CarPlay - Take your favourite apps on the journey
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This is the wireless CarPlay 2019 new product. Functions are all the same with the demo video. Only difference is it can be connected via BT and via a lightning cable.
This Audi CarPlay box from Unique Auto Developments is a great alternative to an expensive MMI upgrade or navigation retrofit. This kit enables you to use your favourite navigation app on your phone, listen to music, read messages, and everything your phone can do, you can do it on your car’s factory screen and stereo.
Key advantages of the Unique Auto Developments CarPlay kit include
• Superior sound quality due to good quality components – no difference in quality with playing music from AUX or AMI.
• Full wireless Apple CarPlay functionality for iPhone 5 or later
• Wired Android Auto function*
• Use your favourite phone apps for GPS navigation Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze and be notified of the live traffic information
• Allows handsfree calling and messaging
• Voice control via Siri
• Inbuilt interface for front, rear cameras and 360 cameras.
• Play music from your favourite phone apps, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, etc. Music comes out from Audi factory stereo system.
• Can be connected via both Bluetooth or USB port (included in the kit) to keep your iPhone charged at the same time
• The USB port included can also accept USB flash drive to play music and videos.
• Touch screen control (all models), MMI control (MMI basic/MMI high), steering wheel control (Audi Concert/Symphony)
• We provide detailed installation instructions in the box
• A UAD approved flash drive for software updates will be included.
• One year warranty and lifetime email support.
Please note – an Apple iPhone is required for CarPlay functionality. Android Auto needs to be connected via a USB cable and the new mic is required to install for using Android Auto voice control function. We don’t guarantee Android Auto will be compatible with your Android phone model. Leave us a note whether you have AUX or AMI in the car, so we can include the correct cables.
Fitment
This kit fits A4 A5 Q5 with Concert or Symphony (written on your stereo).
Your A4 A5 Q5 must have a coloured screen and a media button.
Your A4 A5 Q5 must have either Aux in the menu or an AMI port (Audi Music Interface) to be able to hear the sound from CarPlay.
Installation steps overview
This Concert/Symphony kit is particular easy to install. No need to remove climate control, radio unit and air vents.
Pop out the AMI with release keys included – drop down glove box – remove the screen and connect LVDS at back of the screen – route microphone – make connections on the interface box – refit everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. My Audi has MMI fitted. Will this kit fit my car?
No, this kit doesn’t fit cars that have MMI. But we do have a CarPlay kit for the MMI model cars. Please contact us for more information.
2. My car has AMI (Audi Music Interface). Will this fit my car?
Yes, it will fit all Audi B8 A4/A5/Q5 models fitted with Concert/Symphony stereo and AMI, however if your car is equipped with AMI, please leave us a note when checking out, so we will include an extra cable for you.
3. Will I have to change my original car screen or make wiring modifications?
This kit allows you to retain the factory fitted display screen in your car, and all wiring is plug and play, so no cutting wires etc.
4. Is this compatible with Android smartphones?
Yes, this unit supports mirroring of all apps to the car screen, however sound must be connected separately to 3.5mm AUX
5. Will sound come out of my car stereo?
Yes, this unit will allow music playback, and all sounds to be emitted through the car speakers, simply switch the Audi radio to ‘AUX’ mode for playback.
6. Will it work with Left hand drive vehicles?
Yes, our kit is compatible with worldwide models.Please note – an Apple iPhone is required for CarPlay functionality.