Infiniti Announces Complimentary Wireless CarPlay Upgrade for Most 2020 and Newer Vehicles

It's borderline ridiculous that wireless CarPlay wasn't the standard from Day One. I mean, it's not like they were waiting for an amazing breakthrough in Bluetooth and wifi connectivity to make this possible.

"Infiniti, the luxury brand of Japanese automaker Nissan, was a late adopter of CarPlay."

Lexus - hold my beer!

The fact that most cars still need to be taken to a dealership for small software updates is ridiculous

Meanwhile Audi would tell me, "you're welcome to buy our Prestige trim next time for an additional $6000 if you prefer wireless CarPlay."

I wish Toyota would follow suit.

Toyota/Lexus please!!

It seems strange to own a 2021 ES 350, and it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay. In fact, where you need to plug in the phone, 1) if you have a right angle cable, it goes the wrong way, and 2) unless you take your phone out of the case and drop it in the little slot (perfect for cracking your screen), it takes up the 2nd cup holder. I love my car, but this aspect annoys the heck outta me. #firstworldproblems

eta: yet it does have a wireless charging pad…. Go figure

Infiniti today announced ('https://usa.infinitinews.com/en-US/releases/release-c94c578bc7d75a07fa32c581e60ceefc-go-wireless-complimentary-wireless-apple-carplay-upgrade-now-available-for-most-2020-and-2021-infiniti-vehicles') that most of its 2020 and newer vehicles are now eligible for a complimentary upgrade to wireless CarPlay in the United States.



The free software update is available for 2020 and 2021 models of the Q50, Q60, QX50, and QX80 from now until March 31, 2022, according to Infiniti. Owners of these vehicles can schedule an appointment at an Infiniti dealership to have the update completed.

Infiniti is also offering wireless CarPlay in 2022 models of the Q50, Q60, QX55, QX60, and QX80.

Infiniti, the luxury brand of Japanese automaker Nissan, was a late adopter of CarPlay. MacRumors editor-in-chief Eric Slivka reviewed wired CarPlay in the 2020 QX50 ('https://www.macrumors.com/review/2020-infiniti-qx50-carplay/') last year and the vehicle is now eligible for the complimentary wireless CarPlay upgrade.

Wireless CarPlay works over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing for an iPhone to be connected to the infotainment system without a Lightning cable. Infiniti joins a long list of automakers that have started adopting wireless CarPlay, including Hyundai, Honda, Acura, Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, and others.

Article Link: Infiniti Announces Complimentary Wireless CarPlay Upgrade for Most 2020 and Newer Vehicles ('https://www.macrumors.com/2021/10/12/infiniti-free-wireless-carplay-upgrade/')

I wish Toyota would follow suit.