Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the 2013 Audi A6
This 2013 Audi A6 C7 Estate came to Radio King in Dublin for two upgrades: an Apple CarPlay interface box and a reversing camera. The completed installation is documented below with dashboard before-and-after photographs and a close-up of the camera at the rear of the car.
The car and the work carried out
- Vehicle: Audi A6 C7 Estate.
- Year: 2013.
- Multimedia upgrade: Apple CarPlay interface box.
- Additional equipment: reversing camera.
- Installation location: Radio King, Dublin.
This case focuses on the equipment fitted to this particular A6. It gives other owners a practical example to discuss when planning an upgrade for their own car.
Adding Apple CarPlay
The multimedia part of the job was the installation of a CarPlay Box. Apple CarPlay brings supported iPhone apps into an interface designed for use in the car, with navigation, audio, calling and messaging features.
For everyday journeys, those features can include directions from a compatible maps app, music and podcasts, and supported phone and message functions. The apps available depend on the connected iPhone and its software. CarPlay gives access to compatible apps rather than duplicating everything on the phone.
A reversing camera fitted alongside the interface
A reversing camera was included in the same installation. It adds a camera view from the rear of the vehicle to assist with reversing and parking manoeuvres. The gallery photograph shows the camera itself in its fitted position on this Audi A6 Estate.
See the dashboard before and after
The BEFORE photograph shows the Audi media menu ahead of the upgrade. The AFTER photograph shows the display following the installation. Use the comparison slider to inspect the change, then view the separate camera photograph for a closer look at the rear installation.
Together, these images document the two parts of the job: the dashboard display and the newly fitted camera.
Planning an upgrade for your Audi A6?
The exact multimedia setup matters when selecting equipment. A model name or year alone does not establish that another car needs the same interface as the one in this case.
To enquire, send Radio King your Audi A6’s year, a clear photo of the dashboard screen and controls, and a short description of what you want to add. Tell us whether you already have a reversing camera and whether you are interested in CarPlay, a camera or both. We will check suitable options and explain the proposed work before quoting for your installation in Dublin.
