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CarPlay Retrofit from Beat-Sonic

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by 'LectroFuel, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. 'LectroFuel

    'LectroFuel Senior Member

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    This looks like the only retrofit option for adding CarPlay to the OEM Entune 2.0 head unit. I don't want to put down $500 just to return it and pay a 20% restocking fee because it doesn't work well. Looks like they make high quality products and specialize in Toyotas more than most other brands.

    I don't want an aftermarket head unit either even though Entune is terrible (I value the stock aesthetics). Has anyone tried this product or am I the guinea pig?

    Beat-Sonic Apple Carplay and Android Auto for 2014-2019 Toyota models with Entune 2.0 and Entune 2.5
     
    #1 'LectroFuel, Jan 17, 2020
  2. cydia2020

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    Currently rocking an Alpine Halo9 with the iDatalink Maestro RR, can confirm that everything works great including the speakers and steering wheel controls

    Edit: you can order facia kits from AliExpress for about AU$70, I'm currently using this.

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    #2 cydia2020, Jan 26, 2020
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  3. JasonB121

    JasonB121 Junior Member

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    I agree. $500 is steep for that . I saw a Ford upgrade for $50, why is Toyota’s so expensive?


    iPhone ?
     
    #3 JasonB121, Apr 15, 2020
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  4. maxidream

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    i contact beat-sonic he said not compatible with prius prime 17 to 19
     
    #4 maxidream, May 2, 2020
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  5. RojaRosie

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    Same - I contacted Beat-Sonic and they said it's not compatible with my '19 Prius Limited (with 11.6" display). I also contacted my Toyota dealership yesterday, provided my VIN, and apparently it's not compatible for a CarPlay upgrade either. I sent a message to Naviks, trying to determine if that will work. Has anyone had success w/ Naviks? If so, did you go w/ the mirroring additional option or just the standard option? Wasn't sure if it was worth another $200. I'm about ready to throw my hands up and just purchase some cheesy external CarPlay unit.
     
    #5 RojaRosie, Jun 30, 2023
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