Mazda has no idea how long I’ve been waiting to have this feature. Its one of the main reasons (along with the Turbo) I waited so long to buy a Mazda 6. It’s WONDERFUL Upgrade. Mazda may be late to the party, but they’re still earlier than Toyota 🤭. Ever since I bought the Mazda, touching the screen in my other car seems foreign and uncouth, I love using the rotary dial to access everything. Also, I love how easy it is to toggle between Android Auto and the native Mazda system. Great job Mazda!

@shastica

4 жыл бұрын

I have had my mazda for a year and I havent been able to make a pone call while my Android is connected, only with bluetooth

My first mazda and i love it 💪🏾

@ebmk96

4 ай бұрын

Mine as well.

Finally! Also... "If you want to switch between the Android auto platform and the Mazda connect home screen"... Ew why?

Cant Mazda just use android from the start?

Hate that touchscreen input is disabled for Android Auto. Using the control wheel is not intuitive, takes longer, and ultimately forces the driver to focus away from the road. Very disappointing. Touchscreen is enabled for Apple Car Play. Why not for Android Auto!?

I use Android Auto every day for past 3 years and this is an excellent showcase of how much the carmaker UI sucks compared to Android Auto. It is literally 10 year behind with design and flow of the UI.

@oliviaasca1726

2 жыл бұрын

xx?xvcvcccc. v v vv. +

Have a 2022 Mazda 3, which also includes a wireless charger for my phone. Android Auto works great via cable, but wish I could connect to Android Auto via bluetooth, and simply place my phone on the charger. Seems silly to take the design to 95% of were it needs to be, and not give it wireless capability for Android Auto.

@terontaylor5686

2 ай бұрын

I've been trying to get my car to do wireless android auto and it never works.

@musakotze2881

15 күн бұрын

​@terontaylor5686 you can't it has to be plugged in

its great to natively support android auto, but please be aware that you cannot use the touch screen which really sucks!! i dont really understand why, Mazda cant claim its due to security reasons because they allow touch screen with apple's car play... and no, even if you are stationary and with parking on, you cannot use touch screen... it sucks to input addresses or select any options on waze... Mazda, please do a software upgrade that allows us to use the touchscreen while using android auto!!!!!!

@cheesehead6710

5 жыл бұрын

Because Mazda sucks. GREAT looking cars, terrible engineering. The wind and road noise alone....and of course the issue you mention

just upgraded the infotainment system in my 2016 cx5. But I can't use the touch screen? If google maps recommends a different route that I want to take, how to I select the proposed route? How many clicks or knob turns does that take - assuming it's even possible - and how much more does that distract you vs just being able to click on the screen. Having access to Google Maps on screen is nice but the lack of touch screen functionality is frustrating.

Well done Mazda... please bring this to Malaysian new production CX-5 units...

This is an old video. The interface no longer looks like that. On another note, Mazda needs to release an update to fix the bugs, lagging, and needs to add some additional features on the mazda interface.

Works GREAT for me except the cord cannot be touched or it can easily disconnect. I hope they come up with the wireless connection feature soon. #CX5-2021

When they say the apple car play or android is not wireless does that mean to use the apps already on my phone do I have to keep my phone plugged in or can you download what's on the phone to the hardrive in the car?

Is there bluetooth to connect my phone wirelessly rather than plugging it in everytime?

I like the Android Auto interface for Maps and Navigation, but I don't really like having to plug in my phone. Aside from having my addresses and phone's Maps data, there's not really a big enough advantage to justify a $199 (+ labor) upgrade. I already have Navigation in my vehicle.

@redwhite_040

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, i feel the same. Guess i'm gonna try the tweak version since Mazda is asking high prices for a simple upgrade.

@flyld

3 жыл бұрын

With Android 11 you can connect your phone wireless. For some Samsung models its also working on A10 or even A9.

What version of mazda infotainment firmware do you have to have to use this?

Is there a way to use android auto if it's not plugged in?

