One handed, decluttered Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

[Kofad]

You can clean this up even further, if you're inclined! If you pop open that bottom black part (it's just clips), you'll find that the USB-A port is just an adapter from a mini-B input.

In short, you can get a mini-B to whatever adapter you need and hide everything in the back so you don't have any exposed cables.

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[Ozarkbeard]

Ok, as I wait for my Maverick to be built, 'someday', I have a question concerning Apple Carplay. My F150 had navigation, which the Maverick does not. I am not a tech person, but my question is: Will I be using 'data' when I use Apple or Google maps? I have purchased a wireless dongle, and currently we only have 3 GIG of data per month with our cell phones. Will I need to get 'unlimited' data going forward once my Maverick is built?
Thanks!

With Google maps, choose offline mode and download maps you use a lot and store them locally on your phone. Download them via Wi-Fi. Once the map images are stored on your phone, the only data used will be to download current data like traffic information.

At least, that's how Google maps seem to work on Android phones. I know it uses a lot less data that way.

 

[RDRahn]

I went the wireless dongle route for $38, then velcro'd the dongle up above the wireless charger tray. Works perfect and no cables to deal with.

I did the same thing.

 

[NedF]

I have the Lariat Tremor and it has a wireless charger but not wireless connection.

Yeah, I might have misinterpreted Applink... oh well I will look at the best way to connect my phone when I finally have a Maverick in the driveway.

 

[dadd75]

With Google maps, choose offline mode and download maps you use a lot and store them locally on your phone. Download them via Wi-Fi. Once the map images are stored on your phone, the only data used will be to download current data like traffic information.

At least, that's how Google maps seem to work on Android phones. I know it uses a lot less data that way.

Thanks. My phone links with Apple Carplay quite well, even when it is in my jeans left front pocket.
Everything works GREAT!

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