Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

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Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by DaytonaMatt » Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:27 pm

Has anyone installed one of these?

https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/carplay ... available/

For a 2015 RS6 it all sounds simple, but wondering if you still need to run a iPod cable from that unit to a glovebox or if it works with the existing USB ports. The description suggests it works as is.

Emailed them, no reply..

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by ab54666 » Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:46 pm

I was looking at this last night, as you can fit to an older RS6 with no USB ports I suspect's a separate cable.

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by kerniez » Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:24 am

I tried this kit and was really disappointed. Fitting wasn’t too difficult, it just took a few hours.

Once I had installed it was hit and miss if my iPhone would connect to the system, I needed to disable Bluetooth for the hands free to work through this system and the Audi quality wasn’t as good as the Audi system through Bluetooth.

If I was using the phone and reversed the audio to the phone cut out all together due to the sensor system.

I tried several fixes suggested by the seller, created videos and sent them across. In the end it was just too flaky for me and the seller agreed to refund the purchase price. I was responsible for shipping and my time.

It was worth a go as I wanted CarPlay which I liked, The MMI in the RS6 is not the greatest!

From personal experience I would say avoid! If you want to give it a go disconnect the battery prior to installation to avoid Errors on your system.

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by uplandsway » Thu Nov 01, 2018 7:46 am

DaytonaMatt wrote:
Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:27 pm
Has anyone installed one of these?

https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/carplay ... available/

For a 2015 RS6 it all sounds simple, but wondering if you still need to run a iPod cable from that unit to a glovebox or if it works with the existing USB ports. The description suggests it works as is.

Emailed them, no reply..
Cant you get this done at your local audi dealer, im sure its circa £250 for the coding and then an hour or so labour ?

https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/zubeho ... S:Category
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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by RS6Boyo » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:26 am

unfortunately the audi option won't work on a 2015 or 2016 RS6

from article description on audi site...

"Notes for retrofitting to Audi A6 (from 2015) and Audi A7 (from 2015):
- The retrofitting of the Audi smartphone interface is only available for models as of 2017"

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by kerniez » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:31 am

@DaytonaMatt - Answering your USB question, no you can’t use the existing USB. The kit doesn’t provide a USB to Lightning cable so you need to provide it.

I ran my cable to the centre arm rest.


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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by DaytonaMatt » Thu Nov 01, 2018 10:45 am

Thanks for the replies!

Shame you had issues with the system, as I do like the carplay and I am having issues getting live traffic data to the MMI and thought this may help.

Incidentally, I have a sim in the car, my phone then seems to connect wirelessly to but then my phone doesnt actually get wifi network (so googlemaps, spotify etc wont work). Anyone had this? Do I need to the phone connected to the incar wifi in order to bee able to get live traffic in the MMI?

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by LeeRS6 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:42 am

I fitted one myself, I have not had any of the problems Kerniez has listed, there is a couple of downsides/glitches but I have been told there is a firmware update to address them.

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by LeeRS6 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:47 am

Just remembered when i was looking at these I read that Unique Audio have the older interface which did have problems, maybe that's what Kerniez had

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by DaytonaMatt » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:39 pm

Which outfit did you buy yours from?

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by LeeRS6 » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:53 pm

Read this post it has the details on there viewtopic.php?f=76&t=126878&start=15

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by DaytonaMatt » Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:17 am

So oddly your UK Ebay link is now unique audio. Don’t suppose you have a part/model number for yours?

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by LeeRS6 » Fri Nov 02, 2018 9:08 am

Yes as they are the only company supplying them in the UK, at that time I wasn't aware of any issues with their units, as far as I know they get them from the same supplier but must have older stock.
I will try to find the box, the seller I bought mine from which I believe is the actual manufacturer is very helpful and speaks excellent english.

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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit

Post by DaytonaMatt » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:45 pm

Been quoted £990 or so for a west London audionpmace to fit Apple car play. Saying 3-4 hours labour

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