[securityguy]

For folks with iPhones, I just learned today that there is a way to enhance the audio and Car Play connectivity to your headunit. If this has already been posted somewhere I apologize but couldn't find it.

1. Go into your "SETTINGS"
2. Select "MUSIC"
3. Select "CELLULAR DATA"
4. Turn on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

I learned about this on my Acura Forum as a lot of folks, regardless of the vehicle manufacturer, have been experiencing Car Play hiccups that turning on this feature has resolved. I hope this helps you if you have experienced issues with your Car Play:wink2:

 

[BluecornNM]

Just be aware you'll use more data that way. That may or may not matter, depending on your plan.

 

[securityguy]

@BluecornNM...it's only money my friend...only money:wink2:

 

[BluecornNM]

I've got an unlimited plan. No skin off my arse.

 

[dwbitt]

For folks with iPhones, I just learned today that there is a way to enhance the audio and Car Play connectivity to your headunit. If this has already been posted somewttthere I apologize but couldn't find it.

1. Go into your "SETTINGS"
2. Select "MUSIC"
3. Select "CELLULAR DATA"
4. Turn on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

I learned about this on my Acura Forum as a lot of folks, regardless of the vehicle manufacturer, have been experiencing Car Play hiccups that turning on this feature has resolved. I hope this helps you if you have experienced issues with your Car Play:wink2:

Hi SG, I can't seem to locate "Music" under "Settings" in my Touring, with or without Car Play engaged, could you provide a few more details please.

 

[dwbitt]

Hi SG, I can't seem to locate "Music" under "Settings" in my Touring, with or without Car Play engaged, could you provide a few more details please.

Oops, your talking about iPhone "Settings", got it.....
Nevermind:grin2:

 

[citysoundman]

Thanks for the tip! I do get some playback hiccups with CarPlay and my iPhone 6S, so I'll try this and see if it helps!

 

[DCUWATCHES]

If people use Spotify there are also settings.

A bigger secret: The Sirius XM iOS app also has quality settings, and sounds way better than the sound to the head unit due to less compression. It is just a little harder to navigate on screen.

 

[BostonEd]

I'm surprised that using the setting which requires MORE data eliminates "hiccups". I would think the less data you're pulling, the smoother the broadcast would be (though at a lesser sound quality).

 

[2mnycars]

For folks with iPhones, I just learned today that there is a way to enhance the audio and Car Play connectivity to your headunit. If this has already been posted somewhere I apologize but couldn't find it.

1. Go into your "SETTINGS"
2. Select "MUSIC"
3. Select "CELLULAR DATA"
4. Turn on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

I learned about this on my Acura Forum as a lot of folks, regardless of the vehicle manufacturer, have been experiencing Car Play hiccups that turning on this feature has resolved. I hope this helps you if you have experienced issues with your Car Play:wink2:

Showing my age: I have an iPhone 8. I can't find where to "Turn on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

I have problems using my iP8 with Apple Car Play in my 2019 Forster (a Canadian car)

Edit - In Setting/Music/Cellular Data----I turned on "STREAMING" and I turned on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

Now let's see how this thing goes.
(I've ordered genuine APPLE cords just in case....)

Dave

 

[securityguy]

Showing my age: I have an iPhone 8. I can't find where to "Turn on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

I have problems using my iP8 with Apple Car Play in my 2019 Forster (a Canadian car)

Edit - In Setting/Music/Cellular Data----I turned on "STREAMING" and I turned on "HIGH QUALITY STREAMING"

Now let's see how this thing goes.
(I've ordered genuine APPLE cords just in case....)

Dave

What version iOS are you running on your 8?

 

[2mnycars]

What version iOS are you running on your 8?

iOS 14.5.1

and it's up to date.