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Thanks, yes, I'll be on WiFi. I'll give it a try in the morning. Although I'll be using android not apple, is it the same procedure?
It should do, it doesn’t know what phone is going to be connected.
Thanks, yes, I'll be on WiFi. I'll give it a try in the morning. Although I'll be using android not apple, is it the same procedure?
Just plug it in the USB port, turn on then plug your phone in.
If it does not automatically see the phone, unplug the phone, boot the AutoKit app by pressing the Airplay button, then the AutoKit will boot. Press the cog top left and go through the settings, selecting Android Auto over Apple CarPlay. Exit, then connect the phone and it should auto boot into Android Auto. If not press the Airplay app again and it will connect if your settings are correct.
Any probs let me know and I will put you in touch with Alex, the dongle suppliers, he’s super helpful via WhatsApp.
Chinese timeOk, so I'm at a loss. I managed to download autokit, and get it to start, but it's now on a perpetual loop of saying, please connect phone, connecting, please connect phone.
Edit. So it turns out, that you must install Android auto AFTER the phone and car are connected, and then set a connection up with Android auto on the phone and with the car. I've managed, after 3 hours, to get most things working, however, I can't get the mic to operate properly at the moment. I have to go through the voice recognition on the phone every time for it to work.
Also, the clock on the "home screen" cannot be changed and it's about 7 hours ahead, although the clock in android auto works correctly by syncing with the phone
the Main connector you are holding in your hand is the same. You will need the video and power cables that links the non BOSE unit together. There are also 3 optical connectors I think I can see two of them.
Could you post a photo please?Hi Guys,
Just a quick post to introduce myself to the forum. The harness lead to prevent any cutting is now available to purchase on the website:
Maserati T-Harness HERE
My UK based supplier has unfortunately changed the pricing and is going to be retailing at £60 per unit. As an introduction, I have a discount running on the website for £15 off until the end of May. Use Code: SM2019 at checkout.
If I can guarantee 15 units, I would be able to negotiate the price with my supplier but the pricing currently is on a one-off basis.
You can order online and have it dispatched directly to you, or I can bring it with me to any installs I am doing and just add it to the final bill.
In regards to people asking about the forward facing camera, unfortunately I do not recommend this.
The way the system works, you either need to:
Another point, a forward facing camera is NOT the same as any other camera. It has to be an extra wide fish-eye camera for the image to be any different to what you see out of the windscreen. Field of vision would have to be roughly 180 degrees.
- Have a switch fitted to trigger the camera to appear on the screen
- Like changing source or your TV, you have to press the phone button to activate the CarPlay then the same button again to select the camera, for example, if you were listening to the radio and wanted to switch to the front camera you would switch to Carplay, then Camera, then back to radio.
If your vehicle does NOT have the AUX option please read the following. The CarPlay uses the AUX to play the sound through the system so if this isn't factory fitted an FM modulator is needed for the sound to play as if a radio station. Not a problem, but obviously an extra expense of roughly £75.
I take this opportunity to also highlight that I do offer a wide range of services e.g Alarms, Dash Cams, etc
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Could you post a photo please?
Hi Paul,Hi Guys,
Just a quick post to introduce myself to the forum. The harness lead to prevent any cutting is now available to purchase on the website:
Maserati T-Harness HERE
My UK based supplier has unfortunately changed the pricing and is going to be retailing at £60 per unit. As an introduction, I have a discount running on the website for £15 off until the end of May. Use Code: SM2019 at checkout.
If I can guarantee 15 units, I would be able to negotiate the price with my supplier but the pricing currently is on a one-off basis.
You can order online and have it dispatched directly to you, or I can bring it with me to any installs I am doing and just add it to the final bill.
In regards to people asking about the forward facing camera, unfortunately I do not recommend this.
The way the system works, you either need to:
Another point, a forward facing camera is NOT the same as any other camera. It has to be an extra wide fish-eye camera for the image to be any different to what you see out of the windscreen. Field of vision would have to be roughly 180 degrees.
- Have a switch fitted to trigger the camera to appear on the screen
- Like changing source or your TV, you have to press the phone button to activate the CarPlay then the same button again to select the camera, for example, if you were listening to the radio and wanted to switch to the front camera you would switch to Carplay, then Camera, then back to radio.
If your vehicle does NOT have the AUX option please read the following. The CarPlay uses the AUX to play the sound through the system so if this isn't factory fitted an FM modulator is needed for the sound to play as if a radio station. Not a problem, but obviously an extra expense of roughly £75.
I take this opportunity to also highlight that I do offer a wide range of services e.g Alarms, Dash Cams, etc
If you have any questions please feel free to ask.