CarPlay for my 2017 Ram 1500 without Uconnect subscriptions

[MOMA1500]

Hi there, new member here. Just got me a 2017 Ram 1500 BigHorn. Love it but can’t figure out how to connect/add CarPlay to my Uconnect radio

 

[DeckArtist]

As far as I know it has to be in the version of your radio software...Pretty sure you can’t add it yourself.


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[PrdCdn]

Ya, I had a 2016 - called Chrylser them selves - told me if it was old than 2018 - you are FUBARRED.
Its a joke!!

 

[Sdpadrez]

Ya, I had a 2016 - called Chrylser them selves - told me if it was old than 2018 - you are FUBARRED.
Its a joke!!

I mean you are not completely fubarred. You can buy the newer UAS/UAQ radios and install I your truck. Plenty of threads on here on what you need to make it happen. Aftermarket is also an option.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Here you go...

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...&share_fid=17770&share_type=t&link_source=app

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[MOMA1500]

Thank you guys fir the reply. I'll do some more research and decide what i'll do.

 

[VelocityC6Z]

I bought a kenwood and got rid of my ra4 in my 2016. Kenwood sound quality will beat upgrading to the new version all day, and I retained all my factory options, hvac, heated seats and steering as before in the head unit.

Don't waste your time spending that much on a new 8.4" from a 2018 or newer. Crutchfield will set you up with everything you need at half the price and 1000% better sound quality lol

 

[NapaRam]

If you already have the 8.4 screen it's easy to swap one in from 2018 or newer it's a little more work if you upgrade from an RA2 like I did. Not everyone wants carplay so you can always sell yours to help offset some of the cost. Aftermarket is an option too just depends on what you like. I added a 2018 8.4 carplay with Nav to my 2015 and am very happy with it.