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Review: 2022 Honda Civic Adds Available Wireless CarPlay
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Wow. That’s a Civic? It’s hard to tell them apart from the Accord’s at quick glance.
Actually wasn’t a civic. Was discussing the wireless CarPlay aspect rather than the car aspect.
Agreed. That's one reason why I bought a Cadillac XT5: The display doesn't look like a design afterthought. And even back in 2017, mine had CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, albeit not wireless, when many other vehicles, such as the Jaguar F-Pace, didn't.
We installed a wireless CarPlay after market unit into an old Honda Civic, no vehicle WiFi hotspot was required.
I've seen CarLinkit for less that $60 over the holiday, they work good too.
Yes, but it uses Bluetooth to initiate the connection and security, then establishes a WiFi connection, quite seamless.
I’m hoping to get in line for a Sport Touring version of this car to replace my current 2017 Civic EX-L Hatch.
There will be some nice upgrades compared to mine but this wireless CarPlay and charging system is a huge plus, not to mention the larger screen will nice to have as well (and the Bose sound).
I love Hondas, don’t see myself buying anything else any time soon!
There will be some nice upgrades compared to mine but this wireless CarPlay and charging system is a huge plus, not to mention the larger screen will nice to have as well (and the Bose sound).
I love Hondas, don’t see myself buying anything else any time soon!
You had me until you said most reliable. In my experience reliability goes MagSafe > USB C > Qi wireless > Lightning > Micro USB.
USB C will be the default in 2029. Car manufactures are run by Disco Stu.
My 2022 Nissan Frontier has USB C standard.
No wireless CarPlay, but a $60 adapter gives it to me and it works flawlessly.
You talking about this?
If it was $60 I’d be all over it. Actually, I might be all over it anyway. Having my phone be wireless would be divine
Not that I recall. It was one of the first Alpine units with wireless CarPlay.
Your suffering is duly noted.
Looking closely at that display, it looks like it's fixed, more like a dash wart. No popup.
I bet it's fantastic and you love it though I wouldn't consider something default unless most available cars include it.
Yes, you can get Carlinkit 2.0 and update the software and have Carlinkit 3.0, no difference in the dongles. It works flawlessly, one hiccup in two years of use in an Audi. Is it worth it, every penny, don't pay more than $80 or so. Search hard for $60, they are out there. Get the real Carlinkit and not some knockoff. I use an iPhone 12 Pro, Spotify and Apple Music, Maps, Waze, Maps Me, Here We Go, iMessage, it all works perfectly, always. I paid $90 two years ago. It also works while I am wirelessly charging too. The official box will look like the one below.
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i had a 2012 civic with aftermarket carplay (pioneer) and currently a 2021 hrv with aftermarket carplay. Neither were wireless. Both these devices will play Spotify and phone calls wirelessly via bluetooth and carplay controls are responsive. i do need true wireless for waze however and am considering a wireless dongle to add that feature. the problem with using a cable is just brushing against it with your hand or moving the phone causes it to disconnect. then you have to connect and reconnect the cable repeatedly until the connection is re-established. not good when you're driving. its too sensitive and frankly its a PITA using a cable to connect but to each their own. carplay though is awesome.
This is my biggest concern about Wireless CarPlay. Does it not work with multiple devices well?
also, the carplay display is just an extension of whats running on your iphone (in my case). it runs off your iphone internet so, as someone said above, a hotspot is not necessary.
I am about 6 weeks in of 2022 Civic ownership and my wireless CarPlay stopped working randomly. I restarted the car and nothing happened. I left the car for a few trips on the same day and no dice. I was able to plug in and use wired CarPlay. I haven’t tried any troubleshooting steps yet, but I can’t fathom why it randomly went kaput.
All this means is you’ve never used wireless carplay.
