Unusual question. Just bought new car without ever using a dashboard display infotainment system. Decided at dealership didn’t want any monthly fees related to system connection. No Sirius. I also have never connected my Phonak power aides to CarPlay via Apple or other android connection.
So how deep do I want to get into question? I currently have a iPhone 7 Plus which I’ve found out will not work with new car display system. I need to have a phone with IOS 13 or above. Or shall we just say my current phone does not have IOS 13.
So here are following questions
Should I replace my current phone which is working perfectly fine with a more expensive iPhone so I have connection with car display system?
I don’t want to pay monthly system fee for any display navigation system, but hope I can use system driving map for free. For any car experts out there I just bought a Camry XSE that has
hands free phone capability and music streaming via BT wireless technology. Wireless Apple CarPlay, S.
At my age I don’t want to stare at small iPhone screen trying to determine where I am, especially while driving. I also from a hearing standpoint am not sure I want to try to connect aids with Blue Tooth car connection or CarPlay. My hearing loss is severe and not sure if quality of connection is worth programming aids. We are not taking a mild to mid range loss here.
There are a lot of drivers over 65 with normal hearing that don’t want anything to do with vehicle dash display screen. Maybe even younger drivers? I’m not in that category. But I’m certainly not going to use while driving and not sure if I want to spend say $600 plus on a new iPhone when my iPhone 7 Plus is working fine. If by chance I’m forced to pay monthly fee for system navigation system I’ll probably pass on whole matter.
Seriously something is wrong when you buy a new car, truck, EV, etc. and infotainment system manual is almost same size as the vehicle general operation manual.