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    • Mopetenpit
      Mopetenpit last edited by

      I am currently considering the purchase of a CarPlay device...
      I have two questions:

      • Are the texts announced when via points are reached - as in the smartphone app?
      • Can I also add route points (e.g. petrol stations) during a tour?

      Maybe I haven't searched properly... Is there an overview of functions that are available in the smartphone app but not/not yet implemented in CarPlay Version?

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      • Jack van Tilburg
        Jack van Tilburg Banned @Mopetenpit last edited by

        @Mopetenpit said in Question for CarPlay users:

        • Are the texts announced when via points are reached - as in the smartphone app?

        Yes they are similar.

        Maybe I haven't searched properly... Is there an overview of functions that are available in the smartphone app but not/not yet implemented in CarPlay Version?

        I recently asked that question here on the forum in a slightly different form, but there was no response. The published manual does not provide clarity about this because it is apparently an older version.

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        • Jörgen
          Jörgen Instructor @Mopetenpit last edited by

          @Mopetenpit Hi, I can not confirm text announcements, but I am sure there will be announced. Why should that not work, if route announcements are there.
          But I checked petrol stations can be added, as well as others from the search list.

          Hardware
          iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
          Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
          Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
          Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
          Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
          For more information, click here

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          • Mopetenpit
            Mopetenpit @Jörgen last edited by

            @Jörgen @Jack-van-Tilburg
            Thank you very much!

            @Jörgen
            Are the petrol stations displayed optimized for the route or are petrol stations displayed within a radius of the current location?

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            • Jörgen
              Jörgen Instructor @Mopetenpit last edited by

              @Mopetenpit yes listed next to your current location.

              Hardware
              iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
              Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
              Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
              Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
              Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
              For more information, click here

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              • Mopetenpit
                Mopetenpit @Jörgen last edited by

                @Jörgen 👍

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                • Drabslab
                  Drabslab Banned @Mopetenpit last edited by

                  @Mopetenpit with the little i know I can only advise against such purchase.

                  It adds complexity and thus errors/bugs, the features are more restricted than in the app itself, and i don't see a real added value except that you buy into another Apple closed shop that will cost you money. The same applies to android auto by the way.

                  But this is only my humble opinion of course

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                  • Jack van Tilburg
                    Jack van Tilburg Banned @Drabslab last edited by Jack van Tilburg

                    @Drabslab
                    I don't agree with that. You can indeed not operate all those fancy features of Next via Carplay or Android Auto. But very few of them are safe to operate while driving. Let them ensure that the strictly necessary functions stable and intuitively can be operated. If you need other functions, it is wise to stop for a moment and you can just as easily grab your smartphone.
                    So you can use relatively affordable devices for carplay or android auto, while otherwise you would have to purchase a rugged device.

                    But this is only my humble opinion of course 🙂

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                    • Jörgen
                      Jörgen Instructor last edited by

                      I think an important argument is being forgotten here, such a device is waterproof, heat-resistant, much more robust than a smartphone and costs only a fraction. The smartphone can stay in your pocket or tank bag.

                      Everyone as they like. 😊

                      Hardware
                      iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
                      Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
                      Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
                      Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
                      Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
                      For more information, click here

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                      • Jack van Tilburg
                        Jack van Tilburg Banned @Jörgen last edited by

                        @Jörgen
                        Absolutly

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                        • RetiredWingMan
                          RetiredWingMan @Jörgen last edited by

                          @Jörgen with all the issues I've seen with CP and AA and considering the added complexity I would never spend money on the device. I would prefer to purchase a robust small tablet that is water proof and has good brightness etc. If it's an Android device then any app can be loaded directly ... and the phone can stay in my pocket. No more battery drain issues or overheating issues with the phone.

                          2010 GL1800 Goldwing using Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Android 13.

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                          • M. Schrijver
                            M. Schrijver last edited by

                            I have tought about that option also. But i could not found many reliable and waterproof tablet. The Samsung X-cover series seems to be only reliable one.
                            Other options are severall versions of AliExpress type tablets. Reliability of those tablet is a question mark.

                            My Goldwing has AA and ACP built-in so it is easy for me.
                            With my current knowledge. I think i would go for the Chigee Aio-5 lite

                            (I use MRA Next only on Android Auto. Every comment, suggestion, etc will be based on my usage with Android Auto)

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                            • RetiredWingMan
                              RetiredWingMan @M. Schrijver last edited by

                              @M-Schrijver There is quite a lot of discussion about this in the following forum discussion including links to sample devices: https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/5847/problems-on-garmin-tread-8/21?_=1708816916848

                              2010 GL1800 Goldwing using Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Android 13.

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                              • Drabslab
                                Drabslab Banned @Jörgen last edited by

                                @Jörgen said in Question for CarPlay users:

                                costs only a fraction

                                I am not arguing but which devices in aprticular are you talking about? Those that I find seem all more expensive than my phone (which perhaps was a bargain at 300€)

                                @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Question for CarPlay users:

                                But very few of them are safe to operate while driving.

                                I completely agree with this, and I hardly ever touch my navigation device (TomTom rider 400) while driving. I evn consider using the barbuttons as a risk as it makes me "stare" longer at the screen.

                                I am a bit focussing on the hardware these days because my rider 400 is showing some "end of life" signs and I will probaby have to buy something else soon.

                                Besides, I am not looking only at navigation but for a set-up that I can use for email, web browsing etc ... as well.

                                @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Question for CarPlay users:

                                But this is only my humble opinion of course

                                the more opinions expressed, the more we learn 🙂

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                                • Jörgen
                                  Jörgen Instructor last edited by

                                  @Drabslab for example this: https://www.elebest.de/products/elebest-carplay-c650-motorrad-navi-5-zoll-display-apple-carplay-navigationsgerat-android-auto-navigationssystem-1

                                  Hardware
                                  iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
                                  Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
                                  Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
                                  Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
                                  Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
                                  For more information, click here

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