Mazda Carplay and Android Auto Retrofit Kit, TK78-66-9U0C OEM Hub Fits to MZD Connect System, Apple Carplay Adapter Compatible with Mazda 2/3/6/CX3/CX5/CX9/MX5 2014-2021 Year(New Upgraded)

Installed in an 2019 Mazda CX-3. Provides native CarPlay intergration, took around 20 minutes to install (if tech savvy). Need to ensure car is up to date before installing. It works flawlessly. I've installed Android head units in over 7 vehicles to get CarPlay, and this is the first one that work seamlessly with the car. Press the nav button it opens the chosen nav app (Maps, Waze etc), press music and you get your music (Spotify etc), press home and it takes you to the CarPlay home, not back into the Mazda system (which you can access if you 'open' the Mazda app on the screen). Fits perfectly, did take a bit of fiddling to get the old unit out, but once in, it looks like the stock item. Reminder that the touchscreen works when you're parked up, but once the vehicle is moving you are limited to the rotaty dial (which, personally is a lot better to use as its tactile). Great value for money, and is a complete game changer! Would recommend to any Mazda owner as it doesn't affect the old system, you still have the USBs (but now with decent charging!) and the map SD card still works. Cannot fault it.

**Android Auto Car Adapter Review** This adapter works as expected, allowing Android Auto to connect seamlessly to my car’s screen. Installation was fairly easy, but it would have been more convenient if it came with the necessary tools to make the process smoother. Overall, a decent product that does the job, but a more complete kit would be a nice improvement.

Have installed the carplay unit in a CX-3 2019 about 4 months ago. The install is straight forward with good instructions and the unit comes with genuine mazda cables. Works wirelessly with iphones and wired with android devices. Touchscreen works fine out of the box when stationary and can be enabled to function whilst driving as well. I had several issues when using it with google maps but I believe this is a software related problem. The unit will crash or become unresponsive and the only way to wake it up was hard resetting the infotainment. As soon as I have uninstalled google maps from my phone (ios 18.2.1) I didn’t experience any other glitches or issues. Would recommend this carplay unit.

Just works - haven’t had any issues with connectivity. Easy enough to install.

Fairly easy to install and works perfectly.

I updated the Mazda system to the latest 74 update. I installed the parts with no issues. The car recognized Android Auto and my phone initially went to connect after the first attempt the phone wouldn't connect again. Tried an iPhone also which did not work. Both phones changed but Android Auto apple car play did not work.

Okay so I have never done anything like this before but wanted to try and save the £300 extra cost for someone else to fit. Downloading the software took me about an hour and then there was lots of reading to do as I was most worried about messing up the firmware. But if you follow the instructions exactly this part was fine, just make sure to do exactly as it says. The seller provides all of the instructions for this you need on the download. You also need a usb available to format. It took me about 3 hours to download the files to a usb and run both firmware updates. The video link provided for doing the hardware was helpful. Removing all of the panels was straightforward but we did struggle to get things back together. However someone more car savvy may struggle less! This whole process took about an hour and the apple car play worked first time without any issues. So good product, lots of helpful instructions but it isn’t something you should expect to complete in under an hour!

Much cheaper than the oem kit, fitted to my MX5 ND, took about 40 mins after watching multiple YouTube videos, it wasn't easy but with some pry tools and patience it can be done. My phone connects promptly and Android auto works as it should. Minor gripe that this won't fast charge your phone, although still faster than the original hub that came with the car. I also use a wireless Motorola adapter that one works fine as well,ideal for shorter trips when you don't need to charge your phone. Recommended!