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How to enable Siri for CarPlay
One of the added benefits of CarPlay is being able to speak to Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant, to help interact with your iPhone without lifting a finger or even looking at your CarPlay’s display. This guide lets you know how to set up Siri for CarPlay and just a few interactions you a can use with Apple CarPlay whilst on the move.
Apple CarPlay is one of the most popular systems for drivers with an iPhone who want to link their smartphone with the in-car radio. It provides them with numerous functionalities carefully designed by specialists, who are there to improve the driver's comfort on board and enable him to drive in complete safety. But, is CarPlay free or not? We will take a look at the situation!
What's new for CarPlay with iOS 14
The iOS 14 update has allowed us to take advantage of several new features in CarPlay, which can only be useful to improve our comfort on board the car and drive safely. Let's discover together the new CarPlay features with iOS 14!
Advantages of a wireless induction charger for an Audi A3/S3
On board an Audi A3 or S3, nothing is better than having an induction charger to charge the smartphone without any cables and quickly. Simply place the cell phone on the cradle and you're done. But what are the real advantages of a wireless induction charger? We'll take a look!
Carplay installation tutorial on Audi A5
We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on an Audi A5 with mmi 3G system. Required hardware: a ratchet with 8 bits and 2 Audi car radio removal keys. Installation time: 30-40 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring. This includes the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the sound cable, and a USB cable (do not plug it in if using the wireless device).
Carplay installation tutorial on Mercedes V-Class
We will see here in pictures how we install Apple Carplay on a Mercedes V-Class. Required hardware: a torx T20 screwdriver and a curved tool (a hanger for example). Installation time: 30-40 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring. It includes the module, a wifi antenna, 2 LVDS (video) cables, the power cable, the auxiliary cable, and a USB cable (no need to plug it in if using the wireless device).
As its name suggests, Apple CarPlay is compatible with the mobile devices designed by the Apple brand. It is therefore incompatible with Samsung devices. The Korean company has implemented Android Auto to allow drivers to drive safely and have access to many features on board. It is a system that allows a smartphone to be connected directly to the in-car radio.
Scheduled for September 2020, Apple did not present the iPhone 12, the most eagerly awaited smartphone this year. This is probably because of the health crisis we are experiencing today.
CarPlay is Apple's standard that allows you to connect your iPhone to your car and display a simplified iOS-like interface on its infotainment system. This allows you to access certain apps for use in your vehicle. CarPlay makes good use of Siri, allowing you to issue commands and listen to content without taking your eyes off the road.