The infotainment system on most vehicles always seemed like an afterthought. Automakers are looking for that fancy gift wrapper which is the infotainment system and some connected tech to hook a potential buyer. They are more interested to in once you drive-off the lit the subscription model of maintainable/serviceable items kicks in 3-6 months onward as most buyers take their cars to the dealership for overpriced servicing.
I got this little gizmo to solve that problem in my Lexus, works like a charm.
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Isn’t the dash side of things basically just a touch display? I thought one of the benefits of CarPlay and Android Auto was that all updates are done on the device side. Since we already replace devices every few years we don’t have to worry about supporting a 13 year old car.
How about doing something useful like adding Radarscope to CarPlay? I have to leave CarPlay to get to my Sirius Weather.
Apple is looking to expand CarPlay's functionality to include controls for core car functions such as the air conditioning system, radio, speedometer, seats, and more, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
The project, internally codenamed "IronHeart," is still in its early stages but would include Apple working with carmakers to expand CarPlay's functionality to control core car functions. Beyond apps for music and navigation, CarPlay doesn't let users control any aspect of the car itself. This new iPhone-based project would be looking to change that.
The report lists several different car functions that CarPlay could display in the future, including inside and outside temperature and humidity readings, seats and armrests, instrument cluster, and controls for the cars built-in speakers.
Bloomberg says Apple's CarPlay strategy is similar to that of its Home and Health offerings, where the company has consolidated users' information into single apps on their iPhone. With "IronHeart," CarPlay would be a more comprehensive system for users to control their vehicle without having to switch between CarPlay and the car's control system.
Ultimately, while Apple is rumored to be building its own car, CarPlay and any of its plans would require the cooperation of carmakers. As today's report notes, Apple has struggled to convince some carmakers to adopt certain features of CarPlay into their vehicles.
Apple recently tapped Kevin Lynch, who was previously an important part of developing watchOS, to lead the Apple Car team, but following several departures, doubts are starting to arise about whether Apple will ever release its own vehicle.
Article Link: Apple Looking to Expand CarPlay With New Integrations for AC, Seats, Instrument Cluster, and More
What year is your volt? Mine has physical buttons but most don’t actually move. They are basically just touch sensitive buttons that can’t change function. They provide the same pleasure I got from my LG Chocolate.
Ah. The same year as mine. I love the Volt and was really disappointed they discontinued it.
I just got a new civic with wireless CarPlay. When you skip songs there’s a slight delay so your not missing out on much but it could be different on other vehicles.
same here. I have wireless CarPlay on my 2021 Pacifica Hybrid and I usually just plug in to the usb c to lightning cable. I even have a built in wireless charger, but it gets so HOT.
Wireless Carplay and Android Auto require the vehicle to be equipped with wifi, Bluetooth doesn't have the bandwidth. Google made it available for Android Auto years ago, but it took a long time for manufacturers to catch up.
Yeah... "wireless charger"... it still has to be plugged into something! I went to visit my sister and my niece had one. I said, "what's that?" She said, "a wireless charger." I grabbed the cord that was plugged into it and the wall socket and said, "what's that?". She said, "a charge cord." I said, "oh."
More and more vehicles now have OEM Qi chargers. All 3 of my vehicles do... But only two have wireless access to CarPlay and Android Auto.Yeah... "wireless charger"... it still has to be plugged into something! I went to visit my sister and my niece had one. I said, "what's that?" She said, "a wireless charger." I grabbed the cord that was plugged into it and the wall socket and said, "what's that?". She said, "a charge cord." I said, "oh."
...display is simply an interface between you and the vehicle. Apple and Google intend to provide the processing instructions to control a vehicles performance and safety systems. Vehicles are becoming much more reliant on code to operate. This goes much deeper than the “CarPlay” we know today.
What's latency like for genuine wireless carplay?
Yes and no.
Agree but also some car OEMs dragged their feet on CarPlay integration because it hurt sales of pricy original equipment GPS mapping systems.
(I’ll also add this following comment as a reply to you because you have an insider’s appreciation of this topic.)
Agreed. They should. The barrier to entry for the auto industry is far larger than the barrier to entry to consumer electronics. It takes a lot less capital to launch a cell phone than a car.
+1
