Probably, but I prefer to have the cable option to keep my phone charged.
Still very much a case of trying all the options.

In the past I have tried all sort of ways to use my iPad mini, but it just will not support CarPlay when tethered to my phone.

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I really like Apple maps as a satnav.
It’s all working correctly now and the directions are announced over the car audio using the Aux input socket in the rear.
I don’t know how it updates traffic conditions, but it shows temporary road works and road closures very clearly and in virtually real time.
A section of road I used yesterday was showing all clear.
I have just returned on the same road this afternoon and it was showing roadworks and delays, then I came across a set of temporary traffic lights where the gas board had dug up half the road overnight.
I can get the announcements by tuning to a spare FM radio channel., but happy to cable it via Aux input.
I have not tried the music via USB stick facility yet.
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it is a massive step up on navigation Mike..

did you use your 'slide in' bracket like you did with the sat nav?
how did you route the cables?

i spent a good few hours fettling my unit's brackertry this afternoon...i got pretty stable and its the cabling i need to sort now and a test run.. ... - .- -.




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Yes Stan,

good job there Mike.


cant use a slide in on mine so i've fixed a bracket onto the upper vents, seems to work.. ... - .- -.




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I like the final position.
It is very easy to read from both passengers and driver’s seat, but is just low enough to not restrict the screen view in any way.

I should have said, the loom just folds away into the top glovebox when not in use, but it looks neater when in use with the 3 leads separate, so I may I untape them and re- think.( the joys of being retired, plenty of time to play around.)
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its a shame about having to have them cables/plugs in the side of the unit...

i'm using 108mhz for the sound and its seems ok so i only have 2 cables/plugs to hide...

i've been looking for some kind of quick release bracket but cant find anything [yet]

really impressed with this piece of tech and i'm contemplating getting the retro fit kit so its all hidden away and you use the FF screen.. ... - .- -.




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What’s the retro fit kit ??
Tell me more please Stan (assuming it would be L322 compatible.)
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the one i have found is for the L405 but i'm sure theres a version for yours.....costs around £500 and the gubbins is put behind the glove box i believe...
you then press the FF's nav button and it takes you to the carplay/android auto screens..you loose the OE nav but thats not a great loss..

i loaded bbc sounds on mine today and that works well.. ... - .- -.




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Stan,
How are you doing with your CarPlay setup?
Have you managed to get it connected to your phone wirelessly?
Any pictures ?
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just fettling the fitting at the moment Mike..waiting for a bit of paint to dry.

i have used the space between the top trim and the vents to slide a bracket in [a bit like yours]

i want to get the unit as close to the trim as possible so i'm adjusting the bracket bit by bit..


i know ios can connect wirelessly but not sure about android which doesnt bother me at the moment as my phone charges when connected vis usb cable...

i'll do some pics when fully installed ..

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It works really well wired in to the phone, but struggling to get it to connect wirelessly to my iPhone ??
Any tips ?
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just looked in my user manual and theres no definite 'how to' in there ..

try disconnecting the BT from your phone to car and see if you can connect your phone to the carplay, the code is? 0000 .. ... - .- -.




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I’ve tried that but it keeps disconnecting again , but I have no problem with it when I reconnect it to the car.
I am happy to use it wired, bu just a pity I can’t hide the wires.
I am considering removing the air vent to see if I can route them through from there.( even if I have to try and buy an old plastic vent to play with.
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