AC1K
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the car supports A2DP with AVRCP, my steering wheel controls can navigate my playlist on my phone via bluetooth (i have a galaxy note 2)
did you need MORE functionality than that?
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iOS in the Car
- Thread starter bollar
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the car supports A2DP with AVRCP, my steering wheel controls can navigate my playlist on my phone via bluetooth (i have a galaxy note 2)
did you need MORE functionality than that?
mknox
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I like to simply plug my iPhone in and control it from the touchscreen. On my previous car, I could access songs, playlists etc. as well as navigate them from the steering wheel controls. For example, I had a playlist called "All New Podcasts" which I could call up on the touchscreen, then play the one I want. If there was a commercial, I could fast forward through it using the steering wheel buttons.
The way it is in my Tesla, I have to start the podcast on my phone, and all the steering wheel button will do is skip to the next episode... I can't fast forward. When the podcast is done, I can't select another random one, or go to another song or playlist from the touchscreen.... I have to go back to the phone which isn't great to do when you're driving.
bareyb
Active Member
Yep. That needs to happen. I imagine Tesla is probably balking at the licensing fees.
I agree this is a nature fit as a future software upgrade for the Model S. Hopefully in a few years we will at least have iPhone integration as good as a Kia.
Apple Insider has a fairly in depth article about iOS7 Car integration: Why Apple is revving iOS in the Car for an aggressive 2014 launch
Couldn't agree more. Right now my Hyundai puts most other cars to shame in the phone/music integration area. It's amazing that I'll be taking a major step backwards when my MS arrives.
How do things work for Android devices? I've never used one.
Morristhecat
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Looks like iOS 7.1 is advancing thIs. Sure hope Tesla is interested in implementing this.
iOS 7.1 likely to unlock Apples upcoming iOS in the Car feature | 9to5Mac
iOS 7.1 likely to unlock Apples upcoming iOS in the Car feature | 9to5Mac
This would be a very impressive deat but is still with in reason considering the technology in the Model S from before the service was announced.
Anyone have any insight/updates on iOS integration? The big touchscreen is not a driver distraction, but fumbling around with my iPhone to pick out a playlist sure is. My only real frustration with the car. I'd really like to see some integration with the touchscreen - like so many other cars already have.
yes, this really needs to happen. my last exchange with cust service on this point ended in them saying there were no concrete plans to integrate iOS in the car at this point. i noted that that seemed foolish. no response on my comment, 
my point is, write to ownership and express your desires, so they know what the demand is.
my point is, write to ownership and express your desires, so they know what the demand is.
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