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BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Causeway Grey

Apple CarPlay for older 405's

Has anyone gone ahead and installed this third party CarPlay solution ?

http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.php?prod...amp;page=1

Thinking of adding it to my new 2014 AB

Si

24th Jan 2019 3:27pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7749

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

I looked but decided it was just too much money - particularly if you start adding things like reverse camera etc.

Not entirely sure it's compatible with the fitted camera or tv tuner or dual view screen etc etc so in the end I didn't bother

24th Jan 2019 4:40pm

BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

Having owned my AB for a few months now i'm starting to look at options to at least get better Nav on the main screen and better music integration/control and I've come across this

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https://4x4shop.ca/product/vogue-land-rove...n-android/

I know it's a lot of money but if it does what it suggests it does I think it is worth it.

This appears to the only other solution ( other than the NavPlus option ) that I can find

Like the idea of an OEM looking 10" screen with proper functionality

I've asked for more details from the guy in Cali so will report back if anyone is interested

Si

15th Apr 2019 9:31am

DrF

Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South East
Posts: 1241

2013 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

Interesting to see how you both get on and see some real world pics and demos.

15th Apr 2019 12:03pm

rafman

Member Since: 12 Mar 2019
Location: Perth
Posts: 18

I've been considering the navplus option https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-store/R...p102595472
Anyone had any experience with any of these systems? L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)

16th Apr 2019 4:07am

BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

So i've had an exchange of emails with the manufacturer and wanted to share what I've learnt thus far

The kit you buy seenms to be a 10.25" screen that has Android built in that. This screen has the same back enclosure as the Standard Equipment and the way you keep all the original functions to is remove the 2 internal boards from your Headunit and put them inside this new screen ( headunit )

This seems a simple job TBF as shown in this video

The kit then has a wiring harness ( to make it Plug & Plug ) with the addition of a Mic ( I assume to allow you talk to the Android OS Apps ) , GPS Receiver ( I assume so the Andriod OS APPS can use GPS ) and a GPS Speaker ( which I'm told is for the GPS Audio but I don't understand why this won't come out through the speakers )

See the pics for the kit

So, install seems very simple and totally stock ( except a MIC )

Obvisouly this kit doesn't offer CarPlay out of the box but as it's an Android Headunit adding this dongle seems to adds that functionalty

https://www.redmondpie.com/apple-carplay-u...r-any-car/

These are the questions I've asked along with the asnswers I received

Q Do all original functions still work like Climate Seat control, Massage seat control, Ambient Lighting control, Surround Cameras etc ?
A YES

Q Does the OEM voice control button work with Siri in Apple Car Play mode?
A NO

Q Why does the his new unit need GPS Anntena, GPS Speaker, External Mic as all these things should be passed to the headunit from the OEM cabling ?

A Because this android head unit system is independent from the original multimedia. And the original multimedia's functions will remain

Q Does the original OEM Nav still function ?

A The OEM Navi will work as usual.

Q Also, does this support Apple CarPlay via the OEM armest mounted USB port ?

A I don't think it support Apple CarPlay via the OEM Armrest Mounted USB.
It supports aftermarket CarPlay Dongle. Its price is US$60.

Q I’ve looked at your advert and I don’t see where a USB port is, I see a wiring harness, I see a GPS receiver, I see a MIC and I see a GPS Speaker ( but sure what this is for ? ) but no USB port

A check attached please.
It has 2 USB ports.

Q There is no Microphone is that kit, is one not required ?

A The mic will be included

Q What is the purpose of the GPS Speaker ?

A The GPS speaker will be used for navi voice.

Q I’m right in saying that the 2 black panels either side of the existing display that had soft buttons are replaced with virtual buttons on the new 10.25” display ?

A yes the screen will be replaced with 10.25" full touch screen.

Q Does the audio that comes out of the Android system ( for example if you’ve installed the App Spotify ) come out of the car audio or the GPS speaker ? Why is there a speaker just for the GPS audio ?

A Because the connection will be via AUX.So the speaker is just for navi voice.

Q Do all the steering wheel controls work when using the android system or if the carplay dongle is attached and car play is active can a phone call be accepted and cancelled using the steering wheel controls ?

A Yes

Last edited by BigladUK on 16th Apr 2019 8:41am. Edited 1 time in total

16th Apr 2019 7:35am

ABAB

Member Since: 02 Feb 2017
Location: GB
Posts: 266

2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

If you decide to go ahead, I will be very interested to see how this all works.

BTW, very impressed with the forward thinking in all the great questions you posed to the vendor! 2016 SDV8 AB

16th Apr 2019 8:12am

BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

Thanks and will do

BTW, I should also mention that direct from China this is $999 not the $1550 the guy in Cali is selling it for ( asuming it's the same unit )

Si

16th Apr 2019 8:17am

rafman

Member Since: 12 Mar 2019
Location: Perth
Posts: 18

Please keep us updated if you decide to go ahead, very keen to also know how it goes, $999 certainly makes it more interesting... L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)

16th Apr 2019 9:46am

BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

This is a guy doing an install ( with option of the extra USB CarPlay Dongle ) in a Evoque

And this is him demoing it

I don't think the install is so difficult on the FFRR given this video

Si

16th Apr 2019 10:05am

BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

Bought one,

Should be here in a few weeks

Also worked out how to get the head unit out

On our cars it’s super simple as trim piece around it simply pulls off revealing the screws

This should be very plug and play

Si

19th Apr 2019 9:38pm

Mr Tee

Member Since: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Near Wackyjim
Posts: 2598

Look forward to a write up

20th Apr 2019 7:47am

rafman

Member Since: 12 Mar 2019
Location: Perth
Posts: 18

Did you get the Chinese one?
Can I ask what year is your car? L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)

23rd Apr 2019 6:40am

BigladUK

Member Since: 04 Oct 2014
Location: Milton Keynes
Posts: 106

Yes I bought the one I've been referreing to in this thread ( although it won't arrive to me for a few weeks yet )

Mine is MY 2014

Si

23rd Apr 2019 7:29am

rafman

Member Since: 12 Mar 2019
Location: Perth
Posts: 18

Look forward to hearing how you go with it, I'm sure many of us would appreciate it if you could post some pics of the install along the way. L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)

23rd Apr 2019 8:11am

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