Infotainment in Mazda with sharp large screen and control knob is superb and big reason I own Mazda . CX-5 should adopt newer wider and more flat knob from Mazda 3 and rest of modern Mazda cars...
I’ve had my new Mazda3 a week and I really like it a lot so far. But one thing that drives me nuts is - I listen to a lot of my music off the USB stick, organized in folders. So if I’m in a specific artist folder and click a song, the screen changes to that song but there is no back button to go one page back - into that same folder. If I want to change a song I either have to use the mini wheel and go one by one to the next song without seeing what’s next or back all the way out of the entire system and start over and it’s frustrating. It shouldn’t be be hard to work on the software to use the back button to go just one “page” back in the folders for the USB.
They need to allow a dragging gesture, like using the joystick as you would a computer mouse. Click once or click and hold to expand context menu. I'm surprised Mazda didn't do more GUI / UX studies to narrow down a nice console / car OS
I just purchased a 2023 CX9 touring model. By far this is most clunky unintuitive system I have ever used. Even the system in the lowest tier chevy equinox I drive (work issued vehicle) has XM built in, accepts 3.0 USB sticks (not limited to 2.0 16gd sticks) and presents on-screen usb info in an easy way to find music. Mazda succeeded in finding the worst way to be cheap!!
So it’s absolutely impossible to connect to car play on Bluetooth without having to plug it in Everytime ? For ex I can’t just use google maps app on phone without having to plug-in ??
Why does the CarPlay go in and out while I am driving? I always have my phone on both Bluetooth and Cellular data, as I was recommended… But it kicks me out, so frustrated 😢
I’m sorry for this. Have you tried another cable? Or resetting your phone? I’ve rarely experienced this, and when I did it was because of the phone update.
2024+ CX-5 has touch screen available but only for Android Auto and Apple Carplay, it doesn't work for the Mazda menus. If you want to use it while driving then you need to check a box in the settings menu for the car.
The infotainment works great and Apple map works fine I like the fact that street and directions clearly show on head up display but the voice direction is lagging when pairing through iPhone to the wireless CarPlay Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
How do you turn the radio off without shutting off the Mazda Connect screen? When the volume control knob is push down for a couple of seconds the audio turns off along with the Connect screen. Why? Also, when this is done and the car is turned off and then restarted, the audio comes on AGAIN. Why? The "audio off" on the Source menu does nothing to correct this. Is this an annoying glitch, or am I doing something wrong? I have a new 2024 CX-5 Turbo Signature, top of the line. Thank you
Hi Jonathan, nice vid! Just one question though..have you tried using the main display of the 2023 CX-5 by gestures when you are in the Apple carplay? It becomes a touchscreen when Apple carplay is on, just like the screen of the bigger Cx-60 :) maybe you can do an update on that as well. Cheers!
How do you type an address on Maps through the Apple CarPlay? Since it's not a touchscreen I assume we have to type it through the phone, since I can't see a way of typing it with the rotary wheel. Is that the case?
Are there buttons on the steering wheel of that allow me to change from one saved radio station to the next to the next and so on? I like to channel surf.
@mykelwojcinski Do the buttons on the steering wheel change the XM channels or just fast forward/rewind the live feed? My CX5 loaner required using the commander dial to change channels saved as favorites unlike my Mazda6.
When playing my Sirius radio, through my iPhone, the radio sound just STOPS DEAD and I need to tap the arrow to “wait up” Sirius. How can I do that while driving? It seems dangerous.
Jonathan, i hope you can answer something that has been bothering me since I have had my CX5 2023 (LAST 3 MONTHS) 1. When Android auto is connected, bluetooth connection gets disconnected (if connected) and AA gets connected. However, next time when I start the car, the Bluetooth does not connected by itself to play music. It gets connected to answer calls but I need to go into the setting each time to allow the Bluetooth to play music as well. Is there a way to allow the BT to connect for both calls and music after AA was connected the last time? 2. The biggest issue I have is that if AA is connected but the Android Auto screen is not activate on the display and a call comes, the call cannot be answered from either the answer button or the rotary dial. I need to first go into the AA screen for me to be able to answer a call. I also connected apple car play and if a call comes when the Carplay screen is not on, it automatically brings Apple carplay screen up to be able to answer the call but the same does not happen for Android Auto. I hope you can help provide some clarity. Thanks in advance.