I have a Shanling android Digital Audio Player. Will I be able to connect that to my 2021 Mazda 3 to access my music library? This video talks about a smart phone but mentions nothing about accessing my DAP. Thanks Ken

It does not even show the option of android auto. 2020 cx5

Ah, nothing like taking an interface that was designed for ease of use while driving with large touch points and making you use a rotary dial and your eyes to make sure you're selecting the right thing

@tecomaptyltd3809

5 жыл бұрын

Actually the commander wheel is much easier than using the touchscreen....no need to look down at all. ...

@Bryan-kt9ew

5 жыл бұрын

@@tecomaptyltd3809 but thats the point. You dont have to look. Its all muscle memory. Maps is bottom right. Phone is next to it. Home is center. And music is off to the right

@schwenda3727

5 жыл бұрын

Yep... just a simple rotate, tilt, or push for anything & EVERYTHING; sure they ripped it off from one, maybe two VERY expensive & presumably UNRELIABLE/HIGH MAINTENANCE German brands, but going with a more "original" system, I hear, didn't work out too well for Lexus, soo...

@Noi5ee

5 жыл бұрын

I really prefer buttons and knobs to touch while driving.

Why are the USB ports in the center console, instead of near the cigarette lighter, like in the last generation?

This would have been very helpfull earlier today; the techs at the dealership i had the update done on my 6 does not have a clue about AA; they have tried configuring car play but not AA

@GregPettus

5 жыл бұрын

Needs hardware and software update.

Heard it's highly likely I can get Apple Carplay installed on my 2016 6 (for a relatively hefty price at the dealer presumably), but what about Android Auto the same year? I understand mine's significantly older, BUT I'm almost certain my infotainment screen is Probably EXACTLY the same as the ones in the 2018's...

@DrFreeman00

5 жыл бұрын

i put android auto on my 2017 mazda 3 myself for free all you need is a USB stick and some software

@guitarmetaldemon

5 жыл бұрын

@@DrFreeman00 How? Do you have instructions? I just got an email from mazda saying the upgrade is available for 200 dollars. I don't feel like spending that much.

@DrFreeman00

5 жыл бұрын

@@guitarmetaldemon google Mazda AIO tweaks. use it at your own risk, read the forum if you're not exactly sure what to do or what version you have.

I've had Mazda cars for 25 years and I like Android Auto - but I HATE the interface that Mazda provides - turning the Command wheel and trying to find which icon to press while driving is extremely difficult (and dangerous) and is the main reason this will be my last Mazda. Going to find a touch screen interface probably Toyota.

@fedcordesign

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you can't please everyone. I prefer this interface over the touchscreen in my wife's Honda.

No touchscreen when moving and $400 to retrofit to my 2016 Mazda 6? They can keep it. I only need Maps and my phone mounted to my dashboard works fine.

@katanavx0331

5 жыл бұрын

Although we could argue a bit about being able to use the touchscreen while moving (especially because of the hazards related to it), I can understand that $400 is steep for something like this (even if you get a better usb hub, although that is one of a few different things they do behind the dashboard). I don't know where you live, but to retrofit my Mazda 3 it won't cost that much (will get back to you on that one).

@noreworks

5 жыл бұрын

google up "mazda aio" and you can add it yourself

I just had the "introductory price" $400 upgrade done on my '18 MX-5 Miata RF before the end of the year before they start charging $600 at the dealership. Honestly it's a nice feature but don't understand why they disabled the touch screen functionality while the Apple carplay function works fine with touchscreen while the car is not in motion. you have to use a rotary dial to control the user interface and it makes it even more difficult to easily navigate between the menus while you could just use a touchscreen to press on the exact feature you want to use.

