[Vegashybrid]

Very interesting

Honda Could Eventually Enable Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on Pre-2021 Cars

While the experience with wireless Android Auto and CarPlay on Honda cars has been far from flawless, the Japanese manufacturer is looking into bringing such functionality to older models too. That is why it has now started reaching out to customers for additional feedback.

www.autoevolution.com

 

[Samuelx]

As Russell Peters says "Be a Man (Honda). Do the right thing (and offer it owners for free)!"...

 

[herotheday]

As Russell Peters says "Be a Man (Honda). Do the right thing (and offer it owners for free)!"...

Definitely. If it's really just a software update... it's cheaper for them to just have all the devices run the same software as much as possible.

 

[Fired00d]

As Russell Peters says "Be a Man (Honda). Do the right thing (and offer it owners for free)!"...

Agree... free is the only way I would want/take it. IMO it would be good customer service to provide (and promote more repeat customers) it free if all it takes is a software upgrade that can be installed by the customer via a Wi-Fi update.

 

[Fired00d]

Definitely. If it's really just a software update... it's cheaper for them to just have all the devices run the same software as much as possible.

Another valid point... all Gen X Infotainment Centers running the same software would be most logical thing to do for the techs and end users (owners).

 

[2005 6mt]

I had a Pioneer head unit in my 8th gen that ran wireless flawlessly. I'd pony up to upgrade if the functionality is decent.
Going back to plugging in is painful...

I see a Qi charger upgrade mentioned in the reddit thread. Now THAT would be sweet! That thing is so slow it's useless to me.