[phardy]

Hey, anyone got the new iOS 10.3 and got Apple Carplay to work wireless?

thanks

 

[KenC]

Is it supposed to? I would have guessed wireless CP would require new software in the Volt.

 

[Sean Nelson]

Is it supposed to? I would have guessed wireless CP would require new software in the Volt.

This is the Bolt EV section of the forum.

 

[edaniel]

Yes in my 2014 works fine . . .press the off Hook for 5 seconds or more you will here a ding

 

[Bacardi]

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/23/14716566/wireless-carplay-harman-more-cars

"BMW was the first brand to offer wireless CarPlay, connecting iPhone and car over Bluetooth (for initial handshaking) and then Wi-Fi (for ongoing connectivity)." Sounds like it's up to the automakers/stereo companies to allow access yet the interesting tidbit is it appear Wi-Fi needs to active so it may not be possible unless you purchase a Wi-Fi plan...Also it's possible that those with Bose (standard in the Premier, stand alone option in the LT) will gain wireless at differing times...

Yes in my 2014 works fine . . .press the off Hook for 5 seconds or more you will here a ding

What you meant to say was HOMELINK, not CarPlay, worked fine in your 2014, correct?

 

[KenC]

"conventional CarPlay vehicles cannot be upgraded to wireless via software; entirely new hardware is needed"
That's according to Sound & Vision.

 

[Sean Nelson]

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/23/14716566/wireless-carplay-harman-more-cars

"BMW was the first brand to offer wireless CarPlay, connecting iPhone and car over Bluetooth (for initial handshaking) and then Wi-Fi (for ongoing connectivity)." Sounds like it's up to the automakers/stereo companies to allow access yet the interesting tidbit is it appear Wi-Fi needs to active so it may not be possible unless you purchase a Wi-Fi plan...

What does "Wi-Fi" plan mean? Technically speaking, you should be able to connect the car and the phone via Wi-Fi without needing any Internet connection beyond that. And maps and other apps would work off the phone's data plan.

 

[Bacardi]

What does "Wi-Fi" plan mean? Technically speaking, you should be able to connect the car and the phone via Wi-Fi without needing any Internet connection beyond that. And maps and other apps would work off the phone's data plan.

I was quoting an article and provided the source which states "wi-fi for ongoing connectivity"...Almost all GM (in the states, don't know about other counties) have built in LTE & onstar, but you have to pay to a fee for LTE which creates a wi-fi hotspot...If GM can offer some sort of work around and if that is even possible is beyond me...

Logically, the next round of iPhone rumors is that 3 models will be launched in 2017 and all will have a form of wireless charging which like the Apple watch, may not work with existing PM/QI technology due to a software lock preventing a "handshake"...So if new hardware/software is needed to enable wireless CP, perhaps the MY18 vehicles will add Apple compatible wireless charging and tout the full wireless experience...

 

[Caffeine1]

So if hardware is required then would a doungle like this solve the problem?
https://www.newfrog.com/product/12v...MIo63ov5_N3AIVBlgNCh3Y2wlOEAQYAiABEgLpTPD_BwE

 

[vaylen]

That doesn't look very wireless to me.

 

[Caffeine1]

Your right.. I didn't look at it close enough.. no way it would work.... sorry..