Apple CarPlay & Android Auto OEM Smartphone Pack Retrofit for Jaguar and Land Rover InControl

Picture: Range Rover Evoque’s InControl Touch Pro – 10.2" widescreen, available since 2017

Good news for Jaguar and Land Rover owners — especially those with InControl Touch Pro infotainment systems (2016–2018).

We now offer a genuine Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit service for Jaguar and Land Rover models from 2016 onwards, mainly up to 2018 models, as most MY19 vehicles already came equipped with CarPlay and Android Auto from factory.

This retrofit uses original parts and official software updates, but please note that not every vehicle is compatible. Compatibility depends on specific hardware and audio configurations.

Supported Models

Jaguar

• X351 XJ — from 2016

• X152 F-Type — from 2018

• X761 F-Pace — from 2017

• X260 XF — from 2016

• X760 XE — from 2017

• X540 E-Pace — from 2018

Land Rover / Range Rover

• L494 Range Rover Sport — from 2017

• L405 Range Rover / Vogue — from 2017

• L538 Range Rover Evoque — from 2017

• L462 Discovery — from 2017

• L550 Discovery Sport — from 2017

• L560 Range Rover Velar — from 2018

These vehicles fall within the compatible range, provided they meet specific system requirements.

Required System Specification

• Must be equipped with InControl Touch Pro

• Must feature a 10.2-inch wide display (dual-view monitor not required)

This OEM retrofit provides a seamless integration that feels and functions like a factory-installed feature, giving your Jaguar or Land Rover the latest smartphone connectivity upgrade without compromising original functionality

he InControl Touch Pro audio system does not use physical buttons; instead, it operates entirely through a built-in touch-based user interface.So, if your vehicle does not have any physical audio buttons beside the screen, there’s a 99% chance it is equipped with the Touch Pro system.

2. NGI-HIGH Media Console

The term NGI may not be familiar to many owners.NGI stands for Next Generation Infotainment, and within Jaguar and Land Rover systems, it defines the specific audio and media configuration installed in the vehicle.

To qualify for this CarPlay & Android Auto retrofit, your vehicle must be equipped with an NGI-HIGH media console, typically identified by the following media input layout inside the centre armrest console:

The media console comes standard with two USB inputs, and depending on the vehicle model, it may also include either an MHL HDMI port, a SIM card slot, or in some cases, both.

Essentially, as long as your vehicle has at least one of these additional media inputs, it qualifies as having the required NGI-HIGH media console, meaning your system is compatible for the OEM CarPlay & Android Auto retrofit:

If your vehicle is equipped with the Low-Line UIP console (shown as the top-left option), it will need to be upgraded to either the Mid-Line or High-Line Media Console to support the CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit.

This upgrade involves:

• Replacing the Low-Line console with a Mid or High-Line console.

• Installing the corresponding wiring harness (which cannot be sourced through JLR service departments).

• Performing a software update and configuration file upload to enable proper functionality.

It’s important to note that the HDMI or SIM ports themselves are not required for CarPlay or Android Auto operation. Even after upgrading lower models with the upper UIP console, the SIM and HDMI ports will remain inactive.

The key reason for the upgrade is that the Mid / High-Line UIP consoles include additional internal hardware specifically designed to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, which the Low-Line version lacks

Therefore, when we install a new UIP console in the vehicle, we typically cover the HDMI or SIM ports, since they won’t be used. This helps avoid any confusion, there’s no point leaving ports visible that won’t function.

Once the software activation is completed and all the required hardware is properly set within the vehicle, the CarPlay and Android Auto system becomes fully operational, functioning just like a factory-installed feature

The Smartphone Pack is retrofitted and activated directly within the vehicle’s screen, appearing under the “Extra Features” tab.

This setup provides wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, requiring a USB cable connection for your phone, which utilizes one of the USB ports on the UIP console.

Currently, this same service is also offered by Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships, but with significant limitations, they only provide the software activation for vehicles already equipped with Mid or High-Line UIP consoles. They do not retrofit new UIP consoles into base models, nor do they sell the necessary parts separately.

In contrast, Naviplus specializes in retrofitting Low-Line UIP vehicles, offering a complete conversion that includes:

• Installation of the upgraded Mid or High-Line UIP console,

• Software activation and configuration,

• Any required wiring harnesses or supporting hardware.

Because this process involves vehicle programming and online coding, it is currently available to local Melbourne customers only. However, we are working to extend this service to interstate clients as soon as our remote technical infrastructure is fully established

The service (local customers in VIC only) is also available from our online store: https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-store/InControl-Touch-Pro-OEM-Smartphone-Pack-Retrofit-p255091041

Get in Touch: 📞 03 9546 0452 ✉️ sales@naviplus.com.au 🌐 www.naviplus.com.au