I install Apple Carplay to my 2011 Audi Q5

in this episode, I show you how to install apple carplay into my Audi Q5 and what a difference it made, this kit can be installed into most Audi's which will bring your audio system into the 21st century
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[@zensibleone2295]

I like the plug and plug and plug and plug and play aspect of it.

[@michaelanderson2689]

Got the same unit in my S3, not bad for £200. Saves paying Audi for map updates.

[@a.girl.has.no.name_]

I have a 2010 Q5- thank you for this!

[@Skiddins]

Did it work on your car in the end?

[@Sjoerd001]

Mate, how brave you are to just buy it and install it without any instructions. I like it! Respect :) This video was what I needed to convince myself of buying this kit. Hope I will enjoy installing it....... :D

[@CarsForPaul]

Glad you liked it!

[@laurentmanca3697]

Can anyone tell me what is the kit reference ? Because on your amazon page, or other links we land on a generic page not a targeted page.... so useless for me as I do not care about the rest, only about this particular kit.

[@adamcrook9837]

18:44 the number of Jacob is on show mate

[@alexalexandrakis8205]

I really really enjoyed watching your video man, best 21:30 minutes spent on my Sunday morning. I like the pace and tone of your voice, camera work not bad at all, you explained the installation very well. I will soon buy my second car Audi Q7 and you can guess what is going to be the very first modification I am going to do!

[@CarsForPaul]

Awesome, thank you!

[@adamhassett7437]

Hi there, are you able to show me the instructions for the dip switches? Thank you.

[@ryanh3285]

I have kufatec fiscon installed in mine which plays Bluetooth and uses the steering controls but this is better.

[@jefferiespj1]

Nice one Paul been looking to do this for ages 👍

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Paul,the Apple Carplay works brilliant and you can still use the functions in the car.the alloys look smart,the Abarth was a sweet car,but the next project will soon be here.

[@CarsForPaul]

Absolutely

[@scitec6166]

Looks good good job👍🏾, a ford focus of that year can stream from Bluetooth audio from your phone Audi the tight butts, I just got a £20 Bluetooth dongle off eBay plugs into the mmi works a treat for streaming Audi and if you got a smart phone that can handle pairing 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously the Audi hands free works too still

[@Elberoth]

Where did you connect that dongle to ? Power from USB and audio via AUX 3.5mm connector ?

[@scitec6166]

Connected it to the Ami port in the glove box and usb to power it then when select media external source automatically becomes available select that, it doesn't show title names on the cars screen or work with steering wheel controls but the sound quality is as good as using memory card, if your car doesn't have Ami port and has 3.5mm aux instead use a Bluetooth receiver to 3.5mm usb powered dongle, but to be honest I got a 32GB memory card which is maximum for these Audi's and I use that most of the time fits loads of MP3 albums on there and easy to access using steering wheel controls, www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085RYBKKW/ref=dp_prsubs_1 3.5mm dongle eBay item number 402296133866

[@mikestewart5401]

Thank you for the video and all of the information you provided

[@CarsForPaul]

Your welcome

[@konradc12]

Great video on a good subject Paul. I love these type of interfaces. I had an Connects2 USB interface for my old '98 Toyota Avensis. When I got my 2009 Avensis 5 years ago, got USB/Bluetooth/SD interface, as the car only had AUX. I upgraded it to a better interface, so that I had better voice commands and other features with my Samsung phone. I don't had a screen but the phone is in a cradle so not an issue. Also great navigation and Google Assistant works well. The best thing is it looks stock.

[@benlea19]

Wow awesome. Looking into getting one for my wife's car 👌

[@boeschea09]

Can you still access the original cars menu, for like the rear view camera or vehicle check? I have a 2015 q7. Thanks!

[@CarsForPaul]

yes you can

[@old_con]

Glad it all turned out ok, it is plug and play but you do obviously need them instructions. Need to update the whole system in my ‘06 Range Rover so this has calmed my nerves to the point of actually doing it. Look forward to the new project Paul. 👍🏽😎

[@AndyDento21]

I want a modern car play system for my 2004 w203 Mercedes Benz... seen one that fits like a glove and looks factory...... I'm glad I'm a mechanic and worked on mine a lot so know how to change it...

[@GetJobDoneofficial]

This jukebox has always been putting me off on Mmi so much work to play anything at least older Audi had aux socket that was so easy to turn basic audi concert headunit into handsfree and player haha. Great job Paul!!

[@trievop9234]

Thank you for this brother

[@seb4001]

many thanks for your video ! i have bought the same module, without anything inside except cable and module, if you have the possibility to share the install doc....should be top :)

[@CGomezjr81]

Great video! I was looking into exactly this for my A6 but still trying to find out if it will work for me or not, there's so many price differences from different companies that offer this for what appears to do the same thing. Just curious, did you have to install an external mic for the voice commands to work on it or are you using the factory mic or is it through your phone?

