I have the same unit in my Tesla, but I found two issues that made me stop using it. The first one is that it drains your iPhone’s battery in an hour, so you need to be plugged in all the time. The second issue is more important. While driving and using CarPlay, you can connect to your native navigation, but it will be offline. You won’t be able to see live traffic, find a supercharger, or predict the battery percentage left upon arrival of your destination because CarPlay is using the Internet connection. It’s not possible to have both systems on while driving.
@@ChargeToDrive I'm not so sure it's a bug. I think it's the 'physics' of how they get this to work. It's why it looks like it has (an expensive) option to get it's own cellular dataplan in the more expensive version via a SIM which makes it not worth it to me. FYI, I was using it for Android Auto as I'm a Google Pixel guy. The few things I miss from the from Tesla are : Pandora support, Waze support & Sirius. That being said I understand Sirius is around the corner. Tesla's nav is consistent enough with Waze in terms of routes, but the huge gap is the lack of speed trap warnings. What I would give to have Tesla's built in navigation offer that ability :(
This is great for people who love Carplay, but to be honest, I don't understand why so many people love Carplay. I was 100% satisfied with the Tesla navigation and used Spotify for music. Now that I drive a Lyriq I use the native nav which is Google maps, which i prefer. To each his own I guess
I don't get it. Carplay and AA don't offer anything that Tesla doesn't have and you lose the integration. Tesla has a choice of streaming apps, I'm using Tidal, you don't need any.more. it also has Netflix and TH-cam if you want entertainment when you are stopped. Tesla also has calendar integration, just open the Tesla app and it will automatically sync your calendar with the car. Tesla navigation doesn't have all of the options that Google Maps has and I miss that from AA but it has Supercharger integration and that's much more important. Lots of idiot car reviewers complain about the lack of Carplay in Teslas and in GM cars that are using Android Automotive because they don't understand that integrated systems are better than projection systems. Android Automotive and then Carplay were major leaps forward over the old infotainment systems that were in cars because legacy car companies can't write software. Tesla can write software just as well as Google and Apple. Now for the legacy companies Google offers them Android Automotive which is an integrated version of AA, GM and Volvo are already using it and eventually everyone will.
When you get used to the Apple ecosystem there's a comforting feeling to the aesthetic of it. I know that's why my wife likes apple carplay and her BMW. I love Android Auto in my car. There are a lot of apps you can use that aren't native to the Tesla system
From your video I can tell what's going on... This device is basically enacting a "man in the middle" solution for your Tesla's internet. Tesla car is connecting to the device's WiFi, that's now taking over your DNS and web traffic for that one specific site. Your phone connects to the device also and thinks it's a carplay device. This solution would also work if you were to use it on a laptop or really anything that can display a website.. Neat idea I must say.
Carlinkit is a pretty great unit...when it works. It often disconnects and you often need to reconnect to wifi or sometimes even to pull the plug and start from scratch but it gives WAZE which is fantastic. Been using it in my TESLA'S for years. Enjoy Dave.
looks like its a WIFI tunnel via a browser, with local WIFI. but its slow.... laggy. I have seen another one that replaces the screen input with a full mini raspberry pi 5 and you get 'everything' on that beast... Netflix, Linux, games, emulators, thousands of games and apps, full Linux computer. then you use your phone as the Speedometer. its not perfect cause you replace the view with another and lose the internal features of the tesla OS, but its real-time swap so you can go between inputs like a real TV... that would be something to consider if you wanted to watch Netflix in the front seat.
