Alpine - 7" - Digital Media Receiver - Apple® CarPlay - In Dash Receiver - Black
Model: ILX-007
SKU: 9254006
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Customers are impressed with the Apple CarPlay feature, praising its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with iPhones. They also appreciate the excellent sound quality, ease of use, and responsive touchscreen. While some customers find the price to be relatively high, many believe it is justified by the overall quality and features of the product.
I've been an Apple user for 15 years. I've enjoyed all of their products and services. I chose this radio over the Pioneer CarPlay radios because Alpine's implementation of CarPlay was the purest and simplest. After having this radio for a few weeks, I can say there are 2 downsides. 1) there is no CD player (not a big issue for me), and 2) I miss the tactile feel of a volume button. Alpine uses a touch-screen like button for volume which forces you to look at the display to change the volume (my car lacks steering wheel controls). I love the Siri button! It makes everything so simple. One of the main reasons I bought this stereo is the city of Austin, Texas implemented new laws which makes it illegal to hold your cell phone and to drive. The Siri integration allows me to make calls and send texts without touching my phone. For those of you who have noticed this radios lack of Bluetooth or Wifi, just wait. There are a few a secrets which will be unlocked during a future firmware update, perhaps this summer. This should help justify its relatively high price. So far I am enjoying trying out all of the CarPlay compatible apps on my iPhone. - Please note the associated photo is not mine, it was taken from a Reddit post
Posted by LonghornFan
I drive a 2008 Porsche Cayman which has no option of connecting an iPhone to play music etc. which was the reason for looking in a lot of different options for my car and decided to go with the Alpine - 7" - Apple iPod -Ready - In-Dash Deck - Black. I love how Apple Car Play works in general. It feels like using your iPhone directly in your car. The hands free talking works great and the microphone is providing good sound to the person on the other end of the line. There are a few things I want to mention that are useful to know before purchasing this system. It will only connect your phone via usb-lightning cable. There is no bluetooth option available for your iphone which I would prefer. I would also like Apple Car Play to come out with an update that integrates Apple Music and the availability to search for songs and play them.
Posted by Marc
I love how it connects to my iPhone! Reads my messages and allows me to respond with my voice. Only downfall is no bluetooth compatibility, but at least it charges my iPhone while connected.
Posted by Kayy
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