Chevy EV Google Operating System Review
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Jill Ciminillo does a deep dive into the new Google Operating System that ditches Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. How easy is it for an iPhone user to stay hands-free with the system?
Jill is a syndicated automotive writer, currently serving as the managing editor for Pickup Truck + SUV Talk and co-hosts two podcasts: the Consumer Guide Automotive Car Stuff Podcast and the Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Podcast.
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Thank you. You helped me clarify that I will not buy an expensive car with a crappy infotainment system. I e driven a Chevy volt for 6 years and one of the reasons I like the car is Apple CarPlay. GM screwed up by hobbling my use of music, podcasts, and the phone.
Thank you for the video. I have been trying my best to get used to this new system without apple CarPlay. I can get by but it's far from a good experience in many ways. CarPlay was easy, fast and Safer to use while driving.
Great detailed demonstration of setup and first time user experiences! It obviously is a big change for everyone used to the simplicity of AA/CarPlay … but I imagine that long-term owners/drivers will get accustomed to the native UI and it will work “well enough”. But there’s no question they will lose some sales for this bold decision.
Great video, answers a lot of questions I have. I'm an Android user, Android auto - and I consider this a major downgrade and am just as disappointed with GM as any car play user - I'm sure this also means paying GM for a number of features that were previously unnecessary because they already existed with my phone.
@@VXrxSE yeah, even though GM will give you an eight year trial with the system, eventually you’ll have to pay subscription fees to use Google Maps without phone mirroring. That to me is bothersome.
We purchased a Chevrolet blazer EV. It’s very frustrating not to be able to integrate my Apple CarPlay. I’m reconsidering the purchase.
Not buying a Chevy. I had given the Blazer EV serious thought -- now, no chance whatsoever!!
Can you watch youtube while parked? Because that's a feature I use all the time when I'm at a supercharger in my Tesla.
Thank you for this closer look. I have had some sleepless nights thinking about whether or not I can survive without ACP. I wish it was an ala carte feature. I’d gladly pay to add it in.
Thank you so much for making this video. People need to understand how much this messes up your infotainment system in your vehicle if you are a iPhone user. It’s totally horrible. And it’s so completely stupid. They have the same system in the gas vehicles, but it includes the CarPlay app. They have over the air upgrade on these systems. So they could literally just give you an update and you could have everything you need. I hope that one day,hopefully soon, they will finally figure out what I and others have been telling them for a year now. This is a totally horrible thing to do, and it is going to cause people like me to not buy their vehicles anymore. I am a third generation GM customer. My grandfathers only had cars from GM. My father only had GM vehicles with one exception. He bought a Ford once, and he bought it for me. And I have had almost all GM vehicles. But I will not buy a GM vehicle again until they get smarter and stop this ridiculous nonsense. Sorry GM there are around 80 percent of iPhone owners who have said that they will not buy a vehicle that doesn’t have CarPlay. It’s not on Tesla or Rivian. Why GM wants to join them and be one of only three manufacturers in the world that doesn’t have CarPlay support is crazy.
they dont care. they will make up the loss selling the data of those who buy.
I knew it was Google’s system, but I underestimated the obnoxiousness of them leveraging their ecosystem so hard. Syncing with a Gmail? Absolutely not. I know it isn’t required but this will allow Google to obtain sensitive data about millions of people who don’t know any better. Disgusting move by GM. There was absolutely nothing wrong with CarPlay or Android Auto, even less so with the next generation of CarPlay coming out. I love my Bolt and grew up in a family of GM UAW workers, but I will be looking to other manufacturers for my EV needs who don’t seek to sell my data and arbitrarily lock down core features of MY property.
I'm wondering if it's possible to set up a "car only" Google account that's not tied to any personal information? The privacy considerations are a major concern for me.
Does the Waze app also show up in the driver screen as Google Maps does? And will the Waze app be able to pre-condition the vehicle for charging or is this just by Google maps only?
No. Native google maps only.
Thank you for the update.
Thanks for this video, Jill. My wife and I just purchased a Chevy Equinox EV. She has an iPhone and this will help her. I was wondering if you think GM could always update to add Apple Car Play if it enough people complain about it?
Welcome. I'd love for you guys to check back in with me once you get used to the owner experience and tell me how it's working for you -- and if you like Google built-in without Apple CarPlay.