Congratulations Dave Welcome to the Tesla CarPlay club. Whats nice about this method as opposed to getting a permanent screen is you can easily transport to your next Tesla
I picked one up Dave, thanks for the review. Overall, I love my new Model Y. It’s been five weeks, and I’ve already clocked over 5,000 miles - so I’ve had enough time to dig into what I like and where it’s not quite hitting the mark for me. First off, I miss the smooth, intuitive experience of CarPlay. The graphical UI, the better voice commands, and the ease of speech-to-text all made my previous rides a breeze. Tesla’s UI, while functional, feels a bit 'basic' in comparison. When they have an update that I'll be all in, but in the meantime, this unit will make me happy. That said, the navigation in the Telsa is solid as everybody has mentioned here, but I miss the added options from Waze - especially on long drives when having that extra flexibility and insight is key. So, in short, the car itself is fantastic, but there’s definitely room for improvement on the interface side. This will handicap me along just fine. :)
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I have a 2024 Model 3 and I just ordered this unit. It looks like it’s real easy to use and I can’t wait to get it. I love Apple CarPlay and I will now be able to use the Sirius XM app as well. I will let you know how it works for me. Thanks again!
I had carplay on my last car for close to 3 years but I love the apps that come with Tesla. I have FSD and the maps are google maps and music is spotify or tidal which are both great. I have no need for car play but everyone has their own preferences. The map on car play looks cartoonish compared to the visualizations I get with FSD. Further, I just select my route or let FSD select and drive me to where I want to go and enjoy the great sound system and the ride.
Hey Dave. Great video. When I had the system I ran into an issue using the Premium Connectivity like Spotify and Apple Music. When I connected the box to WiFi it cut everything else off. Are you experiencing that? I don’t use Bluetooth.
I got this basically for 1 reason.. On the Tesla Apple music app, you can't shuffle all songs. I don't know why they don't add this basic function but it's not there. With this Carlink kit and using Apple Car Play, I can now shuffle all songs. It seems like a small thing, but it's something I use all the time. I know, 1st world problems.
one thing i have noticed with these devices is after 30 minutes on the nav. you will notice its lagging behind badly. you can pass your exits not realizing it
I don’t have a great need for Apple CarPlay, but understand others love it. Carlinkit appears to connect to the car’s WiFi which means your Tesla is disconnected from house WiFi where you receive software updates. Premium Connectivity offers small updates, but the major ones need WiFi. You could switch car WiFi to home when a software update is needed, but that is a nuisance. Am I understanding this correctly?
What happens if you don’t pay for premium connectivity, the car usually disconnects wifi when you put it in drive and you have to connect it to wifi again manually.
I personally just log into my Apple Music account and I'm good. Navigation is pretty good in my area and shows trafic issues. I've used wayz with other cars and found it to be a much worse experience... IMO if Tesla people reallly want wayz, they will write an in-car app for Tesla but I doubt it'll have significant demand so they do not bother. I find even the Apple or google navigation to suck with apple car play... Even finding music is better in the Tesla interface lol it feels like a proper computer like iTunes on a Mac, the others look like children's toys. I hate it so much when I have to rent other brands...
Are you saying myQ app works on carplay? I have the myQ app on iPhone currently but have never had carplay to see if it works on carplay. I would love to have a way to open garage without another subscription fee! Right now I'm opening my phone when i get home to use myQ app and is a pain in butt. Cheers.
Dear Dave, I am a devoted follower of your work. Your collaboration with Cathy is truly inspiring and delightful. It would be a pleasure to meet you at a Supercharger in the future. As a member of Tesla Owners Florida, I extend an invitation for you to join us at one of our upcoming gatherings. On a separate note, I am also a fan of CarPlay technology. Having experienced various versions, I have found the CastPro 2.0 by Dylnk to be the most reliable. I have encountered an issue with Tesla navigation not providing traffic updates when CarPlay is in use, a problem I also faced with previous Carlin units. I am curious if your Carlin unit (newest version) has found a solution to this inconvenience. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Warm regards, Carlos
Thanks for your kind post Carlos. I will keep an eye out for the traffic interference issue you have encountered. Good to also meet a member of the FL club! Will keep an eye out for your events
I bought this when I first got a Tesla in early 2023. I thought life wouldn’t be the same without CarPlay. I used it a few times, but it’s janky. If Tesla could integrate iMessages and some type of Waze overlay onto the native maps that you could turn on or off, that’s all I need. That being said, I’m fine now without it in my Tesla. Sometimes it’s a blessing not having CarPlay , especially when driving with noisy colleagues who see your meetings and your text notifications pop up as they are in the car with you! 😂😂😂
@@FrankNolf and this is where it can cause problems, my phone plan only includes 3G speeds on hotspot so streaming anything other than navigation will be an issue
I bought one of these over a year ago, used it for a few months, and then for the last 12+ months it is not worked in my Model Y. When I open the webpage it no longer shows CarPlay. I figured something changed in the Tesla software side, but in over a year it has not come back. I try again every few months, but no luck.
