opinions on the mylink navigation? - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

O.F. · 09-01-2018, 08:15 AM

I don't like anything about MyLink. Mine has a mind of it's own. For NAV, I use my iPhone.

KenKat · 09-01-2018, 10:05 AM

I have the Nav on my 2014; I’ve tried it a few times and it is ok but mostly prefer to use Google maps on my phone as it always has the most up to date maps plus has traffic updates integrated into the routes.

Arkangel-77 · 09-01-2018, 12:23 PM

I use My Smart Phone for nav. Only thing I really with I had was Integrated Back Up Camera. I have a 2010 2ss so no fancy Radio in My car =)

ABM Camaro · 11-24-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by O.F.

I don't like anything about MyLink. Mine has a mind of it's own. For NAV, I use my iPhone.

If you use the USB port in the center console, Does that show up on the radio display or just on your phone?

O.F. · 11-24-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ABM Camaro

If you use the USB port in the center console, Does that show up on the radio display or just on your phone?

Phone only.

cookiecdcmk · 11-24-2019, 04:42 PM

I may not understand your problem totally, but if you have a smart phone you can put Nav maps on the car screen. For example, if you have an android phone, you can load Android Auto on you phone, then hook up the phone on your car with a USB connection and it works. Free. If you have an I-phone, I think you can probably do the same; search the internet for how to set it up.

Deputy347k9 · 11-24-2019, 07:40 PM

My 2014 did not have navigation when purchased. I found a sweet deal here on this Forum for a used but very nice face plate. From Gen5 DIY I purchased a head unit that they set up with the latest maps. This was now about 2 years ago and I have hand no problems what so ever. Navigation has performed well on several long trips.

KenKat · 11-25-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cookiecdcmk

I may not understand your problem totally, but if you have a smart phone you can put Nav maps on the car screen. For example, if you have an android phone, you can load Android Auto on you phone, then hook up the phone on your car with a USB connection and it works. Free. If you have an I-phone, I think you can probably do the same; search the internet for how to set it up.

This might work on the Gen 6 (2016+) Camaro but does not on the Gen 5.

cookiecdcmk · 11-25-2019, 08:17 AM

If your screen shows My Link, you should be able to get this to work with a USB connection on the car and the other side of the cable to the phone. You need to load the Android Auto app on your phone first.

KenKat · 11-25-2019, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cookiecdcmk

If your screen shows My Link, you should be able to get this to work with a USB connection on the car and the other side of the cable to the phone. You need to load the Android Auto app on your phone first.

Android Auto is only supported on 2016 and later Camaros (Gen 6). Here on the Gen 5 forum, most of us have 2010-2015 (Gen 5) Camaros.

https://www.android.com/auto/chevrolet/

cookiecdcmk · 11-25-2019, 09:13 AM

You are right, only 2016 and later. Too bad, I just plugged an I-Phone into my 2016 Malibu and the maps popped right up.

09-01-2018, 12:23 PM	#17
Arkangel-77 Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 128	I use My Smart Phone for nav. Only thing I really with I had was Integrated Back Up Camera. I have a 2010 2ss so no fancy Radio in My car =) __________________ Husband and Father

11-24-2019, 07:40 PM	#21
Deputy347k9 Drives: 2014 Ashen Gray Convertible Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 1,328	My 2014 did not have navigation when purchased. I found a sweet deal here on this Forum for a used but very nice face plate. From Gen5 DIY I purchased a head unit that they set up with the latest maps. This was now about 2 years ago and I have hand no problems what so ever. Navigation has performed well on several long trips. __________________

09-01-2018, 08:15 AM	#15
O.F. Drives: 2015 BLK/BLK 2SS/RS MN6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: New Hampshuh Posts: 266	I don't like anything about MyLink. Mine has a mind of it's own. For NAV, I use my iPhone.

09-01-2018, 10:05 AM	#16
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	I have the Nav on my 2014; I’ve tried it a few times and it is ok but mostly prefer to use Google maps on my phone as it always has the most up to date maps plus has traffic updates integrated into the routes.

11-24-2019, 04:42 PM	#20
cookiecdcmk Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: FL Posts: 18 View My Garage	I may not understand your problem totally, but if you have a smart phone you can put Nav maps on the car screen. For example, if you have an android phone, you can load Android Auto on you phone, then hook up the phone on your car with a USB connection and it works. Free. If you have an I-phone, I think you can probably do the same; search the internet for how to set it up.

11-25-2019, 08:17 AM	#23
cookiecdcmk Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: FL Posts: 18 View My Garage	If your screen shows My Link, you should be able to get this to work with a USB connection on the car and the other side of the cable to the phone. You need to load the Android Auto app on your phone first.

11-25-2019, 09:13 AM	#25
cookiecdcmk Drives: 2017 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: FL Posts: 18 View My Garage	You are right, only 2016 and later. Too bad, I just plugged an I-Phone into my 2016 Malibu and the maps popped right up.