Installing Apple CarPlay in a Land Rover Discovery Sport | Ultimate Car Tech Upgrade
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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to install Apple CarPlay in your Land Rover Discovery Sport! In this video, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of upgrading your car's infotainment system with the latest Apple CarPlay technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply looking to enhance your driving experience, this tutorial is perfect for you.
Tools and Materials Needed:
- Trim removal tools
- Screwdriver set
- Torx Driver set
- Apple CarPlay unit (compatible with Land Rover Discovery Sport)
- Mounting brackets and screws
- Electrical tape
- Zip ties
Step 1: Preparing for Installation
Before starting the installation process, gather all the necessary tools and materials. Familiarize yourself with the user manual of your Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Apple CarPlay unit. Ensure that both are compatible with each other.
Step 2: Removing the Old Infotainment System
Carefully remove the trim panels surrounding the existing infotainment system using trim removal tools. Unscrew any screws holding the unit in place. Disconnect all wiring harnesses connected to the old system.
Step 3: Connecting the Wiring Harness
Connect the wiring harness adapter to the existing wiring harness of your Land Rover Discovery Sport. Ensure that all connections are secure and properly aligned. Use electrical tape or zip ties to organize and secure any loose wires.
Step 4: Mounting the New Apple CarPlay Unit
Attach the mounting brackets to the Apple CarPlay unit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Carefully slide the unit into the dashboard, aligning it with the mounting brackets. Secure the unit in place using screws or other provided fasteners.
Step 5: Testing and Troubleshooting
Reconnect the car battery and turn on your Land Rover Discovery Sport. Test all functions of the new Apple CarPlay unit, including audio playback, navigation, and voice commands. Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during this testing phase.
Step 6: Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Apple CarPlay in your Land Rover Discovery Sport. Enjoy the seamless integration of your iPhone with your car's infotainment system, allowing you to access your favorite apps, make hands-free calls, and navigate with ease.
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"step one, with the car's interior completely disassembled..." haha. Good video, thanks!
This is cool! I'd like to replace the whole screen with something a little nicer though - Any ideas?
Thank you very much for the tutorial, greetings from Brazil
Thank you so much for doing this video! It answers so many more questions about the trim and screw locations, rather than just the radio stuff that I am researching. I've been trying to fix a rattle for ages but couldn't work out how to get in there.
The reverse camera should kick in automatically without a third party camera, others have shown this on youtube. Also should have done wireless rather than having to plug it in each time.
@@matthewlaw8268 does have wireless, but wireless runs through WiFi. I’d rather use wired and charge my phone the same time. Probably depends on the Landrover model for the reverse camera.
The reverse camera for me
Is the deal breaker
Music no no no Very helpful video
I've done the same thing on my manual one a few months back and the rear camera doesn't work no matter what... I was hoping you found a way to make it work... Good job documenting everything by the way!
Thank you, I’m going to fit a 3rd party one to the system, so it’ll run separately. Also using the system to fit one in the back seats to use as a baby monitor :)
@@GarrethEvans can’t wait to see your work!
@garreth can you please share the link of carplay you bought which is compatiable with my discovery sports HSE 2018.🙂
Can you please share the link of the CarPlay you purchased from??
Got urself a follower would be following this cars mods ❤❤
Hi Gareth, great vid ......
did you ever manage to hook up a reverse camera
Hi, thank you. I did, but it was a weird one. So what I actually did 2 months ago was bought a cheap reverse camera to plug into the unit, and shoved it behind the dash. This then allowed the unit to read that there’s a camera connected, but automatically selects the main reverse camera as default based on the flick switches. I literally tried everything I could think of, but this was the only way I could get it to work 🤦
Hi Gareth thanks for the quick reply …. Strange way to do it but if it works then fantastic. So just to clarify you did have the original LR camera installed but could not get it to work.
@@mints4us that’s correct, my original one now works by connecting in a random cheap one, and ensuring switches are in the right position to use the original one, not the cheap one. Obviously if you don’t have one built in, you can wire a read and forward facing one into the unit. But by having those on, you don’t get any use of the original camera, not even with the car play unit off. No idea why, but a lot of experimenting gave me that conclusion.
I just installed this and the backup camera didn’t work at first. There are dip switches that need to be changed. You must unplug the white power connector from the new unit every time you try a new dip switch setting. The combinations are only dips 1,2, and 3. Mine ended up working with dips 1 and 3 off and dip 2 on.
No reversing camera for me just scrambled screen - no video feed for rear camera but dip 2 everything else works
Ok fixed had to power cycle the car - dip 2 and 8 and its working on the main display when changing to Android or Apple it flashes between displays 😊
Great video
@GarrethEvans Very useful step by step guide that helped me through the installation ... can you advise about dipswitch configuration that worked out fo you at then end ? I am having issue with the original reverse camera that is flickering with dipswitch 8 on position ON .... am I doing something wrong ?
Is there a way for this module to use the existing microphone, and USB ports in the car already?
Meanwhile Renault have wireless CarPlay as standard in their cars and the use of google maps is a genius move for navigation. Even the cruise control can be set to match the speed limit wherever you are.
JLR is decades behind in their design of cars
Mate this car is from 2015...
what type of screw do you need
What brand is this please?
Did you all ready find the solution for rear camera? I have one from factory installed.
Unfortunately not, I’m going to fit a 3rd party one. It seems the only way :(
To get the original rear camera to work you need to fit a piggyback fuse loom to fuse number 11 on the fuse box in the glovebox and connect it to the orange wire on the main loom supplied with the unit.
do you have to use usb or will it work via bluetooth
It works via wifi, not Bluetooth. But I use usb, as I don’t get phone signal where I live, so need the wifi to set up destination before leaving
Do you have a link to where you bought it from
a.aliexpress.com/_msJhN4K
Is there one for android auto ?
This one does both, but you can get more options with android auto.
Perfect. Thanks for the reply. Where can I get one of these?
@nicholashackshaw2567
a.aliexpress.com/_EjIkoW7
This is the link for the one I purchased, but have a look on Ali express for others, may be other systems cheaper. Remember it’s plus import duties.
Cheers
Can you please install for me i will pay you
Does audio work?
Hi, yeah the audio works perfectly :)
@@GarrethEvans Great to hear! I will try this myself soon. Is it also wireless carplay or only via usb?
This particular one was both, some of them are only usb. The wireless works through wifi, not Bluetooth for some reason.
@@GarrethEvans only if the aux jack cable is plugged in the aux socket of the armrest ?