Just a note that this wont work in certain markets (such as Australia) as the browser is locked out when the car is in Drive. Reason is stricter laws around what can be visible on any driver facing screen. Wouldnt be surprised if NHTSA has issues here - as seemingly could also be used for a video or games to be played while driving.
I also have the new highland Model 3 performance with the white seats. I have to tell you, that the way that I see you, and your kid, and your reviews, after seeing you demand a very expensive replacement seat, from Tesla, for an issue that most people would consider to be nothing, affects everything that I hear you guys say, in a less than positive way. Very nitpicking and unreasonable behavior.
If you connect the car to that CarPlay unit over WiFi, the car will effectively be offline because that device has no other connectivity. So nothing in your car that requires internet connection will work. That device simply pretends to be a CarPlay head unit (like a regular car) and then take that and relay those pixels over WiFi to the car.
Love watching your content! Can I ask why you’d even want CarPlay now? Tesla has everything built into their UI. A gps is a gps, and the music apps are all there now, too.
It looks like it's rendering to a buffer and then sending it to the Tesla browser (via WiFi) which means you are probably hitting limitations on both CPUs and the network stack. Seems like a decent hack to get "anything" onto the Tesla screen, so props to Tesla for including a browser!
This unit is junk don’t buy it it’s nearly impossible to to make it work and it sucks your data on your phone which makes your phone very slow when on the internet 😢
Short of having a radar detector, which in my case is banned by state law, Waze is the best speedtrap countermeasure on the market. I could care less about its navigation capabilities - it’s the crowd-sourced alerts that make it a critical part of my daily driving. Until Tesla, Rivian, and others figure out a way to port that app along with others like Pandora, CarPlay is the only solution. It doesn’t need to replace the Tesla UI, it just needs to be an option. Biggest feature missing from my Model S Plaid, after user-intuitive signal switches and a horn in the proper location.
@abuamiri8523 You can get your horn in the proper location if your steering wheel is peeling. I have a horn in the proper location in my 2022 Plaid now. Plus the buttons on the steering wheel are easier to click with the new steering wheel, which actually feels better than the old one. The replacement is free.
This system is a clusterf#$k once installed. Constant reconnects, this is for a enthusiast only, don’t let your wife try to make it work, not gonna happen. Even once you do get it setup, you’ll be redoing theses steps constantly. Yes I bought it and I regret it.
Cool, but I would NEVER use one of these. You are sending ALL your info and giving access to your Apple account into a Chinese device. There is no way, reason why they are affordable, to get more of them in cars.
Stop supporting cheap Chinese products. The only perk is alerting red light and speed cameras on waze which I already do with my phone. Also, I'm concerned about the draw on the low voltage battery if it's kept plugged in. The resolution is terrible. It turns your premium Tesla experience into a low rez nightmare.
Good point on the 12v drain potential Will keep you up if that’s a problem. I also use and love Waze for alerts beyond the two you stated. Curious… did you write this message on an iPhone?
I agree. That Chinese website looked mad suspicious and it wasn’t secure at all. The best thing about Apple car play is Waze and the police alert, other than that I wouldn’t care for it.
I have this device for more than a year using with my AA and it works fairly good, Yes I used only for Wase. Regarding the resolution , you can get on the Carlink Setup on the browser (where the CarPlay or AA is projected) and you can setup the resolution to HD and it's way much better. Also they have there the menu for OTA updates and Dave may need to apply the latest firmware
I have the same unit in my Tesla, but I found two issues that made me stop using it. The first one is that it drains your iPhone’s battery in an hour, so you need to be plugged in all the time. The second issue is more important. While driving and using CarPlay, you can connect to your native navigation, but it will be offline. You won’t be able to see live traffic, find a supercharger, or predict the battery percentage left upon arrival of your destination because CarPlay is using the Internet connection. It’s not possible to have both systems on while driving.
