For $199 plus labor costs, Mazda owners can get the dealer-installed upgrade with smartphone integration capabilities, plus hardware tweaks that will add more powerful, faster-charging 2.1-amp USB I was looking through the TSBs out for Mazda and found this. It looks like in NA, CX-50s are the only vehicles for which OTA updates are currently being released. But the "other models will follow" appears to imply that they will eventually start issuing OTA updates to Mazda3 and CX-30 as well. Smart-Play Integration with Rear-View Camera Input for E & F Series BMW Vehicles with CIC Infotainment Systems. • Control Apps using Smartphone Voice Control. • Adds Aftermarket rear view camera input. • Built-in on-screen display and setup. • Dimensions: 10"L x 7.75"W x 3.25"H. if you want Mazda-OEM-product, here to buy from germany: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Mazda 6 Limousine und Kombi HYUNDAI Original-Zubehör Here you can see the part-numbers, you can ask your local dealer too. Just give him the OEM-part-numbers and ask for the price. Bye Gruni You plug the wireless adapter into your car's USB port and then connect your smartphone wirelessly to the adapter. Keep in mind that these wireless adapters only work if your car already supports -The potential hardware update is probably something like Ford did to add Carplay to 2016 models with a replacement USB hub to meet Apple requirements, whereas if you just wanted to run Android Auto you wouldn't need the new hardware. All new Mazda’s come with a complimentary three-year trial of Mazda Connected Services via smartphone app. This app allows you to check the status of your vehicle, remotely lock and unlock your doors as well as – you guessed it – remotely start your vehicles engine! That Mazda statement about Apple CarPlay / Android Auto 2014-18 retrofit, unfortunately, doesn't apply to your car. To upgrade from 2014 base infotainment to Mazda Connect is a major, expensive, risky job. It's not something you'll ever find addressed in the factory service manual. I am surprised that technician is even having that conversation FOR EARLY Mazda 3's ONLY: Old 31.00.100A Firmware 'if Needed' is ONLY used for the very early 2013-2015 Mazda 3's (BM) for a FIRST Stage 1 Update, NO other Mazda needs it. **** MAKE CERTAIN you understand the upgrade PROCESS 100% and DO NOT ALLOW CMU to ever go to sleep (turn-off), DO NOT Start Engine Until 100% Finished! It is not that qxPhP0.

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