Waze over Android Auto - Post your best tips and tricks

Emoto · 07-05-2017, 10:15 AM

This thread is an attempt to gather up as much USEFUL info on how to use Waze in our Camaros. I am no authority, by any means, just the thread starter, so I do not have a lot of info to contribute just yet.

I expect that we will eventually cover things like:

How to spot police activity and report same
How to spot road closures or construction, and report same
Re-routing for bad traffic or accidents

Things others have pointed out to me (here for install info: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...hp?p=9802496):

Beta version 4.24.0.113 was the version I had to use, in order to get the Waze maps to show on the car infotainment screen.

leadfoot93 · 07-05-2017, 10:58 AM

You can report police and road hazards from the infotainment screen.

Emoto · 07-22-2017, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by leadfoot93

You can report police and road hazards from the infotainment screen.

Very cool!

BTW, it was pointed out to me that 4.26.0.906 works.

JCunningham · 07-26-2017, 10:32 PM

waze is out in the play store now

PnCRedJwl2SS · 07-26-2017, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

waze is out in the play store now

Yeah it is! Working great so far!

Emoto · 07-27-2017, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

waze is out in the play store now

That is a good point. To clarify, it is no longer necessary to grab a beta version in order for Android Auto to show the Waze screen on the car infotainment screen. The latest Waze release (4.27.0.1) now allows Waze to show on the car screen.

Ponyeatr16ss · 07-27-2017, 08:52 AM

this don't work for apple does it?

Emoto · 07-27-2017, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponyeatr16ss

this don't work for apple does it?

This new version we are mentioning is for Android. There is an Apple version of Waze that you can grab here: https://www.waze.com/ For it to work in your car, I believe (but do not know for sure) you would need the Apple Car Play software in the car as opposed to Android Auto.

SuperSound · 07-27-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

This new version we are mentioning is for Android. There is an Apple version of Waze that you can grab here: https://www.waze.com/ For it to work in your car, I believe (but do not know for sure) you would need the Apple Car Play software in the car as opposed to Android Auto.

CarPlay doesn't support Waze and likely never will. Now if you see Google Maps suddenly get CarPlay support, then there will be hope.

Haole · 07-27-2017, 12:44 PM

I have the latest version of waze on my phone. So if I'm reading all of this correctly I should be able to turn on my Android auto and it will connect to Waze without having to use my phone only?

Emoto · 07-27-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Haole

I have the latest version of waze on my phone. So if I'm reading all of this correctly I should be able to turn on my Android auto and it will connect to Waze without having to use my phone only?

Not via bluetooth; you need to plug it in to the car with a USB cord.

JBinSD · 07-27-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Emoto

Not via bluetooth; you need to plug it in to the car with a USB cord.

Anyone know if there is a workaround for this? the BT in my S8 was connecting to Mylink, but not mirroring on the display, seems like the connection is really already there, but I'm not getting the phone screen displayed in Mylink. Maybe I'm just missing something. . . .

SuperSound · 07-27-2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JBinSD

Anyone know if there is a workaround for this? the BT in my S8 was connecting to Mylink, but not mirroring on the display, seems like the connection is really already there, but I'm not getting the phone screen displayed in Mylink. Maybe I'm just missing something. . . .

Android Auto does not function over BT. The amount of data needed is beyond what current BT technology can handle. Just like CarPlay, it has to be wired.

Emoto · 07-27-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JBinSD

Anyone know if there is a workaround for this? the BT in my S8 was connecting to Mylink, but not mirroring on the display, seems like the connection is really already there, but I'm not getting the phone screen displayed in Mylink. Maybe I'm just missing something. . . .

Ok, you do still want to connect to the car via BT for the same things as before, like talking on the phone hands free. So, go ahead and let it connect via BT.

What I am saying is that BT is not used for the Waze screen mirroring. The Waze screen mirroring requires a real wire connection. In order for the Waze screen mirroring to work, you need to plug the phone into a USB port. I use the one in my center console. This has the added benefit of charging the phone.

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Emoto Sure, why not? Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, Jeep JKU Rubicon Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SE Mass Posts: 1,538	Waze over Android Auto - Post your best tips and tricks This thread is an attempt to gather up as much USEFUL info on how to use Waze in our Camaros. I am no authority, by any means, just the thread starter, so I do not have a lot of info to contribute just yet. I expect that we will eventually cover things like: How to spot police activity and report same How to spot road closures or construction, and report same Re-routing for bad traffic or accidents Things others have pointed out to me (here for install info: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...hp?p=9802496): Beta version 4.24.0.113 was the version I had to use, in order to get the Waze maps to show on the car infotainment screen. __________________ This is that witty and clever statement that makes you chuckle.

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