For those that are concerned about whether the Apple Car Play update will be available for their model year or country should reread the post.
Basically, if you have "Mazda Connect", you are eligible for the update.
That's how I read it, and how some other news sites have read it.
I think you can verify it here, http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/
Vehicle listed? Then it has "Mazda Connect" I'm guessing.
I can't imagine the CPU/memory of the infotainment system changed at all through the current generation CX-5. I can't imagine it being too much different from any model that's come out in the last 7yrs, because the software features hasn't changed much either. If it is too old, then the upgrade would cost more than newer vehicles.
It will be nice to say, "Hey Siri" "Ok Google" "Alexa" with better voice recognition, better map navigation, and perhaps the ability to voice respond to text messages. I'm guessing the cost will be about 2x the price of the most expensive Echo. $160x2= $320 Even though it's just a software update, it's also the cost of licensing Siri/Google/Alexa in one package. I definitely think it's worth it. We already thought about adding a wifi hotspot to the truck and putting the extra Amazon Dot we got in the truck. $320 is much more expensive, but has more capabilities.
Basically, if you have "Mazda Connect", you are eligible for the update.
That's how I read it, and how some other news sites have read it.
I think you can verify it here, http://infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/
Vehicle listed? Then it has "Mazda Connect" I'm guessing.
I can't imagine the CPU/memory of the infotainment system changed at all through the current generation CX-5. I can't imagine it being too much different from any model that's come out in the last 7yrs, because the software features hasn't changed much either. If it is too old, then the upgrade would cost more than newer vehicles.
It will be nice to say, "Hey Siri" "Ok Google" "Alexa" with better voice recognition, better map navigation, and perhaps the ability to voice respond to text messages. I'm guessing the cost will be about 2x the price of the most expensive Echo. $160x2= $320 Even though it's just a software update, it's also the cost of licensing Siri/Google/Alexa in one package. I definitely think it's worth it. We already thought about adding a wifi hotspot to the truck and putting the extra Amazon Dot we got in the truck. $320 is much more expensive, but has more capabilities.