More than Just Bluetooth: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
How Wireless and USB Car Stereo System Apps Changed the Game
Do you appreciate the ability to link up your phone so you can make calls and stream music while you drive? Great. But what about the ability to wirelessly connect your phone, so you can utilize every single feature, whether it’s an Apple or Android system?
This is what you get with Apple CarPlay and Android Audio installation for your car stereo system, but, unfortunately, most car owners don’t know how to take advantage of this feature that levels-up your Bluetooth connection.
Car Stereo City can show you how to make these two features worth it by getting them taken care of with expert installation from our car audio shop near you.
What These Bluetooth-Like Features Can Do to Enhance Your Car Stereo Experience
Most of you probably already know how to plug your phone into your USB or connect via Bluetooth to get GPS audio features, listen to music, or take a phone call hands-free. These features are nice, but notice that they only utilize the car audio speakers, and not a screen.
An Apple CarPlay or Android Auto installation offers you far more. When you get a car stereo system unit installed with a touchscreen, you can interact with the screen just like you would on your phone.
Think about all of the different apps you can utilize without looking down at your phone in your lap, or scrambling to snag it out of the cupholder so you can send a text at the next light.
Here’s some of the basic advantages that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can offer when installed by a professional audio installation expert near you:
You can send a text message from your car stereo system’s screen while remaining alert at a red light. That’s an advancement in Bluetooth technology.
You don’t have to worry about getting a navigation package for your car, as you can connect your phone, and both see and hear your favorite navigation app through your phone.
You’ve instantly added value to your car with this upgrade. Not all factory car stereo systems include these features. If you do decide to sell your car, this is a characteristic you can highlight, knowing it will be a selling point.
Not Your Average Bluetooth Connection: Unexpected Features from Apple and Android
There’s more than just navigation, sending texts, and getting a return on investment by snagging a console that gives you more features than a Bluetooth connection. Imagine an app on your phone that you’d like to be able to use while on the road - with an install of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you can now have this right in front of you.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto let you do the following:
Make a note to yourself right on your car stereo system console’s screen, such as a shopping list or a sudden burst of inspiration.
Customize your screen’s wallpaper with a personalized choice right from your phone.
Check out your calendar and schedule a meeting while you’re talking and driving.
Use Siri or Google Assistant to look up anything you need - navigation, phone numbers, or any search including, “find car audio installation near me,” when you’re ready to add even more car audio upgrades from Car Stereo City.
Go From Bluetooth to Multitasking Business Mogul with the Touch of a Screen
As you can see from the features we’ve outlined above, you can get far more out of your car’s console while you’re driving than just Bluetooth features. There’s plenty more that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have to offer, too, as you can utilize any phone feature directly on the console.
For example, we’ve heard of customers listening to their podcasts at 2x speed, so they can cram necessary information on their drive. Really, whatever you would rather have on your car stereo system’s screen while driving is available to you with this installation.
Not ready for an Apple or Android console yet, but longing for touch-free features? We also do Bluetooth installations if you’re in the market to upgrade your car audio system. Bluetooth itself is an excellent way to add value to your car without going the CarPlay or Android route right away.
Most importantly, though, when you get any of these key installs done at Car Stereo City of San Diego - your expert car audio installation partners near you - you get a high level of expertise and a seamless install from technicians who have experience with nearly every vehicle, including challenging installs that only a highly-trained professional can handle.
Ready to get Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integrated into your car stereo system today? Call us at (858) 277-1823, or shoot us a message online. We’re ready to turn your car into a smart- technology machine for all of your entertainment and business needs.