What can you actually do with an 8.4 with NO Navi ?

[PorBoy]

I tried to hook my phone to it and have Waze show up on the screen to no avail. It will do Android Auto ( S8+ ) but that’s with my phone plugged in. Not a deal breaker but am curious as to if there are any options afforded to me.

 

[Chippy]

I’m iPhone and via Carplay use google maps / wave / tidal etc. Love it specifically purchased non nav equipped as those maps Hillbilly **** in comparison.

 

[PorBoy]

I’m solely on Android so I’m not sure if I need to add anything to my phone to make use of this screen lol.

 

[troutspinner]

Do you have the latest Waze app installed?

You can play music or stream music if you use one those type of services via android auto. Other than that, use it as a concierge if you will with the ok google command.

 

[PorBoy]

Just checked and I have the latest Waze on my S8+, so I’ll let my teenaged daughters mess with it lol.

 

[Hackmunch]

is android auto on your screen when you plug ur phone in?

 

[moosem]

Android Auto is sweet. Having built in navigation is so unnecessary. I don't know why anyone would pay extra for it.

 

[PorBoy]

Yes Android auto comes up.

 

[Hackmunch]

ok then open android auto on radio and u should see waze app

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

Just checked and I have the latest Waze on my S8+, so I’ll let my teenaged daughters mess with it lol.

Waze is accessed through the android auto home screen on the uconnect screen.

Select the map screen. Diamond with arrow Pic 1
Press the map button again to pull up the map option This time the diamond with the arrow will have a little upside down triangle next to it Pic 2
program selection screen comes up, select waze Pic 3
waze is now your map/GPS program. Pic 4

One caveat I have noticed with waze and my Samsung S8 is that it loses GPS signal if the screen on your phone turns off for power saving mode so I have the phone set to keep the screen on when plugged in. PM me if you need help with keeping your screen on your phone, Theres a trick involved on the latest Samsungs.

 

[Livinfast85]

Android Auto is sweet. Having built in navigation is so unnecessary. I don't know why anyone would pay extra for it.

I thought this same thing, but now I'm kicking myself. BECAUSE without the navi enabled 8.4 you can not start your vehicle via mobile app.

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

I thought this same thing, but now I'm kicking myself. BECAUSE without the navi enabled 8.4 you can not start your vehicle via mobile app.

Agreed, That's one of things I miss from my GMC, GM also included the remote start app service for 5 years, I think you get a year with Ram then it costs like 200 dollars a year for the service to be able to remote start through the app, it comes with other stuff as well but kind of pricey if all you want is that one function.

 

[moosem]

I thought this same thing, but now I'm kicking myself. BECAUSE without the navi enabled 8.4 you can not start your vehicle via mobile app.

Yeah, I can see that. However, I have remote start, so it's not a big deal for me unless I happen to be parked outside of the range of the key fob.

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

Yeah, I can see that. However, I have remote start, so it's not a big deal for me unless I happen to be parked outside of the range of the key fob.

I have actually been pretty impressed with the range on the key fob for remote start.

 

[Billet1500 4x4]

Waze is accessed through the android auto home screen on the uconnect screen.

Select the map screen. Diamond with arrow Pic 1
Press the map button again to pull up the map option This time the diamond with the arrow will have a little upside down triangle next to it Pic 2
program selection screen comes up, select waze Pic 3
waze is now your map/GPS program. Pic 4

One caveat I have noticed with waze and my Samsung S8 is that it loses GPS signal if the screen on your phone turns off for power saving mode so I have the phone set to keep the screen on when plugged in. PM me if you need help with keeping your screen on your phone, Theres a trick involved on the latest Samsungs.

Porboy
I made this walk through for getting the phone screen to stay on when plugged in. Same process for just all about Samsung galaxys. Hit me up if you run into issues.

 

[Siscoster]

I thought this same thing, but now I'm kicking myself. BECAUSE without the navi enabled 8.4 you can not start your vehicle via mobile app.

My non nav 8.4 in my 2013 allows remote start through the app.

 

[moosem]

I have actually been pretty impressed with the range on the key fob for remote start.

Me too

 

[Neurobit]

Android Auto is sweet. Having built in navigation is so unnecessary. I don't know why anyone would pay extra for it.

Agree to a point, but with the 12" screen in my case, the built-in navi is full screen, which is pretty awesome (android/carplay are half screen).

Also, I find the stock Navi to be quite good actually, so much so that I have been using it exclusively. And the truck's navi does not need a cell signal. Not sure how mobile phones work in dead areas navigation-wise. I know they all have built-in GPS nowadays, but my experience has not been all that positive when signal is bad.

 

[moosem]

Agree to a point, but with the 12" screen in my case, the built-in navi is full screen, which is pretty awesome (android/carplay are half screen).

Also, I find the stock Navi to be quite good actually, so much so that I have been using it exclusively. And the truck's navi does not need a cell signal. Not sure how mobile phones work in dead areas navigation-wise. I know they all have built-in GPS nowadays, but my experience has not been all that positive when signal is bad.

I love Google Maps. I travel a lot and I've had good luck with my cell service (Verizon). Plus, I don't have the 12" screen or the navigation, so I'm just trying to make myself feel better!!

 

[Chippy]

Agree to a point, but with the 12" screen in my case, the built-in navi is full screen, which is pretty awesome (android/carplay are half screen).

Also, I find the stock Navi to be quite good actually, so much so that I have been using it exclusively. And the truck's navi does not need a cell signal. Not sure how mobile phones work in dead areas navigation-wise. I know they all have built-in GPS nowadays, but my experience has not been all that positive when signal is bad.

I’m not knocking the novelty of the 12 but Nav offerings from OEM,S is a joke compared to google maps or wave especially 2 yrs after purchase.
Up here we’re we were gloves a lot due to weather the 8” the better pick. I sat and played with both for a long time before making my decision. If the HK audio available in the 8” with its more usable dials and buttons I would have been completely satisfied.