Hi all.
Probably, like me, you didn´t got the Sat Nav option, but the Full Link in order to connect your maps App to the car´s stereo.
For me, having an offline maps system offers almost no value, as traffic changes constantly. So I prefer Apps with live traffic, like Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze.
I´m an iOS user, but the Apple maps are far from being accurate. If you fancy Apple Maps… connecting to the stereo is a smooth as warm butter. By far the best connectivity experience.
But, if you, like me, prefer Google Maps or Waze then the things get trick.
Yes they tell you any Android device from 5.0 onwards will work.. but that's FAR from the truth.
More, Waze is not yet available (some rumours say it will be on the next android OS version… 8?).
Go… focusing on having Google Maps, on an Android Device connected to the car´s stereo.
I will post my experiences here, please do the same, so we can build a comprehensive list of supported Android devices.
Model: Samsung S6
Cable: Non-Standard
Result: Fails to connect
Comment: It looks the cable might not be the best. I suggest using the cable that came with the phone or other certified
Model: BQ Aquaris A4.5
Cable: OEM
Result: Connect with success!
Comment: Really good budget solution. Might not be compatible with future Android upgrades, so If Waze is coming it might fall short.
Model: OnePlus 3T
Cable: OEM
Result: Connect with success!
Comment: No sweat. It's a good phone that might support Android upgrades, and thus supporting Waze in the future. Sits midway between a budget phone and a flagship Android.
Model: Huawei P8 Lite
Cable: Original
Result: Fails to connect
Comment: It looks most Huawei phones are not supported. P9 and P9 Lite are under investigation, so probably a firmware update might solve it.
Model: Samsung Galaxy TAB S2
Cable: OEM
Result: Connect with success!
Comment: No mirrorlink. Amperage on the USB port cant support/maintain the tablet´s battery charge.
Cheers,
A2day
Probably, like me, you didn´t got the Sat Nav option, but the Full Link in order to connect your maps App to the car´s stereo.
For me, having an offline maps system offers almost no value, as traffic changes constantly. So I prefer Apps with live traffic, like Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze.
I´m an iOS user, but the Apple maps are far from being accurate. If you fancy Apple Maps… connecting to the stereo is a smooth as warm butter. By far the best connectivity experience.
But, if you, like me, prefer Google Maps or Waze then the things get trick.
Yes they tell you any Android device from 5.0 onwards will work.. but that's FAR from the truth.
More, Waze is not yet available (some rumours say it will be on the next android OS version… 8?).
Go… focusing on having Google Maps, on an Android Device connected to the car´s stereo.
I will post my experiences here, please do the same, so we can build a comprehensive list of supported Android devices.
Model: Samsung S6
Cable: Non-Standard
Result: Fails to connect
Comment: It looks the cable might not be the best. I suggest using the cable that came with the phone or other certified
Model: BQ Aquaris A4.5
Cable: OEM
Result: Connect with success!
Comment: Really good budget solution. Might not be compatible with future Android upgrades, so If Waze is coming it might fall short.
Model: OnePlus 3T
Cable: OEM
Result: Connect with success!
Comment: No sweat. It's a good phone that might support Android upgrades, and thus supporting Waze in the future. Sits midway between a budget phone and a flagship Android.
Model: Huawei P8 Lite
Cable: Original
Result: Fails to connect
Comment: It looks most Huawei phones are not supported. P9 and P9 Lite are under investigation, so probably a firmware update might solve it.
Model: Samsung Galaxy TAB S2
Cable: OEM
Result: Connect with success!
Comment: No mirrorlink. Amperage on the USB port cant support/maintain the tablet´s battery charge.
Cheers,
A2day