iOS 12 issue google maps Apple CarPlay microphone issue

After I installed iOS 12.1 on my iPhone today, the Microphone in Google Map App started working with Apple Car Play in my 2019 Acura RDX. Thanks to Apple for quick fix.

After upgrading to ios 12.1, the google maps microphone issue was resolved for me as well.

I drive a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe XL.

So, on the Acura forums someone said the 2019 Acura RDX needs infotainment version D.1.0.7 to fix the issue, while I have D.1.0.4. I called my dealer and they didn't have a clue about an update or anything. The service guy was going to talk to his tech lead and call me back. Waiting to hear from them.

Same here. 12.1 fixed my issues with Hyundai.

The updates to the Google Maps and Waze were just released to be compatible with CarPlay. There could very well be a bug in the updates, since this is a new release to have those apps work in CarPlay. I would go to the developer's website and pose the question to them.

There have been a number of reports of this. All indications point to it being a bug in Google Maps. Contact Google.

I upgraded to IOS 12.1 on my iphone XS max and now the microphone DOES work in my 2019 Acura RDX for both Google Maps and Waze 🙂

For the 2019 Acura RDX there are reports that this works on newer cars just coming off the lot. It seems they have a newer version of the infotainment system D.1.0.7 rather than D.1.0.4 of earlier production cars. I called my Acura dealer and they had no clue about a software update being available. I will check again when I get my car serviced the first time.

While things are better, i.e. voice recognition VR) basically works now in CarPlay their are still some issues. Currently, at least in my 2019 Acura RDX, which is listed as fully compatible, the steering wheel button still cannot activate VR in 3rd party apps. You must use the navigation screen to do it which can lead to distracted driving.

The bigger issue is that Apple security messages that appear on mobile devices prevent CarPlay VR from functioning properly until the message is dismissed from the mobile device. This even occurs when the mobile device is not the creator of the message - i.e. another Apple device linked to the same account. This requires the user to acknowledge the message on the actual device in the vehicle before it will allow continued use of the CarPlay App. This is illegal to do in California while driving, and can lead to driver distraction resulting in collisions. I can only conclude from this behavior that Apple is under the assumption that their security messages are more important than the risk of the driver being involved in a collision.

I hear you ljCool! I worked with Apple high level tech support who took screen shots, my phones logs and everything from me, then after a week or so of phone calls and troubleshooting, they blamed Google. AS I am also a Waze Beta Tester, this option is not suppose to work for anyone, so they tell me. AS far as Google Maps Navigation, it should work for everyone. Sadly, Google ***** and does not respond to their tech support emails! I never heard from them.

My vehicle is a Kia Sportage SX. It has a stock UVO head unit. Not sure who manufactures it, but I don't think that the head unites are from the same manufacturer. the 2019 Acura RDX with true touch touchpad also has no mic input and that is very different from the Kia and Hyundai touch screen head units.

PS: my head unit does not have a newer firmware. It's as updated as it can be!

When I called Acura Customer Service and also called Service Department at my Acura dealer today, neither were aware of any updates for Infotainment System for 2019 Acura RDX. I submitted feedback at Acura website requesting that they fix problem so that Voice Command (Microphone) will function when using Google Map or Waze Apps with Apple Car Play. Suggest you likewise submit at Acura website - more customers submitting feedback will cause Acura to give the issue a higher priority.

You are preaching to the choir. I suspect the issue is with cars that do not have touchscreens. Apple seems to have little interest in fixing this anytime soon. I believe it can lead to driver distraction and trigger collisions and this is a safety issue. Here is the the link to the NHTSA to inform them of the issue: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/

I just downloaded the Waze update for CarPlay and it has the same problem. Sort of points more to Apple than Google, although Google owns Waze so could still be them.