertible, F36 Gran Coupe, and the F80/F82 M cars. Not sure which chassis you have? Email info@beatsonicusa.com with your year, model, and VIN and we will confirm fit before you order.
Plug-and-play installation
No wire cutting, no soldering, no permanent modifications. The factory screen comes out, the 10.2-inch display goes in, and the S-Connect interface plugs into the existing connectors. A full interface and screen install like this typically takes a couple of hours depending on experience. Manuals are posted at our manuals page, and install videos are on the Beat-Sonic USA YouTube channel.
Pair with more Beat-Sonic upgrades
Beat-Sonic USA was the first company in the world to develop a working Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit for Toyota and Lexus vehicles, and that same engineering carries into every kit we build. Explore the full CarPlay & Android Auto interface collection, or check the Porsche CarPlay kits if you run a mixed garage.
Ready for CarPlay in your Bimmer? Order the BGVIF-S2W for BMW 3/4 Series and get free shipping over $200 with 1-day order processing (excluding weekends). Professional installation is available at our facility in La Mirada, CA, and through our nationwide authorized installer network. Email info@beatsonicusa.com to book, and download your install guide at the manuals page.