mirrorlink

[Optimist]

I Just hope they quickly make mirrorlink work with the iPhones!  Seems a bit of a let down that it doesn't from the word GO!

[daydotz]

I Just hope they quickly make mirrorlink work with the iPhones! Seems a bit of a let down that it doesn't from the word GO!

I doubt it will till VW offer AppleCar if they ever do

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Edited 16 February, 2015 by daydotz

[Optimist]

I doubt it will till VW offer AppleCar if they ever do

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[Optimist]

That seems odd. My last two cars had SatNavs and Blutooth (Skoda then Kia) and both linked to the iPhone no probs. or is Mirrorlink something more complex? What is AppleCar anyway?

[daydotz]

car play is a more complex its a very similar idea to mirror link https://www.apple.com/uk/ios/carplay/

I'd hope the basic functions of calls and Bluetooth streaming would work regardless of phone

[NauticalBlue]

The new Superb (unveiled today) has MirrorLink, Android Auto and Apple's CarPlay. Hopefully the Fabia will follow at some point...

[skodaTDI]

car play is a more complex its a very similar idea to mirror link https://www.apple.com/uk/ios/carplay/

I'd hope the basic functions of calls and Bluetooth streaming would work regardless of phone

 

they do.. Skoda would be idiots if they got that wrong!

[nickcoll]

Of course "the basic functions of calls and Bluetooth streaming would work regardless of phone" - as long as the phone has Bluetooth, that is. And the streaming will depend on whether the phone can contain anything that you might want to stream, like music. Non-smartphones in general are less likely to support music playback.

 

But the point of MirrorLink and CarPlay and indeed Android Auto (when eventually it appears) are to control your smartphone more completely from the screen of your car's entertainment device. Do some basic research and you'll soon get the idea.

[stug45]

- mirrorlink/carplay (apple) are standards to allow Apps to be used and controlled by the car (touchscreen & steering controls) - apps like navigation/music etc.

 

- Bluetooth will work as normal. without mirrorlink. so handsfree calling should work regardless of phone. streaming music through bluetooth should also work.

 

- Smartgate is about the viewing of mpg etc from the cars ecu on your phone.

 

- Android auto is a new app to allow google maps, google music etc to use the mirrorlink system and have full functionality on the phone. this should then allow devices without the mirrorlink standard to work. (sony & HTC have their own 'drive' app)

 

http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/models/new-fabia-combi/connectivity

[stug45]

http://compatibilitylist.skoda-auto.com/

 

wow they have done a lot in 2 weeks!

 

only phone that is currently out that works according to the list: HTC one M8.

 

Sony Z3 is listed on mirrorlink's website so a little contradictory.

 

We will have to wait for software/firmware to be updated and work!

 

Having a Nexus 5 does mean any software from android will be pushed straight to the device. I'll be happy with bluetooth for music and phone over my existing car anyway!

 

 

BOLERO radio is updateable by SD card:

 

http://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/?appVIN=&appLanguage=en-GB

Edited 28 February, 2015 by stug45

[AdamJMK]

Tried to use mirrorlink with my note 4 and it didn't work properly, it shows what apps I've got installed on my phone but when I go to run them both screens go blank so it would appear there is a software issue either with the phone or the headunit :(

[Auric Goldfinger]

iphone won't work with Mirrorlink until build week 22, so my local dealer says

[pab567]

Tried to use mirrorlink with my note 4 and it didn't work properly, it shows what apps I've got installed on my phone but when I go to run them both screens go blank so it would appear there is a software issue either with the phone or the headunit :(

This is not a bug, this is a bloody feature that Skoda implemented: in order to be used while driving application has to be certified by Skoda.

[Prog]

Really? What apps have Skoda certified then?

[AdamJMK]

I went and downloaded the certified apps listed in manual and skoda website and it still crashes, bugger!

[andym797]

Picked up my Fabia today and can confirm Sony Xperia Z3 worked straight away. Connected with the USB cable, enabled mirrorlink on the phone, then went to mirrorlink on the Bolero and it connected without any probs. Not sure which apps are compatible, only one I see of use at the moment is Google maps, but not had time to play about with it yet. 

[Prog]

Google Maps is a good start I guess.

[Prog]

I desperately need a new phone but really don't want to get one until I know what us 100% compatible with the Fabia.

[Oli3000]

I desperately need a new phone but really don't want to get one until I know what us 100% compatible with the Fabia.

 

http://compatibility...skoda-auto.com/

 

Incase you missed it, did you try that, Prog?

[Prog]

Thanks. I've seen that but I'm not sure how up to date it is. It's probably pre-Lollipop.

[pab567]

Confirmed by myself personally: HTC One M8, HTC One M7, HTC One Mini 2

[pab567]

Google Maps is a good start I guess.

Yeah... but I'm afraid it wouldn't work while driving :(

[AdamJMK]

nothing samsung works, and both them and skoda haven't been very helpful in a timescale for when some handsets may start being compatible with the bolero, there's loads of complaints about the note 4 not working with other mirrorlink radios too.

 

hopefully lollipop will change this, but not holding my breath :(

[Paga]

IAm told the new 2015 superb has mirrorlink which will comunicate with I phones but it will not be fitted to fabia3.

[Paga]

I have a 2 week old Samsung Galaxy 111 mini and it's not on the list of compatible phones. Drat looks like I might have to buy another phone!