Please give us a software update for older head units. Entune simply sucks. I can crash the entire unit by simply activating Siri on my phone.
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Toyota Expanding CarPlay to 2020 Tacoma, Tundra, Sequoia, and 4Runner
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I want Carplay, but I don't know how much I'd use it if I had to plug my phone in every time. Only time I plug my phone in now in the car is during longer drives. Like the 4 hour drive to my parent's. I'm thinking about getting a 2019 Toyota RAV4. It has Carplay and a Qi charging pad. What is the point of wireless charging if I have to plug my phone in for Carplay?
Toyota's Entune is a bag of hurt. It only connects to my iPhone via USB about 60% of the time and often I resort to using Bluetooth (which can also be spotty). There are over 11k songs on my phone, but Entune only recognizes about 3,600. During the past 18 months in my '17 4runner, I can't count the number of times the system has just shut off and rebooted. Since I bought my truck, the lack of CarPlay obviously wasn't a deal-killer, however, it is my least favorite part of my vehicle. It's really too bad they can't make CarPlay available via software update. At some point when I save up enough pennies, I'll be swapping out the head unit for an aftermarket solution.
I'm not seeing the connection here... ha ha no pun on wireless. But seriously, whether it's wired or wireless, the phone is nearly as accessible for picking up. In fact, I would argue a phone you have to take out and connect a wire to is MORE accessible than a phone you left in your pocket. You must have a tidy short cord. I bet most people use the same long cord they have for everything else. The safety comes from using CarPlay via voice, wired or wireless.
Checked and couldn't find any that offer the option to use iPod Classic for a audio source.
I bought a 3.5" black lightning cord specifically to fit my phone in a good resting place, and so that when I park outside at home it isn't obvious I have a lightning cord in the vehicle.
Oh well. It’s not surprising manufacturers don’t build to accommodate for discontinued devices but it seems odd that a usb input wouldn’t accommodate an iPod classic. There are units that accept thumb drives and sd cards, which are basically equivalent to an iPod classic in that they are just storage devices when plugged into a stereo interface.
Just out of curiosity why do you need/want a CarPlay unit if you want to use an iPod classic as the audio source?
Toyota are about the most incompetent firm relating to carplay/google car. From the local toyota new sales general manager
"I've never actually seen, or found, the value in it [CarPlay]. That's not to say we don't want it, but for us it has not been a priority in all of our product negotiations with Japan.
"I would debate whether any customers are making their car-buying decisions based purely on whether or not the car has Apple CarPlay."
thats about hte "There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share" type of moronic statement.
ooh you have an in dash CD player like its 1995. Cool car.
"I've never actually seen, or found, the value in it [CarPlay]. That's not to say we don't want it, but for us it has not been a priority in all of our product negotiations with Japan.
"I would debate whether any customers are making their car-buying decisions based purely on whether or not the car has Apple CarPlay."
thats about hte "There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share" type of moronic statement.
ooh you have an in dash CD player like its 1995. Cool car.
I hate CarPlay in my Audi - this is how it usually goes
plug iPhone into cable - CarPlay starts up slowly
Start driving. - CarPlay says 'unlock iPhone to use CarPlay'
Stop Car, Unlock phone. - CarPlay starts (maybe) and then disconnects
I switch to Radio instead
plug iPhone into cable - CarPlay starts up slowly
Start driving. - CarPlay says 'unlock iPhone to use CarPlay'
Stop Car, Unlock phone. - CarPlay starts (maybe) and then disconnects
I switch to Radio instead
One reason is data usage when streaming music I can save on cause I have full albums on iPod Classic. Plus I have tons of music on my iPod that I have organized and use to already. Kinda sad that these new unit don't offer it, but it seems that only the new radio that offer CarPlay are the only ones that don't. I already have a new Sony XAV-AX5000 that offer 2 USB port and don't support iPod of any kind only iPhone with CarPlay.
If only I could do a software upgrade on my Audi MMI to allow wireless CarPlay, surely it has the required hardware... WiFi, Bluetooth...
Also wish CarPlay wouldn't ask to 'unlock' my iPhone surely it can work the same as unlocking my Mac whilst wearing my Apple Watch.
Also wish CarPlay wouldn't ask to 'unlock' my iPhone surely it can work the same as unlocking my Mac whilst wearing my Apple Watch.
Wireless CarPlay enabled systems are required by Apple to have their own GPS.
There is an active Wi-Fi connection streaming video constantly, though.
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Tacomas are built in the very foreign city of San Antonio TX.
Good thing that so many "foreign" carmakers are manufacturing or assembling here.
Yeah fair enough. Either way it will be a distinct drain on battery life, which is why Qi charging should be the bare minimum.
I have it in an older car and while it does work it is not the be all end all. I prefer the cars GPS because it just works with no futzing around. My newer one picks up traffic wirelessly and displays it on the map. The worst part about newer cars is blue integration. If I want bluetooth audio I am forced for phone to be integrated. When the phone rings it takes over the stereo and even I mute it takes a few seconds to everyone to go back to where it was.
I would be in the market as well were it not
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Yup, me too............... if they build an engine with iron. the old Toyota iron blocks were amazing, but aluminum....... without an iron liner eve, is simply my definition of instant jumk. Happily, Ford has come to its senses and is making a new all iron engine. Out of the way Toyota, looks as though I've gotta go with a Ford
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[doublepost=1549588902][/doublepost]Yes, I would be right there with you......... if Toyota builds an iron engine, at the very least, iron cylinder sleeves. The all aluminum thing is my definition of instant junk. Happily, Ford is going with iron in the new engine. Out of the way Toyota, your old iron engines were fantastic, but now, I'm going with Ford
I prefer a Toyota. Most reliable vehicles in the industry and their residual value is killer. Toyota’s residual values are like 70%.
My Honda was built in Ohio, my neighbor’s Ford was built in Mexico. Which one is “foreign”?
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There are multiple reasons why this kind of format no longer exists:
- Control over hardware and therefore making money for car manufacturers. You want more, you have to pay. In some cases, I have heard of people who change their car for a better system! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
- Better car integration. Many systems are deeply integrated into the car telematics. A good example that I'm familiar with is the BMW iDrive. Pretty much all car settings are configured through the system, including remote services and more.
- Theft. It's much harder, (but not impossible) to steal an integrated system. Many are coded to the car VIN (again not impossible to change), but it makes life a lot harder for a casual theif.
- They look better! Let's face it. After-market systems look a bit crap....very boy racer and just don't fit in with the car.
On the topic of carplay, I think it's overdue an overhaul. The interface is tired, and has zero car system integrations and I think Apple need to release an SDK to allow this. Imagine just turning on your system with a carplay UI and all the car controls in there too. Instead you have this clunky add-on which at times can be a mission to find!
Yeah... Why are we importing these from foreign places like Princeton, Indiana (Sequoia) and San Antonio, Texas (Tundra/Tacoma)???
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Even better way to avoid looking at your phone: leave it in your pocket or bag or whatever.
Whoops, can't do that with wired CarPlay.