Last week, Pioneer announced that it will be the first to support the new system CarPlay od Applu. This system will be included in a firmware update for five 2014 NEX in-dash multimedia units. Josh CarThe technology company Fix Denver has created four videos that show the steps required for installation and download, and also provide an overview of all applications and features.
After the 200 MB firmware update, downloaded from the Pi websiteoneer, the user must create a bootable USB drive, used for the update, which can be done via Disk Utility on OS X. Then the user inserts the USB drive to the switched on device from Pioneer, where he then selects the firmware update item in the settings. Carr indicates that the vehicle with the multimedia device must be started and the handbrake must be applied. Immediately afterwards, the device will pop up CarPlay as one of the options, it will restart and boot into the default menu.
Carr on CarPlay shows several applications, such as Phone, Music, Spotify, Apple Maps and also how it was integrated into this system Siri, which is able to tell you, for example, who is calling. Just like on iPhone The Phone app includes the ability to select favorites, see recently called contacts, contacts in general, the dialer, and also voicemail. The Music app offers iTunes Radio, Genius playlists, artists, and Now Playing, which is the currently playing song. Siri It is also a helper in this area and can play the desired file upon command.
In the Messages app, the user can record a message using their voice and then send it via Siri. Incoming messages to the user Siri of course, it also reads and records the response. The Spotify application is still in its infancy, so the overall experience is poor, full of glitches and errors. Not even Siri has not yet been integrated into this application. This application Apple Maps with GPS navigation it is fine, it behaves the same as in the mobile version. The user can enter the address by voice without any problems and can also followchat the navigation instructions he is given Siri.
First review CarPlay od Consumer Reports a Australian technology EFTM were positive and mainly praised how easy and safe it is to use this system, which is a credit to the excellent Siri integration. Pioneer brings CarPlay to these devices AVH-4000NEX ($700), AVIC-8000NEX ($1400), AVIC-7000NEX ($1200), AVIC-6000NEX ($900) and AVIC-5000NEX ($750). Carplay will also be compatible with the new Pi deviceoneer, which is called AppRadio 4 ($600).
CarPlay for these supported devices it is available as a free firmware update on the manufacturer's website. The system requires iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and also at least iOS 7.1 and later.
When will it be? CarPlay also available in Škoda vehicles? As Škoda vehicles are quite widespread. thank you
marianlapos: I don't know how CarPlay, but Google confirmed that it will be in Škoda cars Android Auto
@marianlapos: I think you will get into Škoda CarPlay only using devices from Pioneer because it will not be officially in Skodas
Thank you very much!! This article helped me :) ProI have it myself. CarPlay installed additionally – I bought it here. https://www.2din.cz/autoradia-carplay/ and so I don't know anything about it...