Great context thx
Hi Dave, can you confirm if you’re experiencing the same issue? Or is there something wrong with my device?
@@ChargeToDrive I had the same issue and thus stopped using it
@@MarkChinsky I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the next update will fix this bug!
@@ChargeToDrive I'm not so sure it's a bug. I think it's the 'physics' of how they get this to work. It's why it looks like it has (an expensive) option to get it's own cellular dataplan in the more expensive version via a SIM which makes it not worth it to me.
FYI, I was using it for Android Auto as I'm a Google Pixel guy. The few things I miss from the from Tesla are : Pandora support, Waze support & Sirius. That being said I understand Sirius is around the corner. Tesla's nav is consistent enough with Waze in terms of routes, but the huge gap is the lack of speed trap warnings. What I would give to have Tesla's built in navigation offer that ability :(
This is great for people who love Carplay, but to be honest, I don't understand why so many people love Carplay. I was 100% satisfied with the Tesla navigation and used Spotify for music. Now that I drive a Lyriq I use the native nav which is Google maps, which i prefer. To each his own I guess
I don't get it. Carplay and AA don't offer anything that Tesla doesn't have and you lose the integration. Tesla has a choice of streaming apps, I'm using Tidal, you don't need any.more. it also has Netflix and TH-cam if you want entertainment when you are stopped. Tesla also has calendar integration, just open the Tesla app and it will automatically sync your calendar with the car.
Tesla navigation doesn't have all of the options that Google Maps has and I miss that from AA but it has Supercharger integration and that's much more important.
Lots of idiot car reviewers complain about the lack of Carplay in Teslas and in GM cars that are using Android Automotive because they don't understand that integrated systems are better than projection systems. Android Automotive and then Carplay were major leaps forward over the old infotainment systems that were in cars because legacy car companies can't write software. Tesla can write software just as well as Google and Apple. Now for the legacy companies Google offers them Android Automotive which is an integrated version of AA, GM and Volvo are already using it and eventually everyone will.
Waze is missing from the Tesla stack That’s why I want CarPlay All other points you make are fair. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts!
When you get used to the Apple ecosystem there's a comforting feeling to the aesthetic of it. I know that's why my wife likes apple carplay and her BMW. I love Android Auto in my car. There are a lot of apps you can use that aren't native to the Tesla system
100% agree
I don’t think CarPlay is neededin Tesla…
Same. Tesla navigation works great for me!
From your video I can tell what's going on... This device is basically enacting a "man in the middle" solution for your Tesla's internet. Tesla car is connecting to the device's WiFi, that's now taking over your DNS and web traffic for that one specific site. Your phone connects to the device also and thinks it's a carplay device. This solution would also work if you were to use it on a laptop or really anything that can display a website.. Neat idea I must say.
Carlinkit is a pretty great unit...when it works. It often disconnects and you often need to reconnect to wifi or sometimes even to pull the plug and start from scratch but it gives WAZE which is fantastic. Been using it in my TESLA'S for years. Enjoy Dave.
looks like its a WIFI tunnel via a browser, with local WIFI. but its slow.... laggy. I have seen another one that replaces the screen input with a full mini raspberry pi 5 and you get 'everything' on that beast... Netflix, Linux, games, emulators, thousands of games and apps, full Linux computer. then you use your phone as the Speedometer. its not perfect cause you replace the view with another and lose the internal features of the tesla OS, but its real-time swap so you can go between inputs like a real TV... that would be something to consider if you wanted to watch Netflix in the front seat.
Thanks, Dave i got it for a total of $55.99 really a good deal!
Congratulations Dave Welcome to the Tesla CarPlay club. Whats nice about this method as opposed to getting a permanent screen is you can easily transport to your next Tesla
Thanks for the demo and referral code. Got one for my 2019 Model 3 in Scotland.
Can you go full screen in the Tesla with this application?
