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I was a fan of MirrorLink because it would both let you have a built in display and integration with the rest of the car, but the protocol is basically VNC++, s
by btgeekboy 9y ago
I was a fan of MirrorLink because it would both let you have a built in display and integration with the rest of the car, but the protocol is basically VNC++, so you can use any computing device you prefer for entertainment.
Doesn’t seem to have caught on though.
- mikestew 9y agoDoesn’t seem to have caught on though. I was going to try and use MirrorLink on an aftermarket head unit I bought. "Step 1. Go buy a special cable" Well, now I now why no one talks about MirrorLink.
- btgeekboy 9y agoIt gets better: the manufacturer is likely charging for that cable because integrating with MirrorLink requires you to undergo certification, which requires you to be a member of a consortium, which is not remotely affordable for the average person. Apologies if my memory’s rusty; I may be getting some of the facts slightly off. But at one point (2012/13-ish) I wanted to build my own in-car entertainment system. ML seemed like a great way to build the part I wanted to build while still having an amp and basic FM for when that didn’t work correctly. It all came to a grinding halt when I found out only certified stuff would interoperate.