I’ve had my 2023 CX five for 10 days. Infotainment system is consistently turning off and on several times a day. Do I need to go back to the dealership for a firmware update? Do you know of any other fix? Thanks!
Nice to see they fixed that.. I got a 16 and does the exact same.. even when I change the channel after a few minutes it jumps back to previous channel on its own
@@kdomster9141 preferred. Or I just cant seem to figure it out how to connect it. But all the connections are on. Bluetooth and wifi are on but no luck.
I finally got the 23 cx5 to play music from a flash drive. Load the iTunes app on your computer; populate it with your cd or other source; pick what you want & download on the usb drive & it should work, mine did. Windows media player would not function at all.😂 Ed c
Why is it so impossible to use WIRELESS apple car play with this car? It’s been driving me nuts watching countless videos and reading articles no one Carrie’s around a usb constantly to literally plug into Everytime get in car I can’t believe they haven’t made this system easier
Because they added wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto for 2024. Also, it is now a touch screen for those platforms (not the Mazda software however). So you buy the new car.
I'm starting to hate this car due to the awful entertainment system. WTF are the usb ports in the armrest? Such an stupid design choice and no wireless so if I mount my phone on the dash I need a 10 foot cord and it gets in the way of the cup holder. and that wheel I'd like to rip it out. I would never consider another Mazda
Thats the main reason I hate Mazda, neither myself nor my son will not buy one unless this whole drama is touch screen. It is potential danger while driving a car.
Worst control system of any car ever. You can’t use the control knob without looking at the screen. The knob moves everything on the screen. So Mazda’ s no look idea is total garbage.
Infotainment in Mazda with sharp large screen and control knob is superb and big reason I own Mazda .
CX-5 should adopt newer wider and more flat knob from Mazda 3 and rest of modern Mazda cars...
Didn’t even know those knobs were there thanks soooo much
Thank you I just leased this car and wondered how to get apple car play! I love the band America, too!
Thanks so much : it works nicely for my CX5, 2021!
I changed my CarPlay wallpaper today, from that too colourful default one to a nice two tone silver wallpaper to match the silver car colour.
That’s perfect!
how do I change my CarPlay wallpaper ?
Have you tried any is the aftermarket wireless adapters?
how do you keep the clock visual all the time
I’ve had my new Mazda3 a week and I really like it a lot so far. But one thing that drives me nuts is - I listen to a lot of my music off the USB stick, organized in folders. So if I’m in a specific artist folder and click a song, the screen changes to that song but there is no back button to go one page back - into that same folder. If I want to change a song I either have to use the mini wheel and go one by one to the next song without seeing what’s next or back all the way out of the entire system and start over and it’s frustrating. It shouldn’t be be hard to work on the software to use the back button to go just one “page” back in the folders for the USB.
They need to allow a dragging gesture, like using the joystick as you would a computer mouse. Click once or click and hold to expand context menu. I'm surprised Mazda didn't do more GUI / UX studies to narrow down a nice console / car OS
Thks for shearing so easy to follow
I just purchased a 2023 CX9 touring model. By far this is most clunky unintuitive system I have ever used. Even the system in the lowest tier chevy equinox I drive (work issued vehicle) has XM built in, accepts 3.0 USB sticks (not limited to 2.0 16gd sticks) and presents on-screen usb info in an easy way to find music. Mazda succeeded in finding the worst way to be cheap!!
I agree. I absolutely HATE this system and am so angry at myself for leasing a Mazda.
Can’t wait to get rid of it.
So it’s absolutely impossible to connect to car play on Bluetooth without having to plug it in Everytime ? For ex I can’t just use google maps app on phone without having to plug-in ??
Do you have an answer for this?
Can we connect carplay wirelessly?
My 2023 top spec CX-5 is wireless. The 2022 model is wired. That’s in Australia.
Thank you for showing dual screen with toggle!
