i think its more of a lock down issue. screen mirroring means videos and what not can be played right away (something the car industry cant allow from factory). i dont think apple/android have a way of locking down that feature to car screens as of yet but i also feel its not been a main point for them either. Hence it being dragged out.
Audi and Mercedes have some models with wireless CarPlay from the factory.
Wireless CarPlay on a 2022/2023 Ford Maverick is a joke. It only supports music/calls (like bluetooth) and not maps etc which is the biggest selling point IMO of CarPlay/Android Auto.
That's not a option on the classic trucks. If it was I probably wouldn't even about a new radio.... lol
Wireless CarPlay has been a thing for awhile now. GM has had it for a couple years, it works just like it does when plugged in, and for me, that means it works great. Aftermarket has had it for quite awhile as well, but I haven’t installed an aftermarket deck with it yet to comment on how well it works. But like most things, buy a good brand deck and it will likely work well.
That is neat and stuff if you are doing a restoration, but you will be light years ahead in function and usability by just doing an aftermarket deck. Aftermarket will show the name of the caller on the screen when ringing, and give you in call options and a million other things. Totally worth it to just go aftermarket.GMC Chevy Truck 05-09 AM FM 6 Disc CD Radio Upgraded w Bluetooth Music
-- 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 -- GMC Chevrolet Truck & Van Radio AM FM 6 Disc CD Player OEM Radio Upgraded with Bluetooth Music Capability Stream audio from a smartphone, tablet or Bluetooth capable music device! Part Number: 15234935 Compatible Part Numbers: 10359577 / 15917881 / 15927261...1factoryradio.com
If this is not your radio they have others as well. I am dying to try this out.
The main reason they stray from the knob is to maximize screen size. A knob takes a lot of real estate.
Yeah you can install an aux port from the xm but you won’t lose the xm. My ‘07 had it wired in and I used both. Then you could get a Bluetooth adapter and plug it in to the aux port.
^ You won't lose XM support from what I understand, it is an in-line harness that intercepts what heads to the radio.
its cause your truck is too new. i had the old school AUX option in my 02. cassette to 3.5mm jack adapter
. that thing worked awesome. When i changed decks to the pioneer from the factory one, it went away though.
I literally just want my own music that is all. I put my phone in the console when I drive, no texting or calling.
For the cost of that radio you posted I'd rather buy an aftermarket head unit for the same cost that has increased functionality like navigation etc.@Hoser Oh I know why they did away with the knob. Just think it looks like chit. The only thing an aftermarket unit will have over that which I posted is sound quality which could be potentially mitigated with an amp. Sure you can't have nav and bluetooth calling or a big honkin screen, but who needs that anyway?
Not everyone's cup of tea though and I understand that.
@Bdsankey Ouch that sucks. No this one is completely wireless with every function.
Yes you can. You may be familiar with these gentleman already but they offer it.
i was thinking for of a flash change in the computer but that may not be the case. for 800 bucks, ill just keep plugging her in
LOL! I agree, and honestly, since you have CarPlay when its plugged in, I just set it down and don't worry about the cord because I'm not using the phone. But if you did lots of shorter trips and in and out of the truck a lot I could see where the wireless would be nice.i was thinking for of a flash change in the computer but that may not be the case. for 800 bucks, ill just keep plugging her in
