Many thanks for this - and I do love that you pronounce MAZDA correctly (as there is no R in Mazda)...

Thanks for the video, the current lack of CarPlay from the dealer was making me wait on getting an MX-5, but this shows how easy it is to install myself. Awesome.

Thank you for making this tutorial! I performed this installation this evening using this video and the process was flawless. Taking my time it took me less than two hours. The most difficult part for me was running the cables through the dash because of how tight it is in that area. Putting it all back together was much faster than taking it apart. I'm very happy I did this upgrade. For those that are researching the same thing for their Mazda, I did the firmware update the night before. I had to update to two different versions. The first update was the failsafe and reinstallation files for 70.100. After that was completed I updated to 70.367, which only requires the reinstallation file. I installed both firmware updates in a little over an hour total.

Great video! I followed step by step and this was a clear outline of everything that needs to be done. It's so nice to have carplay in my MX-5 now. Thanks!

Just did this outside today. Thanks for the step by step. Went super smooth!!

Thanks so much - did this in a relaxed couple of hours with a few breaks.

Thanks so much, used this to install Carplay in my MX-5 RF today. It really helped to see what was going on since the instruction pdf was a little sparse.

Thank you for this. Such a huge help when installing my kit this morning!

This update is on my list, and your video gives me a much warmer fuzzy now that I know what's involved. Thanks! (Hoping to combine the Carplay install with hardwiring dashcam and radar detector power- now I see that's pretty feasible, too.)

Thanks so much for your video, used it today together with the one from 888-werkes and had no problem adding android auto to a 2016 Mx-5. Definitely prefer your approach to the cabling. Used your video for 90% of the work, but having the second video for comparison was useful in a couple places. Only thing I could suggest for anyone looking at these comments, when it comes time to pull the cabling down to the new usb connection box, it makes things a lot easier if you use a stiff piece of wire to find the route and then pull the tape wrapped usb cables with the wire.

Thanks very much for posting this. Made the install very easy after reviewing this video and the service manual! Great job!

Thank you for the great instructional video. Upgraded the firmware, then installed the hardware as described in your video.

Thank you so much! I completed this project on a 2019 mx5. It does take about 3 hours. My wife will never drive a manual. So, due to the auto it did add more time and complexity. If you have an auto, the forms do not recommend removing the shift knob. Put it in “N” and remove the negative battery cable and get ready to move the console a lot.

Great thanks! Did my MX-5 ND with no issues following this.

Thanks for the video. I upgraded the hub on my Miata ND as well!

just want to say thank you for your video. i was able to update my 2017 rf to carplay with your help. thank you so much. really appreciate the content

Awesome mate. Followed your instructions to a T which made it so simple. Thanks for the upload. 👍

Dude thanks so much for posting this. I found it super helpful with my install in my 2016 mx5 :-)

Thanks for the video. Followed along today. Was an easy process.

Thank you! Watched your vid a few times...eBay package got delivered...about 2.5 hours later I have apple carplay! Just a tip... the heat gun is your friend. Especially in a cool garage. After a few passes with the heat gun on the piece you are working, it pops right off. Same for re-assembly. The heat gun made it much easier and you didn't have to worry about cracking. The only PITA was fishing the wires from the head unit to the USB hub. I'd add a few inches on the piece going to the hub. Gives you some play you may need. So the pig tail lines going from the top to the USB hub...give yourself a few more inches than what is documented.

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Just finished this install, one tip - I couldnt get the connector out for the mazda cmu controls (the knobb). So I realized I was able to pop up just the area around the shifter boot connected to the plastic fake metal and matt surface. This was a lot easier.

took me 30 mins with this video, thanks

Definitely post the firmware updating video! :)

Thank you for posting this!

Great video and thanks again for Saving me serval hundred dollars!!!! Truly appreciated and well done!

I am a bit late to the game for this, but thank you. I did install the Panasonic back up camera last year, and did not think I would need the car play, but now I really want it for the maps. I don't care for the Mazda navigation system.

just ordered my kit, looks like a long job but not hard

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

It’s not bad, good luck!

Thank You.

Thanks for the video! I ordered the kit for my mx5. To upgrade my Mazda connect firmware do I have to have the Mazda navigation sd card? Or can I use any sd card?

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

Travis Helbert you use a USB flash drive for the update.

Hi. Could you please upload a video with the review of the Android Auto feature? It would be great to see it working. Thanks in advance.

Thank you

sir where is this car airbag brain near to under steering whell or in the middle console ? pls ansver me fast

Did you disconnect the negative battery terminal prior to install?

Thank you for the video. Your videos are very useful. Are you going to do the upgrade for your cx-9? If so, can you make a video for that? Thank you.

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My wife is one of those who likes Mazda’s infotainment system and doesn’t want to try CarPlay. If I’m ever able to talk her into letting me do it, I’ll make a video.

Did your kit came with foam tape, if not where did you buy it from? thanks for the video, very thorough and informative.

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

mitoda if you buy the kit, it should come with the foam tape.

is the AA/ACP working on the same firmware version from you update video? 70.00.100 or did you need to update again?

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, all the 70.00.x versions of the firmware support AA/ACP. But to activate them, you have to upgrade the USB hub and cables. Do the firmware first then the USB hub and cables.

@jerrymackenzie9794

5 жыл бұрын

@@Killobyte great, Mine already has the 70.00.100 but I saw one of the people selling the hub saying you needed .20 or better which threw me off. but when i ordered from someone else it was actually .020 but thanks for the response and the video.