@@jillciminillo Hi. We have had the car now for a week. Don't miss CarPlay at all or AA. The system in the car is fantastic. One bummer is the fact that we still haven't been able to use Super Cruise because there is a software update that needs to be done for the radar. Kind of a bummer, but overall the car was great on our little road trip we took last weekend.
@@easternyellowjacket276 I’m actually glad to hear that. How do you feel about the lack of access to voicemail and past text messages?
@@jillciminillo We are most probably an outlier in this area as we don't even really care about that. Not really important to us, but it may be for someone that has to be tethered for business, etc.
@@easternyellowjacket276 good to know. And thank you for circling back.
Great video, showed warts and all with the system, which many reviewers seem to gloss over. Sending that text message looked painful! How is this system connecting? Is the car connected via 5G? is it correct that this is included for 8 years at no additional cost? thanks!
One other note- the way that you have to access your texts, music, and podcasts is dangerous. You should never have to look at your phone in the vehicle if it is in motion. And one thing that most people are going to not understand is that Bluetooth is NOT the way you want your iPhone hooked up to the infotainment system. CarPlay uses WiFi to connect. So not only do you not have direct access to Apple Music and other high definition streaming apps, but with a Bluetooth connection you can’t access the high definition audio support that you have on the iPhone.
Very good point. Audiophiles will care about this.
Even though wireless CarPlay uses Wi-Fi, the audio it transmits is no better than standard Bluetooth. iPhone transmits 16bit 48kHz AAC audio on CarPlay, and 24bit 44.1kHz AAC on bluetooth, with similar bitrates. No-one but the most discerning of audiophiles will hear a difference between the two, and neither medium supports high-definition audio.
@@UnnDunn sorry but you are wrong. In Apple Music and some other hi resolution music apps you can turn on hi resolution audio system.
In Apple Music I have got it set to use hi resolution audio . In my Apple Music I have it set to use ALAC 24/192khz.
@@todddarnell7839 turning on hi-resolution audio in those apps merely controls whether the app will download the hi-resolution music file or the normal music file. It doesn’t control the way audio is delivered from your phone to your speakers. That is controlled by the system. So you can download the hi-res audio file, but when you play it, it is still going to be compressed to Bluetooth quality.
Can't we load Apple Music through Google play? And then connect our account and listen to our play lists?
@@chocmaus it wasn’t available as a download. 🤷🏻♀️
How do you get hands free text
@@LindaJames-q8x and therein lies the problem. You have to either use Siri via Bluetooth or hope the Google assistant can help you.
Hi Jill. How does the car get data? Turning on a hotspot on your phone to feed wifi to the car every time you drive could get real expensive real quick. Thanks.
@@emerywang Wi-Fi hot spot in the car.
@@jillciminillo Which carrier does the car get the hotspot from? How is it paid for? That's really the $64,000 question here. How does the car get a wifi hotspot while on the road, and who pays? If it's the customer, then it means you have to get an additional cell phone subscription for the car. I think that is the first question that comes to most peoples' minds if the car no longer depends on your cell phone's data plan. Thanks.
It matters! Main problem is after 8 years you are stuck! You must buy their system each month!
Neither do I miss my cassette player either.
@@larryrobinson6382 you can’t miss what you don’t use. 🤷🏻♀️
Did you say that the phone charger pad actually charged your phone?
@@larryrobinson6382 yep
Just for the record, I'm an Android user. So, not having Apple Carplay is a moot point for me.
It seems like a lot of effort that can be achieved easily with Car Play. I've only been watching this for a few minutes, but so far, from what I can see, that dog won't hunt.
It's been said that Tesla doesn't have AA or ACP yet no one really complains about that. And as always any new tech is never perfect. There are always things that get "perfected" with time. Not everyone needs so much access to everything on their phones while in their cars. I think the everyday person just drives and listens to music. So much tech going into vehicles it's crazy. But people want so many toys/bells and whistles, then complain when it doesn't suit their needs. As a driver, what is it you really need access to while driving?
@@toner37 podcasts. Voicemail. Talk to text. 🤷🏻♀️
I just want to get into the car, connect my phone and start driving. Not all this set up BS which 75% of car owners won’t know how to do.
Definitely, a big NO for me.
Is CZcams Music app available for this system?
