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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: karlak on 22 November 2013, 10:11

Title: MirrorLink..
Post by: karlak on 22 November 2013, 10:11
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but just spotted this.

http://www.mirrorlink.com/

"MirrorLink will go into 2014 series production for Volkswagen"

Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: 2014GTi on 22 November 2013, 10:36
Not sure if this has been mentioned, but just spotted this.

http://www.mirrorlink.com/

"MirrorLink will go into 2014 series production for Volkswagen"
Damm, this would have been excellent if I got it in my GTi.
Could use my iPhone TomTom  :cry:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: Phil 117 on 22 November 2013, 10:39
Surely they wouldn't re-vamp the Nav options on the Golf.

Wouldn't this be something which just goes into new models like the 2014 Passat, and possibly late 14 Scirocco?
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: 2014GTi on 22 November 2013, 10:59
I've contacted CCC for more information about how the system will work and if older cars with CMS can be retro-fitted..... I can only assume its possible via a software/firmware upgrade of the CMS via dealerships.
Providing that it doesnt involve any new hardware technology to make it work.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: karlak on 22 November 2013, 11:18
So if this does come about and the system can work in a Golf Mk7 with a standard headunit, wouldn't it kind of hit sales of the Navigation option?  Not for all ofcourse, because some would want the larger screen, but certainly would make some think twice?

Found the following in youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGP8jtxzSyw

Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: Mark V GTD on 22 November 2013, 11:52
Several years ago - when Tom Toms etc dropped to just over £100 I predicted the price of OEM sat nav would finally buckle - I was wrong. Maybe this will be the last straw but I somehow suspect the ability to tie in your phone/device app to the car will be a cost option and will be carefully priced to save you a little bit over the regular sat nav unit cost - but only a little bit!!
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: monsta on 03 March 2014, 13:42
Found an update on this, looks cool  :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ)
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: 2014GTi on 03 March 2014, 15:13
Found an update on this, looks cool  :cool:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ)

I wonder if this can be applied to exisiting cars via firmware update?  :smiley:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: dippy_x on 03 March 2014, 15:33
I wonder if this can be applied to exisiting cars via firmware update?  :smiley:

We can live in hope - but I would say that this is definately different hardware territory  :cry:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: AlanH on 03 March 2014, 16:14
Apple are rolling out CarPlay iOS integration with several major manufacturers, but interestingly, VW/Audi aren't mentioned.
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/03/apple-announces-carplay/
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: monsta on 03 March 2014, 18:14
Apple are rolling out CarPlay iOS integration with several major manufacturers, but interestingly, VW/Audi aren't mentioned.
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/03/apple-announces-carplay/

I''m glad VW are going down the Android route, they've got nearly 70% European market share after all  :smiley:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: 2014GTi on 03 March 2014, 18:18
Apple are rolling out CarPlay iOS integration with several major manufacturers, but interestingly, VW/Audi aren't mentioned.
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/03/03/apple-announces-carplay/

I''m glad VW are going down the Android route, they've got nearly 70% European market share after all  :smiley:
No no no... Android is too fragmented.... iOS all the way  :laugh: :grin: :drool:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: gazmondo35 on 07 March 2014, 07:42
Check this out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player




Sent from Samsung Mobile

Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: monsta on 07 March 2014, 09:49
Check this out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J5KNaaVRoQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Sent from Samsung Mobile

Already posted Reply #5   :smiley:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: GTI7me on 07 March 2014, 10:49
Really hope this becomes available to iOS users. To be honest i can't see myself ever moving away from iPhone.

J
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: VWcezGTI7 on 07 March 2014, 13:08
Yeah it would be great if they actually do integrate iOS with MirrorLink.. But heck, I wouldn't mind buying an HTC/Android phone for that. Seems pretty cool!
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: 2014GTi on 07 March 2014, 14:32
I guess we will have to wait for this technology on our next cars since its unlikely to be a firmware upgrade.  :undecided:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: kevinm on 07 March 2014, 15:37
A member on the German GTI forum said that vw are planning to offer mirror link as an accessory to existing cars as all is required is a software upgrade.
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: 2014GTi on 07 March 2014, 15:46
A member on the German GTI forum said that vw are planning to offer mirror link as an accessory to existing cars as all is required is a software upgrade.
If this is true, then its great news... I hope this includes iPhone connectivity  :whistle: :laugh: :shocked: :shocked:
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: gazmondo35 on 07 March 2014, 17:06
I wonder if mirror link will be available on the standard mk7 head unit , as I'm due a phone upgrade & wondering weather to go Android from iPhone this feature would make my mind up.
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 March 2014, 18:06
I wonder if mirror link will be available on the standard mk7 head unit , as I'm due a phone upgrade & wondering weather to go Android from iPhone this feature would make my mind up.

Android is definitely getting tidier, especially if you go down the HTC One or Nexus 5 route - both of those phones are uncluttered as there is no bloatware agenda. Very impressed with my HTC One, not the world's biggest Apple fan (I hate the way itunes cripples computers being highly invasive in the way it runs).
Title: Re: MirrorLink..
Post by: peterdoherty on 30 April 2014, 17:03
Was just reading through the new Polo price list - Mirror Link is listed in there so maybe an option on the Golf in the future.....or may be able to ge some more retro-fit info as soon as these start getting delivered.

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