Hi ! Please how can i use the map and music at the same time in the dashboard? For cx-5 2023 mazda
Thank you in advance
Why does the CarPlay go in and out while I am driving? I always have my phone on both Bluetooth and Cellular data, as I was recommended… But it kicks me out, so frustrated 😢
I’m sorry for this. Have you tried another cable? Or resetting your phone? I’ve rarely experienced this, and when I did it was because of the phone update.
Same
I think I need a better chord since we have to plug in every single time to use the dang car play 😢
Is the monitor touch screen? When connevted to apple car play?
You can change it from Settings
2024+ CX-5 has touch screen available but only for Android Auto and Apple Carplay, it doesn't work for the Mazda menus. If you want to use it while driving then you need to check a box in the settings menu for the car.
Hi, can i setting this for Mazda CX 5 2018?
2023 cx5 turbo don’t have wireless CarPlay?
what kind of cable you used for Carplay?
The infotainment works great and Apple map works fine I like the fact that street and directions clearly show on head up display but the voice direction is lagging when pairing through iPhone to the wireless CarPlay Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
How do you turn the radio off without shutting off the Mazda Connect screen? When the volume control knob is push down for a couple of seconds the audio turns off along with the Connect screen. Why? Also, when this is done and the car is turned off and then restarted, the audio comes on AGAIN. Why? The "audio off" on the Source menu does nothing to correct this. Is this an annoying glitch, or am I doing something wrong? I have a new 2024 CX-5 Turbo Signature, top of the line.
Thank you
The steering wheel volume control has a mute button in the middle.
Hi Jonathan, nice vid! Just one question though..have you tried using the main display of the 2023 CX-5 by gestures when you are in the Apple carplay? It becomes a touchscreen when Apple carplay is on, just like the screen of the bigger Cx-60 :) maybe you can do an update on that as well. Cheers!
I know that some vehicles have that option. I’ll check it out and see 👍🏻 Thank you
How do you type an address on Maps through the Apple CarPlay? Since it's not a touchscreen I assume we have to type it through the phone, since I can't see a way of typing it with the rotary wheel. Is that the case?
Ask Siri to go to a certain address.
Are there buttons on the steering wheel of that allow me to change from one saved radio station to the next to the next and so on? I like to channel surf.
Can you demo XM in a Signature model?
yes, I have a new signature turbo and you get 90 days of free XM
@mykelwojcinski Do the buttons on the steering wheel change the XM channels or just fast forward/rewind the live feed? My CX5 loaner required using the commander dial to change channels saved as favorites unlike my Mazda6.
Why can’t you use apple car play with bt? And need a cable
How come mazda 6 doesnt need cable for carplay function? Mazda6 has even older infotainment service?
Great video capture
Can one listen to music without start the engine?
Yes, there is an accessory mode.
Is there really no way to connect to carplay via bluetooth? Seems crazy to me.....
This is driving me NUTS lately
When playing my Sirius radio, through my iPhone, the radio sound just STOPS DEAD and I need to tap the arrow to “wait up” Sirius. How can I do that while driving? It seems dangerous.
Jonathan, i hope you can answer something that has been bothering me since I have had my CX5 2023 (LAST 3 MONTHS)
1. When Android auto is connected, bluetooth connection gets disconnected (if connected) and AA gets connected. However, next time when I start the car, the Bluetooth does not connected by itself to play music. It gets connected to answer calls but I need to go into the setting each time to allow the Bluetooth to play music as well. Is there a way to allow the BT to connect for both calls and music after AA was connected the last time?
2. The biggest issue I have is that if AA is connected but the Android Auto screen is not activate on the display and a call comes, the call cannot be answered from either the answer button or the rotary dial. I need to first go into the AA screen for me to be able to answer a call. I also connected apple car play and if a call comes when the Carplay screen is not on, it automatically brings Apple carplay screen up to be able to answer the call but the same does not happen for Android Auto.
I hope you can help provide some clarity. Thanks in advance.
Am looking at a 2024 mazda 3 but the artwork looks so small when playing music through usb . Anyway of increasing the artwork size ? Many thanks
Unfortunately not. The artwork is fixed.
Thats a shame,but thank you.
