Android and Apple Carplay - Is it possible?
06-18-21, 07:57 AM
#46
If you keep input in AUX you should not have to switch audio input you should be able to get audio from Carplay every time. There's a setting on Zlink to start Carplay automatically, you should also check for App update in the settings sometime they fix a lot of bugs with update.
06-18-21, 01:39 PM
#47
Driver
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If you keep input in AUX you should not have to switch audio input you should be able to get audio from Carplay every time. There's a setting on Zlink to start Carplay automatically, you should also check for App update in the settings sometime they fix a lot of bugs with update.
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Jazzrock (06-18-21)
06-18-21, 05:08 PM
#48
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If you keep input in AUX you should not have to switch audio input you should be able to get audio from Carplay every time. There's a setting on Zlink to start Carplay automatically, you should also check for App update in the settings sometime they fix a lot of bugs with update.
Also, how are you guys getting internet connection? When I open Z-Link it’s having me turn on hotspot on the Android unit that connects to my phone via WiFi since it’s outputting a hotspot connection. The only thing with that is it’s only allowing me to play music offline through Spotify and I can’t go on any websites on my phone. It’s not giving me any connection basically.
06-18-21, 06:03 PM
#49
Okay so, the audio is actually coming from the aux port under the arm rest? Basically the Bluetooth streams the music to the unit and the unit outputs it through the aux which outputs that through the speakers?
Also, how are you guys getting internet connection? When I open Z-Link it’s having me turn on hotspot on the Android unit that connects to my phone via WiFi since it’s outputting a hotspot connection. The only thing with that is it’s only allowing me to play music offline through Spotify and I can’t go on any websites on my phone. It’s not giving me any connection basically.
Also, how are you guys getting internet connection? When I open Z-Link it’s having me turn on hotspot on the Android unit that connects to my phone via WiFi since it’s outputting a hotspot connection. The only thing with that is it’s only allowing me to play music offline through Spotify and I can’t go on any websites on my phone. It’s not giving me any connection basically.
You can setup WiFi on Android to use your home WiFi or when you’re away you do need hotspot on your phone to connect.
06-18-21, 06:21 PM
#50
AUX port is connected through Android unit via harness cable it’s not connected under arm rest. When you’re using CarPlay the audio from CarPlay is going through Android system and then it outputs to AUX INPUT to Lexus. When you’re streaming Bluetooth you’re still listening through AUX. You can also switch over input to Bluetooth from Lexus to stream directly from phone to Lexus and you can control tracks on CarPlay screen.
You can setup WiFi on Android to use your home WiFi or when you’re away you do need hotspot on your phone to connect.
You can setup WiFi on Android to use your home WiFi or when you’re away you do need hotspot on your phone to connect.
06-18-21, 09:48 PM
#51
Driver
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AUX port is connected through Android unit via harness cable it’s not connected under arm rest. When you’re using CarPlay the audio from CarPlay is going through Android system and then it outputs to AUX INPUT to Lexus. When you’re streaming Bluetooth you’re still listening through AUX. You can also switch over input to Bluetooth from Lexus to stream directly from phone to Lexus and you can control tracks on CarPlay screen.
You can setup WiFi on Android to use your home WiFi or when you’re away you do need hotspot on your phone to connect.
You can setup WiFi on Android to use your home WiFi or when you’re away you do need hotspot on your phone to connect.
Last edited by Zerotec; 06-19-21 at 12:53 AM.
06-19-21, 09:20 AM
#52
I assume you’re using the hotspot given by the Android unit? Instead of you giving a hotspot connection to the unit. For some reason when the hotspot connects, I have no internet connection. I’m not really able to use my phone at all and all my music has to be listened to offline. Any remedies/settings I needs to change?
06-19-21, 02:26 PM
#53
Driver
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I rarely use Android on this unit except to update CarPlay app. I’m able to use my phone while connected to hotspot. On the iPhone when you open hotspot it will disconnect WiFi on the phone because hotspot needs WiFi. So if you used CarPlay wirelessly you will loose connection. But you should be able to use iPhone to stream music via Bluetooth. If you use CarPlay you should not need to have Android connected to hotspot unless you want to use Android app.
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Jazzrock (06-19-21)
06-19-21, 02:27 PM
#54
Driver
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Hopefully, I will be able to fix this. I think some settings that came from the factory are set off for some reason. Maybe I need some sort of administrativecode in order to access them? Not too sure. I'll keep you guys updated.
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Jazzrock (06-19-21)
06-20-21, 04:03 AM
#57
Driver
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I got the YZG unit. The only issues I’m having is that the hotspot doesn’t connect automatically along with when I manually turn it on via the touch screen, it doesn’t give my phone any service. I have to go into an app that uses service (Safari for example) for it to turn to cellular data while still being connected to hotspot for it to work. Moreover, Z-Link doesn’t want to start up automatically. Maybe when I fix the hotspot problem it will? There’s no setting for me to turn on Automatic Startup. Maybe I’m just missing something because these doesn’t seem right…
06-20-21, 04:05 AM
#58
Driver
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Yeah… hopefully I can figure this out. If not I could always sell this unit as used to someone on the marketplace who’s not as picky as me aha. But hopefully I can figure it out!
06-20-21, 09:42 AM
#59
I got the YZG unit. The only issues I’m having is that the hotspot doesn’t connect automatically along with when I manually turn it on via the touch screen, it doesn’t give my phone any service. I have to go into an app that uses service (Safari for example) for it to turn to cellular data while still being connected to hotspot for it to work. Moreover, Z-Link doesn’t want to start up automatically. Maybe when I fix the hotspot problem it will? There’s no setting for me to turn on Automatic Startup. Maybe I’m just missing something because these doesn’t seem right…
06-20-21, 09:57 AM
#60
Driver School Candidate
Apple carplay
