If you can't get it to work, I'd dump the car. Everything in ours lives must be compatible with Apple products, not the other way around (said with tongue firmly implanted in cheek).

Seriously, I can't help, but good luck!

 

If you can't get it to work, I'd dump the car. Everything in ours lives must be compatible with Apple products, not the other way around (said with tongue firmly implanted in cheek).

Seriously, I can't help, but good luck!

I don't know, but I've been told that any iPhone will make phone calls, AND Siri will scramble eggs for breakfast on command, too. Yet I keep reading about needing a "cable" to connect each successive version of the all seeing and knowing Uber Phone to all makes and models of automobile center stacks. Why is that?

I have a five year-old Android phone -- not even a Smart phone -- and it connects flawlessly via Bluetooth for all functions, including music. It don't need no stinking "cable." Why is that?

I'm getting a new smart phone next week. I won't be visiting the accessories isle for any cables.

Tongue NOT in cheek...:laugh:

 

i didnt know there was a lightning cable for hyundai? ive been using bluetooth and it sounds clear on my 2013 limited with infinity system/nav. when i had the gls bluetooth was horrible

 

I have always just used my Lightning cable, but I'm not sure that will work with a 2012. I've had no problems with iPhone 5 or now 6.

 

#fanboyproblems

 

Following

Following. I have a 2010 Accent, just got iPhone 6/iOS 8. States that device has no music (it does).

 

I dont think this is an issue with the phone, its with hyundais firmware. Hyundai was compatible with the iPhone when it came out but since iOS 7 (I think?) it hasnt been reliable. I did a lot of research on this and bought $60.00 + worth of cables and adapters for my iphone 5 and it still doesnt work. The best I got was that it will recognize the phone is plugged in but not function otherwise. I have a 2013 SE with iPhone 5 with iOS 8. I was kind of hoping this iOS 8 would help tho. I will note that bluetooth does sound surprisingly good, although I dont use this method.

I now prefer my USB audio through a flash drive. I bought a tiny little usb flash drive with 16gb of space and put all my music on it. It fits in the USB port to where I can still keep the door/flap just about closed so you cant see anything is plugged in. The menu for the USB functions pretty much the same as the menu for the iPod so I really cant tell the difference and the sound quality is great. Im very happy this way.

heres a link of the usb drive I bought... (Its really tiny)

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruzer-Low-Profile-Drive--SDCZ33-016G-B35/dp/B005FYNSZA/ref=sr_1_1/187-9390682-5664601?ie=UTF8&qid=1411477277&sr=8-1&keywords=16gb+cruzer+fit[/ame]

 

I now prefer my USB audio through a flash drive. I bought a tiny little usb flash drive with 16gb of space and put all my music on it. It fits in the USB port to where I can still keep the door/flap just about closed so you cant see anything is plugged in. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Cruze..._1_1/187-9390682-5664601?ie=UTF8&qid=1411477277&sr=8-1&keywords=16gb+cruzer+fit

Ah, BINGO. someone who gets it... That $60 spent on cables will buy three of those flash drives, too.

 

I have no doubt it's a firmware issue with the radio. If you have the navigation radio, then I would suggest looking into a map update. Sure, it's not free/cheap, but Mapnsoft has added features related to Bluetooth over the past two releases (for 2013 at least) so I'd imagine they update USB support as well.

And because I am an Android know it all (seriously, not joking), the reason older models work with a USB cable is because they mounted internal/external storage as Mass Storage. MTP has been the default since Honeycomb, so all devices from ~2011 forward will not mount over USB.

 

I have no doubt it's a firmware issue with the radio.

Looking at it another way, I doubt it's a firmware issue with the radio, or Hyundai's fault. Everything worked just fine at the time the system was designed, using the technology present at that time.

IMO, I don't think it's reasonable in this computer age to buy anything new -- whether Apple, Windows, or Android, etc -- and expect it to be backward compatible with anything older... even months or weeks older.

High-tech companies are in business to create products that move the market forward. They abandon last year's tech like yesterday's newspapers.

Backward compatibility is possible, but it's very labor intensive (read: expensive), and the risk is to fix one "compatibility issue" and create ten others. Not to mention that BC is counterintuitive to the designed obsolescense strategy noted above... Today's lean-built tech companies are finding that resources are better utilized in creating the new stuff, instead.

Problem is we want the latest and greatest AND we want it to integrate with what we already have. The more we have invested in the "already have" ($20K+ cars) the more the angst. We don't give a second thought about abandoning last year's model iPhone for this year's iPhone. But that doesn't mean we throw away our cars to do so. We deal with the consequences, instead.

They don't call them "patch cables" without reason.

 

It's important to know the year and model of the car, and also if it has NAV or not in order to provide any assistance.

