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MrMrMr
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:41 pm    Post subject: When will CamerAlert get updated? Reply with quote

Its been 5 years since an update, and now doesn't fit the screen of modern iPhones.

Will it every be updated please? I'm looking to subscribe, but not sure if the app will last, and get better interface.

Does it work on CarPlay now? Can the app be opened and ran in the background when using CarPlay so even if no route is plotted, it still warns as you drive?

I'll attach a screenshot when I can work out how
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is very unlikely it will be updated.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is something that is being looked at. That's all I can say at this time.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaFt wrote:
It is something that is being looked at. That's all I can say at this time.


For Android too?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have used CA with iPhones 5, 5S, 6, 8, 12 and now 14 Plus, at least with these models I have seen no screen fitting problems. Or may be light overlapping with time and speed box, some extra space would be needed on the top of the screen.

Unfortunately my car's order/production has been postponed, still need to wait, hopefully only 4-6 months, before I can test your Apple Car play question.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2023 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You probably won't need Carplay for verbal warnings.

CA should connect to your head unit via Bluetooth and simply play over the car speakers.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is very true Kremmen, so we have done for years (with some challenges when (in)coming call destroys bluetooth connection and you needed to restart. But nowadays none calls so time solved this problem, if that still exists.

But, there would still be need for full compatibility to Apple car play. Wouldn't it ne nice if you could start CA from the car's display and voice comes truely from car's speakers, no like now, as bt-call, would it Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 15, 2023 12:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's what I like about Android Speedtrap Alert. Being newer it allows a multimedia connection so doesn't come through as a pseudo phone call.

Plus it does as you say and it auto starts when it detects a connection.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

akkipaa wrote:
That is very true Kremmen, so we have done for years (with some challenges when (in)coming call destroys bluetooth connection and you needed to restart. But nowadays none calls so time solved this problem, if that still exists.

But, there would still be need for full compatibility to Apple car play. Wouldn't it ne nice if you could start CA from the car's display and voice comes truely from car's speakers, no like now, as bt-call, would it Smile


With the iPhone’s relatively new ‘Focus’ mode, you can set a Driving Focus to perform certain functions. I have mine set so that when the iPhone connects to Apple Carplay it automatically opens and runs the CamerAlert app at the same time.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A very useful feature. That's how STA works.

Auto starts and connects on detecting the car headunit becoming active, same as Android Auto and my Garmin DS61.

All I have to do is power up and wait a short while Smile
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would love to see an update. It does still work but I wonder how long for.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking for a developer if anyone knows anyone that specialises in GPS-based apps?
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

steveJ wrote:
akkipaa wrote:
That is very true Kremmen, so we have done for years (with some challenges when (in)coming call destroys bluetooth connection and you needed to restart. But nowadays none calls so time solved this problem, if that still exists.

But, there would still be need for full compatibility to Apple car play. Wouldn't it ne nice if you could start CA from the car's display and voice comes truely from car's speakers, no like now, as bt-call, would it Smile


With the iPhone’s relatively new ‘Focus’ mode, you can set a Driving Focus to perform certain functions. I have mine set so that when the iPhone connects to Apple Carplay it automatically opens and runs the CamerAlert app at the same time.


I have an nft tag in the car. I get in, I scan the tag with my iPhone, it turns the volume to maximum, it opens my podcast app (because that's what I listen to most in the car) and it opens CamerAlert so I'm ready to go. It works well.
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