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Simply brilliant!
I read that a few people are saying that the app doesn't work, or has its problems, or that it's too expensive etc. I'll provide an opinion to the contrary:
I've got a 2013 MINI Cooper 1.6D and I can tell you that this app is simply brilliant! I monitor my faults on a weekly basis (cleared a couple indications), and my DPF on a bi-weekly basis. I coded my auto-start/stop function to remember the last setting (so default option now is "off"... at least!), plus changed some key-related settings (windows opening) and daylights settings too. But, bu far the BIGGEST benefit for me is DPF monitoring and option to regenerate. I can monitor when my car asks for a regeneration, or, better, when it's close to needing one. In my car, passive regeneration doesn't work, even for 100-mile highway trips, unless I'm constantly in 4th gear having the RPMs above 3.5k! I simply force regenerate the car when it's above a threshold (in my car that's 14-15 grams of soot ~ 45% loaded), particularly when I'm coming home (otherwise I've had 4-5 cases where the DPF asked for a regeneration when I parked the car - although was driving 200 miles), or I could simply see if the car itself asked for one (regeneration status would be "4.00"). I had nightmares with not knowing when my DPF is getting full or close to being clogged (as I mainly drive in the city), but now I can control it! Thank you carly!!Show lessTM_Runner
Carly
I received my Carly in the mail about a week ago, and downloaded the app. The lite version is alright but did not suit my needs. I understand that 55 dollars sounds a little much just for a full version. After my purchase of the full version, I realized that this is just what I needed. Its a great app that comes with a lot of features and its right at the disposal of your phone. Being able to see what was wrong with my car was awesome but being able to read out real time data as I drove was probably one of the most helpful tools. I definitely recommend this purchase of both the app and the adapter. Saves a lot of money, time, and to say the least its pretty dummy proof.Show lessmikeyp203
Liked the previous simple design, hate the new dashboard!
The past design of simple tiles for functions was extremely functional and sensible, especially as tiles that did not work properly or that were not appropriate for the vehicle could be hidden. Now we have a complete mess of a GUI (user interface) that adds NO additional value but that makes the app harder to use and more difficult to use (more steps to get at what you want). Why on earth do app “designers” do this?
Please reconsider of at least provide a setting I can turn on to open the app directly into the previous tiled view.
Also latest version installed 13th August has so many new bugs, prompts for Internet an Bluetooth (neither of which are relevant) even worse horrible navigation to features you just want to use. Now so hard to use compared to old version. Considering switch to ProTools as parking brake, battery registration, OBD functions still do not work on my E89 and so many coding options are missing, sad that a useful app has now become so bad to use.Show lessGrand Poombah
Developer Response
Thanks for your feedback. If you have any problems please contact us on review@mycarly.comUnreliable on E90, stay away
Boy, where do I start? If you need a reason to get a headache and just down right get mad for spending money on something that barely works, look no further! The Carly Adapter will mislead and trick you to think you can do all these cool things on this app and program your BMW like the pros! It’s hard to connect to the stupid adapter via WiFi. The app is buggy and the instructions aren’t very good either, stupid vague. I’ve never in the history of technology, have had issues like the one I’m facing with this stupid adapter/app. I’m just trying to read some codes and other things, can’t even do them because the adapter is crap. Not sure if anyone from Carly is gonna read this, but I am not pleased in any way, shape, or form.Show lessJ Kirbz
Haven’t purchased yet can’t wait
I’m just commenting on the user post above, bruh it’s only $60 a year annually that’s not the end of the world. You pay annual for a gym membership you probably don’t even use.
But just the idea of having a personal reader for ur car that can track codes plus handle i drive and few more features is great for the personal car user that knows lil to enough about cars to understand, with the app i feel like i would be on top of everything with the car, so i can’t wait to purchase this app once i pull off the lot very soonShow lessPeter_Mccly
You lost a potential customer with recent service charges
I was just about to purchase the app and the adapter from Carly when i realize that you have to pay extra for several services involving coding including just registering a battery. Im ok with the adapter price and the yearly subscription but if i have additional, ongoing, recurring, unpredictable costs to use this, then i cannot justify the purchase.
I leave this review so that the owner knows precisely why they are not getting a revenue stream from me. If this policy changes then i will definitely purchase. For now i am pursuing other more complicated but predictable optionsShow lessHey..hey
Very Good
Bought the adaptor and software for mini countryman R60. Found that not many codings available, and some major functions not supported, such as, Throttle control(the main reason for my purchase), NoX and etc. But you will enjoy the Codings that will customise some hidden features of your vehicle and Yes you can reset almost all service warning masseges that is great as well.
I will leave 5 star rate for the Carly adaptor as I really enjoyed whatever it supported for my vehicle, and really wish it improved all the unsupported fuctions so far becomes available in near future!
Thanks for the Carly TeamShow lesswidooripapaku
Money down the drain
I bought the original Carly for BMW app, the adapter and unlocked some of the modules by paying additional, totaling nearly $200. It worked great at the time. Then the app forced me to update and when it did, it reverted to the lite version. Meaning I do not have the app, the functions or the modules I paid for. Instead it asks me to pay an additional $60 for the app to work. On top of that, it says it will bill me every year! I tried the restore option and it did not change anything.
I am a private user, not a BMW shop and the $200 itself was a bit of a stretch to shell out in the first place for its occasional use. But now I can’t even use what I paid for. If this doesn’t look like a rip-off, I am not sure what is.Show lessBSchnitzer
Does not work on all BMW'S
Wanted to stop my X1 from doing a headlight check at start up as I installed LED and receiving error messages. Purchased both the adapter and the full version of the app.... Circa $180 later and the app was kind enough to inform me the software does not function on my E84 (Fyet the fact) because of some firmware issue. Contacted Carly for assistance or a refund and heard nothing. It's been over a week. Pretty pissd off.Show lessCorbco
Developer Response
If you can access this module, but the coding isn't listed there, then the software of your module doesn't support this coding unfortunately. We always give the oppurtunity to check the compatibility for every coding and function inside the lite version.Unreliable, difficult to use
I’m done with this product. Wish I hadn’t wasted my money on the app and the adapter. Getting the app to connect with the adapter (that I purchased from Carley) is nearly impossible. And when it does connect, it will conveniently lose the connection to the adapter just before you are ready to upload adaptations. As a last ditch effort to recover my investment I updated the app and now it won’t recognize my original purchase and wants me to pay another $60 to use it. After several years of use with very spotty results, I won’t be paying any more money. It’s a great idea, but appears to be poorly executed. 5 minutes with Carista’s adapter and app were significantly more productive.Show lessSpeedracerindy
