Hi,
Awaiting delivery of my car but trying to get ahead of the game a little. I will be using the Apple Carplay feature, and I'm going to buy a new cable to use on the front port. What length of cable should I get? Basically the idea is to use it just for plugging the phone in as all features will be up on the screen.
Thanks
USB Cable for front USB ports
I went for one of these (but in black)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072127KCY/ ... _lig_dp_it
Figured that 1ft should be more than enough in that front tunnel section. Time will tell if that is correct but if not I've a back up plan for that cable and will buy another.
Also with lots of plugging/unplugging went for a cable that should have some life to it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072127KCY/ ... _lig_dp_it
Figured that 1ft should be more than enough in that front tunnel section. Time will tell if that is correct but if not I've a back up plan for that cable and will buy another.
Also with lots of plugging/unplugging went for a cable that should have some life to it.
XC40 FE [MY18] | T5 AWD Auto | Crystal White | 20" | Lava | Apr 18
Anker cables are pretty rock solid, I have way more luck with them than genuine Apple, and they're licensed.
They will also replace them FOC if they stop working.
They will also replace them FOC if they stop working.
D4 First Edition | Fusion Red, 19" Alloys | Estimated Delivery: Late June/Early July
Switching from: Seat Leon
Switching from: Seat Leon
I picked up one of these from aliexpress, cheap as chips and great quality. https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32852009680.html
Comes with a little clip to to shorten it making it a littler tidier for under the center console
Comes with a little clip to to shorten it making it a littler tidier for under the center console
XC40 FE - White 20” Wheels With headlight washers - Ordered 4th February 2018 & Delivered 10th April 2018
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M68AEQS/ ... SAbXWH1N38
This works well. Right-angled connectors keep cable out of the way and 6 inches is long enough for the phone to sit happily on the charging plate
This works well. Right-angled connectors keep cable out of the way and 6 inches is long enough for the phone to sit happily on the charging plate
Why would Apple Carplay still need a cable? I am still thinking if I should get a 15cm cable or a 1 metre cable. Because I might pick up the phone to read some messages and put it down. 15cm might not be long enough. It's a dilemma of a long cable fluffing around or plugging in and out with a short cable.
In order to use Apple CarPlay per page 483 of the owners manual you need to connect via usb (and use the white edge usb socket). Phone also needs to disconnect from Bluetooth.
Would using the sensus screen or driver display be the way to read messages?
Would using the sensus screen or driver display be the way to read messages?
XC40 FE [MY18] | T5 AWD Auto | Crystal White | 20" | Lava | Apr 18