🚗 Upgrade Your Drive with Wireless Freedom!
The Mazda Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit transforms your driving experience by enabling wireless Apple CarPlay functionality in compatible Mazda models from 2014 to 2021. With features like fast charging, stable connections, and seamless integration with your car's controls, this kit enhances both convenience and safety on the road.
| Color | Only Supporting Wireless Carplay |
| Number of Channels | 5 |
| Output Wattage | 50 Watts |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
| Wireless Technology | RF |
| Internet Applications | Netflix |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Number of Audio Channels | 5.1 |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Controller Type | Android |
| Additional Features | Apple CarPlay |
| Compatible Devices | Mazda CX-3 All models 2016 to 2019 CX-5 All models 2016 to 2017 CX-9 All models 2016 to 2020 Mazda3 4-Door All models 2014 to 2018 Mazda3 5-Door All models 2014 to 2018 Mazda6 All models 2016 to 2020 MX-5 Miata Club / Grand Touring 2016 to 2020 MX-5 Miata RF Sport 2018 to 2019 MX-5 Miata Sport 2018 to 2020 |
R**W
Works great
This gave me carplay functionality in my 2015 Mazda 3 i GT. Installation will be basically identical with any of these, which is to say not too difficult. I've had it a few weeks now and have no complaints that could be the fault of this unit.Some installation advice if you get this:Don't disregard the foam pads you get. I noticed a bit of rattling near the shifter, even though it was zip-tied to other wires, and had to remove that part of the trim again to use the foam on them.Spend a minute or two flattening out one of the cables, just ~2 feet, or alternatively use a different cable all together. Feeding the wire from the nav unit down to the footwell genuinely was the hardest part. You can tie the other cable to the flat one once you've routed it through and pull it down further.Take your time, get an $8 trim removal kit, and enjoy saving a ton of money.
M**S
SO worth it! Just do it.
I installed this on my 2018 CX5 two weeks ago, and it works great so far! Apple CarPlay takes about 15-20 seconds to boot up after I start the car, and with the wireless version, I don't have to do anything. It will automatically connect via Bluetooth, so it's definitely worth it! I didn't want the hassle of always having to plug in my phone.I used the included foam tape to wrap both wires together, and it kind of started to unpeel itself in some spots, especially while under the warm sun, while I was taking the trim off of my dash in preparation for the installation. I don't hear any rattling, though, so I'm not concerned. The wires were just long enough to reach from the aux unit under the cup holders, past the passenger side of the gear shifter, the left passenger footwell panel, and up to the infotainment screen. I think the genuine Mazda wires are longer and more forgiving. It worked nonetheless, and I was able to secure everything with zip ties.The car feels brand new with Apple CarPlay! If you feel hesitant, just look up a few YouTube videos and give it a shot. You don't have to pay a dealer $500 for this service. Updating the firmware was more annoying than installing this! (If you didn't know - you HAVE to have a version newer than 59.xx.xx.xx installed BEFORE you install this part!! Look up a YouTube video for how to do this.)
K**G
Great device.
Works perfectly. Easy installation. Wish I would have done it sooner.
J**Y
Good but doesn’t connect sometimes.
Installed this in my 2019 MX5. Was little difficult to get to where I needed to be to plug it in, but in the end I got to it and took about one hour to install. Sometimes it won’t connect, but I just turned the car off and turn it back on and it’s good. Very convenient since I don’t need a cable.
A**R
Works great
Make sure your infotainment is updated to at least v 70 before installing the new USB hub. Install itself took about 90 minutes at a slower pace and basic tools. Note for those installing in the Mazda3: some YT videos have you removing the entire center console to be able to get to the old USB hub. This is not necessary. You can pull off the face plate of the old hub with a metal pick tool, exposing the 4 clips of the hub. CAREFULLY drill out the clips with a 1/8" bit, and the old hub will slide out, saving you 2 hours.Item quality is on par with the OEM unit. Just plug in and select CarPlan/Android Auto for the Applications menu and you're good to go.
E**E
Inexpensive and reliable alternative to the dealer option
I was able to install this in our 2018 CX-5 in about an hour following some YT video and it was easy enough. Have been using it now for almost two years and it has lasted without issues. It fit into the car's original spot like an OEM part. I added a wireless android module to the USB port and AA launches in about 20 seconds after starting the car.
J**S
Perfect product
Works perfectly and really easy to install
A**O
Perfect fit for my Mazda 3 2016
It requires a software update in some cases but there are a few YouTube videos that show you how to do it, pretty easy installation with the right tools. Great upgrade for my 2016 Mazda 3 infotainment system works fine most of the times but I'll give it 4 stars only because screen blacks out every now and again , and you have to get out of the carplay screen by holding the home button in the center console in order to reset it.
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