Nice system – Carly for BMW Pro (Old Vers.) Review

I really like this app because it’s easy to use and encompasses everything I need. I don’t have to go to another app or this is not linked to another to view options. Be aware that every BMW listed to use this app may not have all the functions available to you. That’s not because of the app, that’s because BMW didn’t put that ECU or hardware in...probably because that option was not bought or added from the factory. That’s the software side. The hardware side is nice too and keep in mind that you have to purchase the Carly OBD2 dongle to use all the features on Carly BMW Pro. I have another dongle that works in multiple cars and apps, but is limited when I connect it to this app. That’s not a bad thing necessarily. It just means consumers cannot be as frugal as they would like to be. The wi-fi dongle and app do not have an immediate connection, so do not think that they do...none of them do. However, they do connect fairly quick and you can code your car or check and reset codes all within minutes. And you don’t have to connect your laptop, which is the convenience of it all. Overall, this is a very inclusive system. You can code, reset, and view trouble codes all in one app. You do have to purchase the options, however, they are still cheaper than buying them for a clunky laptop with a wired OBD2 adapter. I can easily recommend this to any BMW enthusiast, even a random car owner who tinkers intermittently. Devs, I would love to see more levels of iDrive and coding capabilities.
Review by John0627 on Carly for BMW Pro (Old Vers.).