@rogersmith2036

4 жыл бұрын

If you go to dealerships to get any service done other than warranty. You might as well stay to get your rear end done as well. Buy the parts separately and support local small businesses. Saves you a ton of money

@josephcoleman57

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to install this on the 2017 CX-5 l just bought and to my happy surprise the previous owner had already did it

I just bought a new Mazda 3 yesterday and I followed all the instructions in this video but when I connect my phone to the USB the car doesn't recognize the phone and doesn't install anything

@joeschmoshow

5 жыл бұрын

My new Mazda3 is at the dealership right now getting the upgrade. They warned me that in their experience, they could only get it working with the original USB cable that came with their phones. Try using your phone's original USB cable and see if that works.

@TimurIskhodzhanov

5 жыл бұрын

@@joeschmoshow well, except that many modern Android phones come with a USB Type C cable that you can't plug into an old Type A port

No Wireless android auto? Come on even alpine the after market stereo has it

@ann0ynim0us

4 жыл бұрын

the wired connection also serves to re-charge the phone while driving, it is still practical design.

Ive had my 3 (Touring) for a week and just today learned that only one of the two USB ports (1st/top) works with Android Auto. The 2nd/lower port plays music and messages and it shows as USB2 onscreen. I doubt anyone is looking for what this video states as the outlets are both USB ports.

@garogercade7850

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I couldn't connect and it was only because my cable was plugged in to port 2. This is such an important point, and they don't mention it at all in the video!

How am I supposed connect via cable when there is no USB-C connection? Basically rules out all new android model compatibility

Mazdas website says the 2018 Mazda 3 supports this, but Android auto says it doesn't, who's correct?

so what's so great about this compared to streaming music BT (with maps up)? seems even more distracting to allow drivers access to "certain" apps.

Android auto stopped working on my brand new CX5 not even 1000 miles, gonna be taking it tomorrow to the dealership

Is there an option to auto launch AA when you connect the Cable?

@tecomaptyltd3809

5 жыл бұрын

You can set android auto to auto launch on the phone when it deted=cts the bluetooth connection to you car...

Had this fitted about 3 weeks ago for £295 at a dealership near me. It's hit n miss to be honest! When it works, it's good but when the screen goes blank, you can't see anything on the screen and even after restarting your phone, it makes no difference! Almost as if it has a life of its own lol! I do like Google maps and Waze on this though..

WIRELESS PLZ, I mean how in 2024 is there not a wireless connection for Android auto?

AA would not connect to my 2018 Mazda 6 until I added the car as a trusted device on my Moto Z4

Why won't the new Android software app, which was recently installed by a Mazda dealership, allow Waze navigation to link from my android phone to the Mazda 6 Grand Touring screen? I prefer Waze to Google Maps.

Can I install this on my 2018 Mazda CX-5?

@tech_gear

5 жыл бұрын

From what I was told by a Mazda CS rep, this will most likely be a dealer installed retrofit (hardware and software) at the owners expense :/

@MS-gn4gl

5 жыл бұрын

no it was promised to 2018 mazda cx-5 buyers for free via dealer installed update.

@dleivam

5 жыл бұрын

@@MS-gn4gl.. Source?

@MS-gn4gl

5 жыл бұрын

@@dleivam bought one in June. Dealer promised free update. It was also stated in quite a few of the 2018 cx5 reviews I saw. Cant really remember which ones. Call a dealership if you want confirmation.

@dleivam

5 жыл бұрын

@@MS-gn4gl.. OK, thanks.

Can i instal any screen,gps ,android box on my mazda 2 2004 ???

awesome mazda, congrats !!

Why i can´t have this on my mazda 2 2016?

Hi, is there a way for my 2019 CX5 Sport to have this feature?

@dil6969

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. You have to update your head unit software and then install a retrofit kit that comes with a new USB hub and two cables. For more details, just Google "Mazda Android Auto Retrofit". If you feel uncomfortable doing it yourself, you can ask your local Mazda dealer to install it for you. Prices vary from dealer to dealer. I just did this retrofit myself to my Mazda 3 and the whole process took about an hour because my head unit was already fully up to date. I purchased the retrofit kit from amazon. The actual process varies based on model and equipment.

Well mines just a 2004 I’m not sure but I’m gonna try it

Will this come out on older models?

