Upgrade your car's existing infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto professionally installed by AVANTAGE in Singapore.
The AVANTAGE SmartBox adds modern smartphone connectivity to your existing factory infotainment system without unnecessarily replacing the original radio or display. Use your car's screen for navigation with Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze, listen to Spotify and other compatible audio apps, make calls and access supported phone functions while retaining your original infotainment system.
AVANTAGE SmartBox – CarPlay & Android Auto Retrofit Singapore
Many well-built cars have factory infotainment systems that still work perfectly, but were produced before Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became commonplace. The AVANTAGE SmartBox brings these functions to compatible factory infotainment systems while allowing the car's original system to remain available.
Current SmartBox features include:
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired Android Auto
- Apple AirPlay
- Android phone mirroring
- Retains the original factory infotainment system
- Support for compatible aftermarket reverse cameras
- USB media connection in the glovebox
- Clean, professionally installed integration
Every AVANTAGE SmartBox installation is backed by a one-year warranty and AVANTAGE aftersales support.
Apple CarPlay Installation Singapore
Apple CarPlay brings compatible iPhone functions onto your car's infotainment display, giving you convenient access to the apps you actually use while driving.
Use compatible apps including:
Apple Maps · Google Maps · Waze · Spotify · Podcasts · Messages · Calls
Wireless Apple CarPlay means your iPhone can connect without having to plug it in every time you enter the car.
For owners of older continental cars in Singapore, a CarPlay retrofit can be a far more sensible upgrade than replacing an otherwise good factory infotainment system.
Android Auto Installation Singapore
Android users can similarly add Android Auto to compatible cars through the AVANTAGE SmartBox. Android Auto provides access to compatible navigation, music, messaging and phone functions through the infotainment display, including commonly used apps such as Google Maps, Waze and Spotify.SmartBox currently supports Android Auto through a wired connection.
Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Spotify and YouTube
For most owners, one of the biggest advantages of upgrading an older infotainment system is being able to use current smartphone apps instead of relying on an ageing built-in navigation system.
With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto you can use your phone's live navigation through Waze, Google Maps or Apple Maps, together with compatible audio apps such as Spotify.
Video is different. YouTube is not presented as a normal native CarPlay or Android Auto driving application.The AVANTAGE SmartBox separately supports Apple AirPlay and Android phone mirroring, allowing supported phone content to be mirrored to the display. Video should only be viewed when the vehicle is stationary.
BMW Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade Singapore
AVANTAGE provides infotainment retrofits for a wide range of BMW models in Singapore.
Depending on the BMW model, year and iDrive system, the appropriate upgrade may be the AVANTAGE SmartBox or a BimmerTech retrofit solution. AVANTAGE is BimmerTech's official Singapore partner for BMW CarPlay, entertainment, navigation and parking retrofits.
We will recommend the appropriate system based on the equipment already fitted to your BMW.
Audi Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade Singapore
Older Audi MMI systems can often be retained while adding current smartphone functionality.
For compatible Audi models, AVANTAGE can integrate Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the existing infotainment system rather than replacing the entire factory setup.
The correct solution depends on the Audi model, year and version of MMI installed.
Mercedes-Benz Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade Singapore
AVANTAGE also provides Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, phone mirroring and other infotainment upgrades for compatible Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Singapore.
Different generations of Mercedes infotainment systems require different interfaces, so compatibility is checked against your car before an upgrade is recommended.
Volkswagen Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade Singapore
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto upgrades are available for compatible Volkswagen factory infotainment systems.
AVANTAGE has extensive experience with Volkswagen electronics, retrofits and factory systems, allowing the infotainment upgrade to be considered together with the equipment already installed in the vehicle.
Porsche Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade Singapore
Owners of older Porsche models can also modernise their infotainment without automatically replacing the entire factory system.
Depending on the Porsche model, year and infotainment generation, AVANTAGE can advise whether the SmartBox or another compatible retrofit is the appropriate solution.
Is the AVANTAGE SmartBox Compatible With My Car?
Compatibility depends on the make, model, year and factory infotainment system fitted to the vehicle.
For an accurate recommendation, send AVANTAGE:
Your car make + model + year + a photo of the existing infotainment screen.
We can then confirm the suitable CarPlay or Android Auto upgrade for your specific car.
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Installations in Singapore
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Upgrade FAQ
Yes, many older vehicles can be upgraded even if Apple CarPlay was not fitted when the car was manufactured. The appropriate retrofit depends on the vehicle and its existing infotainment hardware.
For many compatible cars, yes. AVANTAGE SmartBox is designed to add Android Auto while retaining the existing infotainment system.
Not necessarily. One of the main purposes of the AVANTAGE SmartBox is to add smartphone connectivity while retaining the original factory infotainment system.
The AVANTAGE SmartBox currently supports wireless Apple CarPlay.
The current AVANTAGE SmartBox specification uses wired Android Auto.
Yes. Compatible navigation applications such as Waze, Google Maps and Apple Maps can be used through the appropriate CarPlay or Android Auto interface.
Yes. Spotify and other compatible audio applications can be accessed through CarPlay or Android Auto.
YouTube should not be described as a normal CarPlay or Android Auto driving application. SmartBox also provides compatible Apple AirPlay and Android phone-mirroring functions for displaying supported phone content when the vehicle is stationary.
AVANTAGE specialises in continental cars including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Porsche and other European makes. Compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto depends on the individual vehicle and infotainment system.
Upgrade Your Car With Apple CarPlay & Android Auto in Singapore
Modernise the infotainment system you already have instead of automatically replacing it.
Send AVANTAGE your car make, model, year and a photo of the current infotainment screen and our team will identify the appropriate Apple CarPlay or Android Auto upgrade for your vehicle.