slmorgan42
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Hey every one I wanted to bring together my experiences and thoughts on this topic and get other peoples views.
I have used CarPlay for many years and like it over the built in systems. I prefer Apple Maps over other maps maybe just because I find it easy to use and have always used it.
iOS maps
Recently I saw a comment about Apple Maps becoming EV aware. I have not noticed when the phone is connected to the car I get an option to search (add a stop) for charging stations. This was new and not something I had seen before. I have to play with it more but it seems to focus really on where you are right but hopefully this means we are heading towards a more EV friendly version. (like the cycle option to plan the best route for a bike.)
Wireless CarPlay
I had Wireless CarPlay on my previous car and found this very useful for short trips jumping in and out of the car. I have recently played with some of the common wireless adapters (carlinkit and Leranda) but even though they are great they are not the same as a built in solution. The final straw for me was the above mentioned EV options did not appear in Maps as the phone did not know it was connected to an EV. So sticking with wired for now.
That said I have noticed like others on here the USB port is VERY fussy when it comes to cables that work with CarPlay. While all cables would charge most would not work with CarPlay or disconnect randomly. LOL normally at the wrong time. I have quite a few that are MFI approved and work 100% else where. For now I am forced to use the one that came with the phone.
Forgetting phone in car. LOL more a user error but as the phone is neatly tucked away in the middle console I keep forgetting the ruddy thing lol. i will get in a habit eventually not to forget it.
I have used CarPlay for many years and like it over the built in systems. I prefer Apple Maps over other maps maybe just because I find it easy to use and have always used it.
iOS maps
Recently I saw a comment about Apple Maps becoming EV aware. I have not noticed when the phone is connected to the car I get an option to search (add a stop) for charging stations. This was new and not something I had seen before. I have to play with it more but it seems to focus really on where you are right but hopefully this means we are heading towards a more EV friendly version. (like the cycle option to plan the best route for a bike.)
Wireless CarPlay
I had Wireless CarPlay on my previous car and found this very useful for short trips jumping in and out of the car. I have recently played with some of the common wireless adapters (carlinkit and Leranda) but even though they are great they are not the same as a built in solution. The final straw for me was the above mentioned EV options did not appear in Maps as the phone did not know it was connected to an EV. So sticking with wired for now.
That said I have noticed like others on here the USB port is VERY fussy when it comes to cables that work with CarPlay. While all cables would charge most would not work with CarPlay or disconnect randomly. LOL normally at the wrong time. I have quite a few that are MFI approved and work 100% else where. For now I am forced to use the one that came with the phone.
Forgetting phone in car. LOL more a user error but as the phone is neatly tucked away in the middle console I keep forgetting the ruddy thing lol. i will get in a habit eventually not to forget it.
