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I believe new Mazdas come with no direct connectivity and have no touchscreens. You can still connect your Android Auto or CarPlay device though, and control it
by ricardbejarano 4y ago
I believe new Mazdas come with no direct connectivity and have no touchscreens. You can still connect your Android Auto or CarPlay device though, and control it with a knob.
It is the balance I like.
I don't own one (yet).
- mixmastamyk 4y agoHmm, that smartphone integration implies there is something at the other side communicating. Don't think I want that either. Guessing many folks would be fine with bluetooth audio for music and directions.
- OttPeterR 4y agoI’ve got a new and somewhat-old Mazda. The new one does have an internet connection but it really only seems to be used for remote start and door lock status/control. Its using the Verizon network (in the US) and it also pings a location when you power off the car. (All these things are available through a python api so thats fun)
- jcdavis 4y agoGot a Mazda3 this year and the "no bullshit" infotainment stack was a huge selling point for me. Airplay integration using a knob is a little wonky in places (primarily interacting with maps), but I consider it a feature not a bug because I basically don't do any interaction I can't do via voice commands. Physical buttons for all climate etc, not a capacitive "button" to be found in the car.