Description
This wireless CarPlay interface is a new product for 2019, which can be connected via Bluetooth or the USB port included in the kit, so you can still charge your phone or update software via the USB port when you need it. It adds full CarPlay functionality to your vehicle and it has a built-in camera interface, so you can add on aftermarket cameras.
Please watch the wireless CarPlay demonstration video below.
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/wired CarPlay functionality for iPhone 5 or later.
- Full wireless/wired Android Auto functionality for compatible Android phone models.
- Screen mirroring function for iPhone and Android phones.
- Use your favourite phone apps for GPS navigation, Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps and be notified of the live traffic information
- Allows handsfree calling and messaging
- Voice control via Siri
- Inbuilt interface for aftermarket front, rear and 360 cameras. You may wish to enhance the car’s visibility by adding our hazard perception front/rear cameras to automatically recognise hazard on the road.
- 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 phone charged at the same time
- The USB port included can also accept USB flash drive to play music and videos.
- Steering wheel control and touch screen control (touch control is installed by adding a touch screen overlay to the factory screen and this is optional to install). Touch screen function is not supported by Q3 equipped with MMI high head unit.
- We provide detailed installation instructions in the box.
- One year warranty and lifetime email support.
Installation steps overview
It requires temporary removal of your multimedia unit (with release keys included) and your climate control (with trim tool included). Then just plug in our wires behind the multimedia unit (plug and play) and locate the interface box behind there. Refit everything.
If you would like to install the touch screen overlay (optional installation step), you will need to remove your screen and apply the overlay. (This only applies to the CarPlay kit with touch support.)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. 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/modifying wires etc.
2. 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.
3. Where do I plug in my phone?
Our kit comes with a USB ports. This port is for CarPlay where you can plug in the lighting cable. When using Apple CarPlay, simply just connect your phone to the lightning cable, it will charge your phone at the same time. This USB port also allows you to plug in a flash drive and play music and videos.
When checking out, please leave a note of the following information
- The year/model of your car
- Whether you have the MMI high system or Audi Multimedia system. See photo above. Installation manual is different for the two systems.
- Whether it has AMI port in your Armrest (this requires an extra cable, so we will then include it for you)
Peter Keith (verified owner) –
First class,, really works Apple car play on my 2017 Audi Q3. Does what it is supposed to do , plus I went for the touch screen add on , really a must . Installing was ok if your confident in removing car trim. After sales support is brilliant, had to use a couple times , very professional and supportive.definetly recommend this company.
Kate C. (verified owner) –
5 stars are not enough. Excellent product and even more fantastic customer support. I had some issues self installing and all my questions were answered timely. Eventually found local car shop to assist with install. Runs like a charm! I was hesitant to purchase as live outside of the UK. But it was worth the cost.
Jeffrey (verified owner) –
This is an amazing product! I was looking for a simple solution to add Apple CarPlay into my car. This was truly plug & play. I was able to install it into my 2018 Audi Q3, but not without the help of the after sales support staff (the power source was on the driver’s side, US model). This loads up so much faster than the OEM MMI system. Sound quality is unchanged. I am still able to use the car’s original bluetooth to receive and make calls. There are some quirks, but I’m willing to overlook those because I love everything about Apple CarPlay. I highly recommend this product!
Rahul Shah (verified owner) –
Had mine for 3 years! Best thing I ever invested. 100% reliable