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New Vehicle Owners Largely Satisfied With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
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Thats because they haven't installed an iPad with Waze on it, and they don't know what they're missing without a CarPlay App Store.
I use both on a regular basis. Android auto has better AI on voice commands and of course Google maps. But it's also very slow and finicky to launch each time I'm in the car plus it's sometimes very laggy. CarPlay is much, much more polished and pleasant to use.
Can you use any aftermarket unit? I think Alpine even has a wireless option.
I have a new Honda Accord and I thought I’d use it CarPlay more. If it was wireless, then I would definitely use it more.
I also have a new Honda Accord. We do use CarPlay often, though we do have to plug in the cable to use it. Which makes the wireless charging pad in our Touring completely useless. But I'm glad to have CarPlay. It was pretty much a requirement for us when choosing a new vehicle. That eliminated Toyota from any consideration (though they are finally starting to add it in the newest cars).
CarPlay limits us to Apple Maps, but Apple Maps is steadily improving and works well in our area. I've never been a huge Waze fan but do wish we could use Google Maps. Oh well, I'm sure that will never happen. But CarPlay is 100x better than in-vehicle nav systems of the past. Now, the Garmin-based system in the new Accord is actually quite good (other than the voice recognition part), but I would say the pressure placed on the car industry by CarPlay and Android Auto probably had a lot to do with that.
CarPlay could be better but it's already WAY better than in-car systems we had in older generation vehicles.
No, CP is all on the iOS device connected. It just streams the interface/audio/video to the car’s screen and the touch commands back. Nothing leaves the iOS device. Simply unplug it and it’s like it was never connected.
That’s how CarPlay works. It’s all on the iOS device. The only thing being processed but the car’s unit is touch inputs and any audio coming through. Get a fast iPhone and you’re experience is quicker.
Get a better Android phone. Android Auto is laggy due to the weak hardware on the phone.
I have an LG G5, which has a fast processor and never lags in any situation outside of Android Auto.
Duh!
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And another Duh
Oh sorry... I only y knew CP from real life experience, I didn’t know how it is different from let’s say Bluetooth functions offered by the car computer.
Okay, that is rather interesting, and kind of cool that I got the idea that I didn’t get it, haha.
But you got to admit that the interface is altered in such a way that’s giving you the impression that your device is not the same, if you are acting like simple Joe Not Techsavvy? Also, it is stripping your experience to Apple only, with the exception of Spotify, if I am not forgetting another one.
Is support for using an app in the Carplay UI a developer engagement, or is it in co-op with Apple then? Are we to be optimistic about it maturing to a full blown relevant and user oriented experience? I mean, oriented in the way of it becoming a UI that will evolve to a higher satisfaction then we have already?
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Recently had my entire car audio system upgraded as I had nothing for integration other than a mini jack. The headunit I selected is CarPlay (and AndroidAuto) enabled. It’s handy, but not terribly well integrated into the overall headunit. There are basically two menus, CarPlay and the main system. Going to something not CarPlay, like listening to the radio, isn’t as seamless as it should be. Also I have two phones. If my iPhone is connected to USB for CarPlay I can’t use my other phone with the headunit’s Bluetooth. Kind of annoying. And yes, I really want Waze to work with CarPlay.
Apple Maps is good enough now days that lack of Waze isn’t anything to make me want to not use it. A couple years ago I would have given a different answer, but now all map apps are about 99 percent similar in accuracy.
Lots of positive comments over here, looks like I might be the only one having troubles?
On a Mustang 2017, "Sync3" dash, it worked perfectly fine for my needs. Yes, Google Maps is still better, yes have to plug a cable... but getting better and better, UNTIL iOS11 came out:
Launch Siri, "Get directions to home", between 1 to 5mins later... "I'm sorry, try again later" or similar.
Launch Siri, "Call John Doe".... 30 seconds to 2mins later... nothing, it just goes back to Maps or wherever it was.
Suppose now, we are on Maps, tap the Music icon... 30+ seconds later, it goes to Music, then maybe crashes/springs or maybe crashes when going back to Maps.
But hey, feeling lucky, "Call John Doe", it actually registers it, mutes the music... hey a call is about to happen!... 30seconds later without music guessing what the hell is happening, the call would probably finally trigger.
WHAT THE ACTUAL F...
I guess since iOS 11, CarPlay has to download the whole internet for every tiny action or something... frustrating as hell.
Anybody else having similar issues?
On a Mustang 2017, "Sync3" dash, it worked perfectly fine for my needs. Yes, Google Maps is still better, yes have to plug a cable... but getting better and better, UNTIL iOS11 came out:
Launch Siri, "Get directions to home", between 1 to 5mins later... "I'm sorry, try again later" or similar.
Launch Siri, "Call John Doe".... 30 seconds to 2mins later... nothing, it just goes back to Maps or wherever it was.
Suppose now, we are on Maps, tap the Music icon... 30+ seconds later, it goes to Music, then maybe crashes/springs or maybe crashes when going back to Maps.
But hey, feeling lucky, "Call John Doe", it actually registers it, mutes the music... hey a call is about to happen!... 30seconds later without music guessing what the hell is happening, the call would probably finally trigger.
WHAT THE ACTUAL F...
I guess since iOS 11, CarPlay has to download the whole internet for every tiny action or something... frustrating as hell.
Anybody else having similar issues?
Please. I recently switched from my beloved iPhone to Android just to get rid of Siri in the car and use Android Auto. This article isn't even close to reality.
CarPlay is garbage. There are so many aftermarket head units out there running Android that makes CarPlay look and feel amateur. I have this 12 inch head unit running full Android.
There was an interesting test someone ran a few months ago comparing directions of Waze, Apple Maps and Google Maps and found that Waze, while giving shorter direction times actually ended up being not much faster than Apple Maps. Also, the writer posited the theory that a service like Waze might even want the driver to believe they are getting directions that appear more efficient, only to keep the user exposed to more ads. Not saying Waze isn't a good service, but there's something to be said - follow the money.
This sounds a little ridiculous - unless you've got an autonomous car, some of this is too much for a driver. As for Google Maps - it is indeed better than Apple Maps, but every so often - which in my view is one out of three times, I'll be stuck in a slow traffic, I'll look at Google Maps and wonder why isn't it red, or why didn't it re-route me? This is what sucks about these navigation services - they promise you everything, but when it doesn't pull through you're stuck in traffic, shaking your head in awe.
Edit: You've gotta be kidding me - now THAT looks friggin dangerous.
I have CarPlay on my Honda. I'm disappointed with how many characters are shown when you're listening to music through Apple music; many song titles, artists, or albums are truncated. I also don't like how the album art is faded in the background and difficult to see.