Retrofit and activation of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the new 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

From 2020 year, sales of a new generation of the popular premium crossover Range Rover Evoque have started. In addition to the new base, visual and technical changes, the vehicle for the first time received an electronic Interactive TFT Driver Display, as well as the ability to select one of two configurations of multimedia systems: Incontrol Touch Pro or Incontrol Touch Pro Duo. Among the features of the new vehicle can be noted the debut of an electronic ClearSight interior rear view mirror, as well as the function of the surround camera view system – “ClearSight Ground View”.

Retrofit of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in LR-CHIP

Shortly after the start of sales, a customer contacted us with the task of installing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto into his original multimedia system.
Unfortunately, this option is not officially available on the some markets. This means that you will not be able to see information about traffic jams and traffic along your route, as well as use the synchronization of your vehicle multimedia system and your smartphone.
Retrofiting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque consist of installing the necessary additional hardware and software works.

Why is it convenient to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for Land Rover, Range Rover?

Apple CarPlay, like a similar system Android Auto, itself is a very convenient and modern vehicle-smartphone synchronization assistant available on most present cars.
After the installing Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a Land Rover or Range Rover, among other things, you will be able to display the main frequently used applications on the Touchscreen of the infotainment system, such as “calls”, “voice messages”, various instant messengers previously installed on smartphone and manage them in a safe driving mode. You can also choose from several GPS navigation applications (Google Maps, Sygic, Waze, etc), including those with the ability to adjust the route depending on traffic, traffic jams, accidents along the way.
Factory Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems on Land Rover and Range Rover uses the vehicles external aerial for navigation, which contributes to a high signal quality.