There are multiple reasons why some users don't want to use Bluetooth, or USB

Many of the Hyundai's with NAV from 2013 and older require the use of the special Hyundai dual cable. With that cable you get song data and also playlist control, which is not available with Bluetooth. USB works OK, but also is not as easy to navigate as iPhone playlists.

Some cars can upgrade to a newer NAV/MAP software that will show song data, but AFAIK, it will not allow playlist navigation.

Bottom line, no one solution is perfect for all users, and there are valid reasons to prefer one connection method over another. Just because "your" method works great with your phone, your USB, and or your car's system, does not mean it will be the best solve for all users.

 

Man am I sick of Apple guys toting the "we sell millions" on a PROPRIETARY handset that no body else manufactures. The more correct way to compare it would be to see how many KitKat or whatever compared to iOS X. But that is a fanboi issue for another forum. Otherwise you have to consider all Android handsets against all Apple. In reality its a *ahem* size contest which nobody wins because nothing is actually debated. Just a feces flinging contest.

And I believe as technology moves forward, "old" stuff will start to suffer. While communication protocols mutate and morph those on the fringe might experience issues. I have not had issues with my Androids or wifes 5 on the Sonata. But Verizon has added crap where certain feature of my Android are hit and miss on my other car. I had to root it to remove the bloat and it has worked fine since. Its rather annoying actually.

I recommend the OP watch more of the iPhone forums to see if something pops up.

 

Just FYI, iOS 8 passed android kit kat (released oct 2013) adoption rate in 5 days.

 

Even on a car site we still find a way to get a dick swinging iphone vs droid contest

 

Agreed! Seriously, Ill never understand why people argue over a phone. I wonder what people argued about before cell phones, Internet, etc. There are so many better things to worry about than a phone.

Atown - where in Allentown are you? I'm right outside of Allentown in Orefield. About 2 minutes from the west side.

 

TL;DR on this thread, but I'm not surprised. The Hyundai iPod cable has never worked for anything. It's $30 worth of terrible.

 

Any updates? I'm new here, just bought a new 2014 Sonata Limited without nav. I use a 3 year old iPhone 4S, which works flawlessly with the standard Apple cable plugged into the USB port. I'd like to upgrade my phone, but I'll stay away from the 6 if it's not going to work right.

Please don't try to convert me to an Android user. I have my reasons for sticking with iPhone.

 

Phones...

Greetings, Android... iPhone... who cares? I have satellite, CD, FM, AM and Thumb Drive. I listen to Satellite most of the time anyway. Occassionally thumb drive. I can listen to "my" music when I am home. Don't have to have it in the car also.:wink:

I make calls with my phone...

 

Iphone 6 to elantra solution

I have a 2011 elantra and got the Iphone 6 a week ago and it works well but it would not work with Hyundai's iphone port. The 3.5 audio was fine but the usb port was not "trusted" by the iphone. I simply got a cigarette lighter to usb adapter, 3.5 audio cable and it works fine.

The audio can go through the cable if the radio is on "connected" when you push the aux button. Or, don't even connect the aux cable and click to "mp3 player" on the aux button on the radio.

enjoy,

Here are the products from Amazon that I'm using along with the lighting cable.

GTMax Mini USB Car Charger Vehicle Power Adapter - Black for Apple iPhone 4 4G 16GB / 32GB 4th Generation

Aurum Cables Pack of 2 - 3.5mm Stereo Auxiliary Audio cable For iPhone, iPad or Smartphones 1 angled cable & 1 straight cable Male to Male (Aux-in) In

 

I guess whether your phone will "work" with your system depends on how much functionality you want. I agree with the last post - unless you're constantly fiddling with changing songs and just have to have everything compatible, buy a good 3.5mm cable, plug into aux, and enjoy high quality music while of course still being able to use your steering wheel volume and mute. This is exactly how I listen to Pandora and music from my iPhone 5C in my 2009 Azera I just bought. If you want to charge it, buy the 12v / USB adapter. Maybe in the future when I feel like researching, I'll find an easy plug and play solution that does everything that the OP wants with their iPhone 6, or I'll spare myself the ice cream headache and stay the course...

 

I just got into a 2015 Sonata Sport Turbo on Friday, no GPS. First day I had the car I plugged my iPhone 6 into the usb port and without any issue, my music played and the album artwork showed on the touchscreen. Everything functioned without a hitch. The next day I use the same phone same cable and all of a sudden the system doesn't recognize any audio on my phone. Decided to google the problem and I came across this thread. I still have no idea what would cause my phone to stop working the next day when I had zero issues earlier. Just thought I'd share my experience since it did in fact work an entire day.

 

Hopefully this is the right thread for some help.

