This is what I currently have, I'm actually pretty happy with it. Would I be happier with Carplay, or in my case, Android auto? Yes. ☺️

Ideally I'd love it to be wireless, just wondering what my options are given my cars current setup, and of course how much is be looking to empty from my wallet.

Thanks in advance for any info, I've read quite a few threads already but I'm not sure which solutions are relevant to my unit and software version.

 

San Jose, my hometown!

I’ll be interested to see what replies you get. I also have a 2016 S (w/ a stick) with the Bosch and want CarPlay. Preferably with the later 10” screen.

I don’t think I’ve yet seen a CarPlay install where everything ‘just works’, at least the first time. Always seems to be a story. A lot of installs where ‘Everything works…except the steering wheel forward/back buttons…or you need an external mic…or answering a call on Bluetooth is not consistent…or the interface cable was too short…or the seller sent the wrong unit…or the DIP switches need to be configured…or the sound quality is poor…or the backup camera doesn’t work…or the car software needs to be updated via SSD, etc.

Several threads on this, maybe things have improved.

 

You can have a unit to add this to your 8" screen or a new unit and have 10" screen. Both aftermarket, no OEM for your version. I am with @Slappy on this, it seems all solutions are in the "great, but..." category. I will do it anyway, because the OEM situation is plain "bad" even without a but...

 

https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...iABEgICkvD_BwE

I have the above unit installed in my 2017. It was straightforward to install and retained all the steering wheel controls

 

Which ROM version did you buy?

 

Call your local stereo installer and see what they say, a lot of them are installing these types of units now. If you're not prepared to fiddle or experienced, you may want to have someone take care of it for you or leave it as is.

 

I did the GTA car kit on my 2017 with the Bosch system. Pretty straightforward and everything works as intended. Wireless CarPlay. No glitches. OEM mic. Steering wheel controls work. All good!
Still the same oem screen (8 inch I think) with the hard buttons on the side. I would like to have changed to 10 inch but didn't want to risk the circuit board swaps...

GTA was great on some final setup questions. More expensive than Ali but I wanted to be sure I could get install help if needed
Great videos on YouTube. Pretty quick and easy if you are handy with a screwdriver.

 

I was doing some online research yesterday and watched the install video for the GTA kit. It looks straightforward and that is probably the one I will go with. I like the fact that all the OEM equipment is left in place.

 

I agree. It was an easy install and easy to remove with no permanent changes. If you do it, take photos of the Home Screen of the infotainment and send them those and your model year and details - there are multiple different Bosch and Denso models sometimes changing mid year and they will help make sure you get the right unit

 

Or you can just plug this into your USB port and be done with it. Highly recommended.

 

That unit turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay. I don't believe he has wired CarPlay, so I suspect it doesn't solve the problem he has.

 

That is correct, mine is a 2016 without CarPlay.

 

I think you're right, that unit says you need a 2019 and up. Mine is a 2016 with no CarPlay. I don't think it will work for my case.

 

Sorry for the misinformation about the one I have (GT6 Pro), and the need for wired CarPlay. Yes its for 2019 and above models.

I would install the unit @Tracy Rominger has (Post #4 above). You get the wider screen, CarPlay, Android Auto, and basically an Android tablet for many other apps (most important - Torque Pro to monitor your engine temp at all times).

Even with upgraded metal coolant pipes I would not drive this engine in any JLR model without real time temp info on the screen and audible alarms set to go off at 230 F.

 

I’m having the one from F1 Products installed tomorrow.

 

I finally pulled the trigger and installed the GTA system. A few hiccups along the way but their video was easy to follow and customer support was quick to respond to any questions I had before, during and after installation. Would highly recommend.

 

Do you lose whatever nav you have? Or is there a n alternative?

 

The native nav goes away..The adapter plugs into the nav input. But then you get a choice of maps to use, Apple, Google, Waze etc.

 

The GTA kit is the one I'll be getting once the Euro Amp kit is completed.