**UPDATE** 3rd party CARPLAY for All models (only cars with AMI socket) on AMAZON

[B5NUT]

Err no. So many manufacturers are offering CarPlay / Android Auto option as included on base models it will become a default free option... the question is "how wll they try to make money off it"

CarPlay / Android Auto (in it's current form) will never replace the manufactures system as it's software only, there is nothing to power the screen, sound system & the rest of the required hardware, in it's current format it is and always will be an app to the manufactures ICE systems.

[Olio]

This is interesting. Just FYI, you can get it from AliExpress for 88$.

Can you point me to a map update for $88 on aliepxress? (MP if needed)

[johnsimcox]

Can you point me to a map update for $88 on aliepxress? (MP if needed)

Think he was referencing the CarPlay box in the link, not an official Audi Map Update

[Olio]

Thanks. Sorry I misread the post.

[ukgroucho]

CarPlay / Android Auto (in it's current form) will never replace the manufactures system as it's software only, there is nothing to power the screen, sound system & the rest of the required hardware, in it's current format it is and always will be an app to the manufactures ICE systems.

OK to be clear "CarPlay / Android Auto INTEGRATION" is the "threat"... Cars that offer integration basically give you the ability to use all of the smartphone goodies on the display / speakers / mic in the car. I've seen the stuff that my nieces are using in their Hyundai and Subaru in the US (and CarPlay integration was a buying criteria for the Subaru when it was bought 2 weeks ago)... basically you don't need to shell out money for GPS, a juke box (or SD Card slot).....
"Maps up to date?" Yup, I just downloaded the latest offline map from Google.
"Music up to date" Yup, ... whatever is on your phone or whichever streaming service you use.

The only inconvenience is you need to plug your phone into the car with a cable... but not a big deal.

[artheb]

Think he was referencing the CarPlay box in the link, not an official Audi Map Update

Yes, I was referring to CarPlay box.


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[Omega Man]

Can you point me to a map update for $88 on aliepxress? (MP if needed)

Was there ever a response on this one sorry? I can't see anything like the aforementioned product on AliExpress.

[tomas_v]

I agree with A6S. Cant see what is the fuss about.
If cars maps are outdated then just mount a mobile on the windshield
I suppose carplay/android car does not get you directions, nav in the screen between the dials, like you get from OEM, I would miss this feature.
And as to the music, it works just fine via bluetooth, not need for cables at all. Works with spotifify or whatever I have on the phone. Even works with skype, messenger calls.
Do people watching movies, youtube while driving?

[A6S]

I agree with A6S. Cant see what is the fuss about.
If cars maps are outdated then just mount a mobile on the windshield
I suppose carplay/android car does not get you directions, nav in the screen between the dials, like you get from OEM, I would miss this feature.
And as to the music, it works just fine via bluetooth, not need for cables at all. Works with spotifify or whatever I have on the phone. Even works with skype, messenger calls.
Do people watching movies, youtube while driving?

Now that i’ve had it in the new car for a couple of months I’m even less impressed. Doesn’t work with virtual cockpit. Other than messages I find the standard Audi setup much better to use.
Most of the time it’s switched off on mine. New iOS 12 brought in waze and google maps which i prefer to Apple maps but still no integration with the dis/vc.
Still doesn’t work over Bluetooth which kinda defeats the purpose of wireless charging in new cars. CarPlay need a cable so gets charge from that instead of just the charging pad.