Hi @killobyte I'm trying to install this in my 2016 Mazda3. It's manual transmission. I haven't ordered the part, yet, but I'm hoping to get it before the end of the month. Do you know if this instllation is compatible with my mazda 3?

@Killobyte

Жыл бұрын

If it has the Mazda Connect, which I believe it does, you should be good. You can compare the old USB hub to see if it looks like the new one also.

@DiegoSnow504

Жыл бұрын

@@Killobyte I just updated the firmware... thank you so much for everything! You're amazing!!!!

All that trim coming off? I'll pay the labor. Although great video!

@ejcheck

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I just did. The unit works great.

Love the install. I have all ready added the backup camera, do you know if the CarPlay interferes. Where did you buy the hub and hardware?

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, several on Miata.net have reported that theirs worked fine with the CarPlay upgrade. I ordered my kit from Priority Mazda.

@bryan-bd7tl

4 жыл бұрын

Kill-O-Byte very interesting and thank you I was also hoping to install a backup camera and to do so one has also to change the plugs at the back of the display and wondering how these go together that is the camera cables and the Apple CarPlay cables

How long would you expect this to take from start to finish without having to worry about the camera and explaining?

@Killobyte

5 жыл бұрын

I think it could be done, baring any unexpected issues, in about 30 minutes on an MX-5. That’s with the cable pre-taped and everything ready to go.

@keithhamm6012

5 жыл бұрын

@@Killobyte, I want to thank you for the time you spent putting this video together. With the install instructions and, mainly, your video, I tackled this job today. It took me a couple hours but that was starting and stopping occasionally. As you said, it can be done in 30 minutes if everything is ready to go. I am so glad I decided to tackle this job instead of paying the dealership to do this, and most of the reason I did was because of you and your helpful videos. Thanks again!

@visualsofisa

5 жыл бұрын

@@keithhamm6012 Man I'm scared to take all apart like that on my MX-5 but I for sure don't want to pay $400+ to the dealer to do it for me. Where did you got your kit from?

@keithhamm6012

5 жыл бұрын

@@visualsofisa I did it myself and I was nervous just like you but man its easy. I got my kit from my dealership. AA is so nice to have.

I've read, that for Android Auto to work, you only need to update the software and that no hardware needs replacing and that the hardware needs to be replaced in order for Apple CarPlay to work. Can anyone confirm this? I have a 2019 MX-5 RF ordered for March/April and if it won't have AA already installed, I'm not going to let my new car to be dismantled like that.

@keithhamm6012

5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know this as well, although the 2.1A USB port would be really handy.

@qualar

5 жыл бұрын

If you are on firmware lower than v59. 502 you can just connect a sdcard with hacks including android auto. The hacks can also tweak the system enabling things like touch screen whilst driving. In firmware v59. 502 they blocked the port. You can still do the hack by connecting to the back of the CMU but you need to pull out the CMU to make the connection. None of this needs a new hub.

@juicybullfrog

5 жыл бұрын

Also I have 2019 MX5-RF too and I would like to know if is available or not the firmware update for carplay.

Which os does my car have to have to install Carplay?

@Killobyte

4 жыл бұрын

70.x or higher but I'd go with 70.00.335 as it has some bugs worked out.

@hardifvindas6740

4 жыл бұрын

Kill-O-Byte what kind of bugs?? So Is 70.00.335 the best version or the worse? I didn’t understand at all 😅

where did you get the manual from?

@Killobyte

4 жыл бұрын

www.hexorcism.com/16ND/sc3327/

@herrmeez

4 жыл бұрын

@@Killobyte Thanks!

Translated from millimeters why? can the US not work in metric, lets go to antiquated system of inches, you guys crack me up

@Killobyte

4 жыл бұрын

LOL! While I agree that millimetres are easier to use (my wife who is from Australia reminds me of this whenever she has to use inches), I have 3 tape measures and not one has millimetres on it. So my guess is many others will be in the same boat. Thanks for the comment!

Ho bisogno della versione EU ti prego

@Killobyte

4 ай бұрын

If anyone has links, please share. Thanks!

Before opening the dash, always disconnect the car battery. There's an airbag in there!

You know? Just to slightly adjust what the radio does in my car, this is NOT worth the hassle. I’ve swapped shifters for Hurst Pistol Grips that have less gutting than this nonsense. The radio already plays my iPhone’s applications, and I don’t really care if it doesn’t “read” my texts through my car. I’ve seen the videos on CarPlay, and there’s really not that much of an “upgrade” from the factory that you can already do. Waze or Apple’s maps on your screen, also isn’t that necessary. I’ll just trade my car for a 2019 or later MX-5. That’s my opinion, you did a thorough headache of a job for those with this much time to increase their radio’s ability by 10%.

@seng6297

5 жыл бұрын

Reads text, control spotify playlist, waze, etc. i have one in my wrx so putting this in my miata

I bet that interior now rattles 😂

@Killobyte

4 ай бұрын

Nope

Too much work just to replace the IMPORTANT hub. Knowing myself, I hate scratches, bents and dings, not to mention outright breaks and rattles. Why did Mazda design it that way? Thinking the guys at the dealership would be so careless about this job, I'd rather just live without AA and live with the built-in map. Or, trade in my 2019 to a newer one? Oh well.