Apple Android upgrade
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Apple Android upgrade
Has anyone read or heard anything about an upgrade compatible for a 17 CX5 to add Apple or Android car play? I saw on a YouTube video that an upgrade is possible through the dealers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bit pricy but worth it
New member here. I did have it installed. At my dealership charged $360 out the door.
I spend a lot of time on my commute and am glad to have it. I use Google Maps most of the time and you can have it display traffic as well as switch to satellite view. It also allows searching for saved places and previous searches.
Another benefit is for listening to podcasts. The app makes it very easy to find, select and play podcasts.
One other that I use often is listening and reply to text messages by dictation.
Finally, the connection does a much better job charging your phone.
I do agree the price turned me off at the beginning, but I am glad to have it.
I spend a lot of time on my commute and am glad to have it. I use Google Maps most of the time and you can have it display traffic as well as switch to satellite view. It also allows searching for saved places and previous searches.
Another benefit is for listening to podcasts. The app makes it very easy to find, select and play podcasts.
One other that I use often is listening and reply to text messages by dictation.
Finally, the connection does a much better job charging your phone.
I do agree the price turned me off at the beginning, but I am glad to have it.