A:Answer Your phone has to be connected, and not just by Bluetooth. It has to be connected via USB. The gps is a function of either Apple car play or the android equivalent. In order to access the native function of either of these systems, the devices must be physically connected, stereo to relevant phone. Works great with a backup camera if your vehicle does or does not have one already. I had one installed in my wife’s car. She is thrilled.