The automobile industry moves slowly. Even though Apple's CarPlay was announced a couple of year's ago, it's taken a while for the different car companies to push out updates. Hyundai recently made CarPlay available for more of its lineup, so I decided to download it and give it a go.
To download the software, you must be logged in to your MyHyundai account. If you are eligible, you will find a link to a download on the right side of the Multimedia and Navigation page. To begin using Android Auto, you will need an Android phone with version 5.0 or higher the Android Auto App downloaded from the Play Store and a data plan. Jan 19, 2018 Recently, I began looking into how I could get Apple Carplay installed on my 2016 Hyundai i40. I could see Hyundai UK were tweeting that a free software update was available for any SE Nav model since Nov 2015. However, unlike our US counterparts, this was not a publically accessible upgrade. Aug 10, 2016 Install Apple Carplay and Android Auto on your 2015 and 2016 Hyundai Vehicles Green Family Hyundai. How to Install Android Auto / Apple CarPlay onto your Hyundai Part 2.
- May 13, 2019 Streetsville Hyundai has the answers right here for you! How to Install Apple CarPlay in My Hyundai. In order to install Apple CarPlay in your Hyundai, you’ll first need your vehicle identification number (VIN), as well as a USB stick or memory card from your car’s navigation system. Also, you’ll need a compatible Apple iPhone.
- Apr 22, 2016 Hyundai Insider shows you step-by-step instructions on how to use Apple Maps in your Apple CarPlay™ compatible Hyundai vehicle. This powerful tool allows drivers to focus on the road and unlock.
- Jun 10, 2019 CarPlay takes the things that you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them on your car's built-in display. When you connect your iPhone to CarPlay, you can get turn-by-turn directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music, and more.
Updating for CarPlay was simple, and can be completed at home. From the time the initial download began until the time CarPlay was ready to be used was about 75 minutes. The process can vary in length depending on your internet speeds though, because the files you have to download from Hyundai are quite large.
To begin, you need to head over to Hyundai's site to grab the download file. You will also need to pop the Maps SD card out of your car and plug it into the SD card slot or card reader in your computer. Each file has to be downloaded and transferred to the SD card. Take your time.
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As soon as the update is fully on the card, head to the car. Pop the SD card back in, go into the Settings, and fire up the update. The car does need to be running, and stay running, for the update to process, so make sure you are in a well-ventilated area before you begin.
Once you've got CarPlay installed, plug your iPhone into your car with a Lightning cable. After the phone is connected you will get a prompt asking if CarPlay can access the phone even when it is locked. Troubleshooting 1989 toyota pickup. Select 'Allow' and then you are set.
Apps that you have installed on your phone will appear on the CarPlay dashboard. Then, it's playtime.
The process is super simple, and the end results are pretty awesome. If you own a newer Hyundai, you should check to see if the CarPlay update is available and then get it installed.
If you've installed CarPlay in your car, let me know how it's working for you!
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Published 6:35 PM EDT May 26, 2016
Hyundai has come through for Sonata owners who have been waiting for the Apple CarPlay feature the automaker promised more than a year ago.
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A free downloadable update is available for properly equipped 2015 and 2016 Sonatas at MyHyundai.com
CarPlay is an increasingly popular feature that makes many smartphone features available through a vehicle’s touch screen and voice recognition. It reduces driver distraction, enhancing safety.
“I just completed the upgrade, and it’s working great,” Sonata owner Jason Springel wrote in an e-mail. The download is fast and easy, Springel said.
For less technically savvy owners, the update will be available for an installation fee at all Hyundai dealers in June. The fee will vary depending the car and how long it takes to upload the data, but Hyundai recommends $50. The update will take 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the vehicle.
The upload also works with properly equipped 2015 Genesis; 2016 Genesis, Elantra and Tucson, and 2017 Tucson, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport models.
Hyundai also plans to roll out updates to CarPlay and Android Auto — compatible with Google phones — on other 2016 vehicles shortly.
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Published 6:35 PM EDT May 26, 2016