Apple car play

Started by Blue al, August 21, 2016, 11:11

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Blue al

August 21, 2016, 11:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Has anyone fitted a aftermarket Apple car play unit yet ?

Is it worth the hype ?

Or will early adopters have buyers remorse if it drains phone batteries life

Essex2Visuvesi

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August 21, 2016, 12:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Looks like the aftermarket units plug in directly so I would assume it charges as well
 m http://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/ddxsp/apple.html m

Two's Company

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August 21, 2016, 19:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm thinking about getting something which is CarPlay compatible too if anyone has any experience.


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jeffsimply

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August 22, 2016, 11:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I've played with this in a VW.

Car Play.... I'd use it if it was my only option. Android Auto, on the other hand, is worth switching from Apple to Android IMO.

Alex Knight

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August 29, 2016, 09:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Blue al"Has anyone fitted a aftermarket Apple car play unit yet ?

Is it worth the hype ?

Or will early adopters have buyers remorse if it drains phone batteries life

Yes, I have this unit in my car:  m http://www.pioneer-car.eu/eur/products/sph-da120 m

Is it worth the hype? Yes. I use Spotify a LOT and the maps/navigation feature is very useful as I don't need a separate Sat-Nav.

Well worth it, and I'm very pleased.

Craikeybaby

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November 14, 2016, 13:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That is my job for tomorrow - watch this space!

Skint Brit

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November 20, 2016, 23:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yes my Pioneer head has it (& Android auto) haven't tried the Android system with my sons phone yet, but the car play works well with my 5s. Particularly like the hands free reading and composing of text messages.
Very nearly a 2007 model in Silver. TTE exhausts, spoiler and suspension. Black & Silver Grey custom leather with A/C. New Carhood Warehouse Mohair roof & Pioneer Avic-F77 head with reversing camera. FTSH.

Craikeybaby

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November 23, 2016, 13:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I had CarPlay in my MR2 for a few days, but the headunit had to go back to who I borrowed it from. Having experienced wireless CarPlay is well worth the hype and I'm working out how I can get it back in my Roadster.

Imaginer

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February 7, 2017, 17:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I installed a pioneer 4100nex unit and use apple car play. I really like car play for spotify, navigation and siri.  It seems that you must use apple maps (or google maps) for the voice direction to work correctly, but I am fine with that. The touch screen is responsive and very intuitive. But more surprising is the pioneer unit made the stock speakers sound pretty good.  A little expensive, but I believe with electronics especially, you really do get what you pay for. The unit fit right in the hole. Just had to buy the wiring harness adapter and the kit to fill the space on both sides of the unit. Btw, buy those on ebay. Much cheaper. Hope this helps.
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