Posted on 09/25/2022 7:20:11 AM PDT by Allen In Texas Hill Country
I want to keep my '08 Mazda CX-7. But it lacks one feature I would like to have. When I get into my '16 Soul and turn it on the console automatically links with my simple flip phone. Thats flip phone, not a smart phone. Smart phones are way too smart for me and unnecessarily expensive, monthly wise.
So is there a tablet I could put into the Mazda and do that same function. Pair with the phone. Then display incoming calls and and answer or deny by touching the screen? And if I answer, talk to the tablet/person?
Do a search for single din CarPlay stereos with floating screens. I think those will work for you.
Search on “single din carplay” or “carplay”? What is “single din”?
And thank you.
Good question to ask your Mazda dealer. Specifically if it is Android or iOS (upgradeable) or just Bluetooth. The reason I suggest the dealer is that there MIGHT be software/hardware upgrades that need installation before your query can be accurately answered. These are things that POSSIBLY are not automatically installed in whatever electronics that was originally installed in your Mazda when it was new. At 16 years, your 2006 is from the time of Pentium computers and car electronics were similarly stone-age.
“Single din” is the standard slot for a car stereo (before they became built in) which was the common standard in most cars circa 2000 and before. Double din is “two slot” high stereos - you started seeing them with the built in 6-CD changers and later larger screens.
You get music in your car , WOW
DIN is a German standard for automotive accessories that fit into the dashboard. If something is DIN then it can fit into your dashboard without modifying it. You may have to remove something else to make room for the new device.
A tablet is basically a smart phone with a larger screen.
There are Sony CD player/tuners that do basically this.
computers and car electronics were similarly stone-age.
I think a small eraseable white board and a sharpie eraseable pen should work just fine for you. And have your mother-in-law sit in the front passenger seat to voice- over read the screen.
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That’s not how it works... That’s not how any of this works!
Go to Crutchfield.com and plug in your vehicle year/make/model and check out the available aftermarket receivers. Pretty much all of them will Bluetooth link to your phone for hands-free talking, plus allow updated media sources for music files. Some have touchscreens, like tablets.
According to this
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-BOtXmA0yRwC/vehicles/Mazda-Car-Stereos-and-Speakers.html
your vehicle will support a double DIN unit which supports these features:
🚘 Compatible with Apple Carplay & Android Auto: Just connect with your smart phone that make it possible for you to access map navigation, phone contacts, email, notification, allowing you to make phone calls, navigate, play music with the help of Siri or Google voice assistant. Make you safer from having to look down at your phone while driving.
🚘 Phone Mirror-Link: Support “stereo-phone interconnection” with most cellphones. Through mirror-link, the car stereo will display the content from your cellphone screen synchronously such as maps, movies, games.
🚘 Bluetooth 4.2 & Enhanced Listening Experience: Answer your important phone calls without distracting your attention from the road with our MINYE stereo which features a hands-free bluetooth system, allowing for easy smartphone pairing ( built-in clear mic)! Wireless audio stream via bluetooth provides a stable connectivity to your smartphone or bluetooth device, MINYE allows you to enjoy a superior music listening experience!
🚘 Reversing Image Function: Equipped with a unique 12 LEDs wick reversing camera, bringing you clearer night vision distance. The 7-inch touchscreen will automatically display the reverse image once you put the car into reverse gear. Make your daily reversing safer.
🚘 Upgraded Full Touch Screen: Compared with resistive screen on other stereos, MINYE capacitive screen solution has higher sensitivity and accuracy. Meanwhile, the traditional physical buttons are cancelled and the full touch solution comes on stage. It greatly enhances the human-computer interaction experience. You can now feel the silky smooth operation feel on the car screen! The professionally tuned 1024*600 HD LCD screen bringing you an excellent visual experience.
🚘 How to choose the correct stereo for your car: This stereo is universal double din standard. The only suggestion is to check whether the original installation slot of your car matches 7.01(L) x 2.36(W) x 4.06(H) inch. Under the correct installation size, there will be no compatibility issues in use. Welcome to contact our 24-hour online customer service if you have any questions about installation and wiring.
A competent car stereo dealer/installer should satisfy your detailed inquiries and meet your requirements.
LOL: Beat me to it.
I’m back and wrote that down in my list. Thanks.
Our CX3 does that. I had to pair the phone via Blue tooth. Now it happens automatically.
I WILL be checking out Crutchfield.com.
And the next entry.
Thanks most all. Yikes!!!!
You may notice that some receivers are no longer equipped with CD/DVD players; they are labeled as “digital multimedia” or some variation. They are generally a bit lighter and the metal case is smaller (because it doesn’t have to accommodate a CD player). Crutchfield sells wiring harness adapters and plastic bezels that allow the new receiver to fit the dashboard of your car and plug into its factory wiring. The biggest part of the job is removing the factory bezel and electronics. When you select a receiver to look at in detail, the installation accessories should be listed as add-on items. They sell sets of non-marring plastic tools to use in prying off the factory bezel, well worth the price.
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