CarPlay retrofit options; anyone got any experience with these 5 options?

[J0N1X303]

Does anyone have any experience with these different options for CarPlay retrofit? Seems a range of prices but are the options any different?

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Audi Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto MMI Retrofit Interface (A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 Q5 Q7)

Benefit from Screen Mirroring, Waze, Google Maps, Spotify, Apple Music, WhatsApp and more with our Audi Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto Interface Kit. Compatible with most Audi's 2010-2019. We are UK Based and offer a 1 Year Guarantee. These MMI interfaces are Plug and Play - no coding...

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AUDI A6/A7 2011-2018 (C7) Retrofit CarPlay and Android Auto Kit – Integrated automotive UK

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AMPIRE Smartphone-Integration for Audi MMI 3G+ and MMI 3G High

Plug&Play smartphone interface with full integration into the car's multimedia system. Check the compatibility list to see if we have a solution available for your car.The image is displayed on the full factory monitor and the sound is fed in via…

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Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto Navigation Interface Audi A6 A7 2011-2018 GPS MMI RMC - Unique Auto Developments

Please note, the below video was filmed some years ago, our current product has some upgraded features. Please see full details 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...

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[RAF_S7]

What year car you have will dictate which option is best for you.

If you have a C7 model (pre-facelift) with the AMI interface connector, you will need 3rd Party hardware to enable Carplay/Android Auto.

if you have an early C7.5 (2015/16) with 2xUSB ports under the armrest, then you can (may…) have two options:

• Official OEM software upgrade from your dealer - however this is VIN dependant, so needs to be checked before you book it in
• Unofficial MIB2 software upgrade - will invalidate any remaining MMI Warranty - but provide you with full Carplay/Android Auto functionality, via USB cable to your phone. You will not be able to get further software updates to the MMI system.
  • This can be installed via a USB or SD Card software update -or-
  • Installed remotely by a competent installer.

I had my S7 updated remotely about 3 years ago, by a chap in China, and was one of the first to have this done in the UK. Been very happy with it since, and use it all the time.

There are a few forum supporters offering the software upgrade, if your in a C7.5

John

 

[bx3m]

How about this one:

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto MMI Prime Kit For Audi

Demo video: Do you dream of using Apple Maps on your car screen or listening to Spotify through the Audi speakers? All this is possible with Audi CarPlay MMI. Audi CarPlay MMI is the next generation of our multimedia bridge that lets you connect your phone to your Audi wirelessly or via cable...

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I've had one on my A6, worked quite well, easy to install. Uninstalled because I don't really use it...