7 Things to Consider Before Buying a CarPlay ReceiverThinking of going hands-free in the car? Think about this before going all-out on CarPlay.
Most new vehicles are equipped with Bluetooth technology, so you can play music and take calls off of your phone. Many manufacturers even choose to include CarPlay built right into their vehicles (or you can add it as an upgrade). If, however, you don't have a vehicle with Bluetooth built in, or you simply want more out of your current bare-bones Bluetooth system, you might consider a CarPlay receiver.
That being said, before you consider a receiver, consider these few things to make sure it's what you really need.
Cost
Installation
Are you buying a new car soon?
Are all drivers in the Apple ecosystem?
Room
Wired or wireless?
Cost
Off the hop, a decent CarPlay-enabled audio receiver is going to run you at least $300 to $400 — really great ones run upwards of $700. Is half the cost (or, depending on your iPhone model, the whole cost) of your phone worth having CarPlay access in the car...
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7 Things to Consider Before Buying a CarPlay Receiver
