Not really. Unless the other systems are also paying fees to some unknown gods.
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Kenwood's Aftermarket CarPlay and Android Auto Systems Now Shipping
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Not really. Unless the other systems are also paying fees to some unknown gods.
Nope -- it's more of a car audio thing than an Apple thing. The MSRP on most car audio products is grossly inflated, especially if it has a touch screen of any kind. However, at retail, most car audio is deeply discounted. For example, the Appradio 4 MSRP is $600; the average retail price is around $400... and AppRadio was priced and launched without CarPlay support (it came later in a firmware update).
Kenwood today announced that its two aftermarket CarPlay and Android Auto systems unveiled at CES 2015 are now shipping to retailers with a suggested price of $900 to $950 each. The Kenwood DDX9702S and Kenwood Excelon DDX9902S are the only aftermarket units that allow drivers to switch between CarPlay and Android Auto without having to manually change settings or reset the unit.
For CarPlay, the aftermarket systems use Siri voice control to provide hands-free access to Maps, Phone, Messages, Music, Podcasts and third-party apps such as Spotify, Rdio, iHeartRadio, CBS Radio and MLB At Bat. Similarly, Android Auto allows drivers to use Google voice to play and select music, receive directions and hear turn-by-turn navigation, while Google Now cards provide contextual location- and preference-based information at relevant times.
The multimedia receivers serve as in-car entertainment and information systems, with both featuring a 6.95-inch resistive touch display with navigation, a back-up camera view and multiple audio and video options. Both units are also SiriusXM-ready and feature Bluetooth for handsfree phone calls and streaming media playback, built-in HD Radio, an HDMI input with MHL support and DVD playback.
Pioneer announced in late March that its CarPlay and Android Auto aftermarket systems are also available at select retailers in the United States for between $700 and $1,400. The second-generation NEX in-dash multimedia receiver models available include the AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-7100NEX and AVH-4100NEX, and the CarPlay-only AVIC-6100NEX and AVIC-5100NEX.
In addition to standard CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, including Siri voice control and Google Now contextual information, the aftermarket Pioneer NEX units feature advanced Bluetooth capabilities, an AppRadio mode, MirrorLink compatibility, iDatalink Maestro support, the ability to stream Pandora and SiriusXM, and FLAC file playback.
CarPlay and Android Auto support is also being added to several General Motors vehicle brands this year, including 14 new 2016 Chevrolet models, select 2016 model Cadillacs, excluding the SRX Crossover, and select 2016 Buick and GMC models. Volkswagen is also adding CarPlay support in late 2015.
Article Link: Kenwood's Aftermarket CarPlay and Android Auto Systems Now Shipping
Does this support all the cars? I knew that Pioneer does not support my car ( 2008 Bimmer )
I really don't get what CarPlay is about.
When i connect my iPhone to my head unit (bluetooth or wired) I can use Siri for most things I need to do whilst driving (including Navigate) with a press of the home button, and if "hey Siri" is active it's all hands free - so how do I stand to benefit for the extra money CarPlay costs?
Edit: BTW, Waze is available as an app for Pioneer's AppRadio products that don't\didn't have CarPlay- Mine is the AVIC F940BT (AVIC X940BT US model) it's around 3 years old now and, as said, it works well with Siri.
When i connect my iPhone to my head unit (bluetooth or wired) I can use Siri for most things I need to do whilst driving (including Navigate) with a press of the home button, and if "hey Siri" is active it's all hands free - so how do I stand to benefit for the extra money CarPlay costs?
Edit: BTW, Waze is available as an app for Pioneer's AppRadio products that don't\didn't have CarPlay- Mine is the AVIC F940BT (AVIC X940BT US model) it's around 3 years old now and, as said, it works well with Siri.
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Had you read other posts, you'd have that answered by now.
Hell, had you ever been across the car stereo aisle on a store you'd also have that answer.
But still, giving that Spoderdood is here to aid all citizens, no matter how lazy they are
, I'll tell you how I know that.The price is right in line with other car stereos. Hey, even the $1400 one is far from being the in the most expensive range if you start going through the manufacturers's websites.
One additional note:
The whole industry tries to spit roast the consumer here.
It starts with car makers that charge thousands of bucks for 2 or 3 hundred worth of material (even though you are already dropping dozens of thousands of dollars for the damn car). And it goes on with the aftermarket stereo manufacturers, just go scroll a website - those things sport a vga screen and a single core processor, a $hitty amp and some knobs and you'll pay the price of a premium home theater system for it.
And another:
I must really hate these guys, look at what you just made me write
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Because Resistive lets you use gloves.. duh... some people drive in cold climates and/or use gloves. Resistive really needs to be in a vehicle touch-based head unit because it may not be hands/skin that touches the screen. I tested the capacitive displays in Best Buy.. gloves don't work.
Because Resistive lets you use gloves.. duh... some people drive in cold climates and/or use gloves. Resistive really needs to be in a vehicle touch-based head unit because it may not be hands/skin that touches the screen. I tested the capacitive displays in Best Buy.. gloves don't work.
Fair enough, did not think about that.
Yeah, you have to get those special gloves to use it.
Me personally would still prefer capacitive though, even with the cold, Resistive frustrates me lol. My complaint is more, why cant they put out 2 models. Pioneer for example only puts the capactive on their very barebone model and their highest model with everything in between being resistive.
they work fine. theyev been around for over 10 years.
im not sure what you're getting at, they're not gonna go backwards
if you can use a computer or an iPad you can use it. they had these for over 12 years. its ALOT better now. lol buttons and dials? lol its so limited.
when you have a touch face with a software behind it, its almost limitless in what you can do. not to mention almost every modern car has a touch interface anyways as a standard head unit.
The more I use CarPlay, the more I am finding Siri to be very restrictive. I want to use her to perform what seems like pretty standard and straight forward tasks, but she either doesn't understand what I'm asking or tells me that she can't do that while I'm driving. Definitely hoping that the iOS9 update helps to further integrate Siri into Apple Music and provide a smoother interaction with the Music (and other) applications... especially since the visual interface is purposely basic.
I disagree.
If you're driving along a bumpy road—most in England are—turning the volume down is easier with a dial than trying to tap '–' on a screen.
Regarding the
Pioneer SPH-DA120
I hear it has GPS built into the Pioneer console itself?
Does this mean that when you use Apple Maps for Navigation, it uses it's own GPS connection, or does it use Apple Maps on your phone and therefore use your mobile (3G/4G/LTE) data? If it uses mobile data then I don't think I can get one because I would constantly be running out of data every month.
Also, my car is from 2011 and I don't have any buttons on the steering wheel. Will I still be able to use this, or will it not be compatible?
Pioneer SPH-DA120
I hear it has GPS built into the Pioneer console itself?
Does this mean that when you use Apple Maps for Navigation, it uses it's own GPS connection, or does it use Apple Maps on your phone and therefore use your mobile (3G/4G/LTE) data? If it uses mobile data then I don't think I can get one because I would constantly be running out of data every month.
Also, my car is from 2011 and I don't have any buttons on the steering wheel. Will I still be able to use this, or will it not be compatible?
dude, you have a multitude of options on how to adjust the volume or change songs, along with touch screens, steering wheel buttons, actual iPhone itself via bluetooth. and some have little physical buttons too like the + and - buttons for volume.
dude this isn't 1999
Just got my DDX9902s installed in a 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP today. So far pretty good, but I certainly already have things for my CarPlay wish list.
I'd start that list with having the ability to increase Siri's volume....
I'd start that list with having the ability to increase Siri's volume....
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