"MirrorLink - allowing them to be connected and responsible at the same time." Well it seems mirrorlink is not mirrorcast for cars with good reason, but the incompatibilities between MirrorLink 1.0 / 1.1 handsets & head units is a complete mess although compatibility should improve as the Pioneer head units are also in VAG and Peugeots. Anyway it seems a dead-end in the face of Apple and Google's own efforts. It does just seem to be a more complicated method of getting radio / music / navigation and little else at the moment. And which connection to use: wireless / USB / bluetooth / MHL / HDMI ?
There seem to be all sorts of exploits and tweaks to enable features or for those who want Netflix while driving, but really, why?
One may be interesting:
- > hold down power+home+eject (or Menu+Power+Brightness from the Android screen)
- > choose 'detail information & setting'
- > hold 'menu' until new menu appears
- > choose 'vehicle model information'
- > many options for tinkering but 'DD VSP Error' can be turned off
- > now HDMI input works while driving
Some people are trying a Chromecast/Roku/FireTV plugged in to enable wireless screen mirroring.
Controversy seems to be brewing over Android Auto / Apple CarPlay functionality that's in certain Honda 2016 models but not others or whether it will be made available as an upgrade to what seem to be identical head units (unlikely) but again new frustrations (or safety measures) occur such as limiting finger actions like scrolling a list to encourage voice interaction instead.
i think overall mirrorlink is a waste of time
Agreed (in a Jazz). About as useful as an internet connected fridge.
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TG
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