Tony Vitale Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Hi all, We just purchased a 2015 a couple weeks ago. Quite nice so far. My wife drives it so i dont get a whole lot of time to play with it. We had the dealer install the backup camera. I couldnt believe with such a huge 8.4" screen there was no camera! Definately better with camera. Does anyone find that the camera quality is kind of low (out of focus) maybe? Its not that big a deal but if i can get a better image i'd like to. Also with so many different threads its tough to sort through everything. can anyone tell me if: Uconnect apps work with iPhone 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Check out the individual sections for your questions and just enter your question into the "search forum" box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome to the forum Tony. The lens on the camera is a dust collector and that can make the picture fuzzy. Mine is nice and clear when it's clean LOL. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Vitale Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 thanks, I cleaned the lense the other day and still its kind of fuzzy. Is your picture crisp and clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 thanks, I cleaned the lense the other day and still its kind of fuzzy. Is your picture crisp and clear? Yes, but I ordered it from the factory, so maybe that makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Vitale Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 i also ordered from Dodge. Dealer ordered it and i paid for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Maybe greasy fingerprints from the installer? I had Dealer install mine when I purchased my DJ. My view is crystal clear and in focus. I do not know if there is any focus adjustment. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 The camera is fairly low resolution, it is a straight composite NTSC video feed. It might be able to display sharper video, but the camera itself is one of those $5 Chinese things that FCA had fitted into the plate that holds the hatch handle, unlock button and license plate lights - it is adequate, but if you plan on using it to look to see if you dropped a pin, you are going to have get out and check for yourself. If you want to see a great backup camera check out the Tesla - it has a full HD camera. Also, my brother just got an all dressed Lincoln MKC with every conceivable feature (for what he paid I could pretty much have bought 3 Crossroads, but it is his money to spend) and the infotainment system is extremely high res, as is the backup cam - they even project the Lincoln logo on the ground when you open the door!!! Very plush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Vitale Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 wow sounds fancy! The camera does what it needs to. I'm happy with it. Took them over a full day to install it. crazy! I also found that the Journey doesnt have the uconnect apps ability..... But i'm shocked that my 2014 Nissan Altima will receive and read my text messages and this car wont? I know i cant send texts. Is there a trick to get this to work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 wow sounds fancy! The camera does what it needs to. I'm happy with it. Took them over a full day to install it. crazy! I also found that the Journey doesnt have the uconnect apps ability..... But i'm shocked that my 2014 Nissan Altima will receive and read my text messages and this car wont? I know i cant send texts. Is there a trick to get this to work? Which infotainment system do you have? The top end one (forget the name) has the ability with some phones. You would need to check the uConnect website to see if yours is listed as compatible (assuming that you have the correct stereo). There may be a software upgrade for the newer phones that was not present from the factory as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Vitale Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I have the 8.4 touch with sirius radio. A settings button. But no apps button. 8.4RE2 i guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I don't think any of the DJ's have the apps button, but some have the ability to text via voice... EDIT: dependent on phone compatibility... Edited June 2, 2015 by Lobitz68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Vitale Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 yes no journeys have the apps button. I called uconnect. They told me that they are testing the latest iOS 8.3 that has full MAP capabilities for texting and will hopefully soon either they or apple will release an update.... we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I'm have been patiently waiting 1 year for the iOS8.xx update! The current limit is iOS7.1. I searched ebay and found an iPod Touch with iOS7.1. Still does not work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Vitale Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 so i guess i just got the scripted answer....... I'd be interested to see what they tell you if you call now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I spent countless hous on the phone with both Apple and Uconnect. I got no where. I finally figured out to get the SD card to work, so this is my temporary solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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