[@1blackballed]

Got to paint those calipers Paul now the wheels have been renewed 👍 that will finish them off lovely 😎

[@CarsForPaul]

Absolutely

[@Alexander_l322]

I want this in my Volvo but mine uses the original screen for the climate control, heated seats, radio, input settings, Bluetooth, USB and the rest. Mines a 61 plate and has bluetooth and usb, cars that are like 2008 can have usb, my sisters focus has it lol. I don’t know if I can ever fit apple car play or any kind of upgrade to my Volvo. ☹️ wow I just watched it all and it works along side the original ICE so you can switch between it so I could potentially have this in my Volvo if they make one!! I’ll have to look around for it 😃

Nice edit dude ! Is it working wireless ? Because at the end I still see the plug on your phone...

[@eat.nwatch8939]

Same question for me also

[@steveluke4459]

Thank you for this very informative video. I notice that you published this 2 years ago, would you still use the same approach to upgrading a 2011 Audi's system or are you aware of newer technologies that would afford Carplay functionality without having to go through the time consuming installation?

[@jesperl.rasmussen2439]

Good evening Mr Paul, great video, my 2012 audi q5 had installed carplay like yours, but no sound (only when radio plays) even bought new multimedia, and also interface module (but was not that so put the original back). So I did as you, and went to Audi and bought (the expensive) mmi/aux cable. Just installed and Aux does not appear ie continues no sound when carplay. I googled a bit, and found out have to go in the hidden green mode inorder to change the aux, by pressing "setup" and "car", but switches to carplay. I also went to my mecanic to try and find the error via computer and fix it (but did not fix it). Do you have any magic words to fix it ? mine does have the bottoms on the multimedia itself not prior the gear, that is the only change (2012 in Brazil the model is). Hope you can assist further, thank you brgds Jesper

[@vladimirracine4272]

I got a Audi Q5 2011 too how much you can do mine for me please?

[@shineautomotive]

Good install buddy

[@CarsForPaul]

Thanks 👍

[@shineautomotive]

@@CarsForPaul no worries Paul

[@AhmedElBarbaryBerbers]

any luck with a link to this item? Thanks in advance!

[@b.a.k9452]

Excellent video thank you! I have just bought a 2011 Q5 and was wondering what my options are. That fleabay listing has ended but I least I now know what is possible. Relatively new to how youtube works, but liked and subscribed. Hope that helps! :-)

[@CarsForPaul]

You're welcome!

[@mattfry3851]

Have had a very similar type of unit installed into my A4. It works ok but two issues are the inability to now use the main controls of the original stereo, only the steering wheel controls function in CarPlay mode. Also it is impossible to switch between old interface and CarPlay interface. Any suggestions?

[@noahtibbetts]

Can you provide another link for what you purchased? Thank you

[@IveJustSeenAFace23]

Great vid. Thank you!

[@eeiko321]

I’m looking to get this done on my 2013 A4 w/ Nav & MMI.. I beleive this product you used should be compatible

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes it is

[@eeiko321]

@@CarsForPaul it’s been a year since your install, how you finding it? Anything annoying with it? And most of all, was it really worth it? Lol The original MMI is not bad, and CarPlay isn’t essential, kinda; a nice to have thing.. But yeah I’m tossing between CarPlay or remote start which I think is simillar in cost

[@CarsForPaul]

I dont have the car anymore, but whiles I did have it, it was perfect

[@Elberoth]

How is the hands free sound quality ? I have read that making phone calls via the Car Play makes the sound quality suffer due to the extra input lag the unit creates.

[@jollywgiant1760]

Alright fella, dont know if you still have the Q5 but how did the unit stand up over time, did the system get sluggish over time and how long did you use it for? Thanks in advance! :D Great vid, just about to pull the trigger on one of these carplay units! :)

[@jackluish]

What additional tools/components that are not included that are required for this job Paul? From what I can see maybe I need to get those radio release/unlock keys, USB extension cable ifI need to run that through the centre console, and a AMI to 3.5mm jack cable in addition/seperate to that kit from that seller?

[@CarsForPaul]

you just need the keys to remove the head unit, thats it.

[@johnbradey8120]

Great video Paul. The link to the page doesn't seem to work. Can you please share the product model name and number? Do you know if with also works with an Audi A5 of the same year?

[@philmansfield5220]

Hi Paul, do you have a video of how you ran the cable into the glove box?

[@colinhill]

Hi. When you put the car in reverse when using the carplay, does the Audi parking sensor screen appear? Or does it just stay on carplay? Thanks from a local person.

[@zannatenayem2143]

Hi, just wanted to know can you connect bluetooth with android phone and play music. I really need this help before i buy it. Please let me know. Thanks

[@oscarnjumbe6293]

Hi Paul, great video. Can this be done on an Audi Q5 December 2009 with equipped MMI system similar to your 2011? My car i a German left hand drive though.

