Anyone have experience with the road top CarPlay module. I’m considering adding it to my car and trying to find some user feedback. Amazon has it for under 300 in the US so looks like a pretty good deal but no user feedback and I’m always a little skeptical of those. TIA
Just pulled the trigger and ordered it, held off because I can't find any real reviews other than youtube vids from the vendor. It's showing up later this week; I'll post a review after install.
Good information
To release the auto gear shift without the need to have the car running there is a yellow shift release catch under the gaiter/boot. Carefully lift the gaiter by squeezing around the frame and gently pulling the gaiter up for access.
It is the yellow component here:
Thanks so much for documenting this. Really interested in knowing if everything is automatic from the time you turn it on. For instance , in the R171 the sony unit had to be switched to Aux.
I just want to start the car and have the unit displaying Android
, happy to have it wired into the USB.
ALso interested in how the phone works via Google Assistant ( or Siri in your case ?) .
No, I did not install a reversing camera. If you have one already installed you can select it and it will flip to that when the car is in reverse. Also if you don't have one or aftermarket you can use the box for that. Hook up seem to be pretty straight forward.
Amazon.com : Road Top Retrofit Kit Decoder with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Mirror Link for Mercedes Benz C E W212 CLA GLA GLK CLS ML GL GLK SLK Class C180 C200 CLA200 GLA250 GLK250 etc 2012-2015 Year : GPS & Navigation
I dont think Android auto works wirelessly yet for all phones, so USB will be essential to connect. Impressed that it only took you 2.5 hours.
I'm still chicken so will work with the installer , suspect less scratches that way.
Were you able to use the existing microphone in the car (wherever the hell that is located) ? Or did you have the furry pod sticking out at eye height.?
Also thanks for the sticking it back in tip. I have small hands so may be able to help . AT least with passing the
hammer. !!
I dont think Android auto works wirelessly yet for all phones, so USB will be essential to connect. Impressed that it only took you 2.5 hours.
I'm still chicken so will work with the installer , suspect less scratches that way.
Were you able to use the existing microphone in the car (wherever the hell that is located) ? Or did you have the furry pod sticking out at eye height.?
Also thanks for the sticking it back in tip. I have small hands so may be able to help . AT least with passing the
hammer. !!
Here is an install video from another solution on youtube but the same basic principle
I'd check it out before paying someone to do the install to see if you are comfortable doing it yourself. The roadtop system uses the original mic, that was one of the reason I went with it.
Aah. Ok. That is similar to the naviplus unit talked about before in these forums.
I'm actually after the Roadtop unit with a 9 inch screen that sits in the slot where the original screen is.
A little more complex. There is a 24 min install video that I will find.
The cost is about $520;USD.
Sorry just saw this question, didn't pop up on my feed. You can listen to the radio however can't see the screen that your audio is on. You have to go in and out of carplay to change stations. I would recommend using the Sirius app in carplay, there is also a radio app to stream radio station. All of those assume you have unlimited data.
The answer is really no and yes. The No - you can't use the OTA radio or Sirius from the MB unit to integrate directly into CarPlay
Now the yes -
Option 1. You can change the audio input to any input that is available on your MB audio unit then enable the system and just use the display portion of google maps - no navigation directions. Also to change station you have to disable the CarPlay system go back to NGT, change the station and then re-enable the system to get back to the map. This would be the only option to get OTA radio and you get no visual display of anything relating to the radio or Sirius just the display of the map
Option 2. The SiruisXM app has CarPlay integration, if you subscribe to one of the Sirius plans that has streaming and your phone has unlimited data, you can use the app inside of CarPlay - I've used this and it work just as I would except any integration - the only drawback/benefit is that it's tied to you phone signal so it will drop out if you go through a long dead sport. If you just need the the streaming plan I would recommend you reach out to SiriusXM and see if they have any promotions.
The answer is really no and yes. The No - you can't use the OTA radio or Sirius from the MB unit to integrate directly into CarPlay
Now the yes -
Option 1. You can change the audio input to any input that is available on your MB audio unit then enable the system and just use the display portion of google maps - no navigation directions. Also to change station you have to disable the CarPlay system go back to NGT, change the station and then re-enable the system to get back to the map. This would be the only option to get OTA radio and you get no visual display of anything relating to the radio or Sirius just the display of the map
Option 2. The SiruisXM app has CarPlay integration, if you subscribe to one of the Sirius plans that has streaming and your phone has unlimited data, you can use the app inside of CarPlay - I've used this and it work just as I would except any integration - the only drawback/benefit is that it's tied to you phone signal so it will drop out if you go through a long dead sport. If you just need the the streaming plan I would recommend you reach out to SiriusXM and see if they have any promotions.
Thanks for the photos and the write up. Can you also provide the URL for the one you bought from Amazon. I think I like the idea of returning it if I'm not satisfied.
BTW , is it touch screen ? The naviplus unit offers that, but to be honest I'm getting used to the wife's B class, which doesn't have the touch screen and it's OK.
Thanks for the photos and the write up. Can you also provide the URL for the one you bought from Amazon. I think I like the idea of returning it if I'm not satisfied.
BTW , is it touch screen ? The naviplus unit offers that, but to be honest I'm getting used to the wife's B class, which doesn't have the touch screen and it's OK.
Amazon.com : Road Top Retrofit Kit Decoder with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Mirror Link for Mercedes Benz C E W212 CLA GLA GLK CLS ML GL GLK SLK Class C180 C200 CLA200 GLA250 GLK250 etc 2012-2015 Year : GPS & Navigation
www.amazon.com
Here is what I used to connect the wires. I have used them before and have had no issues with them, plus you can easily unscrew them if you need to change wiring.
Here's a shot of the Boyo Camera, as you can see it blends right in:
Here is what the backup screen looks like; very clear and easy to see. This is daylight, will try to rememebr to get a night shot. The moire is from the pic, not on screen.
The system, when you start up, first opens the stock Comand screen, the goes to this when you plug in or automatically if you use BT and WiFi, followed by a switch to Carplay:
The little white box in the upper left shows CarPlay is connected.
So I decided I didn’t like this look for wired connection:
and decided to put a USB connection in the console storage bin. Bought one designed for marine use on Amazon and ran the wire up the console. Turned out like this:
The SmartTop took me an hour and is very easy, while this Roadtop not so much the screen is fine but fl no sound at all, I ran the AMI from the console and still no sound. Is there a fuse, their instructions are trash, just plug and play yeah right.
Have you set the audio source on the radio to Aux? That would give you picture no sound. If you have it’s also worth checking that Aux input is enabled in the Engineering menu.
Yes sir, I got it to work and thank you. There's a usb does that work when plug in? So far wireless working for Carplay, how about wireless charging? Incoming call the button on the steering wheel does not work only the rotary dial? Is there anyway to change the setting back to the steering wheel.
Thank you, I got it to work just like the way you post above. I'm trying to figure out how to put that usb from the roadtop box, did you put it inside the center console? I wonder can I put a magsafe inside and have wired and wireless charging?
Not sure about Magsafe, i just use a USB to Lightning cable. It cahrges, so it shuld do Magsafe as well.
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