CarPlay for Motorcycles

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Panzermann

Discussion Starter · 3 mo ago

This might be a useful option for those not wishing to mount their phone on the bars. It’s also glove friendly, which is a boon.

CarPlay Lite C5 Motorcycle GPS Wireless Carplay/Android Auto Waterproof Screen

Standalone apple carplay for motorcycle autocycle scooter electric motorcycles wireless android auto monitor for cars trucks. Synchronize many of your phone’s apps through wireless CarPlay/ Android Auto.

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The Dogfather

· #20 · 3 mo ago

serrge said:
Yep, definitely better to use wireless charging to prevent the phone from stopping to charge due to moisture ingress or a fried cable connector.

The Carplay screen still doesn't seem beneficial to me compared to using an older iPhone, given that the Carplay device's functionality is limited (to Carplay), whereas the older iPhone can do a lot of stuff, including running non-carplay apps and act as a backup phone if needed.

I too use my iPhone as my everything on the bike and find google maps fine for touring, but the one issue is full sunlight readability, particularly with a tinted visor. If the CarPlay Lite addresses that issue then for me it would be a consideration.

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The Dogfather

· #25 · 3 mo ago

mikeS said:
I can't recall @The Dogfather if you have an LC. If you do and genuinely want the best of both worlds, get yourself a used or new BMW Navigator—integration with the bike wonder wheel and coupled with your iPhone, that's the bee's knees.

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Hi Mike, I do have an LC yes. It came with the Navigator but I removed and have packed away as at the time I was happy just using the phone as I found it simpler. I may have to reconsider.

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