RYC2000

I notice the system is very sensitive. I can only turn the electronics on without starting the car and listen to something on my phone. If I were to start the car immediately after, the unit would loose connection to my phone. I have to disconnect and reconnect to get CarPlay back.

22july2013 said:

I own a Honda, I think it's two years old, but their CarPlay system rarely works with the cable that comes with my iPhone. Honda tells me I need to get a better cable. I asked Honda if I could buy a cable from them (so I could be sure it would work) but they wouldn't sell me one. They said it was my responsibility to find a cable that worked. I never did bother to get a cable that worked, so I just drive it without CarPlay now. Sad. I would insist on wireless CarPlay from Honda in the future.

I use the cable that Apple supplies and works on my CRV. Originally, I tried using an Anker cable but noticed it did not work as well. You might want to complain or file a warranty claim to see if they would replace your unit.

There are limitations to Direct TV Now because you cannot use the account to log into many of the network apps. For example, you cannot log into Comcast Sports Net. If you can log into the network apps, you might find that the show you missed is available and decrease the need for a DVR. For example, I don't even bother with the live channel of HBO. I just log into their app and watch there.

I subscribe to Direct TV Now so I can stream on AT&T's cellular network without bandwidth limitations. Because of the inability to log into network's apps, I come to the conclusion that I can't give up Comcast.

@AppleUfmyl, If you are talking about cable, there is a box called HD Homerun Prime where it will give you 3 tuners on your network and accessible from phones, tablets, computers, and Apple TV. It will require a cable card from the provider. Only drawback from this is no on-demand.