Been doing that but I use Waze most of the time for traffic updates and route changes. Not ideal
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iPhone 14 Pro CarPlay Microphone Volume Too Low
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Apple Preparing iOS 16.0.3 With More Bug Fixes Following iPhone 14 Launch
iOS 16.0.2 was released last month with several bug fixes for iPhone 14 issues, excessive copy and paste permission prompts, and more. Now, evidence...
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There are several remaining iOS 16 bugs that iOS 16.0.3 would hopefully address, including an issue with low volume during CarPlay phone calls placed with an iPhone 14 Pro, display flickering on some iPhone models when brightness is set low, a string of text that can crash the Mail app, an error when attempting to edit Cinematic Mode videos shot on an iPhone in Final Cut Pro and iMovie on the Mac, and more.
New iPhone 14 pro. Carplay phone calls are spotty if not un-useable with Mercedes. Took it into the dealer. They replaced the mic and updated the Mercedes software. The connection was mildly better but even the service tech said he could not solve the problem completely. We are awaiting the apple iphone update.
Same with 14 Pro Max on 16.0.2. This is a problem. Don't know if it actually gets read but I sent this to Apple's Bug Report page:
Please make an announcement as to when this CarPlay mic issue will be resolved. This is no small thing, it's directly impacting safety while driving... as people keep being told the voice is too low, it's natural to handle the phone while driving to try and figure it out. THIS IS SERIOUS. Own up to the developer testing mistake and make an announcement so us 14 devotees are well-informed.
And please get this fixed ASAP. Thank you.
Please make an announcement as to when this CarPlay mic issue will be resolved. This is no small thing, it's directly impacting safety while driving... as people keep being told the voice is too low, it's natural to handle the phone while driving to try and figure it out. THIS IS SERIOUS. Own up to the developer testing mistake and make an announcement so us 14 devotees are well-informed.
And please get this fixed ASAP. Thank you.
Here's a post I just dropped in the main thread... it's not totally fixed, at least from my testing:
Not sure if this was mentioned, but I called a friend that I talk with often on CarPlay, specifically to test after the 16.0.3 update, she said the sound quality is improved, but the volume is only a little better. By that she said she normally put me at half volume on her iPhone (using FaceTime Audio btw) when I was on iPhone 11 Pro Max, and once on iPhone 14 Pro Max of course it was almost a whisper as we all know, but NOW after 16.0.3 she said it's better than it was, but she's got me up to 75-80% to hear me the same way. I could hear her fine at the same car volume I run. I trust her assessment as she works with video and audio editing on her MacBook Pro in her home studio, so she has half a clue. So it's not a complete fix on the mic side. I'm posting this to Apple next.
Not sure if this was mentioned, but I called a friend that I talk with often on CarPlay, specifically to test after the 16.0.3 update, she said the sound quality is improved, but the volume is only a little better. By that she said she normally put me at half volume on her iPhone (using FaceTime Audio btw) when I was on iPhone 11 Pro Max, and once on iPhone 14 Pro Max of course it was almost a whisper as we all know, but NOW after 16.0.3 she said it's better than it was, but she's got me up to 75-80% to hear me the same way. I could hear her fine at the same car volume I run. I trust her assessment as she works with video and audio editing on her MacBook Pro in her home studio, so she has half a clue. So it's not a complete fix on the mic side. I'm posting this to Apple next.
My wife's 14 Pro has the same issue. I can't hear her at all when she calls me via her car. Hopefully this gets fixed quick.
So far so good with 16.0.3. I made a phone call and the person in the other end said it sounded better.
Ok, this will be a good test: have her update to 16.0.3 and then have her call you and evaluate how it sounds. I’m told mines better but still a bit low compared to my last iPhone. You are used to how she sounds so this will be a good test.
also happening with my Iphone 13, callers claiming they cant hear me ? but only on some calls?
also happening with my Iphone 13, callers claiming they cant hear me ? but only on some calls?
Same with me all working better now, not as loud as bluetooth [probably never compared before!!] but much better than before.
iPhone 13 Pro - same issue with 16.0.3 - it looks that new update works only with iPhone 14 series
Problem reported on https://www.apple.com/feedback/
I tried iOS 16.1 public beta 5 and my wife told me that she can hear me better but still not good. She told that if she will be outdoor or in public transport she will not hear me.
Problem reported on https://www.apple.com/feedback/
I tried iOS 16.1 public beta 5 and my wife told me that she can hear me better but still not good. She told that if she will be outdoor or in public transport she will not hear me.
It definitely fixed it for me. Went from my girlfriend complaining she couldn’t hear me with her sound all the way up to being clear enough that she didn’t even realize I was in the car.