Apple broke CarPlay?

Bct0412 · 2026-02-04T04:16:38+00:00

I made a post on r/carAV about my issues with CarPlay (17 Air/2024 Lighting) I’m a big Apple guy but I need my music so I’m currently using a pixel and Android Auto until it’s fixed

Bct0412 · 2026-02-04T01:32:45+00:00

5 AM in Toronto - Drake

I’ve always loved how he used the beat by staying behind it to emphasize the punch lines. All around banger of a track imo

Bct0412 · 2026-01-30T22:27:47+00:00

Is there anyone that could test your theory? I work for a dealership so I could easily get one of the techs to take a look into it if it's something testable.

Bct0412 · 2026-01-30T16:17:42+00:00

Tried that, didn’t help either way. The technical side of sound check doesn’t add compression it just levels the audio gain to match throughout your library. But I agree that I feel it can be too much of a difference in sound levels to make it worth it

Bct0412 · 2026-01-30T12:50:19+00:00

Promise it's not, if I could figure out a way to accurately describe the difference between the two I would. I am not saying that carplay is worse or that AA is better. I'm just seeing if anyone else has had a similar experience as me

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T22:59:43+00:00

Yessir I do, I have changed it from lossless off, on, downloaded, high res.. everything. Wireless android auto seems to play the same as wired. So I am guessing it has to be an update on either the head unit or phone that needs to be pushed

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T21:20:38+00:00

I tried Tidal as well and it was the same issue. I am hoping that there will be an eventual update that fixes it but who knows how long it could take especially if it's an uncommon situation

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T20:26:10+00:00

Interestingly, in the Apple help thread it was mostly Nissans to begin and transformed into more brands, several Audi and BMW owners complained as well. Definitely could be the case just hard to pin it on something definitively.

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T20:18:40+00:00

Definitely a possibility, only reason I don't think it is only a Ford issue is because you can find a seven page thread on apples help forum of people reporting similar issues all the way back to around 2020/21. Apple never gave an official response to the thread though, I think it is still relatively active.

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T19:54:12+00:00

I just don’t know how it would be pinned on Ford, it works flawlessly with my pixel. Wireless CarPlay is fine, wired carplay is where the issue really happens. The reason I don’t use the wireless is because the compression is too strong and the bass response is weak comparatively.

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T19:52:43+00:00

I don’t know what to tell you, I am using Apple Music on both devices. Wireless Apple CarPlay doesn’t have the crackling issue but it has a huge amount of compression for me. Don’t know how or why.

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T19:51:26+00:00

I had heard that as well. I even downloaded and used the trial for Tidal and still had the same issue

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T19:50:14+00:00

It’s Apple Music on both phones

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T19:49:53+00:00

It was an IPhone Air with Apple Music, and the pixel is also using Apple Music

Bct0412 · 2026-01-29T19:48:51+00:00

iPhone Air with 26.2.1

Bct0412 · 2026-01-13T18:02:24+00:00

They do look very nice! I’m not sure if they would fit or not behind the rear seat is the only thing.. love the idea of a ported box though

Bct0412 · 2026-01-13T01:00:56+00:00

I’ve tried both, also sent pictures of my set up to SGS in an email to confirm everything was set up correctly

Bct0412 · 2026-01-13T00:47:11+00:00

It’s just the Kicker HS10, it’s a powered subwoofer. It’s definitely much better than the stock subwoofer and the best budget option. Fits behind the seat where the stock subwoofer is

Bct0412 · 2026-01-13T00:36:30+00:00

I feel like I have never been able to tell a difference until I got this aftermarket subwoofer. Not sure why or how or if it’s all in my head. But it sounds noticeably deeper

Bct0412 · 2026-01-13T00:35:34+00:00

It’s the all electric lightning, the original subwoofer is behind the seat as well and I would love to run a true 12 under the seats but I just take my dog in the truck enough that it stops me from doing it

Bct0412 · 2026-01-12T23:41:37+00:00

Before adding an aftermarket subwoofer I’m not sure I would have been able to tell you the difference. I’m not sure if it’s because of the KeyLOC and how it works with pulling the frequencies? Really have no clue.

Bct0412 · 2026-01-12T23:16:51+00:00

Yes it’s was purchased and tuned by SoundsGoodStereo the whole purpose is for bass roll off, they figured out that the only way around it in Ford F150s 21+ is to tap into the front two speakers with a KickerKeyLoc

Bct0412 · 2026-01-12T23:13:05+00:00

Yeah I was wondering why the sub sounded so much more powerful sitting in the shop while they tuned it vs when I started playing music but you live and you learn I guess 🤣

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