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes it will

[@feliperivas4875]

Hi can’t see the link! Thanks nice vid

[@Al_chemy_369]

Thanks for the video! How do we get the WiFi key?? Please help! =)

[@laurentmanca3697]

Ok, I have seen this video 3 times, I have the same Q5 2010, what is the name of the product, the reference? Where I go to buy it? Price? Thanks for your help. Will buy it via your links, but at least I need to know the exact reference I have to buy.

[@carlosnunocardoso3386]

What a great video

[@CarsForPaul]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richweston6202]

Looks a nice bit of kit 👌

[@mrs.candisclark743]

Cool. But my q5 sreen dont work. Don't know what to do. And theirs power in it.

[@juansebastianbaron1092]

Hey! I installed a CarPlay module on my 2014 Q5. Everything is fine except I am getting static buzzing all the time it’s on. Any ideas how to solve this?

[@makaylakoser6903]

Do you have to have you phone plugged into the AMI aux and the USB at the same time? I'm trying to get the sound to work

[@Sherminator2010]

Great video. Does it play ok through your B&O speakers? Do you notice any sound reduction compared to the OEM setup that is designed to feed sound to all the B&O speakers and sub?

[@CarsForPaul]

It sounded great with the B&O speakers and I didnt notice any loss of sound.

[@mxrady1]

When I press Navi Botton It’s shows Map which is not installed

[@spidergoaly]

Anyone else have issues with the unit not turning the map voice down? Have tried turning it down while it speaks but turns the music down overall as well. Thanks

[@Leohowell1234]

That a Fa roper key ring on your keys

[@hiteshsolanki3089]

Hi mate I connect everything and but screen just coming black when I press and hold nav button help please

[@CarsForPaul]

Contact the sellers, they are pretty good at supporting the product

[@BarbLoader]

Thank you so so much❤!!!

[@TheOfficialLashBeats]

awesome video!

[@CarsForPaul]

Thanks!

[@Sunny_Bonez]

i thought by default you could stream audio through the bluetooth in the car, my a5 2010 does it.

[@CarsForPaul]

unfortunately no

[@sergioaljanotero8427]

From spain...the carplay works only with the usb cable¿, or works wireless too¿ thanks👍👍👍

[@CarsForPaul]

Works wireless too

[@rvdown11]

I’d love to do this but I think I’ll pay to have it done. I get really frustrated and impatient with projects like this and risk damaging things

[@RebelWriterMusic]

Awesome! Does this still work well with your car after a year?

[@gavinclinton-burns8674]

Hi Paul, Does that unit use the standard screen or is a new one supplied. Also can you connect a reverse camera to the screen or unit.?

[@alexmoss2127]

What was this system called so I could get it off eBay And would It work in my Audi Q7 2011 model :)

[@pghomies]

Hello from Thailand, subbed! wondering if this is still working well? Considering doing the same.

[@larssaathoff2756]

Hey mate, would you do it again? Link is not working? got a brand/ebay name for me?

[@hellorickyshaw]

Brilliant thank you

[@ugopintosilva9354]

Hi Paul, thanks for the video. So I will buy a 2009 Q5 3.0 TDI V6 sline, and I would like to know if the product will work? Thank you!!

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes it does

[@mariuszaczynski4472]

What did you do with this two free cables you were trying to connect in 5:07. Where does it fit?

[@phillipbottomley6551]

Hi paul Nice video I have a 2014 Q5 will this work on it? Secondly how did you get the instructions from the seller?

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes it will, and I contacted him on ebay

[@KalloG]

@@CarsForPaul can you share the instructions you got

[@DurkoppFordertechnic]

Very informative video, just wondering if there is a similar setup out there for android users.

[@CarsForPaul]

the same system works with Android phones as well

[@DurkoppFordertechnic]

@@CarsForPaul OK thanks

[@badrahmed3464]

Hey Is this something you could install into my q5 ? With pay of course

[@mrs.candisclark743]

I need this! ❤️

[@darrenjburrell]

Any chance you know the name of the kit as the link no longer works?

[@michaelstevens7533]

Looking good buddy

[@CarsForPaul]

Thanks 👍

[@yhshah21]

Nice one lad

[@oscarmauriciohurtadogermann]

I bought the same product, but I still have a problem, I can not access mirrorlink function so I can see a video from KZbin for example, can you help me?

[@CarsForPaul]

I would love to but I have sold my Q5 so I don't have a reference unit to help.

