Drive Link
For the Connected Mode, the screen of the smartphone is mirrored to the head unit display.The app has been designed to conform to the safety regulation set by Automotive industry standard.
The current version has the following features:
- Welcome Screen: Context Awareness feature that allows to display the current location's weather information,Recently Played Music in the smartphone, Schedule info stored in Calendar app. If the schedule contains an address, the user can click theaddress to directly navigate to the destination
- Music : User can listen to every music file stored in the smartphone. Also, DriveLink has other music sources such as Internet Radio.Currently, TuneIn and Radioclock App is available.
- Phone: User can make a phone call, and send text messages. The app retrieves all contact information stored in the smartphone
- Shortcut: User can create a shortcut for a specific contact, music, and location.
Note:
- To use MirrorLink(TM) service in car using USB, the head unit must support MirrorLink(TM) 1.0.1.
- If MirrorLink(TM) service doesn't work in your smartphone, it is necessary to update a firmware.
- Firmware update availability is depending on mobile operators.
Category : Maps & Navigation
Reviews (27)
It doesn't work with Kit-Kat. Period. It's likely not EVER going to work with kitkat as a matter of fact. They even whammy themselves with suggestions like "Before attempting to use the MirrorLink feature, be sure to update the software on your device to the latest version." Of course doing so will guarantee Drive Link will not function. They themselves give self defeating advise? That speaks volumes. They have written this one off as a lose. It has less than a 2 star rating and they are not going to be able to salvage it's image. That alone is assurance that it will see no further development. Then again, it was so terrible out of the box (Yes, I'm one of the FEW who's actually seen it function....) it wouldn't receive a much higher rating even if it ... worked for more people. I hope everyone on the Drive Link team is actively looking for new employment. There's no way they are keeping their jobs with this trash.
Program stops working when I try to use the mirrorlink. It used to work fine but since the new android update it has stopped working.
This app is complete pants, how do you expect people to have confidence in Android Auto etc when you cant even fix issues with basic mirrorlink
App takes over phone when I plug into my car still trying to figure out how to play movies thru it in my car
I can install on S3 with Android 4.3, but NOT on S3 with Android 4.4.4????? That is just stupid!
I have been trying this for almost a year now, Waiting for upgrades, updates and anything else that might help. Updated the firmware on the Sony xav700hd, just upgraded the phone to GS4. still nothing works. What a waste of time and money. I don't think they will get this fixed in my life time. TOO BAD!
A lot of money. I bought the stereo first, thinking that dounds cool. Controlling your phone from the unit. But oh wait after installing tge unit I realized my phone wasn't compatible. So I went out and got the gs3 which the website said was compatible. But in order to get it to work, you need this app. And then I get this app, and I can't even usr the apps I have on this very expensive phone... you need to unblock the ability to add more apps to the shortcuts when linked... or at least a paid version...
This app doesn't work with the latest Android update 4.4.2 on my GS3. It was working before the update with limits but now it will not even start. I get an error "Unfortunately Drive Link has stopped" I don't know why it states it has stopped when it don't even load. Please fix!
This is locked down to only a few screens on my s3 .so no nav. While pandora is playing or any other multitasking for that matter..it doesn't even let ur phone leave the app menu so its pretty much worthless unless all u want to use is nav.
Don't waste your time . This is a piece of junk app. JVC needs to be more careful about whom they associate with. I have an S4 and it crashes before opening , the concept is great I'm just amazed at how many complains this app has and developers seem to be ignoring all of them . I been telling friends no to buy any receivers with mirror link technology and specially to avoid any JVC products.
The mirror link technology is awesome. I have a galaxy s3 and it has been working great (most of the time). You have to remember to unlock your screen b4 plugging it in. My biggest complaint is that it drains your phone battery instead of charging it which makes using the navigation on long trips difficult. PLEASE KEEP UPDATING AND IMPROVE THE APP
The connection with the GS3 is pathetic. Side note: US wireless providers do not carry nokia smart phones. It lags and only allows to use gps, the outdated music player and contacts. What's worse is that when placing a call the speakers of the phone are used by default instead of the radios mic. Sony you need to update this app ASAP!
