Apple Carplay in the Boxster?

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Originally Posted by amitmishra4

Thanks for responding - here are the questions I have in my head, since you asked

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

Is it a straightforward install?

It is relatively straightforward if you do your homework. There is a lot of info out there to help you do the install. I would recommend that you buy a housing that comes with a wiring harness. Here is one of my threads Installing Pioneer AVH 4000NEX with Euro Motorsport Double DIN

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

Does it require any modifications to the bezel or other parts?

The Euromotorsport housing comes with a bezel and it drops in quite nicely.

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

Did you do it yourself?

I did the install myself. It took a day.

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

How does the data for carplay work? I assume through the phone, but does it use your existing data plan?

It uses your data plan. If you stream (Spotify) you use data. If you use their GPS app, you use data.

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

I read that it does not pair over bluetooth so it requires re-pairing everytime. If so, how do you make/answer calls?

My radio connects via bluetooth if I do not plug the phone in. It is seamless. I am not sure about other models.

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

Is there an included mike on the carplay unit?

The pioneer unit had a mike that I wired up. It works great, even with the top down.

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

Are there a lot of carplay apps out there?

I would not say a LOT. Here is the current list. https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

Originally Posted by amitmishra4

If you had to do it again, would you install it or get an ipad mini instead?

I would do it again. Unless there is a kit for the iPad, I think that I would have had a much harder time installing.