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Does anybody know if there is anyway for WAZE to show up on the Command screen? It would be a lot easier than staring down at my phones little screen. Thanks, Frank
A competent shop can add "HDMI mirror" function to your system - about $1000+ - plug's your phone to center consoles then "mirrors" phone display to center dash LCD display.
Does anybody know if there is anyway for WAZE to show up on the Command screen? It would be a lot easier than staring down at my phones little screen. Thanks, Frank
No need to pay $1,000. WAZE will display on the COMAND screen when used in conjunction with Android Auto. So will Google Maps navigation. That's one of the huge differences between Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
No need to pay $1,000. WAZE will display on the COMAND screen when used in conjunction with Android Auto. So will Google Maps navigation. That's one of the huge differences between Android Auto and Apple Car Play.
Thanks, I have an Iphone , so I guess I can't do it for free... Correct?
Thanks, I have an Iphone , so I guess I can't do it for free... Correct?
That would be correct. Apple has a licensing agreement to use Google Maps on iPhones, but not with Android Auto. Makes no sense at all to me. I believe this will eventually change, just based on customer demand. Who knows when. It could be next week. It could be three years from now. I know this won't help you now. The best I can tell right now, is to just get a phone mount and continue using your phone for WAZE. Get one that positions your phone "high" and therefore close to your line-of-sight when looking out the windshield. That's the best part about using the COMAND screen. It's nice and high. Higher than any conventional in-dash display. You're not constantly looking down, away from the road. For obvious reasons, doing that is a major hazard.
That would be correct. Apple has a licensing agreement to use Google Maps on iPhones, but not with Android Auto. Makes no sense at all to me. I believe this will eventually change, just based on customer demand. Who knows when. It could be next week. It could be three years from now. I know this won't help you now. The best I can tell right now, is to just get a phone mount and continue using your phone for WAZE. Get one that positions your phone "high" and therefore close to your line-of-sight when looking out the windshield. That's the best part about using the COMAND screen. It's nice and high. Higher than any conventional in-dash display. You're not constantly looking down, away from the road. For obvious reasons, doing that is a major hazard.
Thank you..... I did get a mount that goes into the CD slot. On another note. You are worth your weight in gold on this forum. You have been the most helpful. A sincere thanks and a Happy and HEALTHY New Year!!! Frank
Thank you..... I did get a mount that goes into the CD slot. On another note. You are worth your weight in gold on this forum. You have been the most helpful. A sincere thanks and a Happy and HEALTHY New Year!!! Frank
Frank, thanks for the recognition. I get satisfaction just knowing I'm appreciated. I just genuinely enjoy helping people. I guess that's why I also do volunteer work as well. Enjoy the new year as well.
That would be correct. Apple has a licensing agreement to use Google Maps on iPhones, but not with Android Auto. Makes no sense at all to me. ...
Google Maps wouldn't need a licensing agreement with Android Auto since Google LLC is the creator of the app Android Auto. Am I missing something else there???
Google Maps wouldn't need a licensing agreement with Android Auto since Google LLC is the creator of the app Android Auto. Am I missing something else there???
Yes, I'm aware of that. That's why Android Auto is compatible with Google Maps. Apple is the one who needs the licensing agreement with Google to use Google Maps with Apple Car Play. Apparently, Apple paid to be able to use Google Maps on their phones, but no such agreement exists for Apple Car Play.
Did you know you can activate "Siri" by using a long press of the Voice Control button on the steering wheel? A short press turns on the MB Voice Control. A long press (about 2 seconds) turns on Siri or "OK Google" for Android phones. You can now operate ANY of your phone's normal features....completely hands-free. Of course, your phone must have a Bluetooth connection to the car first.
Yes, I'm aware of that. That's why Android Auto is compatible with Google Maps. Apple is the one who needs the licensing agreement with Google to use Google Maps with Apple Car Play. Apparently, Apple paid to be able to use Google Maps on their phones, but no such agreement exists for Apple Car Play.
I misunderstood what you were saying. I didn't realize that there needed to be an additional licensing agreement for Apple Car Play. That does seem silly, indeed...