Is that USB port live when the car is off? If so, will it drain the 12v battery?
I picked one up Dave, thanks for the review. Overall, I love my new Model Y. It’s been five weeks, and I’ve already clocked over 5,000 miles - so I’ve had enough time to dig into what I like and where it’s not quite hitting the mark for me.
First off, I miss the smooth, intuitive experience of CarPlay. The graphical UI, the better voice commands, and the ease of speech-to-text all made my previous rides a breeze. Tesla’s UI, while functional, feels a bit 'basic' in comparison. When they have an update that I'll be all in, but in the meantime, this unit will make me happy. That said, the navigation in the Telsa is solid as everybody has mentioned here, but I miss the added options from Waze - especially on long drives when having that extra flexibility and insight is key.
So, in short, the car itself is fantastic, but there’s definitely room for improvement on the interface side. This will handicap me along just fine. :)
I can’t thank you enough for this video. I have a 2024 Model 3 and I just ordered this unit. It looks like it’s real easy to use and I can’t wait to get it. I love Apple CarPlay and I will now be able to use the Sirius XM app as well. I will let you know how it works for me. Thanks again!
I had carplay on my last car for close to 3 years but I love the apps that come with Tesla. I have FSD and the maps are google maps and music is spotify or tidal which are both great. I have no need for car play but everyone has their own preferences. The map on car play looks cartoonish compared to the visualizations I get with FSD. Further, I just select my route or let FSD select and drive me to where I want to go and enjoy the great sound system and the ride.
Hey Dave. Great video. When I had the system I ran into an issue using the Premium Connectivity like Spotify and Apple Music. When I connected the box to WiFi it cut everything else off. Are you experiencing that? I don’t use Bluetooth.
Carlinkit is essential for MG4 in my experience, love it. Wireless CarPlay and dashcam
When you hook this up to WiFi via the car, does that prevent the car from using WiFi at your house?
I've found that it still connects to the house wifi for updates. I think one the carlinkit turns off, the car finds the house wifi and uses it.
I found myself in the garage once too! Great video!!
I got this basically for 1 reason.. On the Tesla Apple music app, you can't shuffle all songs. I don't know why they don't add this basic function but it's not there. With this Carlink kit and using Apple Car Play, I can now shuffle all songs. It seems like a small thing, but it's something I use all the time. I know, 1st world problems.
I agree, the Spotify and TH-cam music apps are crappy in the Tesla.
@@Harrythehun Dude, I'm super happy with the TH-cam Music app in the Tesla.
Glad that it works out for you. I'm a bit bummed about the lack of app memory, the search function and general layout.
Great demo!
I wonder if this will add CarPlay to my 2024 Chevy Blazer EV’s - GM moves away from CarPlay and Apple play
Would that void your warranty with Tesla?
one thing i have noticed with these devices is after 30 minutes on the nav. you will notice its lagging behind badly. you can pass your exits not realizing it
Did the instructions they provided you contain the information on connecting to your car's WIFI?
Eight 8s is a very lucky number in China. Wishing your car safe travels
I don’t have a great need for Apple CarPlay, but understand others love it. Carlinkit appears to connect to the car’s WiFi which means your Tesla is disconnected from house WiFi where you receive software updates.
Premium Connectivity offers small updates, but the major ones need WiFi. You could switch car WiFi to home when a software update is needed, but that is a nuisance. Am I understanding this correctly?
Can you watch TH-cam on it while driving?
I have this one but I didn't think it was that great but I'll Trey it again I still have it!
2 questions: does this work with Android auto. And does it let you play TH-cam vids while driving?
Nice product!
What happens if you don’t pay for premium connectivity, the car usually disconnects wifi when you put it in drive and you have to connect it to wifi again manually.
The camera loves Bailey.
I personally just log into my Apple Music account and I'm good. Navigation is pretty good in my area and shows trafic issues. I've used wayz with other cars and found it to be a much worse experience... IMO if Tesla people reallly want wayz, they will write an in-car app for Tesla but I doubt it'll have significant demand so they do not bother. I find even the Apple or google navigation to suck with apple car play... Even finding music is better in the Tesla interface lol it feels like a proper computer like iTunes on a Mac, the others look like children's toys. I hate it so much when I have to rent other brands...