[@oscarmauriciohurtadogermann]

@@CarsForPaul I really appreciate your answer, I already solved the error in mirrorlink, now I only need Siri to listen to me, maybe in this if you can help me, you can see that I know a lot about this topic from what I saw in your video, everything works perfectly except Siri does not hear me, remember that the device came with a microphone? I don't know if I should disconnect the Audi microphone and leave the device's or both connected, how did you do it? or some special configuration? Since it can be connected to CarPlay by cable, Wifi or Bluetooth, maybe I should not connect the Audi Bluetooth and only the device's Bluetooth or leave both connected. I really appreciate your time and kind help

[@prasiddha1986]

IS there a video for how you routed the wire?

[@CarsForPaul]

Sorry I dont

[@brycelevinejr2943]

Good Video👍👍👍

[@CarsForPaul]

Glad you enjoyed

[@andredeoliveira4125]

Impressive 👏

[@lifeslooker]

Bluetooth will allow you to listen to music. No need to put things onto a dvd/ cd

[@misterETIO]

Puffy in da houuuuuse! ;DDDDD

[@jeffrey0577]

Looks good but I have a question. Does this work with a Audi that didn't come equipped with the navigation system or does the car have to have the actual navigation system from Audi in order for it to work?

[@CarsForPaul]

It works with a car that doesn't have Nav

[@jeffrey0577]

@@CarsForPaul ok cool. Could you send me the website and/or company name? Oh and how much did you pay for it. I would greatly appreciate it.

[@mneyrs]

have you the EQ settings to point out? my sound it shit in this system compared to genuine bluetooth.

[@CarsForPaul]

Sorry, I dont

[@angelaburress8586]

Your car doesn’t connect automatically through Bluetooth 👀👀💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️???? I have so many questions I’m confused 😕 unless it’s before maybe 2015 then it should automatically link up!!!! What year is it?? Is that premium package??? Is that just limited to Europe??

[@CarsForPaul]

its a 2010 car so no bluetooth

[@angelaburress8586]

@@CarsForPaul That was my fault being triggered that it didn’t have Bluetooth that I cut it off and immediately (me:🐵🐵🙈🙈🙄🙄)commented then turned it back on and you said the year 👀👀🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️😆😆😆😂😂🤣🤣!!!!!

[@lawrencejames1984]

Good video. How much did you pay for the unit? Does it have touch screen?

[@CarsForPaul]

I think the unit was £230 and there is no touchscreen as it uses the original screen

[@Dandoestilla]

Will this work on a q7?

[@katieavis6601]

Looking to do this to my Audi Q5. Do you know which seller on eBay you bought it from? The link isn’t working anymore. Thanks!

[@CarsForPaul]

Here you go www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XYQBN7D/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

[@malcolmcampbell8162]

Hi Paul I’ve watched your video several times. I bought an rsnav and installed it into my 2012 A4 but I don’t have anything on my screen did you have any problems. It seems like on the back of my head unit the plugs are yellow and pink. Do you have any ideas??

[@CarsForPaul]

No, mine went in with no problem. contact the seller

[@malcolmcampbell8162]

Thanks Paul I installed it no problem but the display screen is blank

[@IntegraleUmweltheilung]

Who can help me with this installation in Germany?

[@trevorgrant3477]

Paul, you mention your Q5 is 2011 (same as mine) but the link takes you to a guy in Rainham and it lists 2013 onwards! Where did you buy yours ?

[@CarsForPaul]

I got mine on ebay

[@trevorgrant3477]

@@CarsForPaul But off who on EBay Paul?

[@nathanchappell7156]

Will this work on 09 model?

[@TheSweetasanut]

Your braver than me

[@sharonclarke6893]

Hi Paul, does your original Audi device have navigation? I have an a 2011 Audi Q3 and have purchase the CarPlay system using your Ebay link and the seller said it isn't compatible with my car.

[@CarsForPaul]

Mine does

[@eat.nwatch8939]

Long press on setup

[@andrewlightwood3895]

Must of got lucky mate , everything I have ordered from China don't fit or don't work and no instructions with stuff or its just in Chinese , fair play if you got away with it working , maby the Tec was above my skill level ,👍

[@ajitrajan1328]

What was the cost?

[@Olli1896.]

Does anyone know if this works with the concert radio too or does anyone have a recommendation for me? Thanks in advance.

[@jesusantoniorodriguez193]

Hi !! There’s an device that the only thing you have to do is plug in , Bovee Tune2 with this you avoid all the mess that the Men did , Ebay sell it.

[@Olli1896.]

@@jesusantoniorodriguez193 But with this I won't have Android Auto/ Google Maps, will I?

[@AymenGSM]

Hello if i connect android samsung , can work like apple ? Its the same parts ?

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes it will, but confirm this first with the supplier.

[@mxrady1]

Tuners is Airplay Botton on Sterring wheel Anything has to be done with that

[@HT123]

Subscribed!

[@irfanrahman6982]

What’s the name of the company you got this item from please ?

[@CarsForPaul]

It was on ebay and the company is called bavarian-automotive