@iam_topg

3 жыл бұрын

AliExpress for 99$, don't let dealership take your money

Useful information, but please stop the hideous 'music' that accompanies it . Android Auto on my 2018 Mazda CX-3 is of limited use because it lacks touch screen features. So my phone is still better than Mazda's version of Android Auto. It was incredibly expensive to add it on, and now that I've had it for a couple of weeks, I can't recommend it. The touch screens on our phones don't freeze when we are driving, so we are forced to use them because of Mazda's misguided software engineering. There's an even worse problem with the native navigation system in the car that won't let you add an address while you are driving. Thank goodness for Google Maps.

@jeanberkogleason9596

5 жыл бұрын

How patronizing. I don't require an 'explanation', thanks. Have a look at the Hyundai Kona, a very similar vehicle but with better visibility and a fully functioning Android Auto system that comes as one of the features of the car, rather than as a costly and crippled add-on.

@relaxationstation5946

5 жыл бұрын

exept if you use google maps and have the HUD you loose the nav on the HUD which sucks

Anyone know if the speed of the infotainment system in general is improved by this upgrade? My 2017 3's infotainment system really crawls at times. Additionally, one wonders if performance will get worse after adding this new feature.

@NCXDesigns

5 жыл бұрын

android auto - and car play are just mirroring your smartphone, the Connect system is merely acting as a screen with audio connections & access to the navigator knob.

I accidentally enabled mine and not I can’t get it back :/

Can retrofit happen on 2017 Mazda 3?

@GregPettus

5 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@jpeter38s

5 жыл бұрын

400$

@NCXDesigns

5 жыл бұрын

@@jpeter38s $150 if you do it yourself, my friend did and he said it was worth the extra money to have them just do it because of all the work you have to do to get it installed.

@rogersmith2036

4 жыл бұрын

@@NCXDesigns it's easier to drill the old one out and simply replace it that way. It's a ton of work removing all the interior to reach the usb hub, bad car design.

Can I update the MZD system of my mazda3 2014?

Q: I have an older generation Mazda vehicle. Can I get CarPlay or Android Auto installed? A: Apple CarPlay ™ and Android Auto ™ retrofit options will be available for all vehicles that have the Mazda Connect infotainment system later this fall (October/November). Does this mean i can have it on my 2017 Mazda6?

@snb310

2 жыл бұрын

I just updated the system on my 2016 cx5. A bit pricier than expected ($499 total) but nice upgrade. Not totally sure it's worth it.

@TheCyberCorn

2 жыл бұрын

@@snb310 there is a way to hack the system and get it working for free without any cable swap, i did it but it took a really long time as you need to plug in cables into the console from the back... But in the end I found myself using my phone instead of android auto anyways... Maybe car play have a better experience

@snb310

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCyberCorn that's great! I'm hoping there's a hack that will allow you to enable touch screen when using Android Auto.

@TheCyberCorn

2 жыл бұрын

@@snb310 there is, its same program. It's called mazda aio tweaks. It's a little hard to understand, but once u get the idea. You can pretty much mod anything from the system

Do i need to have my phone on all the time for this to work on my 2016 Mazda?

i have a 2018 sumsung a7 why cant i find the app

I cant find the app in google play

I don't like Android Auto here because it's not wireless. I bought the $29 SD card for maps off Amazon and then just use regular Bluetooth for music instead of Android Auto. I have a 2019 Mazda 3 hatch...

2 years late

IS there a way to do this without the cable?

@MazdaUSA

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Marino. We encourage you to speak with a dealer to see what they can do, but currently, our vehicles do not offer wireless Android Auto.

Waze directions are displayed in active driving display?

@wilmarzuluaica

5 жыл бұрын

Not.

@GregPettus

5 жыл бұрын

No.

Un gran fallo no poder usar pantalla táctil. Es difícil usar la palanca conduciendo

@NickMichael07

5 жыл бұрын

al contrario , para mi es muy dificil usar la tactil mientras manejo, toco todo menos lo que quiero cosa que no te pasa con la palanca y botones de abajo!

