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OEM integration vs MMI
If your BMW is equipped with Navigation Professional and parking sensors, we recommend the OEM integration camera because it uses the factory camera mode (like a factory installed camera). It will integrate the camera view and parking sensors view on the iDrive screen just like the original BMW camera. Although the OEM integration camera kit includes aftermarket parts, it will give you the OEM look and feel for around half the price of the OEM kit.

If your BMW does not have parking sensors, we believe that the MMI rear view camera kit might be a better option than the OEM integration kit, but this is purely a matter of personal preference. With the OEM integration kit you will be using the factory camera mode, which will show the parking sensors view on the right hand side of the screen even if your car does not have parking sensors. This means you will always see a picture of the car on the right hand side of the screen but the parking sensors radar will not work. With the MMI kit, the camera picture will be displayed on the entire screen.

OEM integration and MMI kits use the same camera lens, so picture quality is equally great in both cases.

The MMI camera can be expanded with front camera or smartphone screen mirroring (SmartView HD Flex), while the OEM integration does not support these add-ons.

OEM integration vs OEM
OEM integration and OEM kits use the same factory camera mode, but the OEM kit has a few advantages over the OEM integration kit:
- slightly better picture quality
- obstacle marking (obstacles will be marked on the camera picture)
- optional trailer hitch mode
- the camera is heated, which might come in handy in the winter

Overall, we think that the OEM integration camera kit is better value for money considering the price difference between the two kits.

The installation of the rear view camera kit is not difficult for a relatively experienced DIYer. Visit our installation chapter to read more about the installation process or check the map of installers who can perform the installation for you locally.

You can check our installers map here. Costs differ depending on the installer; call directly to ask about pricing.

We will send you a coding interface. This is a cable that plugs into your laptop and the OBD port in the car. The OBD port is located under the dashboard on the driver side and can be easily accessed without removing any parts. In order to schedule your coding session, click here and follow these instructions. During your coding session, our technician will ask you to run desktop sharing software on your laptop so he can configure your laptop. After a few minutes, you will be asked to connect your laptop to the car with the coding interface. The coding session usually takes around 20-30 minutes.

After coding is complete, you can remove the software from your laptop.

What's required to prepare for a coding session?
- The coding interface (we will send this to you)
- A Windows laptop or Mac running Windows
- A free Skype account and Skype software installed
- About 20-30 minutes for activation

We will e-mail you a coding file within two working days of receiving your payment. All you need to do is save it to a USB memory stick, put the stick in the USB port in your vehicle’s armrest and wait 60 seconds. It really is as easy as that!

The following models are compatible with USB OEM integration camera coding:

BMW 1-series – E82/E88
BMW 3-series – E90/E91/E92/E93
E70/E71 only if the car is without PDC (507/508)
F10/F11/F25 only if the car is without PDC (507/508)

USB coding works with head units CIC, CICR and NBT.

Yes, it will. Presentation of the PDC will depend on the camera type.

No, it doesn't. Only the OEM Rear View Camera requires the PDC. You can purchase the OEM-Integration or MMI Rear View Camera and they will both work without PDC.

You can probably add a front camera to your BMW. However, you will need to purchase Multimedia Interface. Please contact us and provide your VIN number. We will check if it will work for you.

You will receive the installation instructions after you receive your kit. In the package you will find short instructions on how to request and receive the installation manual from us via e-mail. We care about the environment so we don't include printed manuals in the package.

Our cameras can also be installed in certain MINIs. To confirm compatibility with your vehicle, please contact us with your VIN.