Jaguar XK Carplay Retrofit

In today's video I discuss the challenges of retrofitting CarPlay to a post 2010 / 2011 onward Jaguar XK / XKR / XKR-S.
There's a ‘how-to’ section for enabling auxiliary 'AUX' input, plus the names of a couple of installers who can fit Jaguar XK CarPlay in the UK.
This has been a frequently requested video, so I hope this answers all of your questions!
Thanks for watching
Chris
0:00 Why does the XK need CarPlay?
1:13 Bluetooth Adaptor option
1:47 CarPlay kit and Aux activation method
4:04 CarPlay fitting cost - professional
5:02 CarPlay demo and review
6:27 Is it worth it?

[@OldJaguarAU]

Nice video!
Just FYI in the meantime we came up with a solution to activate the AUX in 2010MY-onward XKs without needing a password anymore, but you still need SDD...

[@TiffLangham]

Thanks for the update! 👍

[@Nick_OldJaguar]

Actually we've released a patch to make AUX activation on 2010+ XK(R)s a lot easier, password generator is NOT required. And with this patch its possible to retrofit a backup camera too) As far as i remember Cameron already posted it on a jaguarforums in a X150 section

[@OldJaguarAU]

snap!

[@TiffLangham]

Ace, thanks for the update Nick 👍 pinning your comment for all prospective XK / CarPlay buyers to see!

[@RoverLanding-Adventures]

I installed the Old Jaguar kit in 2020 and highly recommend doing it. My 2007 XK's only fault, as far as i was concerned, was the ancient Infotainment system. I've had my XK for 12 years now, and it's been the best car I've ever owned.

[@TiffLangham]

Good to hear! If I could keep mine forever I would, absolutely the best car I’ve owned so far.

[@pymt]

Nice update Tiff! Would you do it again? Cost vs benefit

[@TiffLangham]

Thanks! I think it’s worth it for me, especially if you use your XK for road trips or on a more daily basis 👍🏼

[@pymt]

Yep, I hear you! I’m over in Europe right now and it’d definitely be easier. Having said this, the XKR is an amazing tourer making road trips a joy

[@TiffLangham]

Enjoy your trip!

[@johnjlynch2284]

Hi thanks for the great info and demonstration. Could you please reply stating the names of the 2 companies that do the full fitting.
Many thanks.

[@TiffLangham]

Thanks for watching! The two I refer to are Cartronics (Byfleet), and Oxford Car Audio. There are others fitters available of course, but those two were the ones that kept popping up as recommendations from others who retrofitted the kit before I did 👍🏼

[@jimspace]

That’s around 3 times more expensive as I was expecting. Good job though 👍

[@TiffLangham]

Thanks 👍🏼 yeah it was a bit of a shock when the first quote came through!

[@leeboy212]

been looking for this for ages defo getting it might be cheaper getting the ssd software and doing it ur self

[@TiffLangham]

For sure, I’d be interested to hear how you get on as I don’t know anyone who’s done it themselves yet!