I haven't used CarPlay yet....I just use bluetooth for pandora/spotify. What are you guys liking about CarPlay? Wondering if I should start using it. Cheers!
If you have an iPhone it is great, try it out by plugging in to the front usb and turning it on in your iPhone settings. UConnect has many of the same features when decked out, but Carplay provides a very clean looking iPhone-like screen with apps you can switch between... An additional benefit is that all the software including Apple Maps continues to get updated because it is on your phone instead of in the car. No more paid annual updates to the map database guys.
95% of the time it is on Apple Maps for me - excellent nav system, very smart about routing and traffic. I prefer it over UConnect’s map system, which has recommended worse routes on more than one occasion. Newer UConnect may be better now but I still prefer Apple Maps. It also has music options and apps for podcasts, audiobooks. No video because well watching tv while driving is bad for your health.
I have it in another car and experienced hiccups at first like the others. Unplug and plug fixes 99% of problems, sometimes new cable required if it is old. I am a big fan, so did not even order Nav with my UConnect, saved a grand in beer (accessories) money.