audibhoy11
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Preferably one that has steering wheel functionality , dash support etc etc , and possibly WiFi enabled
That's why a headunit with Android Auto or Apple Carplay support is nice. You can do all those things, but without the need for mounting your phone anywhere as it all works via your headunit screen. Android auto is especially nice, because you can use Waze with it as well as Google Maps.Think about not bothering with in car Sat nav and using Waze on your phone. Not only do you get faster updates, almost certainly better traffic info but also you can do things like pre program destinations before you get in the car.
Otherwise if sound quality is important stick with the major in car manufacturers, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine.
If you have an Android phone and are unlikely to move to iPhone any time soon then an Android Auto unit is a good idea, although I've no personal experience with them and no idea how well it works.That's why a headunit with Android Auto or Apple Carplay support is nice. You can do all those things, but without the need for mounting your phone anywhere as it all works via your headunit screen. Android auto is especially nice, because you can use Waze with it as well as Google Maps.
If you have an Android phone and are unlikely to move to iPhone any time soon then an Android Auto unit is a good idea, although I've no personal experience with them and no idea how well it works.
Sadly for this iPhone user Carplay support for Waze seems to be far off, Apple block other SatNavs apps from Carplay other than the woeful Apple maps.
I've got pioneer units in my RS4 and my wife's Golf Gti. SPH-DA120 and AVH-X8700BT. Couple of thoughts..
Apple maps isn't as good as google, but has got significantly better - especially the traffic info (which I believe they now source from TomTom.
I initially tried android auto with a Samsung S5, and it was unusable. Laggy/unresponsive, really dim screen etc. Might've been the phone - hoping someone else on here can provide a positive experience as I'm thinking of ditching the iPhone.
I switched to iPhone, and in that Apple manner - it just works.
I believe there is now an alpine unit that supports wireless CarPlay.
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I think much depends on individual phone/head unit. I've been using Android Auto with my HU and a LG G4 - the phone is old and laggy, but it works fine. My work Samsung S6 flies with it, so recent hardware with latest version of Android is pretty sweet. Consider the added support for Waze and plenty of media player options, and it's a great competitor for CarPlay. I'm upgrading to LG V30 soon, so expect it be flawless.I initially tried android auto with a Samsung S5, and it was unusable. Laggy/unresponsive, really dim screen etc. Might've been the phone - hoping someone else on here can provide a positive experience as I'm thinking of ditching the iPhone.