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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
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Neuk wrote:Has anybody used Apple Carplay on the new generation radio's? Like in the new Tiguan or Mk7.5 Golf?
Yes often
Is it any better than on my generation radio?


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No idea

Never had it before this
My main issues are the lack of non-Apple apps like Waze and not being able to see things like my music or phone book in the cluster display.


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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote: Yes often
Is it any better than on my generation radio?


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No idea

Never had it before this
My main issues are the lack of non-Apple apps like Waze and not being able to see things like my music or phone book in the cluster display.


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Oh that's all visible etc

No idea about waze I don't use it
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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
Is it any better than on my generation radio?


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No idea

Never had it before this
My main issues are the lack of non-Apple apps like Waze and not being able to see things like my music or phone book in the cluster display.


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Oh that's all visible etc

No idea about waze I don't use it
So no more having to control everything through the radio? I just get an error message on the cluster that Apple CarPlay is being used so everything has to be controlled through the radio which makes the cluster and steering wheel controls somewhat redundant.


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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote: No idea

Never had it before this
My main issues are the lack of non-Apple apps like Waze and not being able to see things like my music or phone book in the cluster display.


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Oh that's all visible etc

No idea about waze I don't use it
So no more having to control everything through the radio? I just get an error message on the cluster that Apple CarPlay is being used so everything has to be controlled through the radio which makes the cluster and steering wheel controls somewhat redundant.


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No I use the steering controls mostly to cycle through music etc
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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
My main issues are the lack of non-Apple apps like Waze and not being able to see things like my music or phone book in the cluster display.


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Oh that's all visible etc

No idea about waze I don't use it
So no more having to control everything through the radio? I just get an error message on the cluster that Apple CarPlay is being used so everything has to be controlled through the radio which makes the cluster and steering wheel controls somewhat redundant.


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No I use the steering controls mostly to cycle through music etc
This is my issue...

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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote: Oh that's all visible etc

No idea about waze I don't use it
So no more having to control everything through the radio? I just get an error message on the cluster that Apple CarPlay is being used so everything has to be controlled through the radio which makes the cluster and steering wheel controls somewhat redundant.


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No I use the steering controls mostly to cycle through music etc
This is my issue...

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Music in cluster:

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I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote: Oh that's all visible etc

No idea about waze I don't use it
So no more having to control everything through the radio? I just get an error message on the cluster that Apple CarPlay is being used so everything has to be controlled through the radio which makes the cluster and steering wheel controls somewhat redundant.


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No I use the steering controls mostly to cycle through music etc
This is my issue...

Phone in cluster:

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Music in cluster:

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I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
So no more having to control everything through the radio? I just get an error message on the cluster that Apple CarPlay is being used so everything has to be controlled through the radio which makes the cluster and steering wheel controls somewhat redundant.


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No I use the steering controls mostly to cycle through music etc
This is my issue...

Phone in cluster:

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Music in cluster:

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I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
Cool, thanks bud, besides having to have my phone connected via cable to use CarPlay, it is dangerous to have to use the radio the entire time for things I am able to do via the cluster when connect via Bluetooth.
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PoLonY wrote:I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
Did you manage to have a look bud?

I used Apple Carplay yesterday on two trips and it reminded me why I don't use it, it is useless compared to simply using Bluetooth.
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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
Did you manage to have a look bud?

I used Apple Carplay yesterday on two trips and it reminded me why I don't use it, it is useless compared to simply using Bluetooth.
I didn't sorry bud


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Yeah, Carplay is kak.
I prefer Android auto, for Google maps and you still can use bluetooth with the phone plugged in.
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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
Did you manage to have a look bud?

I used Apple Carplay yesterday on two trips and it reminded me why I don't use it, it is useless compared to simply using Bluetooth.
I didn't sorry bud

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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:I'll look at it tonight

I don't pay attention to all that stuff lol
Did you manage to have a look bud?

I used Apple Carplay yesterday on two trips and it reminded me why I don't use it, it is useless compared to simply using Bluetooth.
I didn't sorry bud

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PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
Did you manage to have a look bud?

I used Apple Carplay yesterday on two trips and it reminded me why I don't use it, it is useless compared to simply using Bluetooth.
I didn't sorry bud

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Useless :crazy:
Apologies for putting my daughter and family first when I get home

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Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote:
Neuk wrote:
PoLonY wrote: I didn't sorry bud

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Useless :crazy:
Apologies for putting my daughter and family first when I get home

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Sorry took so long

It's same as your mk7

But I use the radio rather then the dash for music anyway

But the steering controls change tracks etc so barely bothered tbh



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PoLonY wrote:Sorry took so long

It's same as your mk7

But I use the radio rather then the dash for music anyway

But the steering controls change tracks etc so barely bothered tbh

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Thanks bud :wink: A pity though, having to take my hand off the steering wheel to access my music or phone, as well as taking my eyes off the road, is not safe at all.
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PoLonY wrote: Image
You want that air blowing everywhere hey :wink:
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Waze now works with Android Auto :)
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Awesum wrote:Waze now works with Android Auto :)
**** it Apple :twisted:
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May be time to review using CarPlay...

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/motoring ... rplay.html

The latest update for Waze adds support for CarPlay, according to the application’s App Store page.

This allows users who have updated to iOS 12 and are running the latest version of the navigation app to use Waze on the built-in screen in their vehicle.
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I did a quick check in the basement and will give it a proper try on the way home this evening...

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I am sure my original issues with CarPlay haven’t been sorted out though.


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Neuk wrote: Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:43 amI am sure my original issues with CarPlay haven’t been sorted out though.
Unfortunately, I was 100% correct, Apple Carplay in my MkVII Golf is still no where near as good as simply using Bluetooth and the standard MIBII radio interface. Using Waze on the large touch screen is really good although it not being at eye level is distracting but the biggest issues still remain, like the steering wheel controls and the phone and music menu in the dashboard cluster are rendered useless. I also discovered this morning that if I want to make a call to someone but still have Waze open to follow a route, I simply can't as when I try go back to Waze CarPlay just cuts the call. When my girlfriend called me back after the call was cut, I couldn't hear her at all despite her being able to hear me, so I had to cut the call and call her back to be able to hear her. All in all, Apple CarPlay in a VW at least, is useless...
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I just tried CarPlay in a colleagues MkII Tiguan which has the new Discover Pro radio, Active Info Display and HUD and the same issues persist with not being able to access either your phone or media using the steering wheel controls via the Active Info Display.
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Correct Nic, even on the 7.5R with Nav head unit.

However, the addition of Waze on IOS12 has changed my life. I don't mind not seeing the song names in the hud as the steering controls still change the music and as i jump in, i choose a playlist and shuffle through.
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The bluetooth was great until waze came onto ios12.
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