CarPlay on the T6.1: do I need it?

[needsmust]

Still speccing our first foray into Transporter world and in need of a little reassurance.

I think I can do without the inbuilt satnav and just plug the iPhone in - the 6.1 brochure shows a very Apple-y looking display. Anyone got any experience of this?

 

[Markgf]

Yep. The standard head unit has ‘Apple CarPlay’ and ‘Android auto’. Just plug your phone into the is usbc and you get screen mirroring. I have mine set for ‘Waze’ sat nav

 

[needsmust]

Cheers Mark, that’s all I need to know.

 

[Markgf]

The screen isn’t as big as the sat nav option, but I can live with that for a £1300 saving . Good luck specking up your new one, keep the questions coming, if you have any more

 

[czmate1999]

led headlights a must!

 

[DarrenTT]

Is the standard head unit Bluetooth or do you always ha e to connect via usb?

 

[Markgf]

It has Bluetooth. If your usb isn’t connected, then normal/traditional/previous setup. If connected via usb, then screen mirroring/Siri/voice command. Hope that makes sense

 

[Kingsimon2000]

Carplay is great... no way would I pay any extra for the VW sat nav... Why when I've got Waze / google maps etc that just pop up on the phone.. Not fussed by wireless as driving time is always phone charging time.

 

[Garny999]

Still speccing our first foray into Transporter world and in need of a little reassurance.

I think I can do without the inbuilt satnav and just plug the iPhone in - the 6.1 brochure shows a very Apple-y looking display. Anyone got any experience of this?

May depend on phone. Although not Apple, I am Sick of trying to get my Samsung Note 9 to connect.

 

[Deaston]

May depend on phone. Although not Apple, I am Sick of trying to get my Samsung Note 9 to connect.

I think VW need to stop advertising that the 6.1 comes with Android Auto because there are so many problems with it.

 

[Kingsimon2000]

Yes. I’ve got the basic head unit. Comes with Dan and app connect. Plug your iPhone in via the new type usbc cable and bingo. CarPlay. All very good. Voice reply to what’s app messages etc. All your apps available. Comes as standard

 

[Chris44]

Just bought a used t 6.1. Can anyone tell me how I get Google maps from my mobile onto the 6 inch screen. Is it by the usb connection. Many thanks. Chris

 

[Markgf]

Yep. It’s a usb-c lead that you need. Then you’ll have apple car play or android auto on the screen, via the ‘APP’ button

 

[Chris44]

Yep. It’s a usb-c lead that you need. Then you’ll have apple car play or android auto on the screen, via the ‘APP’ button

Many thanks Mark