BMW Video in Motion Activation (NBT EVO)
BMW Video in Motion (VIM) activation unlocks video playback while your car is moving, so MP4 files from a USB stick play on the iDrive screen instead of being blocked above a few km/h. Prolazo activates VIM permanently on BMW NBT EVO (iDrive 5/6), as well as NBT and MGU head units, with no subscription and all factory functions kept. The activation is applied remotely over an ENET cable using your own Windows laptop, or by a USB file depending on your head unit, and compatibility is confirmed from your car's real factory build (VIN / option codes) before you buy. Prolazo is an independent BMW/MINI/Supra specialist and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG.
What Video in Motion does on a BMW NBT EVO
Video in Motion removes the factory lock that stops video from playing once the car is moving. With VIM activated, your BMW can play video files from a USB stick on the iDrive display while driving, and the head unit's video codecs are enabled so more file types are recognised. It is a software activation on the existing head unit, so no hardware is swapped and every factory feature keeps working exactly as before.
VIM is supported on BMW NBT EVO (iDrive 5 and iDrive 6), as well as NBT and MGU head units, broadly covering professional-navigation BMWs from around 2013 to 2021. The exact result depends on your specific head unit and factory build, which is why Prolazo confirms compatibility from your VIN rather than a generic year/model guess.
How the activation is delivered
Prolazo activates Video in Motion remotely in most cases, or by a USB file depending on your head-unit version. You do the hands-on part yourself with clear guided instructions; no workshop visit is required.
- ENET method: you connect your BMW to a Windows laptop with an ethernet port using an ENET cable, and the activation is applied over that connection.
- USB method: you prepare an empty USB stick (1-16 GB, formatted FAT32) and follow the included instructions to apply the file on the car.
Which method applies to your car is confirmed when your build is checked. The activation is permanent, not a subscription, and does not remove or alter any standard iDrive functions.
Check your BMW before you buy
To see whether your car is an NBT EVO, go to Navigation > Settings > Position and software version > Software version on your iDrive. An NBT EVO unit reports a version beginning with NBTEVO_. Note this down, and Prolazo will confirm Video in Motion support against your head unit and your car's real factory option codes from the VIN, so you order the correct activation first time. You can start a check on the scan-your-car page or decode your VIN from the site.
Buy Video in Motion on its own or add it to CarPlay
You can activate Video in Motion two ways at Prolazo. The dedicated Video in Motion (VIM) product (for NBT, EVO and MGU head units) activates VIM on its own, from €19.99 depending on method and options. Alternatively, if you are also retrofitting Apple CarPlay, Video in Motion is offered as an extra option on the full-screen CarPlay product, so one job can enable CarPlay and VIM together.
VIM can also form part of a wider custom-coding session. If you want video in motion alongside other iDrive tweaks, see the custom coding range or the remote coding hub. Prefer phone mirroring instead? Add wireless Android Auto in the same way. For exact pricing by method and options, see the product page.
A note on using Video in Motion responsibly
Video in Motion is intended to give front and rear occupants more flexibility with on-screen media. Watching video while actually driving can be distracting and may be restricted by local road rules, so use the feature responsibly and in line with the laws where you drive. The activation itself is permanent and reversible by Prolazo on request, and it keeps all standard BMW functions intact.
Frequently asked questions
What is BMW Video in Motion activation?
BMW Video in Motion (VIM) activation is a software unlock that lets video play on the iDrive screen while the car is moving. On a BMW NBT EVO it enables playing MP4 video files from a USB stick while driving and switches on additional video codecs, without removing any factory functions. It is a one-time permanent activation, not a subscription.
Which BMW head units support Video in Motion?
Video in Motion is supported on BMW NBT EVO (iDrive 5 and iDrive 6), as well as NBT and MGU head units, which broadly covers professional-navigation BMWs from around 2013 to 2021. To confirm your unit, go to Navigation > Settings > Position and software version > Software version; an NBT EVO reports a version starting with NBTEVO_. Prolazo confirms support from your VIN before you order.
Is Video in Motion done remotely or do I need to visit a workshop?
In most cases Video in Motion is activated remotely with no workshop visit. You apply it yourself using guided instructions, either over an ENET cable with a Windows laptop that has an ethernet port, or by a USB file using an empty USB stick formatted FAT32, depending on your head unit. Prolazo confirms which method applies to your car when your build is checked.
Does Video in Motion remove any factory features or need a subscription?
No. Video in Motion activation keeps all standard iDrive and factory functions working, and it is a permanent one-time activation rather than a subscription. It only adds the ability to play video while the car is moving and enables additional video codecs on the head unit.
How much does BMW Video in Motion activation cost?
The dedicated Video in Motion (VIM) product for BMW NBT, EVO and MGU head units starts from €19.99, with the final price depending on method and options. Video in Motion is also available as an extra option on Prolazo's full-screen CarPlay product if you are activating both together. See the product page for current pricing for your car.
Is Prolazo affiliated with BMW?
No. Prolazo is an independent BMW, MINI and Toyota Supra specialist and is not affiliated with or endorsed by BMW AG. It provides software activations, retrofits and coding checked against your car's real factory build from the VIN.
