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Adding CarPlay

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by TapDatApp, Jan 5, 2017.

  1. TapDatApp

    TapDatApp Junior Member

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    Hey there,

    Total newbie here. Just obtained my first Prius. It's a 2011 standard gen 3 and only offers AUX with no touchscreen or bluetooth, etc. I'd like to put in a 3rd party radio that supports Apple CarPlay, but have a few questions and was hoping the local experts could advise.

    1. If I put in a third party radio (obviously I will have it installed by someone who knows what they are doing), will it still be possible to control the audio with the built-in steering wheel buttons or will that functionally be permanently lost?
    2. Has anyone else installed a CarPlay supported radio? Any recommendations on brands or models?
    3. Anything else important I should know before proceeding?

    Appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.
     
    #1 TapDatApp, Jan 5, 2017
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  2. ssdesigner

    ssdesigner Active Member

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    Tap,

    I've done this in my Gen 4, so I'm not sure that it's 100% the same in your Gen 3....but if it is, I went with the Pioneer SPH-DA120. All the controls that matter work on the steering wheel via a harness. I've been using it for 6 months and could not be happier. PM if you need more details.
     
    #2 ssdesigner, Jan 5, 2017
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    #3 ssdesigner, Jan 5, 2017
  4. thuff

    thuff New Member

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    I picked up a 2011 with the JBL audio and Nav. This car does not have enough base to play classic rock. I am adding a subwoofer to help and I want to add Apple Carplay (android auto). What concert me is the steering wheel control. Can you share what Head unit you put in and if all controls work. Including not messing up the other controls.
     
    #4 thuff, Jun 16, 2017
  5. vicn77

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    1. Steering wheel control can be used with an adapter
    2. I also have a SPH-DA120. Does Car Play and Android Auto
    3. Like SSDesigner stated, there wasn't that much bass. I added a 5 channel amp and 10" sub, with the factory door speakers. Couldn't be happier.
     
    #5 vicn77, Jun 17, 2017
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