Apple Android upgrade
 

All Mazdas running MZD are capable of upgrading to Apple carplay & android auto.

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Yes, the dealers in the US offer it for $199 + labor which brings it to about $400. Pretty expensive :(

I got Android Auto Play in my new Hyundai for free. It really works well, but the rest of the infotainment system is not as good as Mazda's.

My dealership wants $400 plus tax to install car play.

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I received an e-mail from Mazda telling me that Apple Car Play and Android Auto were both available for my CX. All I had to do was to contact my local dealer and make an appointment to be ripped off.

So what is Apple Play and why do I need it? I'm already synced with the iPhone iTunes. I can get Siri to call someone.

The main benefit for me is that you can use and see Google Maps / Waze or Apple Maps directly on your infotainment screen. It's pretty convenient, I have it in my 2016 VW Golf. However, for the 2018 CX-5, I am not going to spend $400 just to get this upgrade, it's too expensive IMHO.

Thanks for the info. Yes it is pricey for google maps. I know my city well so I don't really need it. If I do I have a Garmin GPS and I designed a stand using parts from GPS city. The stand is seated in the pocket in front of the shifter.

Yes I agree it to expensive but in my case I would like to use my IOS NAV from my iPhone in my new head unit device and for me its like hobby I don't like another kind of NAV and I don't want same Chines so I am using Car Play adapter from Smarty Trend and the quality is amazing, also not only about NAV some apps like music books phone SMS for me its much better than Bluetooth connection.

Also you can find more information in special shop for example

Bit pricy but worth it
 

Car play puts your phone's interface on your car's infotainment screen. So you can use your phone with the touch screen or center console controls.
For some it is well worth the $400 - which in the world of infotainment systems does not seem like a rip off.
And, for those up to the challenge: you can pay $200 and DIY which is what I will be doing if I make the plunge.
For now I have the poor man's alternative to the integrated car play: an excellent phone mount for the CX-5
I highly recommend the pro-clip phone holder for really any car. They are expensive ($70 for a mount customized to the car and clip for your phone), but they really work nice. The 2nd gen CX-5 version holds the phone in the lower right corner of your infotainment screen and angles the phone toward the driver. It is in a good location for maps or pausing your podcast. And, your phone won't get tossed to the floor or fall out of the center console bin when you hit a pothole or practice your gymkhana moves ;)

Same here. Using a great magnet phone holder. Not ready to shell out $400 yet :)

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their is a upgrade to install it yourself. if you dare.. i did it myself and it cost me 150 and about 2 hrs time . not really a big deal . GTS

where did you get your update for $150 on ebay or at dealer did you take any pictures you could share