Mazda Type-C Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit, TK78-66-9U0C OEM Media Hub to MZD Connect System, Compatible with Mazda 2/3/6/CX3/CX5/CX9/MX5 2015-2020 (Only Supporting Wireless Carplay, NO Android Auto)

The gadget works as intended in my 2017 CX-9 GT. It was plug and play. Build quality is excellent from my POV.The device came with the necessary cables and foam stickers with which to wrap them. The instructions are clear. Removing the trim in the car is a tricky and at times delicate affair, but there are plenty of tutorials online.It bears repeating: update your infotainment system firmware BEFORE you install the new hub!The built-in wireless module boots up instantly and CarPlay is running within 15 or so seconds of starting the vehicle. Could have gone for wired but I pike a clean center console.It’s been a game changer (but I can’t give this hub credit specifically for the ability to install CarPlay - credit is to Mazda).Where this shines is the builtin wireless card and the Type-C port. I haven’t tried that but understand if the wireless card is selected (the little switch hidden under the SD cover), then the Type-C port only serves to charge your device.For those who care: note this is a p3.1 hub. I went with this because, based on my research, although the following iteration (p3.2) includes wireless Android Auto (only wired on p3.1), it does this through some chip baked into the hub with Android OS on it — which boots on ignition and then emulates CarPlay. On the forums, people have described this software implementation as slow and unreliable.tl;dr if you are on the fence, don’t think just buy. The price is fair for this aftermarket replacement with extra bells and whistles.

Awesome product that ended up being pretty simple to install. Highly recommend watching some YT videos first for tips/tricks, but works perfectly and a great addition to my 2015 Mazda3.

Having a Mazda 3 from 2016 has been a mixed experience. The car itself is very reliable but the software for the infotainment system has been less than ideal. It is just decent enough to use but lacks any android/ios support and given the location of the 12v cigarette lighter port on this model leaves the options for your phone mount limited. This module replaces the old one with a new update to date bluetooth codec with support for BOTH android and ios phones (Switching compatibility is just a small switch under the SDcard port) and the USB-C port gives you a respectable boost in power delivery.Installation of this module is a completely different task however. You first need to upgrade your firmware for your infotainment system to the latest version before you can start removing the trim of your dashboard, center console and glovebox to reach the wires, screws and the module clips themselves. It is a daunting task that will scare anyone not tech and/or car savvy. (Youtube videos and google search will be your greatest friend in this)The instructions are just ok and straightforward. However the hardest part of the job was removing the old module. Ive seen people drill the module off but i just removed the faceplate and pull the clips off the module to get it off. Reinstalling the new module clipped right in but I recommend you attach the new wires that came with the product before clipping it on. This took easily about 3 hours to do but it was worth it. Controlling my music app and maps through the touchscreen has been a godsend. No more overpriced sd card maps to purchase every year and the added realtime traffic data really makes driving in Los Angeles just a tiny bit more enjoyable. I can’t recommend this upgrade enough.

I went to the Mazda Dealership to upgrade the firmware, since my car's firmware was 54.0 something at that time, and the dealership said that they had to upgrade the firmware at 3 different stages to make sure that the firmware does not get fried.Later, I attached this kit in my cart. There are many tutorials out there, one thing that initially confused me was that the green and blue wires are supposed to connect side by side, which was not clear from those videos. Just something you know by trying. Also, I had to downgrade and upgrade Android auto in my mobile phone because it kept disconnecting at first. Once I restarted android auto (both in the car and in the mobile phone) a couple of times, it connected and has been connecting flawlessly ever since. I also attached a bluetooth android auto wireless device, so now I can connect with it any time I want without the wire.Also, the back camera and everything works, the knob also works. The touch screen does not work with Android auto, but that's okay. The touchscreen of Mazda 3 2014 is known to be sensitive, so it should not be used that much anyway. Overall, great product!

Some disassembling of the car is necessary, be sure to have some tools, works nice, and fit perfectly my Mazda 3 2018, connectivity is faulty at times, seems durable if you do a nice install.

As advertised—very easy to install and performs extremely well. For iPhone users, both the touchscreen and wireless functions work seamlessly. Android users can connect via cable, but switching between wired and wireless requires a hard reset of the entertainment system each time. Additionally, touchscreen functionality is not supported on Android, as noted in the product description. If you're an iPhone user, this is a no-brainer.

Worked perfectly on my 2018 Mazda 3. There is a slight delay in when you pause/play music (2-3 seconds) but otherwise works flawlessly. When I originally installed the unit it was very laggy to the point I could barely use it. To fix that I just did a reset on the infotainment center by pressing the Mute, Nav, and Back buttons simaltaneously for 10 seconds, was smooth after that.Edit: not 1.5 months into installation wireless Carplay stopped working. Not sure what is going on it just fails to connect anymore. I have reset the infotainment center, forgot the device from my phone and rebooted both multiple times. Can't recommend this if with it failing less than 2 months into owning it.