Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit
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Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit
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..
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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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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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.
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
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 ?DaytonaMatt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:27 pmHas 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..
https://shops.audi.com/en_GB/web/zubeho ... S:Category
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Stevie F
2016 C7.5 RS6 Performance
Stevie F
2016 C7.5 RS6 Performance
Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit
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"
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"
Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit
@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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I ran my cable to the centre arm rest.
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Re: Unique audio - CarPlay retrofit
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?
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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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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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
Which outfit did you buy yours from?
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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
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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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.
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
Been quoted £990 or so for a west London audionpmace to fit Apple car play. Saying 3-4 hours labour
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