Hyundai Canada Apple CarPlay Updates Coming In January?
Apr 05, 2016 Hyundai has started producing 2016 Sonata models with Apple CarPlay in addition to the existing Android Auto. As with Android Auto, the CarPlay is be available on models equipped with the 7.0-inch. Most Hyundai vehicles 2016 and newer equipped with Display Audio or Navigation have Apple CarPlay installed. Apple CarPlay allows you the ability to get directions, make calls, send and receive messages and listen to music through your car’s built-in display. Jun 10, 2019 CarPlay takes the things that you want to do with your iPhone while driving and puts them on your car's built-in display. When you connect your iPhone to CarPlay, you can get turn-by-turn directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music, and more.
I have received numerous e-mails and comments on the blog from owners of Hyundai Canada vehicles today tipping me off to the fact that Hyundai Canada will be rolling out updates to give 2017 vehicles Apple CarPlay in January. Several of them forwarded an e-mail response from Hyundai Canada which I have printed below:
Hyundai offers Apple CarPlay support on the vehicles shown below. Hyundai's competitive advantage and the owner benefits of its technology story continue to grow as we offer additional advanced features. The safety of available Blind Spot Detection and the convenience of an available hands-free smart trunk release are two great examples. May 31, 2016 Updating for CarPlay was simple, and can be completed at home. From the time the initial download began until the time CarPlay was ready to be used was about 75 minutes. The process can vary in length depending on your internet speeds though, because the files you have to download from Hyundai are quite large. Apr 14, 2019 Do you drive a 2015 Azera, or a 2016 Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, Veloster or Azera without CarPlay? Pro Tip: you can update your Hyundai via do-it-yourself installation, and get CarPlay! Details on the Read more.
Thank you for your email on Apple Car Play with Hyundai vehicles.
Hyundai Auto Canada does not have control over what programs are included in the Navigation updates on Canadian vehicles. At present we are aware that the 2016-2017 Elantra GT and Tucson which have onboard Navigation can obtain Apple Car Play and Google Android through the purchase of most current map/software update.
The only vehicle at this time that has factory installed Apple Car Play is the 2017 Tucson.
Please also note that Apple Car Play will be available for retrofit on 2017 vehicles which originally came with Google Android and have 7” or 8” screens in early 2017.
Please also note that Apple Car Play will be available for retrofit on 2017 vehicles which originally came with Google Android and have 7” or 8” screens in early 2017.
The download will be available on this website (http://www.hyundaicanada.com/pages/Apple-Car-Play/index.aspx) for free.
Car Play Download Hyundai Sonata 2
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Now the comments that have been posted on the blog have started to generate some negative reactions from 2016 owners of Hyundai Canada vehicles. This despite the fact that Hyundai Canada has been clear about this upgrade program being for 2017 vehicles. At least at this point in time. It’s also generating negative reaction from Android Auto fans who have been looking for a upgrade to give them that piece of software, and this not doing anything to clear that up. So in the interest of trying to quiet this, I will reach out to Hyundai Canada to see if I can get any sort of clarification that will hopefully calm the waters.
Watch this space for updates.
UPDATE: Here’s a statement from Hyundai Canada. Please read it carefully as it is extremely detailed (and kudos to them for being that detailed):
Three 2017 Hyundai vehicles – Tucson, Sonata (non-hybrid), and Elantra GT – come from the factory with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. We are working extremely hard and very quickly to deliver a free, online, self-serve update so 2017 model year Elantra Sedan, Santa Fe Sport, and Santa Fe XL customers can have Apple CarPlay on their vehicles. Those three, specific vehicles have been sold this year with only Android Auto. That disparity has to be addressed; it’s our top priority.
For clarity: An update with Apple CarPlay is forthcoming, but only for 2017 Elantra sedan, Santa Fe Sport, and Santa Fe XL vehicles. No other Hyundai vehicles – for any model year – will be receiving a software update with Apple CarPlay in January.
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Any decisions about 2016 model year Hyundai vehicles or prior will be made at a later date and we currently do not have a timeline to make that decision. The plan for Hyundai Auto Canada has been to introduce both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for the 2017 model year. The US, with different hardware and software, was able to introduce the applications in Hyundai vehicles earlier than we were. Hyundai in the US made numerous commitments to American customers about making the software available to them and these statements were erroneously picked-up by Canadian media. We have been working to educate Canadian media on the differences between countries and companies the best that we can.