About time Tesla gets Waze app installed in stock software just like YT music.
I am curious, if this device would work on a Rivian? If memory recalls, Rivian does not support Apple Car Play. 10:14
Might be a good solution for myQ garage door opener App.
Are you saying myQ app works on carplay? I have the myQ app on iPhone currently but have never had carplay to see if it works on carplay. I would love to have a way to open garage without another subscription fee! Right now I'm opening my phone when i get home to use myQ app and is a pain in butt. Cheers.
Does it allow playing albums from my iphone?
Dear Dave,
I am a devoted follower of your work. Your collaboration with Cathy is truly inspiring and delightful. It would be a pleasure to meet you at a Supercharger in the future. As a member of Tesla Owners Florida, I extend an invitation for you to join us at one of our upcoming gatherings.
On a separate note, I am also a fan of CarPlay technology. Having experienced various versions, I have found the CastPro 2.0 by Dylnk to be the most reliable. I have encountered an issue with Tesla navigation not providing traffic updates when CarPlay is in use, a problem I also faced with previous Carlin units. I am curious if your Carlin unit (newest version) has found a solution to this inconvenience.
Thank you for your dedication and hard work.
Warm regards,
Carlos
Thanks for your kind post Carlos. I will keep an eye out for the traffic interference issue you have encountered. Good to also meet a member of the FL club! Will keep an eye out for your events
Isn’t this running in the Tesla browser? The question is the code actually running, and is this licensed with Apple?
Can you talk to Messages like you can in a normal CarPlay?
I bought this when I first got a Tesla in early 2023. I thought life wouldn’t be the same without CarPlay. I used it a few times, but it’s janky. If Tesla could integrate iMessages and some type of Waze overlay onto the native maps that you could turn on or off, that’s all I need. That being said, I’m fine now without it in my Tesla. Sometimes it’s a blessing not having CarPlay , especially when driving with noisy colleagues who see your meetings and your text notifications pop up as they are in the car with you! 😂😂😂
Do they make a version for Chevy Blazer EV?
Can you read/send text messages like usual with this device
Thanks Dave!
Great / really helpful video Dave - thank you!
Can I ask what breed is Bailey - very cute pup 😀
Shorkie
Do you need the Premium connectivity plan in order for this to work?
Good question! I am not sure as I do have premium Anyone else know?
not needed, everything works via wifi and the data of your phone
@@FrankNolf Do you need hotspot? I know some carriers charge extra for hotpspot usage. Cheers!
@@rockerdan yes it uses the hotspot feature of your phone for internet access
@@FrankNolf and this is where it can cause problems, my phone plan only includes 3G speeds on hotspot so streaming anything other than navigation will be an issue
I bought one of these over a year ago, used it for a few months, and then for the last 12+ months it is not worked in my Model Y. When I open the webpage it no longer shows CarPlay. I figured something changed in the Tesla software side, but in over a year it has not come back. I try again every few months, but no luck.
Just a note that this wont work in certain markets (such as Australia) as the browser is locked out when the car is in Drive. Reason is stricter laws around what can be visible on any driver facing screen.
Wouldnt be surprised if NHTSA has issues here - as seemingly could also be used for a video or games to be played while driving.
I also have the new highland Model 3 performance with the white seats. I have to tell you, that the way that I see you, and your kid, and your reviews, after seeing you demand a very expensive replacement seat, from Tesla, for an issue that most people would consider to be nothing, affects everything that I hear you guys say, in a less than positive way. Very nitpicking and unreasonable behavior.
Would love this for my Rivian
If you connect the car to that CarPlay unit over WiFi, the car will effectively be offline because that device has no other connectivity. So nothing in your car that requires internet connection will work. That device simply pretends to be a CarPlay head unit (like a regular car) and then take that and relay those pixels over WiFi to the car.
Works for Android Auto as well.
