Cast phone screen to infotainment screen?

[clogan2]

I have a 2016 Tahoe LTZ. Is there any way to cast my android smart phone screen to the Tahoe infotainment screen? I use Google maps as my gps rather than the POS gps Chevy supplies with the vehicle, and it would be nice to see my maps on "the big screen". Also would be nice to watch videos from my phone as well, but the best thing would be the gps.

 

[dbbd1]

Are you thinking android auto? You should already be able to do that. Otherwise, if you A/V inputs, some have modified an Apple TV unit with a composite/hdmi converter to display the screen. Can it be done with chromecast? Don't know.

 

[clogan2]

Should it be possible using the Android Auto app? I have loaded it to my phone, but the wife is gone with the Tahoe, so I am unable to complete the setup, or try anything. This will be really cool if I can do it.

The Chevy gps (which they charge dearly for) does not even have parts of US Highway 70S in its data base. This is a major, federal divided highway, 65 mph speed limit, and Chevy's gps does not even know it exists! Plus, compared to Google Maps, the Chevy gps is archaic, cumbersome, and overall just a pain in the ___ to use. I'm frankly surprised that some consumer group has not filed suit over it. Its that bad!

 

[dbbd1]

Under menu, then settings, you can check to see if android auto and/or Apple CarPlay options have been turned on. I'm an apple guy myself, so I'm not sure if it will show up under android auto. Anyone else have any thoughts?...

 

[clogan2]

Been reading about Andriod Auto...sounds like:
1. Download the app
2. Get in the Tahoe (engine running)
3. Plug USB cable into phone and into Tahoe dash, then
4. Follow the prompts.

Cant wait to try it!
The factory gps has been the one major disappointment in an otherwise fine automobile.

I'll post again tomorrow (wife's gone 'til then), after trying it out.

 

[TechSupport]

I have a 2016 Tahoe LTZ. Is there any way to cast my android smart phone screen to the Tahoe infotainment screen? I use Google maps as my gps rather than the POS gps Chevy supplies with the vehicle, and it would be nice to see my maps on "the big screen". Also would be nice to watch videos from my phone as well, but the best thing would be the gps.

“casting” your screen isn’t the same as android auto. Sounds like you want to mirror your screen. I did it on mine with an Apple TV and HDMI input mod. You can do the same thing with a chromecast and the HDMI mod.

Here’s a video I did last year of mine.

 

[TechSupport]

If you just want android auto or CarPlay you need to make sure your CUE software is updated depending on when your truck was built.

 

[dbbd1]

“casting” your screen isn’t the same as android auto. Sounds like you want to mirror your screen. I did it on mine with an Apple TV and HDMI input mod. You can do the same thing with a chromecast and the HDMI mod.

Here’s a video I did last year of mine.

Did you do a separate write-up/ thread on it?

 

[clogan2]

All I really want to do is have the Tahoe infotainment screen display gps/map images from Google Maps (from my phone) instead of the crappy, POS "maps" from the OEM gps system. I want to see Google Maps on the big screen as I drive, and not have to be distracted by looking at my tiny (in comparison) phone screen, which is probably against the law anyhow.

 

[Doubeleive]

that factory piece of crap was the first thing to get yanked in mine (2012) all I could hear was the navigation disc reading, reading, reading I guess they have hard drives now but still.

 

[TechSupport]

Did you do a separate write-up/ thread on it?

Yes I did.

 

[TechSupport]

All I really want to do is have the Tahoe infotainment screen display gps/map images from Google Maps (from my phone) instead of the crappy, POS "maps" from the OEM gps system. I want to see Google Maps on the big screen as I drive, and not have to be distracted by looking at my tiny (in comparison) phone screen, which is probably against the law anyhow.

Ok see if your truck has the option for android auto in the settings. If not have the dealership do the software update on your system. It won’t give you videos from your phone on screen, it it will give you maps texts and other basic notifications on the radio from your phone.

 

[Unit171]

Gm-navigation.com

 

[adcmobile]

I have a 2016 Tahoe LTZ. Is there any way to cast my android smart phone screen to the Tahoe infotainment screen? I use Google maps as my gps rather than the POS gps Chevy supplies with the vehicle, and it would be nice to see my maps on "the big screen". Also would be nice to watch videos from my phone as well, but the best thing would be the gps.

The only way we have ever done this is with the Rostra 250-8450 multi-camera/HDMI input module:

Here's the product: https://www.adcmobile.com/product/multi-camera-interface-for-chevrolet-vehicles/

This allows up to four cameras to be added, as well as mirroring your phone.

Walt

 

[clogan2]

Ok see if your truck has the option for android auto in the settings. If not have the dealership do the software update on your system. It won’t give you videos from your phone on screen, it it will give you maps texts and other basic notifications on the radio from your phone.

Yup. Went by dealership today. They told me I indeed did need a software update on my Tahoe before I could run the Android Auto. They were too busy to do it then, so I got an sppointment for next week. Good news: no charge!

 

[sam123]

All I really want to do is have the Tahoe infotainment screen display gps/map images from Google Maps (from my phone) instead of the crappy, POS "maps" from the OEM gps system. I want to see Google Maps on the big screen as I drive, and not have to be distracted by looking at my tiny (in comparison) phone screen, which is probably against the law anyhow.

What you will need for this is Android Auto.

1) download the app from google play
2) connect the phone via usb in the Tahoe
3) press the projection icon on the Tahoe's infotainment screen
3) follow the prompts for android auto to load up on the infotainment screen
4) click the little sign with the arrow on the bottom left of the infotainment screen once it loads


Now you have google maps on your Tahoe!

Also, I thought all 16's came with android auto and CarPlay from the factory??

 

[swathdiver]

The GM navigation is little different from Chryslers, I like it. 2012 was the year they ditched the DVDs for hard drives and improved the screen for the 900s.

 

[L's Truck]

Yup. Went by dealership today. They told me I indeed did need a software update on my Tahoe before I could run the Android Auto. They were too busy to do it then, so I got an sppointment for next week. Good news: no charge!

My dealership told me $260 to update smh

 

[clogan2]

Just now finished at dealership. They tried to charge me $45 bucks for adding the Android Auto app programming to the MyLink system. I pointed out that I had earlier been told by the service writer that it was free. I even showed them a txt message from dealership when appointment was made, that it was free. Nope, they said, it's not free. Then I showed them the bulletin on the GMdotcom web site that says it's free. Then they said, "Well, the programming is free, but the labor to do the programming is not free." I referred them back to GM web site, which clearly says "at no cost" to customer. I maintained that "no cost" means I don't have to pay labor, either. Dealership finally said they'd do me a favor, this ONE time, and turn it in as a warranty claim.

Wow...those guys! They beat everything, you know that!

 

[Ct Pirate]

That's why we call them "Stealers". Just shaking my head