That's good, for those with iPhones. It's about time. I don't know why Android Auto and Apple Car Play compatibility weren't released simultaneously. I lied. If I had to guess, I'd say it was due to some licensing restriction on the part of Apple.
I can't speak on Waze, but lately I've been using Google Maps exclusively. Love the clear, concise view, the accuracy and the real-time traffic alerts. It even shows impending traffic delays caused by a red light!!!
I've been using Waze exclusively for about a week now. I have to say, I absolutely love it! I especially like the roadside reports. Here are some tips:
Check out some of the other voices. "Maurice LaMarche" is my current favorite.
Set "Show Speed Limit" to "Always Show Speed Limit". Set "When to Show" to "At Speed Limit". Now, your current speed will change from black numbers to red numbers whenever you reach the speed limit. Makes it very easy to monitor your speed.
One word of caution. They say Waze uses a lot more data than Google Maps. I haven't tested this out for myself. I have unlimited data, so it's not an issue for me. Others who have a limited data plan may need to monitor this. Google Maps has less frills, which is nice sometimes when you want minimal distractions. It's also supposedly slightly more accurate. Even though Google acquired Waze back in 2013, apparently, they've taken a hands off approach. It's just nice to now have three navigation alternatives. By the way, I still get my free map updates to the COMAND nav. One can never be too prepared.
I've been using Waze exclusively for about a week now. I have to say, I absolutely love it! I especially like the roadside reports. Here are some tips:
Set "Show Speed Limit" to "Always Show Speed Limit". Set "When to Show" to "At Speed Limit". Now, your current speed will change from black numbers to red numbers whenever you reach the speed limit. Makes it very easy to monitor your speed.
For me this setting works when using Waze via the iPhone only. When I connect to Carplay I no longer see the speed limit display at all times or change from black numbers to red numbers whenever I reach the speed limit.
Last edited by jerome8283; 10-14-2018 at 11:05 AM.
For me this setting works when using Waze via the iPhone only. When I connect to Carplay I no longer see the speed limit display at all times or change from black numbers to red numbers whenever I reach the speed limit.
Notify the developer (support@waze.com). Hopefully, they can implement a fix in the next version.
I guess when you mentioned your love for Waze and the mentioned features, you were using it via a mobile device? Can you use the features you mentioned via Carplay?
I guess when you mentioned your love for Waze and the mentioned features, you were using it via a mobile device? Can you use the features you mentioned via Carplay?
Actually, I use it via Android Auto. All of those features work perfectly on AA. I never use Waze or Google Maps directly on my phone. I use both with AA. My phone is safely tucked away in the center console.
If your Waze works correctly from the phone but doesn't work via Car Play, then the problem may not be with Waze. The problem may be with Car Play and how it interacts with Waze. In that case, Apple needs to address the bug in their current version of Car Play. To be on the safe side, I would notify both Apple and Waze. Maybe they can work together to fix it.
Last edited by GLE43_Sube; 10-15-2018 at 08:26 AM.
Notify the developer (support@waze.com). Hopefully, they can implement a fix in the next version.
Thank you for contacting Waze Support.
Please be advised that Apple CarPlay currently does not support our speedometer. We are working on an alternative to indicate drivers on speed limit. Please stay tuned for the upcoming updates.
Please be advised that Apple CarPlay currently does not support our speedometer. We are working on an alternative to indicate drivers on speed limit. Please stay tuned for the upcoming updates.
Best regards,
The Waze Support team
Interesting. Well, at least that solves the mystery. The speedometer in Waze has to be GPS based. That's the only way it could work on its own, disconnected from the vehicle. I would complain to Apple. They need to fix this ASAP. I keep Waze displayed all of the time, even when I don't need navigation. I do it just for the speedometer feature.
01-01-2018, 04:55 PM
Makes no sense at all to me. I believe this will eventually change, just based on customer demand. Who knows when. It could be next week. It could be three years from now. I know this won't help you now. The best I can tell right now, is to just get a phone mount and continue using your phone for WAZE. Get one that positions your phone "high" and therefore close to your line-of-sight when looking out the windshield. That's the best part about using the COMAND screen. It's nice and high. Higher than any conventional in-dash display. You're not constantly looking down, away from the road. For obvious reasons, doing that is a major hazard.
