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Had a Mazda 3 with this, although before Android Auto sadly. That input method is by far the best possible; everything is laid out so nicely in terms of using m
by sundvor 7y ago
Had a Mazda 3 with this, although before Android Auto sadly. That input method is by far the best possible; everything is laid out so nicely in terms of using muscle memory, and the rotary knob interface just does the job.
Their approach is far better than the all glass, cost saving Tesla one.
- noahtallen 7y agoIt works super good with Car Play from Apple as well. Definitely worth it
- jordanthoms 7y agoIf you still have it, most 2014+ models can have Android Auto added at the dealer, plus there is a open source diy version you can install also
- sundvor 7y agoCheers, it was a 2014 Mazda 3 Astina - got rid of it to ride to work instead. I knew it was coming, but happened after I said goodbye.
- yeahboats 7y agoAs others have mentioned if you have the touchscreen, (2015+) you can get carplay/android auto added on. I did and having google maps with traffic is a huge upgrade to their built-in nav. I can't speak to android auto, but for carplay, the rotary knob, while it works, isn't as intuitive or reliable as the built in-OS. I actually find myself thinking that I have become less safe of a driver when interacting with it, as the finickiness prevents muscle memory from developing.