carplay

There are a bunch of threads on here with people reporting that USB CarPlay with their VW head units often disconnect. Some got around it by using a USB -> wireless adapter, others talk about replacing the USB port but that doesn't seem to always work. Is there a definitive root cause to this...

I had a thought yesterday whilst using Carista - if it had a CarPlay / Android Auto companion app, it could feasibly allow you to make a custom selection of readings / gauges to display on your head unit whilst driving. I emailed their customer service to suggest it. I was thinking that I’d...

It’s a few years old now but, still, I found it interesting to see how Apple brief head unit manufacturers. If anyone knows of a newer PowerPoint (eg iOS 16), please let me know...

Can any body help that’s understands apple connect we have a new vwt6.1 we are trying to connect CarPlay we can’t get past usb connection it won’t allow phone to connect we have tried everything

Anyone upgraded yet to iOS16 and tested the transition on their Discovery Media?

So my T6 is nearly 5 years old. Pretty much all the time I've had it, Applecar play has been a very unreliable feature of the van. Despite VW looking at it 3 or 4 times and once had its USB port replaced, its still no good. During this period I've had 3 different Ios phones. I've tried...

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Hi everyone, Just an update to support people with the Alpine 9 & 11 head units. If you are experiencing connection issues with wireless CarPlay please update your head units' firmware. using the following link which has the firmware and instructions. CLICK ME PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO...

Can you connect your ipod/iphone directly into the head unit via a USB/C lead and not rely on Bluetooth? If where is the socket, I only seem to have two USC charging points by the lower cupholder.

Genuine Vw Discovery media Apple car play and Android auto unlocked Component protection removed Plug and play £680 Collection from Bournemouth

I’m not sure if this is common knowledge yet but after my van went in for its 1st service I mentioned the stereo fault on the car play and was told there is a recall coming later in the year which doesn’t involve a return but a do it yourself system update. Nice to know that it’s on its way!!

Hello everyone I’m sorry if this has already been posted. I have a late 2016 Caravelle. It has a Composition a media radio with 1 Apple CarPlay USB in the passenger glove box I want to add a second USB into the centre glove box, but in order to do that I need to change the USB Hub in the...

AA wireless unit, brand new in box. These are a way to run wireless andriod on a wired only headunit. Good bits of kit but take about 4 months to arrive, so long in my case that it was no longer required. £85 posted to anywhere in the uk. Thanks

Hi does anyone know if I can buy a second hand T6 stereo and make CarPlay work alongside ensuring my parking sensors still work. Or do i have to go down the aftermarket route ie Kenwood etc? Thank you

Hello, Probably on here already but I can’t find it ! My 2015 T6 Kombi plays music from my phone ok most of the time but I noticed it stops a lot when I’m on king journeys. Not sure if it’s because it’s plugged into charge on longer journeys. Do you think updating the VW head unit software...

Hi all, We are having a T6.1 converted currently, having the USB-C ports moved to the glovebox as we know we want to connect and hideaway a kit to make the CarPlay wireless. I’ve seen a few kits but they seem to do either iPhone or Android, and we would want to be connecting both. The...

I have just bought one of these (T-Box) Full Android AI Box - Convert Your Car Screen to Android Tablet for my 2018 T6, fitted with the Discovery Media System. Basically, when the AI box is plugged in to the vans usb, it connects via the Apple Car Play of the vehicle's infotainment system...

T6.1 SSP-705 2020 (in French atm) added to the downloads section its in french, can anyone find an english version? https://www.t6forum.com/downloads/t6-1-ssp-705-2020-in-french-atm.272/ .

Hi just purchased a wireless adapter for apple CarPlay, has anyone moved the usb/aux to in glove box or behind dash? is there a blank to cover the original if moved? Lokking fo suggestions was looking at fitting the van x glovebox and putting it in there.

I have the original multimedia head unit on my T6, 19 plate. In car play is not activated! If I was to buy a multimedia box and plug this in would it work without the incar play activated?? Also would it need de-coding for when driving even with the box plugged in... Also how hard is it to...