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How to Use Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?

2022-09-26

Have you lately been thinking of an Apple CarPlay installation or an Android Auto upgrade? But what exactly are these two systems? What do they do? How do they ease our daily life? Let's discuss.
Nowadays, rapidly changing technology has brought with it many fancy things that we have adopted in our homes, at our workplaces and even in cars that we drive. Staying connected with our mobile phones every second we are awake is no more a fancy. But, wait! Getting distracted while in control of a 3-ton or 4-ton vehicle by a text message or a navigation view is not a good thing.

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Here comes an Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, designed to allow you to stay connected with your mobiles, yet focused on your drive. Today, almost every car manufacturer supports these features and more than 100 million cars are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible. 

   However, many car users are still not able to make use of this feature because the particular car model doesn’t come with an integrated Android Auto or Apple Carplay compatible unit. Don’t worry! We, at Car Planet, help our customers integrate their cars with Android Auto Upgrade or Apple Carplay Upgrade with the world's best Audio and multimedia systems. 

   Even antique cars can now have CarPlay support. The world’s leading car manufacturer Porche has released aftermarket CarPlay systems for Porche variants dated as far back as the 1960s. We provide the best in town Apple Carplay and  Android Auto Upgrade using the CarPlay-supported aftermarket interface systems.

   Below we will discuss a few well-informed tips on how to use an Android Auto and an Apple CarPlay to make your drive more relaxed and enjoyable at the wheels.

What are Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are in-car assistant systems that help you to use some features of your mobile phone either through their infotainment system or through your own phone interface.

The result is, that they increase convenience, reduce distraction, and allow you to stay connected, with no compromise on a safe drive.

Plug in your device and get connected to maps, music, messages or even calls while your eyes watch the roads and hands grip the car steering. 

1.Getting Started

  • For Apple CarPlay, we just connect your iPhone wirelessly to the unit and in the next second, you can see your mobile screen on the car’s multimedia screen with a few selected apps. Icons for music, calls, messages and maps will all be visible. Most people use this facility either for accessing Google Maps or for Waze maps, to get the most updated and real-time driving directions. Entertainment apps like Netflix and Youtube are also accessible on the go.
  • For Android Auto's best performance, it is recommended that you run Android 6.0 or higher. Make sure Android Auto is enabled in your car’s settings. You need to then download the Android Auto app on your mobile phone from Google Play. Then proceed with the connection by turning on Bluetooth and pairing the devices or by using a USB cable. Once plugged in/paired, wait for the on-screen prompts and proceed to allow the connection. Once activated, you can see icons for Google Maps, music, calls, texting etc on the car infotainment screen. 
  • With the systems up and running, try saying “Hey Google, help” and Google Voice Assistant will provide suggestions about other functions it can perform. The same will work with Apple’s “Hey Siri, help”. 
  • For cars that don’t support Apple Carplay and Android Auto, there  are options to
  • Add AppleCarPlay through an interface: Retrofitting an interface and getting the same display on-screen ( In this, a small programmed chip is installed on the stock unit from behind the dash, which is then connected to the rear of your existing head unit. It provides an interface between your iPhone and your infotainment system with a wireless connection. This retrofitting gives car owners the same full CarPlay experience.
  • Code and integrate the facility,(For the latest models of 2017 and 2018 car models onwards, just a software update can be performed and we can implement Apple Carplay and Android Auto features.)
  • Replacement of head unit with premium brands like Sony, Pioneer etc can be done for models like  Mitsubishi Pajero and Jeep Wrangler, where software updates or adding interface can’t be experimented with.

Car Planet is the best service provider in Dubai to upgrade your in-car entertainment systems as they supply some of the world’s premium brand’s audio and multimedia systems and can easily integrate new and most advanced systems into your vehicle.

2. Set Auto-Reply

As it is not safe to text while driving, let your phone give auto replies while you drive. This feature is enabled by default on both Apple and Android systems.

3. Enable Auto Launch Feature

Setting up the audio systems each time you drive is a chore. Make use of the auto-launch feature of both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and save much of your time. On connecting with Bluetooth, it automatically launches your chosen app. 

Are there any major differences between the two?

Apart from the home screen display, both systems are trying to achieve the same goal.

  • Both systems can help you answer your calls, both lower the volume of music while giving navigation directions and give pop-ups on the screen if the music apps are running. 
  • Android Auto uses Google Maps which is slightly better than Apple Maps in being more user-friendly and reliable.
  • Apple CarPlay installation does better with music than Android Auto as you can call up and browse the full collection by song, artist etc and play, but this facility is restricted in Android Auto. 

Car Planet has all types of in-vehicle entertainment solutions one can think of. Our legacy of over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry is what makes us our customer’s First Choice. Our expertise in dealing with all types of premium cars, Motorcycle Audio Systems, Power Sports Audio Systems etc. makes us the pioneers in the field. We provide customized solutions for any kind of in-car entertainment, security and luxury needs.

Connect with us soon and find your car upgraded with passion.

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