Why said anything about wireless charging? This article is just about wireless carplay. these cars already offered wireless charging but it was old Qi. I Stuck a MagSafe puck to the pad years ago instead and my iPhone 15 pro max fits just fine.
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Honda Offering Wireless Apple CarPlay Upgrade for 2018-2022 Accords
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When wired (Honda Ridgeline) I noticed that if I went over a bump, or rough road; the wired Carplay would hang. I would have to disconnect and reconnect. I bought the OttoCast wireless adapter. The adapter is small and light; so the connection to the USB plug seems more stable. I start the truck, and about 30 sec to 1 minute later the phone synch's up and everything seems to work just fine. Honda's infortaiment system takes ~30 seconds to boot; so those claiming a few seconds - must be from after the Infotainment system is up and running. I would guess that 95% of the time, it connects perfectly (maybe 1 sec lag between screen or steering wheel command and execution
As @McWetty stated, battery health. I travel quite a bit for work and sometimes the damn thing is plugged in all day. Or, it gets plugged and unplugged 10x a day and the USBC just isn't going to survive that long term, lightning was a much better connector.
That last part is a big deal. I don't have CarPlay capability, but the USB connection in my 2014 Acura can't even keep an iPhone battery charged on long trips if I am using Maps for navigation and pulling down Apple Music over cellular at the same time.
Wireless CarPlay is a very nice convenience. Just start the car and not worry about plugging in.
I'm not sure about the comment about Southern state heat. Don't cars have AC? 😂
I'm not sure about the comment about Southern state heat. Don't cars have AC? 😂
I hope this comes to the Civic too eventually.
When I connect over Bluetooth, I get the stock stereo GUI that sucks to use heh.
When I connect over Bluetooth, I get the stock stereo GUI that sucks to use heh.
I just did the upgrade to my daughter’s 2018 CX3. It used factory parts and I could have it done at the dealership but I wanted to save some money so I did it myself
It actually doesn’t. I just drove from Orlando to Miami (4ish hours) using music and maps the entire way and I think I used maybe 1/3 of my battery.
This is kind of funny. Kudos to them for trying. But compare this to free and frequent over the air upgrades immediately after you receive your car from Tesla. in this one, you own a car from 2-6 years and then bring it into the dealer and pay $200-$300 (including labor) to install a third party software update. Extremely clunky.
Honda recently announced that owners of 2018-2022 Accord models in the U.S. are now eligible for a wireless Apple CarPlay upgrade option for a fee.
The update can be completed at any Honda dealership in the U.S. for a suggested price of $112, plus a labor fee, according to the announcement. Eligible customers can book a service appointment on their local Honda dealership's website.
Approximately 631,000 Accords with wired-only CarPlay are eligible for the upgrade, said Honda.
"Enhancing the ownership experience and market value of Honda vehicles already in use is a key strategy in pursuit of our goal to have zero environmental impact by 2050," said Honda's sustainability vice president Jay Joseph.
The upgrade also adds wireless Android Auto.
Article Link: Honda Offering Wireless Apple CarPlay Upgrade for 2018-2022 Accords
++ I drive a 2022 Passport Elite. I'm hoping it's just a matter that Honda is taking it one model at a time, in case there are problems identified in the upgrade process. Once the Accords are done, and everything goes OK, then we'll have an announcement about Odysseys, or whatever, on down the lineup. Any model that has in-cabin Wifi should be eligible since Honda is maniacal about re-using head units and interior electronics throughout their lineup when the model years align.
I guarantee you the USB-C port will be just fine. Relax.
I love how you cut off the peanut gallery before they could chime in.
I was also wondering about Toyota, too.
Why so condescending? I had the USBC ports, on both sides, replaced on a 2017 MBP and those ports got way less use than my phone will get. My use is probably heavier than most but it is still a concern.
Time will tell but one only has to "feel" the connection to know lightning was a far more robust connector. Complain about the speed all you want, very few use it for transfers. There is a lot of play in the USBC connection already so a wireless solution is a welcome upgrade for those that can get it.
Meanwhile wireless charging is non-functional in those Accords if you have a MagSafe iPhone. Fix that too Honda. I already have wireless CarPlay on my 2.0t Accord, but it has some issues from time to time. Hopefully this firmware will leak when it’s fully baked and it has other bug fixes. At this time, it’s been bricking head units asking for a license for some people.
Not condescending in the slightest. I was being honest. However, since you asked, this:
is nonsense. But I understand because it's something you "feel," you're likely really committed to it. So I'm somewhat regretful for my post in the first place. Cheers.
Sort of cool, but a ripoff. It will turn into a few hundreds
I had a 2012 CRV and I installed wireless carplay myself back in 2018. I bought a nice Pioneer with wifi carplay on Black Friday and it took me 1 hour to install…. It may not be possible with the new models but also not guaranteed it will be free of bugs and working properly
I had a 2012 CRV and I installed wireless carplay myself back in 2018. I bought a nice Pioneer with wifi carplay on Black Friday and it took me 1 hour to install…. It may not be possible with the new models but also not guaranteed it will be free of bugs and working properly
And weren't those ports breaking left and right when Apple first decided to get rid of everything else? People were pulling them out of the cases because of docking stations and whatnot, the MBP had issues all on its own, and it was nothing to do with the strength of USB-C ports in general, it was a bad design on Apple's part (we had to have our 'test' MBP at ViewSonic replaced when they broke a few years ago as well). The ones on the Surface I use for work have been going strong for 2+ years now, and every single day, that is the connection where my displays/power/network/etc are all coming from. USB-C itself is just fine and plenty stable for people who know how to take care of their equipment and don't just rip cables out of things.
i need to charge my phone anyway so will not be discovering the surprise and no doubt high labor cost
They're charging around 119 dollar plus labor. So looking at around $250, minimum. I have a 2019 Accord (which I love), but I doubt I'll be making that upgrade. Plus it charges my phone pretty quick when it's plugged in.
