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Purchased this CarlinKit dongle for about $100 on Amazon -- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091YWGY2T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Took only minutes to install, used some two-sided tape to mount it in the center console.  Works very well on 2019 Sierra AT4.  Theres a few seconds of delay as it starts connects to the head unit and launches CarPlay.  Steering wheel, etc controls work.  Long press on the voice control gets you Siri.  Or use an iWatch. "Navigate to the One Warriors Way" and you are off to the game. If I could disable everything else and just have this by default it would be a huge win... Anyone know how to do that?

 

<RANT>Don't understand why GMC would release a vehicle with a wireless charger but no wireless CarPlay. To add insult to injury they actually have al the components, its clear that they just actively chose not to make it available. The native headhunt software is crap from a usability perspective -- I'm a SW engineer and I gave up after 30 minutes of messing with configs, users, etc.  Moreover the maps are all old (and crap). The truck actually can't find One Warriors Way on its own, nor could OnStar download the address to the truck. (So much for impressing the wife!) From a car electronics perspective they are over 20 years behind competitors such as Tesla. Love my truck, just wish they would give up on the OEM head units and default to CarPlay / Android Auto. </RANT>

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I prefer the head units over Android Auto.  Reason being, I like listening to the music on my phone.  I currently have about 2,100 songs, and that list is constantly growing.  I use the Samsung Music app because the Google Music app sucks.  The head unit in conjunction with my phone via Bluetooth plays my music flawlessly. 

 

However, I do agree about the maps being outdated.  The street I live on has existed for about 50-60 years.  I can put my address into the navigation, and it finds it with no problem.  However, every time I turn onto my street I get some audible notification that I'm driving in an area with no designated roads and to drive carefully.  Granted, I know the area well, and don't need to use nav long before I get to my neighborhood.  It's just a big circle with a grassy island in the middle.  I just fail to cancel nav.  GM does need to upgrade its game in the Infotainment department.  I think GM struggles with how since there are so many varied opinions on this. 

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On 6/20/2021 at 3:17 PM, TomCarbonPro said:

<RANT>Don't understand why GMC would release a vehicle with a wireless charger but no wireless CarPlay. To add insult to injury they actually have al the components, its clear that they just actively chose not to make it available. 

 

 

Unfortunately that's not true.  The hardware for the wireless options is different.  You can purchase it through here:

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/silverado-sierra-wireless-car-play-android-auto-navigation-and-hd-radio-upgrade/

 

 

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2 hours ago, Rob Mugs said:

 

 

Unfortunately that's not true.  The hardware for the wireless options is different.  You can purchase it through here:

https://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/product/silverado-sierra-wireless-car-play-android-auto-navigation-and-hd-radio-upgrade/

 

 

Not True for 2019 trucks, their solution doesn't work, only for 20 and up trucks

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6 minutes ago, eppieguy said:

Not True for 2019 trucks, their solution doesn't work, only for 20 and up trucks

It works for 2019's with out the UV2 surround vision just not with the 360 cameras unfortunately. 

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3 minutes ago, GTPprix said:

It works for 2019's with out the UV2 surround vision just not with the 360 cameras unfortunately. 

Ahhhh....., thats the difference, okiedokie, understood.

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35 minutes ago, GTPprix said:

It works for 2019's with out the UV2 surround vision just not with the 360 cameras unfortunately. 

Beat me to it 😉

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Damn 360 camera, what was I thinking? LOL

GTPprix Senior Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, eppieguy said:

Damn 360 camera, what was I thinking? LOL

You were thinking the 360 cameras are amazing when driving a tank size vehicle! :D 

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4 hours ago, GTPprix said:

You were thinking the 360 cameras are amazing when driving a tank size vehicle! :D 

A lot of truth in that statement!

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I used the Carplay2air module. Was 130 on their website. For some reason it “looked” better than amazon version. It came from over seas, China most likely. Had it in less than 2 weeks. It works perfect on my 2021 Trailboss custom. 

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eppieguy Senior Enthusiast

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I bought this for my 2019 HC and it works flawlessly! It takes maybe 20 seconds to connect, about the same time as it takes to connect your phone to your truck when you start it and the Carplay icon lights up on the infotainment screen and your set, I'm super happy so far with how well it works. 

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