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Originally Posted by SM1
I had this idea, and figured maybe someone else would benefit too.
I have an iPhone 6 as my main phone. I like CarPlay, but there are a few annoying limitations, like the need to connect your phone with a cable and the limited set of apps available. On the other hand, Amazon sells the Blu R1 HD unlocked Android phone for $60 (with lockscreen ads). ( link)
So I just ordered one to throw in the console and leave connected so I always have Android Auto on tap. Google has said Waze will be available on Android Auto "soon", which is awesome, but Google Maps is still better than Apple Maps any day.
As far as data goes, I happen to have a 200MB free for life T-Mobile SIM card I can use, which is probably enough data for the maps. But since we all have a hotspot built into the car, there's also the $10/1GB plan available through OnStar which probably gets you some music streaming as well.
Maybe not the greatest idea for those that have factory nav, but if you prefer Google Maps or (soon) Waze, it's not a bad option. |
I have had the same idea (I do not have my 1LE yet though). I have an old GS5 that I was going to do this with and the integrated hotspot data. (I have a 6s that I actually use as my primary phone)
Only problem is lack of text and phone call integration unless you can pair over bluetooth simultaneously which I seriously doubt.