Yes
Well sucks for iPhone users. But as someone whose life is all in Google this is actually great, more convenient than Android Auto as the assistant now can control the AC, maps know about state of charge etc. One of the strong reasons im getting a Sierra EV!
You do realize that even for google experience she shows, it will require an internet subscription to for the car after the trial period runs out. Which at this point is a number of years, but vehicles in the near future it will be knocked down to 3 months.
@@spazzman90 well, if one can afford a $100k truck, they should be able to afford a $40/mo data plan I guess? That's $5k over 10 years..
When I first heard they were doing away with apple carplay i thought oh great they will replace it with something junky and charge a subscription fee. It’s nice to see they have replaced it with something comparable and offer 8 years free service. I’m sure they will add more features and improvements as it matures. Can’t wait to use it when the wife takes delivery of an Equinox EV in the next few days. She has an android phone so I’m sure she’ll be ok with it and doesn’t like tech too much so I’m sure she’ll stick with the basics for awhile until she is more comfortable.
this reads and sends text just like i do with car play now not understanding what the difference is
@@ryansherman4556 only current texts that come through. If you have a text message on your phone when you get into the car, it doesn’t access it.
Yeah, deal breaker. Bad move axing what is the most requested new car feature. And then pour salt in the wound by having it available on their Chinese market versions (Cadillac Optiq).
Great example of IT people making the lives of customers worse.
I wish they would just add Apple CarPlay back in.
Yep
they wont. GM wants to own and sell your data
@@danscheinkman2086 that's a major concern for me.
I am not sure why CarPlay is so important.
@@JamesUlishney if you want to access past voicemails or text messages, right now you can only do that through CarPlay. If you don’t care about those things, then no, it is not important.
I don't use Android Auto as its useless in other Vehicles. Currently I have 2019 Equinox infotainment is superior to any other system, I have driven other brands nothing can top the chevy navigation.
My Chevrolet App is how my Vehicle identifies me & my phone. A lot of added features in my Chevrolet App I can't use as its made for EV's. Looking forward to that.
My infotainment connects to my phone very easily, I don't need to touch my phone as calls & phone book is uploaded. I can set up "favorite" calls.
I don't use Apps that require subscription like Spotify that police your log in's. I have taken the time to download all my music on usb stick that I use for my home stereo and car works great. Especially with Chevy having the stereo controls on the back on the steering wheel, I don't need to touch the screen.
Best part is my Navigation has North America maps, I can cross the border still get directions to places I want to go. I am soley using my Vehicle navigation as I shut off my phone data as I am not paying for data on a day trip across the border.
Can you send text messages and listen to voicemail without touching your phone? And do you pay a subscription fee for the navigation?
@@jillciminillo I pay no subscription, the map is downloaded from factory I was told. Navigation is spot on when giving directions, multiple prompts before destination. I haven't had an issue. Android Auto in non-gm vehicles doesn't do this, you get the prompt after you passed the intersection you needed to turn. That's why I want the same Chevy Navigation system in new vehicles. Even mobile google maps directions isn't that good.
Just had a friend tell me that his google maps found a destination for directions that his friend's iPhone couldn't find. People prefer to be in my SUV for long drives because of the navigation accuracy.
I don't do text messages when driving, plus it's illegal in my country to touch my phone when driving. Everything has to be handsfree. Police give tickets everyday for touching your phone.
I do know that Nokia phones aren't compatible with Chevy, so I had to switch to a Samsung phone when I bought my SUV.
@@LionessDiva that’s why I enjoy Apple CarPlay in vehicles, because then you don’t touch your phone. Everything can be done via voice command or the infotainment screen.
@@jillciminillo which all can be done with this system
@@ryansherman4556 how? The system will only let you do text messages that come in while you’re in the car. And I haven’t figured out a way to listen to voicemail messages without touching my phone.
If your goal with this video was to reassure viewers about the setup process for a new car, it seems counterproductive to express your own frustration throughout. Many people are already aware that setting up a new car can be a bit tedious. However, your visible annoyance from the outset undermines the reassurance you aim to provide. I stopped watching around the six-minute mark because your evident irritation made it difficult to continue.
@@WiltonLiveTV did not seek to provide reassurance.
@@jillciminillo mission achieved
you really should watch the whole video I assume you clicked on it to learn something,