Installed KW-NSX700, Mirrorlink works with Galaxy S3, but crashes with my Galaxy S4. Links up and works for 1 second but then crashes. I love the idea but hope Drive Link Team will get this working for the Samaung Galaxy S4.
Samsung has dumbed this program down so much to keep you safe its ridiculous. I have sony xav 701hd and dl will disable your wireless bluetooth connection for safety reasons, also you cannot turn on the car radio if dl is operational, you can only stream music from a flash drive not from pandora. Please take the idiot proof chains off of this app and allow it to work with head units it was designed for. You cannot do anything other than dl if it is connected. It is a piece of junk.
Biggest waste of money ever spent my life, I dropped 100$ on the mirrorlink hardware . All so samsung and pioneer can drop the ball on ANY working software. Don't sell junk your too lazy to make work properly. I'll never buy anything pioneer ever again. I'm extremely disappointed.
When I first installed it every thing seemed fine. Three days later my Galaxy S4 Active upgraded to the Kit Kat version of Android and now it crashes every time I try to use it. I've sent messages but no one is responding to my concerns. I spent a $100.00 on the Mirrorlink device and it's useless.
My iradar radar detector disconnects when using and the music player is stone age style. Also why limit to so few apps. Theres tech in the radio to know when your parked. Utilize it devs and take the crazy restrictions off. Its common sense. Id pay for this app if it had more going for it. Hopefully another dev makes something better
Please contact mirror link and Samsung Apps to get this application fixed this isn't fair we paid a lot of money for stereos and to have this not work isn't right
Worked on my s4 4.3 just fine. got note 3 upgraded to 4.4 and app crashes when opening. After update will change rating. For app to be used on a very expensive radio (pioneer 3600bhs) would think it at least update with android soon
I have a Galaxy S4 and at first it kept crashing instantly but after doing some online research I found a forum that said if that happens you need to download a apk pack. After doing so it works perfect. I have 2 complaints tho, 1 its annoying how you can't go into other apps on your phone while running drive link without disconnecting the usb cable. 2 you need to implement the use of Play Movies & TV, Netflix, HBO GO, Xfinity TV Go, Xfinity Streampics and so on. PLEASE IMPLEMEMT THE USE OF THESE APPS ASAP!
Just bought a new pioneer head unit and the Pioneer CD-ML100 MirrorLink to use with my new S4 but unfortunately it snot working yet. The drive link app installed and launches just fine on the S4 and the Mirror link on the HU does connect to it for about a second and then throws a communication error. At that point the app force closes on my S4. Please fix!
I can't even get this app to open with my Galaxy S5. I click the icon and immediately get a pop up saying the app has stopped working. This is garbage don't even waste you're time downloading it. I wish I could give it no stars.
It crashes my phone and tilts the screen till I restart needs an update for 4.3 a d higher
The radio installer who put in my Pioneer avh x5600 had a s3 that worked great with this app. I upgraded my phone to a Note 3 so that i would be able to use it, and it crashes every time. TMSERVERAPP crashes. Please please please fix. I have seen it work and it is so cool.
I installed this with my new Sony head unit. It had connection issues until I disabled wifi. Galaxy note 2
The app does provide what it advertises, but had I known how limited my options were, or that I wouldn't be able to use it side by side with other apps, I would have waited for something that would have suited me better. With the amount of poor reviews this app received, I'm disappointed in Samsung's unresponsiveness.
BUG: I plug in a USB cable from my laptop to my Note2 (to charge or sync or whatever) and DriveLink activates and hijacks my phone! And there is no way to shut the darned program down. Very frustrating! ...... well dispite that bug, this program works on 2015 Subaru Outback Premium and Samsung Note 2. Didn't work over bluetooth connection like Starlink. Requires a USB cable connection. In general, needs lots work.