DONT DO. MAZDA.
Do jou not have DAB radio like in Europe
No touchscreen for 2023 cx5 even when stationary. No touch with apple carplay.
How to use touchscreen, while not nob?
Android Auto and Apple Carplay only for touch screen and to use it while in motion you need to uncheck a box in the settings.
How do you delete phones?
Is android auto touch screen like the CX 50?
No unfortunately….. rumor is it will be on all 2024
I’ve had my 2023 CX five for 10 days. Infotainment system is consistently turning off and on several times a day. Do I need to go back to the dealership for a firmware update?
Do you know of any other fix?
Thanks!
Nice to see they fixed that.. I got a 16 and does the exact same.. even when I change the channel after a few minutes it jumps back to previous channel on its own
Did you have it fixed?
What 2023+ CX-5 , CX-50 , CX30 and CX90 models offer wireless Android auto ?
Does 2023 CX-5 Select offers wireless Android?
NONE
@@mykelwojcinski CX-5 in upper trims , CX-50 does and so does CX90 from preferred plus on.
I got 2023 CX5. No wireless carplay.
@@dingsalazar6024 What trim?
@@kdomster9141 preferred. Or I just cant seem to figure it out how to connect it. But all the connections are on. Bluetooth and wifi are on but no luck.
Hi I’m having issues with connection Apple car since I bought a new iPhone 16 anybody else ? Help !!!
I’m facing the same issue
Just found out there is no touch in CP/AA in CX-90 PHEV 10.25’ screen. So disappointed.😢
I’ve only had mine a week but for me, I like this system so much better than a touch screen. It doesn’t take long at all to learn it.
@@downbrown74 I have Mazda, I like the rotary operation but not for car play.
You can enable touch mode from Settings.
why my usb won’t fit in the usb port apple 14?
I’m not sure. Haven’t had this issue. Have you tried a different chord?
I finally got the 23 cx5 to play music from a flash drive. Load the iTunes app on your computer; populate it with your cd or other source; pick what you want & download on the usb drive & it should work, mine did. Windows media player would not function at all.😂
Ed c
Why is it so impossible to use WIRELESS apple car play with this car? It’s been driving me nuts watching countless videos and reading articles no one Carrie’s around a usb constantly to literally plug into Everytime get in car I can’t believe they haven’t made this system easier
Because they added wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto for 2024. Also, it is now a touch screen for those platforms (not the Mazda software however). So you buy the new car.
There is a wireless adapter from Motorola, check for reviews on it.
any number of wireless converters on amazon..easy stuff
Bro has the Panera bread app on his phone lol
No touch screen mazda that's so old my 2015 nissan has a touch screen jesus
It’s a touch screen only while at a stop, or in park. At least on mine it is. 2024 CX-5
You know you’ve screwed up your infotainment system when you need people to make 8 minute videos of how to use Apple CarPlay in your vehicle
😂😂
It could be worse. Subaru, for instance.
Why no info on using sirius xm??
Can we name the horse Mazda?
Brilliant!
This car comes with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto wireless in Europe. No need for wires at all.
I'm starting to hate this car due to the awful entertainment system. WTF are the usb ports in the armrest? Such an stupid design choice and no wireless so if I mount my phone on the dash I need a 10 foot cord and it gets in the way of the cup holder. and that wheel I'd like to rip it out. I would never consider another Mazda
Yes. Had to go with a WeatherTech cup phone holder to avoid dash mounting. Not nearly as good as the magnetic dash mount I had before.
Thats the main reason I hate Mazda, neither myself nor my son will not buy one unless this whole drama is touch screen. It is potential danger while driving a car.
It’s there in Settings! I just enabled it in my 2024 CX5.
Honestly the infotainment system on my Sonata 2016 looks better and more practical
I absolutely hate this system and I bought a CX 5. Ugh.
NO touch screen ! Very dangerous setup.
Can you even an imagine in 2023 a worse infotainment system? Instead of touching a screen you go through a 5 step process just change a radio station.
Worst control system of any car ever. You can’t use the control knob without looking at the screen. The knob moves everything on the screen. So Mazda’ s no look idea is total garbage.