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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.
Carplay installation tutorial on BMW X5 F15
We will see here in pictures how Apple Carplay is installed on a BMW X5 F15 with NBT system. Required hardware: a T20 torx screwdriver. 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 auxiliary cable, and a USB cable (no need to plug it in if using the wireless device).
Carplay installation tutorial on Audi Q3
We will see here in pictures how to install Apple Carplay on an Audi Q3, the same for an Audi A1. Required hardware: a ratchet with a bit of 8 and a Torx T20 screwdriver. Installation time: 40-50 minutes. Inventory: Carplay module and wiring.
Basically, CarPlay is iOS for your car. It’s a simplified interface for easy use in a vehicle. It does all the basic stuff: phone calls, maps, music, and text messages using your voice. The idea is to keep your eyes on the road and not on your phone.
Carplay installation tutorial on BMW 1 Series E82
We will see here in pictures how Apple Carplay is installed on a BMW E82 series coupe which is the same as an E87, E88, E81. Required hardware: a Phillips screwdriver. 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).
Upgrading your car’s infotainment system is best left to professionals if you want a quick and clean install. Certified local shops offer infotainment system installation at reasonable prices. You’ll want to get a cost estimate first since the expense varies greatly based on your car’s make.