$1,200 wasted on HMI upgrade
08-25-2016, 08:56 PM
#41
Full functionality and no third party magic boxes.
08-25-2016, 09:35 PM
#42
Instructor
I have been in the wireless industry for 20 years and have been a part of testing and development for emerging products.
Jason
08-25-2016, 11:30 PM
#43
Drifting
Why would mirroring your smartphone be unsafe?
08-26-2016, 05:08 PM
#44
Waze or google maps will never be available on CarPlay, Apple doesn't want third party apps except radio, my drive to my relatives is 1:45-2 hours son waze shows me all the cop traps on the way. I don't think it's unsafe I programm it while I'm parked and I go
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08-27-2016, 11:48 AM
#46
Drifting
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08-27-2016, 12:24 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
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I'm going to make this long story short and sweet.
Not knowing what CarPlay was I went ahead and purchased HMI upgrade for $1200. I was under impression I will get Waze, Google maps etc etc. My brother decided to get 2016 C7 this week, I wish he got it last week. So i wouldn't waste 1200 like an idiot. Now I have to spend more money and get Navtool.
P.S. If you think that CarPlay will give you full miroring it won't. Do not spend your money on HMI upgrade. After reading this forum I realized 2015 or 2016 you need Navtool to get full miroring and proper front camera.
If you are using Navtool please let me know if my assumptions are correct ?
Not knowing what CarPlay was I went ahead and purchased HMI upgrade for $1200. I was under impression I will get Waze, Google maps etc etc. My brother decided to get 2016 C7 this week, I wish he got it last week. So i wouldn't waste 1200 like an idiot. Now I have to spend more money and get Navtool.
P.S. If you think that CarPlay will give you full miroring it won't. Do not spend your money on HMI upgrade. After reading this forum I realized 2015 or 2016 you need Navtool to get full miroring and proper front camera.
If you are using Navtool please let me know if my assumptions are correct ?
08-27-2016, 01:33 PM
#48
Burning Brakes
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Last edited by Mister Big; 08-27-2016 at 02:30 PM.
08-27-2016, 05:18 PM
#49
Burning Brakes
08-27-2016, 06:54 PM
#51
Burning Brakes
SAS, that was too funny.
Which reminds of a great Colbert episode when he hosted the founder of Twitter. Colbert turns to him and asks "what hath God ****?
Which reminds of a great Colbert episode when he hosted the founder of Twitter. Colbert turns to him and asks "what hath God ****?
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08-27-2016, 09:45 PM
#52
Drifting
08-27-2016, 10:24 PM
#53
Safety Car
A bit of follow up information. I contacted NavTool Customer Service and asked about the wireless capability. Their reply is below. Not much to go on but it sounds like they might have a new wireless model coming out:
It will be wireless
Thank You
NavTool Sales Team
NavTool Inc.
It will be wireless
Thank You
NavTool Sales Team
NavTool Inc.
Sorry new to NavTool.. they are coming out with a new Navtool that will be wireless so you don't need to connect your phone via USB? Any eta?
Edit: never mind I spoke with them. They said iPhone will never mirror wireless since Apple blocks it. Only Apple TV can mirror
Last edited by CDH76; 08-28-2016 at 12:28 AM.
11-25-2018, 10:05 PM
#54
Burning Brakes
Long way
We have come a long way. . Almost 2019 and WE CAN use wireless for Navtool. For an additional $130 or so, you can get the wireless box that goes between the wireless box and the Apple /Android that goes directly into the back of your factory infotainment unit... Time marches on!
Very helpful post OP. . Thanks!! 👍
11-30-2018, 10:34 AM
#55
Safety Car
We have come a long way. . Almost 2019 and WE CAN use wireless for Navtool. For an additional $130 or so, you can get the wireless box that goes between the wireless box and the Apple /Android that goes directly into the back of your factory infotainment unit... Time marches on!
Very helpful post OP. . Thanks!! 👍
Very helpful post OP. . Thanks!! 👍
11-30-2018, 11:08 AM
#56
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I installed Navtool on my ‘15 primarily for the need of a parking camera after destroying my splitter. The added bonus of mirroring my iPhone is great. Sometime after I installed it, I got a rental that had CarPlay and I was not impressed. For some reason I thought that would allow the same functionality as the iPhone, and I was wrong! It’s an “OK” feature, but Navtool is a better option than upgrading for CarPlay.
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12-05-2018, 03:54 PM
#59
Racer
Wase works in apple car play. I have a 2015 added a new HMU module and added another
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12-05-2018, 04:16 PM
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The install wasn't terrible, but I had the toughest time fishing the cable through the back of the center console. I found it was easier to cut the the connector off and re-solder it back on after running it. I think they should leave the connector off for ease of installation. Then you can pin the connector after running it.