Carplay radios - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kgc · 10-12-2016, 09:43 PM

Does anyone have suggestions for Apple Carplay compatible radios? Are any of them wireless yet?

Guru Woodman · 10-12-2016, 10:04 PM

There is info in the thread here

It is a great unit. I love it. Screen is crisp and fast. It has Garmin GPS I use as a because Apple Maps use data and I am not always in a spot where I have good cell reception. It is a wired setup, which I actually prefer because I always have a charged phone. I think wireless is still in beta testing. As far as I know, there are no bluetooth carplay units yet.
As for the Carplay part, it is great when it works but it tends to hang sometimes. I have to turn it off and on again to make it work again. I am pretty sure it will be solved in the future with a firmware update. I have had two updates so far.

radroach · 10-13-2016, 10:23 AM

My sony XSPN1BT (with phone dock) for $150 kicks the shit out of carplay imo.

Guru Woodman · 10-13-2016, 01:53 PM

I don't think that was OP's question. He specifically asks for info about Carplay units, not which head unit is the best.

Before you know, this thread will derail into a iPhone versus Android pissing contest

Chimera · 10-13-2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Woodman

I don't think that was OP's question. He specifically asks for info about Carplay units, not which head unit is the best.

Before you know, this thread will derail into a iPhone versus Android pissing contest

tooo true.
I have the Pioneer 4100NEX
Its feature rich, but the UI response is slower than I like. also the removable screen tends to sometimes get a slight rattle in our bouncy cars.
idk if the 4200 is faster. If I get a new HU for the FRS ill def go back to one without a detachable screen.

I don't think carplay or auto offer wireless yet, but both have announced they are working on it.

I use auto, so I can't speak to the carplay feature on the 4100, but I can say the unit itself is good, but has room for improvement in some areas.

Guru Woodman · 10-13-2016, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimera

tooo true.
I have the Pioneer 4100NEX
Its feature rich, but the UI response is slower than I like. also the removable screen tends to sometimes get a slight rattle in our bouncy cars.
idk if the 4200 is faster. If I get a new HU for the FRS ill def go back to one without a detachable screen.

I don't think carplay or auto offer wireless yet, but both have announced they are working on it.

I use auto, so I can't speak to the carplay feature on the 4100, but I can say the unit itself is good, but has room for improvement in some areas.

Screen lag is the main reason why I waited so long for the unit I have now. The screen is very responsive, sharp and easy to use. I think it has a Linux operating system and it works like any head unit should in 2016. The DNX893S has a larger 7" screen and accommodates Android Auto. You loose the volume button though.

Mim · 10-13-2016, 06:17 PM

I don't believe there are any wireless solutions as yet unfortunately. I use a Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB that has been super fast and responsive in every way, but to be honest I have never really used Carplay, bar a test of the turn by turn navigation, which worked surprisingly well.

Would totally buy the same unit again if faced with the need in future. Just the next version obviously.

DIM · 10-14-2016, 07:06 PM

Is there any Carplay headunits that is 200mm x 100mm? Fitting in the stock radio bezel with no adapters on the side.

willimusk · 02-25-2017, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guru Woodman

I have a Kenwood DNX693S.

There is info in the thread here

It is a great unit. I love it. Screen is crisp and fast. It has Garmin GPS I use as a because Apple Maps use data and I am not always in a spot where I have good cell reception. It is a wired setup, which I actually prefer because I always have a charged phone. I think wireless is still in beta testing. As far as I know, there are no bluetooth carplay units yet.
As for the Carplay part, it is great when it works but it tends to hang sometimes. I have to turn it off and on again to make it work again. I am pretty sure it will be solved in the future with a firmware update. I have had two updates so far.

I'm bumping this thread because I'm interested in this HU. I'm wondering, where do you get the trim pieces to fill in the gaps on either side?

Thanks.

Guru Woodman · 02-25-2017, 08:45 PM

If I recall correctly the filler pieces are made by Metra.

I googled for you and I think these are the ones

10-12-2016, 09:43 PM	#1
kgc Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited AT Location: WA Posts: 91 Thanks: 51 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Carplay radios Does anyone have suggestions for Apple Carplay compatible radios? Are any of them wireless yet?

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Guru Woodman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Sport Tech CWP Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 515 Thanks: 265 Thanked 636 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a Kenwood DNX693S. There is info in the thread here It is a great unit. I love it. Screen is crisp and fast. It has Garmin GPS I use as a because Apple Maps use data and I am not always in a spot where I have good cell reception. It is a wired setup, which I actually prefer because I always have a charged phone. I think wireless is still in beta testing. As far as I know, there are no bluetooth carplay units yet. As for the Carplay part, it is great when it works but it tends to hang sometimes. I have to turn it off and on again to make it work again. I am pretty sure it will be solved in the future with a firmware update. I have had two updates so far. __________________

10-13-2016, 01:53 PM	#4
Guru Woodman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Sport Tech CWP Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 515 Thanks: 265 Thanked 636 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think that was OP's question. He specifically asks for info about Carplay units, not which head unit is the best. Before you know, this thread will derail into a iPhone versus Android pissing contest __________________

10-13-2016, 06:17 PM	#7
Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't believe there are any wireless solutions as yet unfortunately. I use a Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB that has been super fast and responsive in every way, but to be honest I have never really used Carplay, bar a test of the turn by turn navigation, which worked surprisingly well. Would totally buy the same unit again if faced with the need in future. Just the next version obviously. __________________ MY15 CWP A/T BRZ \| Leather heated seats \| STI CAI filter, A/T leather shifter, strut brace, V-brace, draw stiffener, battery tie down, Radiator cap, Oil cap, push start button \| TRD door stabilizer \| YoSpeed STI console garnish \| Pioneer AVIC-F70DAB + Rev-camera, TS-WX710A sub \| JL speakers, Amp \| TOMS' Clear Brake Lights \| Cusco 4.556 FD \| Driveshaft Shop aluminum shaft \| Tein FlexZ, EDFC AP+GPS \| Crawford BPB

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DIM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: San Antonio TX / Dyess AFB Posts: 948 Thanks: 26 Thanked 451 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Is there any Carplay headunits that is 200mm x 100mm? Fitting in the stock radio bezel with no adapters on the side. __________________

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My sony XSPN1BT (with phone dock) for $150 kicks the shit out of carplay imo.

02-25-2017, 08:45 PM	#10
Guru Woodman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Sport Tech CWP Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 515 Thanks: 265 Thanked 636 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If I recall correctly the filler pieces are made by Metra. I googled for you and I think these are the ones __________________

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