Two of the most popular features found in vehicles over the past several years would have to be Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While they might not be as crucial or important as some of the advancements that have come in, say, advanced driver assistance, they’re every bit as popular amongst drivers and passengers. In more recent years, wireless versions of the two technologies have been released. So, what exactly is the difference between wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? Let’s dive into it!
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What are Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
First of all, let’s give you a baseline understanding of the two technologies, regardless of their relation to wires, just in case you aren’t aware. Most folks of driving age these days have a smartphone in their pocket, and these two technologies enable you to connect that smartphone to your vehicle – Apple CarPlay for iPhones and Android Auto for phones powered by the Android system. They enable you to do things like play music, make phone calls, get navigation, and so on on your infotainment screen and through your speakers instead of needing to mount your phone on the dashboard and connect through aux cables.
Benefits of Wireless
Now that Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto have been released, the technologies have taken a big step forward. This means you no longer even have to take your phone out of your pocket to connect it to your infotainment system, thus far less forgetting it in the car when you leave. This also enables you to pass your phone around the vehicle if necessary, you can connect as soon as you turn the vehicle on without worrying about plugging anything in, and you’ll be able to see your battery life right on the display.
Benefits of Wired
That isn’t to say the older wired versions of these technologies don’t have their advantages as well. Needing to plug the phone into your vehicle in order to connect it means you’re guaranteed to always be charging your phone while driving. It also means you won’t have to deal with any audio syncing issues as can sometimes be the case with Bluetooth.
Let us know if you have any questions, and be sure to search our inventory by feature to find models with either one of these technologies available!
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