Unfortunately for the LX, Sport, EX, it's only wired CarPlay. Only the top spec Touring gets wireless. So far, no one has tried to swap the stock seven-inch screen to the nine-inch found on the Touring.

 

Does the Honda civic 2024 Touring hatchback have internal WiFi with hotspot capability? Meaning it has service from one of the cell phone providers

 

I have a Motorolla MA1 for wireless Android Auto and have an Anker USB car charger

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I was told by tech support that its only a matter of a software update to make the wireless system functional. They have not released the update yet, but no additional hardware will be needed.

 

Unfortunately for the LX, Sport, EX, it's only wired CarPlay. Only the top spec Touring gets wireless. So far, no one has tried to swap the stock seven-inch screen to the nine-inch found on the Touring.

SI and Type R also get it.

I have a Motorolla MA1 for wireless Android Auto and have an Anker USB car charger

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I have that Motorola device in my Pilot and it works great. There are similar Car Play devices out there, though I cannot speak on any of them.


There are also aftermarket head units that allow wireless and a ton of other features. Probably cheaper and definitely easier than trying to get the 9" display to work.

 

you can look into this, but it's pricey $202 plus shipping from the Philippines

Honda Genuine Wireless Charging Pad

Original Parts from Honda Replace your existing tray with wireless charging pad. Same part used in a High trim models. Civic 22-23 Upgrade while retaining the OEM look Fast charging Rubberized pad No Wireless pad vs With Wireless Pad HRV 2023 US Model Accord 23-24 CRV 23-24 6th Gen

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From what I gather, it's not a direct fit. You need to do some trimming since the OEM parts of the kit are from the Asian market. I ended up getting something like this....

CarQiWireless Wireless Charger for Honda Civic 2022-2024, USB Type A, Compatible with iPhone and Android Phones, Anti-Slip Silicon Mat, Fast Charging 7.5W/10W https://a.co/d/4CzS0Qq

It was a gift, so I don't have the exact link.

I was against it at first and wanted OEM. But I hear a lot of complaints about the OEM charging pad. This add-in charger doesn't rattle and fit my larger Pixel 6 Pro, which wouldn't work with the OEM charger. Also has an additional USB port.

 

I bought a third-party wireless adapter (for Android Auto, in my case) and a separate wireless charging pad designed for the 11th gen Civic, per this thread. However the wireless adapter made the UI laggier. Also, wireless charging is a compromise compared to wired charging (even from the factory) since it's less efficient and produces heat as a waste product, reducing charging speed and (potentially) battery life.

In the end I got this magnetic USB C adapter with a 90-degree angle. Presumably there's a Lightning equivalent, if needed. The magnetic adapter allows quick connect/disconnect that's almost as convenient as wireless, assuming you always put your phone in the dash cubby (rather than leaving it in your pocket or purse).

The 90-degree angle allows the phone to fit in the cubby without setting it diagonally to accommodate the USB cable sticking out. You don't have to center your phone in the cubby, so it leaves more space. Plus, I think Honda's non-charging cubby is bigger anyway.

So far, I prefer this simple quick-disconnect wired setup to wireless charging and AA/ACP. I think I'd even rather have it than the factory wireless setup.

Caveat: The tiny phone adapter part is best to leave attached to your phone all the time. It doesn't affect the phone's ability to sit upright in my particular home wireless charging stand (which has a cooling fan, btw).

 

The wireless will lag and wired will not, that’s a given factor.

 

My SI is snappy, no lag here.

 

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