Wireless CarPlay support expected in 2021 Honda Accord
Honda appears to be preparing its 2021 Accord range of sedan cars to have wireless CarPlay available to use, a feature that does away with the need to tether an iPhone to the infotainment system.
2020 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T
Shared in a tip to AppleInsider, a PDF version of the "Owner's Manual" labeled for the 2021 Accord details how to use the variety of features included in different variants of the car range. Searches of the manual indicate Honda intends to offer both Siri Eyes Free and Apple CarPlay to buyers of the model, though availability of the features may only be offered on select models in the range, or as a customization.
Pages describing how to get started with CarPlay in the vehicle include references to using the feature with a compatible iPhone via both wired and wireless avenues. Wired access will use the USB port within the center pocket of the dashboard, while the wireless version requires use of the car's Bluetooth system for the initial setup.
The manual also describes the use of the talk button on the steering wheel to trigger Siri, with a long-held press enabling Apple's digital assistant, while a second press deactivates it. Mentions are also made for Android Auto, which is similarly usable in wired and wireless configurations.
While the tip was made to AppleInsider anonymously, the URL used for the leak points to servers owned and operated by Honda itself, indicating the PDF to be genuine.
Honda has yet to officially announce its 2021 Accord models in the United States, but the existence of a web-accessible manual for the vehicle suggests the manufacturer may do so soon.
In September Honda made CarPlay a standard feature of its 2021 Passport SUV.
2020 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T
Shared in a tip to AppleInsider, a PDF version of the "Owner's Manual" labeled for the 2021 Accord details how to use the variety of features included in different variants of the car range. Searches of the manual indicate Honda intends to offer both Siri Eyes Free and Apple CarPlay to buyers of the model, though availability of the features may only be offered on select models in the range, or as a customization.
Pages describing how to get started with CarPlay in the vehicle include references to using the feature with a compatible iPhone via both wired and wireless avenues. Wired access will use the USB port within the center pocket of the dashboard, while the wireless version requires use of the car's Bluetooth system for the initial setup.
The manual also describes the use of the talk button on the steering wheel to trigger Siri, with a long-held press enabling Apple's digital assistant, while a second press deactivates it. Mentions are also made for Android Auto, which is similarly usable in wired and wireless configurations.
While the tip was made to AppleInsider anonymously, the URL used for the leak points to servers owned and operated by Honda itself, indicating the PDF to be genuine.
Honda has yet to officially announce its 2021 Accord models in the United States, but the existence of a web-accessible manual for the vehicle suggests the manufacturer may do so soon.
In September Honda made CarPlay a standard feature of its 2021 Passport SUV.
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Regarding the USB port in the autos, they have an Apple chip in it or something like that so as to validate/authorize Carplay in the infotainment systems (I had to replace the original USB port in the center console with the "Carplay" enabled USB port as part of the Sync3 upgrade to enable Apple Carplay). In Honda's case it sounds like they put it in the cable. Another "add-on" expense from the dealer.
the reason I ask is I just love my wireless carplay kenwood head unit in my old Mazda, but for our next main car it is unlikely we will be getting wireless carplay, and modern cars you can’t swap out the head unit like the old double din set ups. So I am quite focussed on picking a carplay2air unit up. The sort of thing Apple should have made.
Umm, I believe wireless carplay uses Bluetooth to originally pair, then uses wifi for data. It needs a higher spec head unit with wifi to work. It sounds much better than bt, and you don’t have problems with dodgy USB cables and ports.
totally agree about Honda. A shadow of a once great company.
Wireless ACP does not require wireless charging in order to function.