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Hi all,
below are my observations when using my CD (4GB , 8 core) in XC40:
General
- Recognized properly as Android Auto by Sensus head unit.
- Touch screen works nicely without any special lag.
- No real interaction with the phone. I am not sure why the Bluetooth tethering is needed but it seems to work without it (unless i am missing something).
- Head unit seems to be keep the Bluetooth connection with the phone (Samsung S10) and the icon of Bluetooth is shown on the head unit.
Calls
- Using the phone app on the head unit shows 'Connected to Android Auto' so no phone calls can be made from the phone app of the head unit.
- However, phone calls can be made by using the steering controls after selecting from the dashboard menu*.
- Also phone calls can be answered by using the steering controls*.
- Speakers and mic of the car are used for the phone calls*.
- Sensus Assistant can be used to make calls.
*Just like when using Bluetooth connectivity between phone and head unit.
Text
- Using the messages app on the head unit shows "SMS service unavailable. Message disabled for the connected device."
- No incoming SMS text can be displayed on the car dashboard.
- It seems head unit tries to use CD for Text and not the Bluetooth connectivity.
Sensus Navigation
- Sensus navigation seems to function even though its connected to CD and displayed on both head unit and dashboard the map. (Something that i was not expecting but its a welcome surprise)
Sensus Assistant
- Sensus assistant can be activated with the steering controls and perform the relevant actions.
Google Assistant
- Works nicely on CD, a bit of a lag to start but after that it recognizes the commands and speaks through the car speakers.
- I am not sure but it seems its using the car mics ! (another very welcome surprise). I will confirm this once i get a USB extension cable.
These are links to some photos I took while doing my testing.
CarDongle Pics
I am sure in time after fixing some known problems like GPS etc. CD will be a perfect upgrade of the car.
Hope you enjoy CD as much as i do.
Cheers
Chris
Posted : 07/03/2021 11:07 am
Grazie Chris!
Hai potuto provare con una interfaccia OBD e vedere se funziona come monitor dei parametri dell'auto che non ci sono sul cruscotto (esempio: temperatura acqua)?
lumacone
Posted : 08/03/2021 6:31 am
Thanks Chris!
Have you been able to test with an OBD2 interface and see if it works as a monitor (with an appropriate App like "Torque") of car parameters that are not on the dashboard of XC40 (like for example: water temperature)?
lumacone
Posted : 08/03/2021 9:58 am
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Hi lumacone,
Seems I misplaced my obd toggle so I was not able to test it.
I will check and revert back as soon as I find it.
Posted : 12/03/2021 4:55 am
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Can not find my OBD toggle so I can't say about it.
However it works nicely with some Bluetooth lights for the interior of the car.
Posted : 05/07/2021 5:13 pm
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Latest firmware upgrade creates problems with the car :(, no hands-free any more unless CD is unplugged ...
See this thread (Link)
Posted : 13/11/2021 4:41 pm
There will be a new OTA upgrade coming this Friday. Android Auto 6.0 certificate is being updated on CD.
Posted : 14/11/2021 2:57 am
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