Navigation Question

[Bwarren2]

Does anyone have a good breakdown what the optional nav gives vs the Android / Apple auto?

Thx

 

[ncsu92]

Does anyone have a good breakdown what the optional nav gives vs the Android / Apple auto?

Thx

Sirius Travel link, remote access like remote start, wifi, etc. It was not worth it for me.

 

[troutspinner]

When it comes to actual navigation, nothing or at least nothing of value I can find. Google Maps is king IMO.

If you’re trying to decide between an 8.4 or 8.4c, then there are some differences, specifically HD radio and all of the Sirius Guardian stuff.

 

[202snowman]

If you're talking the 12 inch screen (which I'm guessing not since Nav is standard" then you get the full screen ability which you dont get with Android Auto.

And speed limits / signs. I have yet to figure out why Google can't do that well.

 

[ncsu92]

If you're talking the 12 inch screen (which I'm guessing not since Nav is standard" then you get the full screen ability which you dont get with Android Auto.

And speed limits / signs. I have yet to figure out why Google can't do that well.

That's why I use Waze instead of Google Maps.

 

[Bwarren2]

If you're talking the 12 inch screen (which I'm guessing not since Nav is standard" then you get the full screen ability which you dont get with Android Auto.

And speed limits / signs. I have yet to figure out why Google can't do that well.

You will find the speed limits aren't accurate.

 

[202snowman]

You will find the speed limits aren't accurate.

I'm about 80% at this point, course I don't rely on them for anything other than to see how fast i need to go to make the sign red on my screen

 

[SpeedyV]

I'm about 80% at this point, course I don't rely on them for anything other than to see how fast i need to go to make the sign red on my screen

Here in DFW, the speed limits appear to be correct most of the time too. You can set the speed (the number in excess of the speed limit) at which the sign goes red in the nav settings.

 

[202snowman]

Here in DFW, the speed limits appear to be correct most of the time too. You can set the speed (the number in excess of the speed limit) at which the sign goes red in the nav settings.

Ya, I saw the setting change...now its a game as to how far above the limit do I set it and how fast do I go to make it go over...

 

[YoAdrian]

Previous discussion posted here on same topic, plus pictures! I ended up adding Nav just in case my phone doesn’t work or I’m outside coverage (like in the mountains camping), though non-nav is still a pretty good system.

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/nav-vs-non-nav-8-4-uconnect.1280/post-17684

 

[Neurobit]

I love Apple CarPlay for navigation, but I been using Sirius guardian to send addresses to the nav unit and that has been working great. Really slick solution.

 

[Bwarren2]

I love Apple CarPlay for navigation, but I been using Sirius guardian to send addresses to the nav unit and that has been working great. Really slick solution.

I am not a fan of Apple Maps

 

[Neurobit]

I am not a fan of Apple Maps

LOL. OK.

I wasn't either, but they have come a long way. You should try it.

 

[YoAdrian]

I am not a fan of Apple Maps

Not perfect but I have found Apple Maps to be very dependable and preferable; it usually provides a better, faster routing especially in changing traffic conditions compared to my Jeep Grand Cherokee uconnect system. I can’t speak to how the comparison will go with the most current uconnect system though.

...But I still bought Nav because I liked the redundancy, and I loved seeing the weather maps pop up as part of the Sirius travel services.

 

[VaderRebel]

I second the Nav option being a backup if you lost cell service or lost your phone entirely... stuff happens.