@katanavx0331

5 жыл бұрын

@@NickMichael07 Pienso igual que tu, Nick. De hecho, la pantalla táctil deja de funcionar cuando hay movimiento mayor a una cantidad de mph en específico. (pienso que es por seguridad del conductor, pero puedo estar equivocado...)

@marp04

5 жыл бұрын

loco, es mejor así

Does this work with 2018 touring?

@juanp2k3

4 жыл бұрын

If you're asking Mazda 3 yes, but you have to take it to mazda service and pay for the upgrade

Except it doesnt work properly at all and is poorly designed. Like it seems to be not possible to plug in 2 android phones (you and spouse to charge) and use onboard navigation anymore. you have to use google maps and than loose the HUd nav.

oh the screen isn't touch sensitive?

@NCXDesigns

5 жыл бұрын

to get that you have to engage the parking brake

Can we connect wireless?

@MazdaUSA

3 жыл бұрын

Currently, none of our models are equipped for wireless Android Auto, but the 2021 Mazda6 now comes with wireless Apple CarPlay.

@kgj65588

3 жыл бұрын

@@MazdaUSA how use wireless plz tell me i try hard i have 2021

Man I hope I can get this updated to my 2015 mazda3

@SolidSnake089

5 жыл бұрын

MalsXV actually you can. Using the usb port u can update the device, just use google for god sake.

@TheRealAquus

5 жыл бұрын

@@SolidSnake089 lol ok thanks you don't have to be salty about it. A simple yes or no answer would be great. But I appecerate the reply bud.

@851995STARGATE

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealAquus it's not that simple the OEM one requires a different hub and harness you can order. For the ghetto hacked one look up Mazda aio

@TheRealAquus

5 жыл бұрын

@@851995STARGATE Oh lol I'm still fine with the way it is but if it could get android auto then it would be pretty cool to look into. Never thought about it how you explained it but thanks!

@851995STARGATE

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealAquus it's way better if you get it

What about Apple CarPlay?

@marcellecostanza1777

5 жыл бұрын

Just came from the dealership. They are adding both AA and CarPlay, but according to the paperwork they gave me it wont be available until November.

@GregPettus

5 жыл бұрын

Comes with both

@Ezbar

5 жыл бұрын

it works like a charm!

Finally

Por fin

Touch doesn't work

@NCXDesigns

5 жыл бұрын

you can't use the touch screen while moving, and in order to use it while not moving, lol you have to engage the electronic parking brake. Apple CarPlay has all the features even while moving. Been trying to get it to work with my old Android device but I have to root it and install the app manually since its not officially supported since its a tablet.

Just had it done on a 2015. Don't waste your money. After update and 400 bucks, while in Android auto you have zero usability, none what so ever, use of the touch screen even when stopped and parked. Try navigation, music etc. Sucks. Using my phone screen is easier and faster than a knob, pushing, twisting, pushing and down, when I can just touch my phone. Waste of money. PS..apple car play works with the screen!! Total BS. Wish I could refund.

@guitarmetaldemon

5 жыл бұрын

What did they actually do to install it?

@lorneserpa5888

5 жыл бұрын

Dealer in el paso, tx.

Lol, finally

No wireless, no thanks.

@ebmk96

4 ай бұрын

You can buy a AA Wireless dongle for $60. Cheaper than getting a wireless feature on a premium trim.

Everytime I plug in my phone Spotify starts playing. I fumble to shut it off and 3 seconds later it starts again. I fumble to shut it off again and around and around we go. I try to disconnect my blue tooth and it reconnects again....why an I having these problems? I'm ready to push my new CX5 off a cliff

@MazdaUSA

Жыл бұрын

We're sorry to hear you're experiencing an issue with your vehicle. We encourage you to speak with a certified dealer in your area directly. They will be best-equipped to look into this matter more thoroughly and with the most accuracy. Allow us to help steer you towards the contact info for one nearest you. bit.ly/3MTLkBo