Is the mylink upgrade worth it? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

oustaz · 06-06-2014, 03:31 PM

I have a 2012 Camaro 1lt (without usb ports) and I was thinking about upgrading to mylink radio but I am afraid of possible bugs or software problems. For those who did it, is it worth it?

PalmerGA · 06-06-2014, 03:36 PM

Absolutely, if you have SiriusXM.

maddoggyusa · 06-06-2014, 03:39 PM

depends on what you want to use it for.

I just use the iphone player and Pandora. If you have an input now, it's not as fancy of an interface but plays the same. I do that on my old Malibu... just hook up phone through the DVD aux.

Swacer · 06-06-2014, 03:40 PM

I debated the same thing. I decided adding heads to my cam build was better.

01pewterz28 · 06-06-2014, 03:41 PM

I was going to do the mod but my Camaro is now a garage queen (weekend only) so do not think it's worth it. I will say I have it on my 2014 Malibu and I love it. So if yours is a daily driver I would do it in a heartbeat.

benji276289 · 06-06-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by oustaz

I have a 2012 Camaro 1lt and I was thinking about upgrading to mylink radio but I am afraid of possible bugs or software problems. For those who did it, is it worth it?

No. I like Mylink but it isn't worth the money to buy and install. You can get everything on your current radio (XM, etc.) just not the screen. You don't need Pandora. It's just a drain on your monthly cell bill. And it's a lot cheaper to buy an excellent portable GPS device such as Garmin that works better than Mylink navigation.

oustaz · 06-06-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by benji276289

No. I like Mylink but it isn't worth the money to buy and install. You can get everything on your current radio (XM, etc.) just not the screen. You don't need Pandora. It's just a drain on your monthly cell bill. And it's a lot cheaper to buy an excellent portable GPS device such as Garmin that works better than Mylink navigation.

The screen looks nice and modern and goes very well with the interior design. I am just worried about bugs or software problems...

skuttduck · 06-06-2014, 03:52 PM

I haven't done it yet because I figured out how to synch my Galaxy S4 up with bluetooth for Pandora, and I found that if I use the google map directions when playing pandora I get the directions also out of the speakers.

I also managed to still keep my unlimited data on Verizon. It just sucks that anyone who texts me I have to pay 20 cents.

KaBoom1701 · 06-06-2014, 03:53 PM

What is the latest firmware?

stoopid · 06-06-2014, 03:59 PM

There's a lot of bugs with MyLink and I had some issues in my last vehicle. Take a look online, all sorts of problems (with all top end OE radios from all manufacturers). I'm glad I don't have it in mine. Sometimes less is more!

oustaz · 06-06-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by stoopid

Sometimes less is more!

I like that!!!

gajagfan · 06-06-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Swacer

I debated the same thing. I decided adding heads to my cam build was better.

Having a 2013, I have My Link and I love it, and not knowing anything about your car, I promise you made the right choice. HP over Hi Fi any day!

benji276289 · 06-06-2014, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by oustaz

The screen looks nice and modern and goes very well with the interior design. I am just worried about bugs or software problems...

There are many and varied issues. The screen can freeze. The fan button will freeze on occasion. The Mylink and HUD don't always synch. These are just issues I've had with two different 2013 models. I've read in other threads about problems even I haven't experienced. And adding it out of market is a major expense. Better off ttrading in for a 13 or 14 and having it already installed.

rberns · 06-06-2014, 06:17 PM

After I was told it was going to cost 2k for the mylink and install upgrade, I said screw it.

06-06-2014, 03:31 PM	#1
oustaz Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 292	Is the mylink upgrade worth it? I have a 2012 Camaro 1lt (without usb ports) and I was thinking about upgrading to mylink radio but I am afraid of possible bugs or software problems. For those who did it, is it worth it? Last edited by oustaz; 06-06-2014 at 03:52 PM.

06-06-2014, 03:36 PM	#2
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Absolutely, if you have SiriusXM. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

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Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	I debated the same thing. I decided adding heads to my cam build was better. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

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01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	I was going to do the mod but my Camaro is now a garage queen (weekend only) so do not think it's worth it. I will say I have it on my 2014 Malibu and I love it. So if yours is a daily driver I would do it in a heartbeat. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

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skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	I haven't done it yet because I figured out how to synch my Galaxy S4 up with bluetooth for Pandora, and I found that if I use the google map directions when playing pandora I get the directions also out of the speakers. I also managed to still keep my unlimited data on Verizon. It just sucks that anyone who texts me I have to pay 20 cents. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

06-06-2014, 03:39 PM	#3
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	depends on what you want to use it for. I just use the iphone player and Pandora. If you have an input now, it's not as fancy of an interface but plays the same. I do that on my old Malibu... just hook up phone through the DVD aux.

06-06-2014, 03:53 PM	#9
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	What is the latest firmware? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

06-06-2014, 03:59 PM	#10
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	There's a lot of bugs with MyLink and I had some issues in my last vehicle. Take a look online, all sorts of problems (with all top end OE radios from all manufacturers). I'm glad I don't have it in mine. Sometimes less is more!

06-06-2014, 06:17 PM	#14
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	After I was told it was going to cost 2k for the mylink and install upgrade, I said screw it. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs