How can infiniti owners get Carplay for free?
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How can infiniti owners get Carplay for free?
There are few new cars on the market that don't come with Apple CarPlay. However, Infiniti won't offer Apple CarPlay on its vehicles until the 2022 model year. But now, that is about to change.
Apple CarPlay is a smarter and safer way for drivers to use their iPhone in the car and while driving. It allows a car audio or infotainment system to act as the display and controller for an iPhone.
Apple CarPlay works with all iPhone models starting with iPhone 5 running iOS 7.1 or later. Drivers can control and view select iPhone or iPad-based apps via the Dashboard Media System, including mobile map navigation.
WHAT MAKES APPLE CARPLAY SO SPECIAL?
Apple CarPlay allows drivers to use their car to control their Apple devices. Playlists, audiobooks and more can be searched and played through the vehicle's stereo system. In addition, drivers can use and view in-car navigation via their Apple device, rather than paying for a separate service in their car.
Research shows that more than 80 percent of luxury car owners use Apple products. Thus, the integration of Apple CarPlay on new models and recent vehicle developments are in line with the expectations of potential buyers.
WHY DOES INFINITI OFFER A FREE APPLE CARPLAY UPGRADE?
Infiniti, a Japanese automaker known for its luxury cars, only recently added Apple CarPlay in spring 2021. The 2022 models of the QX80, Q50, Q60 and Q60 SUVs will be the first to offer streaming content and navigation.
But what about drivers who recently purchased a 2021 or 2020 model? Infiniti is offering them a free upgrade to Apple CarPlay to ensure their technology is up to speed with Infiniti's latest offerings. Infiniti is focused on customer satisfaction, and offering Apple CarPlay wirelessly to car owners is a no-brainer.
HOW WILL DRIVERS GET THE APPLE CARPLAY UPGRADE?
The only downside is that Infiniti owners cannot add the Apple CarPlay upgrade to the infotainment system themselves. Owners of the 2020 and 2021 Infiniti models will have to visit their local Infiniti dealer and wait about an hour while a technician installs and updates the necessary software. This update is free and without obligation.
WHICH MODELS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FREE APPLE CARPLAY?
In Canada, Infiniti will update the system for the 2020 and 2021 model years of the brand's Q50, Q60, QX50 and QX80 vehicles. However, the free upgrades are only available until March 31, 2022. Drivers who want and need this software upgrade should make an appointment with their local dealer as soon as possible. Myers Infiniti is always ready and willing to help drivers get what they need.
FREE WIRELESS INFINITI UPGRADE FOR APPLE CARPLAY
Infiniti owners with 2020 and 2021 models can make an appointment at an official Infiniti service center to receive a completely free wireless Apple CarPlay upgrade for their vehicle. For those with pre-2020 models, there is of course a fortunate solution, simply plug our wireless dongle into your original USB, and you're done!