Hi all, I have recently purchased a CX-5 2018 and wanted to ask if anyone has had any experience with installing android auto on their "infotainment"system? I really don't know whats involved in how to get this installed, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

 

It is a fairly involved process, including hardware upgrades. The dealers can do the installation and I recall it costing $400.00US or so.

Call a dealership and ask. I believe that some models in some countries are eligible for a free upgrade. It is worth asking.

 

Thankyou for the heads up.

 

FWIW, it is pretty labor intensive with disassembling the dash. I got a bit scared that things might go wrong when they put it back together and also found the $400 price tag too much. I also read in another thread that it might mess up with the internal navigation system. Hence, I took a pass on the upgrade.

 

If anything goes wrong with reassembly, the dealership will rectify it.

Also the system is an approved Mazda accessory, which has gone thru rigorous testing by Mazda before its approved for installation, once again Mazda warrants the parts & labour.

 

I had it installed in my CX-5 about 8 months ago and have been extremely happy with it being Mazda navigation seems to store just fine but I prefer to use Waze whenever possible. I do see where Android auto just had an update to allow Wireless use does anyone know if that works for the Android auto installed by Mazda?

 

The Android Auto wireless feature only works with an Android auto wireless headset. There a just a couple of aftermarket units currently available. No OEM units are wireless capable right now.

 

I spoke to my Mazda dealer about this. They charge $200 for the part and $200 for installation. I mentioned Amazon sells this Mazda part for $159. They told me that if the part is purchased anywhere but from the dealer, there will be no warranty on their installation.