Info:
2012 Sonata Limited 2.0T
Standard Radio Unit (NO NAVIGATION)
iphone 5S running ios 8.1

I connect my phone through the USB port and have typically been able to change the song via the radio controls.

Recently, my music will still play/display via USB, but it will no longer actually change tracks via the radio or steering wheel buttons.

Anyone else run into this or have any tips? Thanks for your help!

 

Just wanted to revisit for anyone still having this problem. I actually bought a few extra iphone 6 lightning cables off amazon just to have as spares. I swapped out my standard apple cable for the amazon cable, restarted my phone and voila. Everything is back working fine. Songs and artwork show up as normal. I did have it go out on me again he the amazon cable but I restarted my phone again and it's back to working without a hitch. Just wanted to let people know that it does work after all and you don't need some special Hyundai cable which I was told by the tech at the dealership.

 

If I understand, it depends on if you have Navigation or not (at least in the YF Sonatas). If you have navigation, you must use the special cable; if you do not have navigation the standard lightning cable is what is needed.

 

2013 Sonata Hybrid Doesn't Work with iPhone 6

I just bought a used 2013 Sonata Hybrid and discovered that my iPhone 6 doesn't connect to it. Will Hyundai be coming out with a Firmware patch to fix the problem. I would even buy the Hyundai iPod cable ($50) to resolve it but it isn't compatible to the new lightening cable.

HELP HYUNDAI! HELP!

 

I have a 2013 Sonata Hybrid and it won't connect either…

The dealer said it should work with the Hyundai dual iPod Cable ($65) but it doesn't have the new lightening cable end…

It's a firmware patch that is required.

 

If your car has NAV, or required the dual cable, no firmware upgrade will make any difference. The issue is the hardware design. See my post above.

 

I just upgraded to an iphone 6 in my 2013 Azera with NAV.

If your car previously used the special Hyundai dual usb/3.5mm plug cable, you should be able to use the GENUINE APPLE 30 pin to Lightning cable adapter.

Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m) - Apple Store (U.S.)

DO NOT try to save a few bucks by using a 3rd party cable or adapter. It won't work.. I know... I tried. The APPLE version passes analog audio, while the cheap ones don't. The reason that many Hyundai cars use the special dual cable, is that their system uses analog audio through the 3.5mm portion of the jack. The USB portion of the car jack only is used for charging, and control/song data.. not sound.

Most 2013 and older Hyundai cars with NAV used this system, as well as most 2011 and older non-NAV models.

 

I just upgraded to an iphone 6 in my 2013 Azera with NAV.

If your car previously used the special Hyundai dual usb/3.5mm plug cable, you should be able to use the GENUINE APPLE 30 pin to Lightning cable adapter.

Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m) - Apple Store (U.S.)

DO NOT try to save a few bucks by using a 3rd party cable or adapter. It won't work.. I know... I tried. The APPLE version passes analog audio, while the cheap ones don't. The reason that many Hyundai cars use the special dual cable, is that their system uses analog audio through the 3.5mm portion of the jack. The USB portion of the car jack only is used for charging, and control/song data.. not sound.

Most 2013 and older Hyundai cars with NAV used this system, as well as most 2011 and older non-NAV models.

i did get that adapter, i still keep getting the same error. Sometimes it even connects and controls, but the sound stays on my phone . This is on my Accent 2012 car. Stock radio. Its getting so frustrating connecting it and disconnecting is several times just to get it to work. at one point it took me 20 min just to get it to connect correctly.
adapter i have:

PS. this is my first post in this thread.

 

To clarify... you still need the Hyundai dual cable AND the APPLE 30 pin to Lightning cable adapter.

 

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In my own experience I have used the proprietary Hyundai USB/AUX iPhone cable with a 30-pin connector successfully for three years on my 2012 Elantra GLS and an iPhone 4s.

I added a 30-pin to Lightning adapter cable when I upgraded to an iPhone 6 and had no problems until I updated to IOS 8.3. After the update I experience random Loading Error failures. Most often the iPhone will connect and play where it left off the first time I connect then fail if the engine is switched off and then restarted. But it is totally random.

 

Could you tell me exactly how you connect the cables? I could not follow your description. I am trying to get an Iphone 6 to work with the radio in an 2012 Elantra Touring. Thanks.

 

I plug a Hyundai iPod cable into the AUX/USB port in the console (I have a 2012 Elentra sedan which is a completely different model than the Elantra Touring, but both have an AUX/USB jack in the console) then I plug an Apple 30-pin to lightning adapter cable onto the 30 pin end of the Hyundai cable and then plug the other end into my iPhone 6.

You can use the adapter shown in the above post by Erik also. Same idea.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/_YiqYFKo_dQ