Re: **UPDATE** 3rd party CARPLAY for All models (only cars with AMI socket) on AMAZON –
10-07-2017,06:07 PM
Originally Posted by
B5NUT
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.
A6 allroad BiTdi (MY14, July 2013 - DAB & power tailgate). Glacier white, tech pack (HDD Nav, colour DIS, Parking Plus), sports seats, 4 zone climate, heated seats front and rear, ambient lighting, 75L fuel tank, adaptive Bi Xenon headlights