All of our attempts to install Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on 2016 model year and prior Canadian vehicles has led to errors in the navigation/display software and broader incompatibility with display systems. Both the hardware and software on Canadian vehicles is structurally and operationally different than US vehicles. The earliest that Apple and Google could deliver CarPlay and Android Auto (respectively) for Canadian customers is the 2017 model year.
Or scrap the system and stop destroying the reputation of what are otherwise great vehicles. As I am typing this the last update to the Connect App was over 11 months ago. 2019 nissan rogue hybrid.
UPDATE #2: Hyundai Canada has launched an update site to allow owners of 2017 model year Elantra Sedan, Santa Fe Sport, and Santa Fe XL cars to get a free update to Apple CarPlay. Details available here.
If you are considering the purchaseof a new Hyundai and you want to learn more about CarPlay, thenyou’ll be happy to know that we have you covered. One of the best things aboutCarPlay is its interphase, which will be familiar to anyone who has ever usedan iPhone. Not only is CarPlay easy to use, it is also safe. By using CarPlay in your car, you can make calls, navigate your route, hearyour playlist, and listen to your messages, all while still being hands freeand safe.
WhatHyundai Models Include Apple CarPlay?
As a car manufacturer, Hyundai has done an excellent job of makingApple CarPlay available in many of its cars. In fact, Hyundai models from 2016on that have either Display Audio orNavigation already have Apple CarPlay available to customers. However, evenif your Hyundai did not initially come with CarPlay, don’t worry. Many otherHyundai models can be modified with a simple software update, which we willdiscuss later. For now, the current list of Hyundai models thatinclude Apple CarPlay are:
- 2018 Kona and 2019 Kona
- 2018 and 2019 Tucson
- 2019 Santa Fe
- 2019 Santa Fe XL
- 2018 and 2019 Elantra
- 2018 and 2019 Sonata
- 2018 and 2019 Accent
- 2018 and 2019 Elantra GT
- 2016, 2017 and 2019 Veloster
- 2018 and 2019 Ioniq Hybrid
- 2018 and 2019 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
- 2017, 2018 and 2019 Ioniq Electric
- 2018 and 2019 Sonata Hybrid
- 2019 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- 2019 Kona Electric
- 2019 Nexo Fuel Cell
- 2015 and 2016 Genesis
How MuchDoes CarPlay Cost?
Since Hyundai has made it a point to make their recent cars asCarPlay friendly as possible, the car manufacturer has also extended a similarkindness to their customers. So, you’ll be happy to know that CarPlay does not cost anything extra whenused in a Hyundai.
I Don’tHave CarPlay, Can I Get a Hyundai CarPlay Upgrade?
Thanks to Hyundai’s willingness to embrace Apple CarPlay soenthusiastically, you can upgrade your Hyundai to use CarPlay on your own andfor free, even if you didn’t initially purchase a model that featured CarPlay. Infact, you might qualify for a freeupdate as long as you have either Display Audio or Navigation and one ofthe following car models:
- 2015-2016 Genesis
- 2015-2016 Sonata
- 2015-2016 Azer
- 2016 Elantra GT
- 2016 Sonata Hybrid
- 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- 2016 Tucson
- 2016 Veloster
- 2017 Santa Fe
- 2017 Santa Fe Sport
Installing the update for Apple CarPlay in your Hyundai is asimple and free process. Here’s how you do it:
- First, make sure you have your car’s VINnumber, a USB stick from your car’s navigation, an iPhone, and a USB chargingcable.
- Login to your account at myhyundai.com and you’ll see the free download option.
- Once you select the download option, Hyundai’swebsite will guide you through each step of the process.
How toSetup and Use Your Hyundai CarPlay
- Connect your Hyundai to youriPhone using your USB cable.
- When asked if your car canconnect to CarPlay, select connect.
- After that, CarPlay should pop upon your car’s screen as an icon. You might be prompted to connect CarPlayagain.
- When you are connected, you canthen press on the apps you want to use, or talk to Siri.