Screen Mirroring iPhone to older 3IS
#1
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Hey guys, it’s been killing me slowly since I got my car that there is no CarPlay... I’ve seen a few dif threads about different units you can install to add the functionality but they have mixed reviews and are quite expensive...
Found this old thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tructions.html
Basically with a few different wires & a beat sonic bypass module you could mirror your iPhone? It uses the a\v function..
I’m aware bestsonic sells a huge kit for around $399 to mirror...this way is about half the price but obviously not as neat as a lot of wires are involved.
Anybody done this? I figure it will cost around 200$ CAD to potentially have iPhone mirroring in my 2015 350.
Found this old thread https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tructions.html
Basically with a few different wires & a beat sonic bypass module you could mirror your iPhone? It uses the a\v function..
I’m aware bestsonic sells a huge kit for around $399 to mirror...this way is about half the price but obviously not as neat as a lot of wires are involved.
Anybody done this? I figure it will cost around 200$ CAD to potentially have iPhone mirroring in my 2015 350.
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If you can find all the parts separately it’s probably half the price of Beatsonic bundle. I have video in motion box from Prestigious Society that I’m not using anymore if you’re interested let me know.
Amazon sells all the parts needed - HDMI to RCA converter and Lightning to HDMI adapter
Beatsonic override box also does navigation input in motion maybe that’s why it’s more expensive but if you don’t need nav override standalone video in motion works just fine. But you do need to take out the radio to access wire harness.
Amazon sells all the parts needed - HDMI to RCA converter and Lightning to HDMI adapter
Beatsonic override box also does navigation input in motion maybe that’s why it’s more expensive but if you don’t need nav override standalone video in motion works just fine. But you do need to take out the radio to access wire harness.
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If you can find all the parts separately it’s probably half the price of Beatsonic bundle. I have video in motion box from Prestigious Society that I’m not using anymore if you’re interested let me know.
Amazon sells all the parts needed - HDMI to RCA converter and Lightning to HDMI adapter
Beatsonic override box also does navigation input in motion maybe that’s why it’s more expensive but if you don’t need nav override standalone video in motion works just fine. But you do need to take out the radio to access wire harness.
Amazon sells all the parts needed - HDMI to RCA converter and Lightning to HDMI adapter
Beatsonic override box also does navigation input in motion maybe that’s why it’s more expensive but if you don’t need nav override standalone video in motion works just fine. But you do need to take out the radio to access wire harness.
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I highly encourage using apple products for the connections going in to your phone. I am running this in my IS, and from my experience, any generic apple product accessories + legit apple devices = ****ing issues bro. Just shoot the couple bucks and get the apple hdmi adapter. Just my 2 cents.
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I highly encourage using apple products for the connections going in to your phone. I am running this in my IS, and from my experience, any generic apple product accessories + legit apple devices = ****ing issues bro. Just shoot the couple bucks and get the apple hdmi adapter. Just my 2 cents.
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Nav. I’m in Canada, hard to get parts...I bought the Zune A/v to 3.5mm, apple lightning to HDMI, I just got the HDMI to composite today...waiting for a coupler then I can try it...first attempt did not work, the HDMI to composite converter I’m using is causing interference all I have is black wavey lines...I bought a HDMI to composite that’s basically the RadioShack one, does not need power...as soon as I get my coupler I can try it. If it works well I plan to buy the beat sonic over ride to allow video while moving.
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Nav. I’m in Canada, hard to get parts...I bought the Zune A/v to 3.5mm, apple lightning to HDMI, I just got the HDMI to composite today...waiting for a coupler then I can try it...first attempt did not work, the HDMI to composite converter I’m using is causing interference all I have is black wavey lines...I bought a HDMI to composite that’s basically the RadioShack one, does not need power...as soon as I get my coupler I can try it. If it works well I plan to buy the beat sonic over ride to allow video while moving.
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I thought screen mirroring sounded like the cheaper, faster, simpler option although obviously it’s not even close to real CarPlay.
I believe I’ve finally figured it out, just waiting for something I ordered to arrive. The stock system is so bad screen mirroring would be a huge upgrade.
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thx I saw that thread, I was seeing so many different reviews on it I wasn’t sure what to do.
I thought screen mirroring sounded like the cheaper, faster, simpler option although obviously it’s not even close to real CarPlay.
I believe I’ve finally figured it out, just waiting for something I ordered to arrive. The stock system is so bad screen mirroring would be a huge upgrade.
I thought screen mirroring sounded like the cheaper, faster, simpler option although obviously it’s not even close to real CarPlay.
I believe I’ve finally figured it out, just waiting for something I ordered to arrive. The stock system is so bad screen mirroring would be a huge upgrade.
Mirroring sounds like a decent option for you. Good luck!
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i have the Carlinkit module i purchased off aliexpress.com for 250.00 shipped DHL. it allows me to airplay and carplay. works really well other than the 2 cons below.
Cons
1. Just like many other aftermarket carplay devices.. it uses AUX for sound and the sound isn't that loud and when your turn up the sound you hear a hot mic.
2. joystick controls are sensitive. like when i move my joystick/mouse to whatever direction.. sometimes it'll move too far
i think it's still worth it though. i dont want to buy anything too expensive and don't want a newer car either. i think this is the best it'll get for the price.
Cons
1. Just like many other aftermarket carplay devices.. it uses AUX for sound and the sound isn't that loud and when your turn up the sound you hear a hot mic.
2. joystick controls are sensitive. like when i move my joystick/mouse to whatever direction.. sometimes it'll move too far
i think it's still worth it though. i dont want to buy anything too expensive and don't want a newer car either. i think this is the best it'll get for the price.
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I figured out how to mirror screen...
a few problems...
quality is pretty crap like 480p resolution...
interference lines through screen when charging...
image is stretched/cut off depending on what you are doing...
if I buy the beat sonic bypass to have mirroring while moving I’m looking at about $300 CAD all in to mirror...
if it was 100-200 I’d maybe consider, but $300 for what is mediocre mirroring at best seems like a bad investment
a few problems...
quality is pretty crap like 480p resolution...
interference lines through screen when charging...
image is stretched/cut off depending on what you are doing...
if I buy the beat sonic bypass to have mirroring while moving I’m looking at about $300 CAD all in to mirror...
if it was 100-200 I’d maybe consider, but $300 for what is mediocre mirroring at best seems like a bad investment
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sounds is ok, although I can’t listen to music and have the maps app open at same time so tbh it didn’t work out nearly as well as I was hoping. Sucks because I spent 3 weeks ordering parts.