230v 3 Pin Socket - No longer with Apple CarPlay option

[neon]

Originally Posted by familymangreg

Just had chance to try CarPlay very quickly, not blown away to be honest. although Spotify integration is pretty good, which was one of my main motivations for spec'ing it.

One downside I noticed is that plugging in a CarPlay device disables other connected USB devices. For me this is a shame as I have an old iPod which I have all my car music on, and I always just leave connected in the car.

So, I can't for example have music playing from the iPod while connecting a CarPlay device for maps, messages etc..

Makes me wonder why they sell Apple CarPlay as coming with 2 USB ports! To quote from the spec:

Apple CarPlayTM with 2 x USB/1 x Aux. Input

Just a shame you can only use one at a time, having a second is kind of redundant!

:wq

One of the reasons I have carplay on order is the extra USB. Also assuming it will improve and include Android auto as well. Maybe I should take it off as £300 is a bit steep for what it is and is just another thing to understand.

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by familymangreg

Just had chance to try CarPlay very quickly, not blown away to be honest.

A few folk on swedespeed have been underwhelmed by CarPlay and not being able to use both USB ports is a total bummer.

I abandoned Apple years ago so haven't specified it but will get Android Auto if/when it appears.