Iphone5 connected to Nav Screen, finally!

[ArmyX5]

So, I finally connected my Iphone5 to the NAV System. I was successful in mirroring the Iphone5 to the NAV screen both, wire and wireless. This set up is for those who have a TV function in their vehicle with the option of an AV input. Thanks to TerminatorX5 for his write up on how to connect an Android phone to the NAV System. I am using the same procedures, but the Iphone5 needed different equipment for it to work properly.

I made my first YouTube Video, IPhone5 connected to BMWX5 - YouTube that shows the quality of the connection. I hope you all like this. For more specific instructions, just ask.

Here is everything you need for the Ipnone5 set up:


For a wire set up:

1. HDMI-to-RCA adapter- Amazon.com: Etekcity® HDMI to AV Composite RCA CVBS Video + Audio Converter For TV PS3 VHS VCR DVD: Electronics
2. HDMI CABLE
3. Lightning to HDMI adaptor- Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)

For a wireless set up, you won’t need the Lighting to HDMI adaptor, but you will also need the following:

1. Apple TV 3rd generation
2. A router, any old router will do. This is because the Apple TV can only be connected to the Phone thru a router.
3. A Cat5 cable to connect the router and the Apple TV.
This is everything connected and tested on my living room TV before connecting it to the vehicle.

I had to use the CAT5 cable between the router and the Apple TV because the images were freezing when I tried to play video.
This is me taking a picture using my phone which was being mirrored on the screen, lol.


Note: For power, everything is connected using an AC/DC power converter. I don’t recommend this power supply because you are using the cigarette lighter which the only way to turn it off is by manually disconnecting it. I am researching a better way to supply power to the router, Apple TV, and the HDMI-to-RCA converter.

[z168]

Wow good job! I fail to see the practical benefit of this. Does this setup broadcast whatever is on your iPhone screen onto the Nav screen? Netflix perhaps or google maps?

[ArmyX5]

Thanks,

Yes, it broadcast whatever is on the iPhone screen onto the Nav screen, including the sound that will come thru the vehicle speakers.