CarPlay Impressions

[Indoctrine]

I am also keen for wireless CarPlay. C'mon Apple, you've been talking about it for ages.

Also, if anyone else gets the issue in Spotify where you press the play button and it doesn't output sound, try switching to the radio and back again. Apparently it's a known bug and VW are working on a fix, hoping it's ready by the time I need my first service.

[Mattlock]

I’m not sure it’s Apple. I’d say it’s more like VW as I thought Wireless CarPlay came in iOS 10. I bet it just takes time to get that implemented in their head units. I reckon it will be a feature of the Mk8.


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[Indoctrine]

I’m not sure it’s Apple. I’d say it’s more like VW as I thought Wireless CarPlay came in iOS 10. I bet it just takes time to get that implemented in their head units. I reckon it will be a feature of the Mk8.


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You're right, since iOS 9 apparently. Seems to suggest that BMW is still the only manufacturer with wireless and there aren't many aftermarket options. Not sure why more aftermarket manufacturers aren't jumping on the bandwagon at the very least.

[Mattlock]

You're right, since iOS 9 apparently. Seems to suggest that BMW is still the only manufacturer with wireless and there aren't many aftermarket options. Not sure why more aftermarket manufacturers aren't jumping on the bandwagon at the very least.

Exactly although I suspect it’s down to the development lifecycle as much as anything else. Mazda don’t even offer wired CarPlay!




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[Indoctrine]

Exactly although I suspect it’s down to the development lifecycle as much as anything else. Mazda don’t even offer wired CarPlay!




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Yeah, my partner bought a 2015 Mazda 3 last year and was told CarPlay was Coming Soon™ and still waiting. She's a lil salty about that especially after seeing how well it works in the Golf.

[Mattlock]

Yeah, my partner bought a 2015 Mazda 3 last year and was told CarPlay was Coming Soon and still waiting. She's a lil salty about that especially after seeing how well it works in the Golf.

Well not that it’s much consolation but I’m collecting a new Mazda 3 for my wife in about 2 weeks and there’s absolutely zero mention of CarPlay, particularly as I have it in my Golf!

So we’re both in the same boat!


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[rosslm]

I know this is for IOS CarPlay users but for those looking for a easy to use interface AutoMate app is pretty good Android only I think, interface is on the phone uses Bluetooth but using a magnetic mount you can locate it in a vent either side of the steering so close to your vision uses Google voice also and is more functional than Android Auto integrates but frees up your MDF for other screens, more music and app functionality.