How do I connect my Android and Apple phone to my BAIC Beijing X55?

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How do I connect my Android and Apple phone to my BAIC Beijing X55?

The BAIC Beijing X55 prides itself on Smart Technology in its cabin making the driving experience pleasant. But how do you connect your smartphone to the Beijing X55.

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The Beijing X55 is the latest crossover released by Chinese manufacturer BAIC, and it appears to be excelling within the local marketplace. The manufacturer seeks to produce ‘intelligent’ vehicles by way of innovation, design and technology with the support of Daimler. This is done by Daimler sharing technology with BAIC from their Mercedes-Benz factory in Beijing. There is more backstory of this vehicle in our pre-launch sample article and the launch article for the Beijing X55 as linked.

You can see that BAIC really flexed their muscles when it made this vehicle, especially considering how competitive the compact SUV market is. The design of the X55 is quite remarkable with its sporty yet almost concept car looks to it. Inside the X55, it’s pretty much the same affair with a couple of screens for the infotainment centre as well the instrument cluster.

how do i connect my android and apple phone to my baic beijing x55?

How do you connect your smartphone to the Beijing X55?

If you have an Android device, you can connect your smartphone to the X55 via USB, ideally using the device’s original cable. To utilise Android Auto functionality, you’ll have to download a third-party application, namely ‘Cabinet Link’, to connect your Android device.

If you have an Apple device, it’s much the same as connecting an Android device meaning you’ll use a USB connection and download ‘Cabinet Link’ to use CarPlay functionality. However, when using CarPlay, unfortunately, Waze and Google Maps do display on the X55’s infotainment screen but don’t allow for touchscreen functionality. To operate Waze and Google Maps, you must use your Apple device to operate those applications.

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Tayedza MbiriStarting his petrol-infused passion at a ripe young age playing a plethora of racing video games, Taye has been into the motoring industry for years. During his university years studying Law, he dipped his toes into motoring photography, videography, and exploring what Southern Africa has to offer for the motoring scene at large. Most recently, he presented a YouTube series for a famous Japanese manufacturer and now finds himself fresh on the AutoTrader content creation team. He hopes to own a 90s Subaru one day soon. View News & Reviews