It seems as though to hear alerts from my iPhone I have to be set to bluetooth for the AV input. If I have the radio or some other source selected then I dont get any alerts. is there a trick to this?

I have 8000 and I get my alerts wether I'm doing Bluetooth or connected as CarPlay, just make sure your set up in settings and if car play is working properly

I have 8000 and I get my alerts wether I'm doing Bluetooth or connected as CarPlay, just make sure your set up in settings and if car play is working properly

How about the volume for the AV?  If I am using google maps and have the volume turned down (the main audio volume) then I dont hear the google maps