Navigation system

Hobiedick · Apr 17, 2023

Is it possible to display actual speed limits on the screens from the navigation system?

Kimmax · Apr 17, 2023

IF there was an option it’s just prefetched data. I don’t think there is. However bo camera for sign detection on FE

Hobiedick · Apr 17, 2023

Kimmax said:
IF there was an option it’s just prefetched data. I don’t think there is. However bo camera for sign detection on FE

On my Evora 400 and 410 GT sports the navigation system displayed the speed limits, as you say with updated data and also changed colour if you exceeded the limit, it also changed to kph automatically when in Europe. I think the Emira system looks like it has gone back to the 1900s!!!!!!!!

FederGigant · Apr 17, 2023

Just use Waze

Hell4Leather · Apr 17, 2023

FederGigant said:
Just use Waze

Agree Waze does a nice job and is surprisingly good about road hazards. Since the Emira has Apple Car Play shouldn’t the navigation features depend on the app you choose to use.

JohnHoward · Apr 17, 2023

I am using Google maps through Android Auto and that displays speed limits. I have downloaded TomTom Go but haven't got round to trying it. To be quite honest, Google Maps suits what I need and is free so I will probably stick with that. I keep forgetting to try the TomTom app. The wireless Android Auto is really good. I have never used Waze and I don't know what features that has beyond Google Maps.

JimH · Apr 17, 2023

At least the maps will be up to date - no information still seems to exist as to how to update the maps for the inbuilt navigation…..

CDM1855 · Apr 17, 2023

JohnHoward said:
I am using Google maps through Android Auto and that displays speed limits. I have downloaded TomTom Go but haven't got round to trying it. To be quite honest, Google Maps suits what I need and is free so I will probably stick with that. I keep forgetting to try the TomTom app. The wireless Android Auto is really good. I have never used Waze and I don't know what features that has beyond Google Maps.

Waze allows you to press a button and alert other users of police speed traps, bad pot holes and other nasty road issues, and it’s alerts you for all fixed speeds cameras. I am not keen on the road display it uses, but the above extras will make it my go to navigation app through Apple CarPlay

VL3X · Apr 17, 2023

JohnHoward said:
I am using Google maps through Android Auto and that displays speed limits. I have downloaded TomTom Go but haven't got round to trying it. To be quite honest, Google Maps suits what I need and is free so I will probably stick with that. I keep forgetting to try the TomTom app. The wireless Android Auto is really good. I have never used Waze and I don't know what features that has beyond Google Maps.

I always use Google maps with AA too. Are you able to display navigation directions on the drivers screen behind the steering wheel? I assumed that only works for the built in nav system, but was hopeful it'd work with AA since the car is using Android Automotive.

Kimmax · Apr 18, 2023

VL3X said:
I always use Google maps with AA too. Are you able to display navigation directions on the drivers screen behind the steering wheel? I assumed that only works for the built in nav system, but was hopeful it'd work with AA since the car is using Android Automotive.

Pretty sure the car doesn't run Automotive. But yes, you get direction indicators with distances on the right side, however, no maps in drivers display supported when using AA or CarPlay.

Kimmax · Apr 18, 2023

JimH said:
At least the maps will be up to date - no information still seems to exist as to how to update the maps for the inbuilt navigation…..

With a grain of salt. Streets probably pretty good. Apple Maps regularly shows wrong speed limits. Google Maps somehow isn't up to date on construction sites and one ways, at least in Hamburg. Got worse maybe like a year ago.

Emirahep · Apr 18, 2023

VL3X said:
I always use Google maps with AA too. Are you able to display navigation directions on the drivers screen behind the steering wheel? I assumed that only works for the built in nav system, but was hopeful it'd work with AA since the car is using Android Automotive.

To confirm that the only Apple Car play info that you can get on the central display behind the steering wheel is album artwork and track data. Tried all sorts and the only nav info on that screen is from the car Sat nav.

VL3X · Apr 18, 2023

Emirahep said:
To confirm that the only Apple Car play info that you can get on the central display behind the steering wheel is album artwork and track data. Tried all sorts and the only nav info on that screen is from the car Sat nav.

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Thanks for confirming!

JohnHoward · Apr 18, 2023

VL3X said:
I always use Google maps with AA too. Are you able to display navigation directions on the drivers screen behind the steering wheel? I assumed that only works for the built in nav system, but was hopeful it'd work with AA since the car is using Android Automotive.

No, it is just the in built nav that shows on the screen behind the wheel. I noticed today that the Google maps only dipslays speed limits when it is actually navigating a route. Ideally, I would like something that displays the speed limit permanently. My runabout 2015 Ford Fiesta has a small screen compared to more modern cars, but the best feature is it displays the speed limit for the road in the corner of the screen all the time.
We have got a local road that goes to the next town from us and the speed limit changes from 40 to 50 and back to 40 and then 50 again with a final 40 stretch and then 30 (all mph) and has average speed cameras! It is a nightmare trying to remember which bit you are on as there are very few signs (enough for it to be legal) that you can easily miss.

KJD · Apr 18, 2023

JohnHoward said:
Ideally, I would like something that displays the speed limit permanently

Again, Waze is the answer. Give it a try, it doesn’t have lots of recommendations for no reason.

JohnHoward · Apr 18, 2023

KJD said:
Again, Waze is the answer. Give it a try, it doesn’t have lots of recommendations for no reason.

Thanks, I will give it a try.

Kimmax · Apr 18, 2023

Emirahep said:
To confirm that the only Apple Car play info that you can get on the central display behind the steering wheel is album artwork and track data. Tried all sorts and the only nav info on that screen is from the car Sat nav.

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Almost, start a route on either CarPlay or AA. Next turns will be shown to the right of the mode display (eg „TOUR“)

Emirahep · Apr 18, 2023

Kimmax said:
Almost, start a route on either CarPlay or AA. Next turns will be shown to the right of the mode display (eg „TOUR“)

Oh ! Will try that. Missed it but maybe wasn’t on a route !!! Thx for correcting me. Probably too focused on the central bit !

Emirahep · Apr 19, 2023

Kimmax said:
Almost, start a route on either CarPlay or AA. Next turns will be shown to the right of the mode display (eg „TOUR“)

I tried that today @Kimmax with both Waze and Google Maps directions via Wireless Apple Car Play and played with every option on the steering wheel.

I couldn’t get any directions to come up to the right of the display. Did you have to change any settings anywhere ?

Maybe you have later software ?

Kimmax · Apr 20, 2023

Emirahep said:
I tried that today @Kimmax with both Waze and Google Maps directions via Wireless Apple Car Play and played with every option on the steering wheel.

I couldn’t get any directions to come up to the right of the display. Did you have to change any settings anywhere ?

Maybe you have later software ?

I didn't change any settings and I'm probably on pretty old software if there is even something new available. Picked it up early December. I'm gonna go snap a pic.