Wow, 😱your baby dog is scratching your new car seat and it doesn't bother you 😬 by the way love your show 👍🏻
Some locations will not let you have the Tesla browser open when driving
Love watching your content! Can I ask why you’d even want CarPlay now? Tesla has everything built into their UI. A gps is a gps, and the music apps are all there now, too.
@@Ccvikings2009 looks like a downgrade to me. The resolution is ridiculously low.
I want my podcasts, my music, my notifications. Seem less integration is what I am looking for.
I love Waze
@@outofspecdave1554 Fair enough! If one is loyal to a particular app, I can't fault them.
Waze is the only reason I installed one of these.
so cool!
I don't understand the obsession with Apple CarPlay... especially in a Tesla, when the car does everything right on it.
Dont you see jts an unsecure connection ? Not even encrypted ? Who knows what data they are transmitting via the BLE tunnel to somewhere in China. 😅
How does Siri work?
Skip to 6:00 to skip all the rambling
I watched just to see Bailey 🐶
Pretty pretty puppy
Dunkin Donuts. LOL
Looks super laggy... Don't understand the hype of "apple carplay"
@@Jarptchow85 yeah it is laggy Dave is a old man so I give him a pass lol 😆
It looks like it's rendering to a buffer and then sending it to the Tesla browser (via WiFi) which means you are probably hitting limitations on both CPUs and the network stack.
Seems like a decent hack to get "anything" onto the Tesla screen, so props to Tesla for including a browser!
tldr: Its carplay in the web browser on the tesla
Very laggy. It’s a no for me.
A real car doesn't need this
This unit is junk don’t buy it it’s nearly impossible to to make it work and it sucks your data on your phone which makes your phone very slow when on the internet 😢
Apple carplay looks kind of crude now compared to the Tesla UI.
Agreed. Other than Waze, I don't know what this gives you. but I've never been a Waze lover
Short of having a radar detector, which in my case is banned by state law, Waze is the best speedtrap countermeasure on the market. I could care less about its navigation capabilities - it’s the crowd-sourced alerts that make it a critical part of my daily driving. Until Tesla, Rivian, and others figure out a way to port that app along with others like Pandora, CarPlay is the only solution. It doesn’t need to replace the Tesla UI, it just needs to be an option. Biggest feature missing from my Model S Plaid, after user-intuitive signal switches and a horn in the proper location.
@abuamiri8523 You can get your horn in the proper location if your steering wheel is peeling.
I have a horn in the proper location in my 2022 Plaid now. Plus the buttons on the steering wheel are easier to click with the new steering wheel, which actually feels better than the old one.
The replacement is free.
This system is a clusterf#$k once installed. Constant reconnects, this is for a enthusiast only, don’t let your wife try to make it work, not gonna happen. Even once you do get it setup, you’ll be redoing theses steps constantly. Yes I bought it and I regret it.
Cool, but I would NEVER use one of these. You are sending ALL your info and giving access to your Apple account into a Chinese device. There is no way, reason why they are affordable, to get more of them in cars.
Once the Chinese ministry of industry hacks into your personal stuff…game over. No thx.
Stop supporting cheap Chinese products. The only perk is alerting red light and speed cameras on waze which I already do with my phone. Also, I'm concerned about the draw on the low voltage battery if it's kept plugged in.
The resolution is terrible.
It turns your premium Tesla experience into a low rez nightmare.
Good point on the 12v drain potential Will keep you up if that’s a problem. I also use and love Waze for alerts beyond the two you stated. Curious… did you write this message on an iPhone?
I agree. That Chinese website looked mad suspicious and it wasn’t secure at all. The best thing about Apple car play is Waze and the police alert, other than that I wouldn’t care for it.
I have this device for more than a year using with my AA and it works fairly good, Yes I used only for Wase. Regarding the resolution , you can get on the Carlink Setup on the browser (where the CarPlay or AA is projected) and you can setup the resolution to HD and it's way much better. Also they have there the menu for OTA updates and Dave may need to apply the latest firmware
@@outofspecdave1554 That's funny Dave. I bet 99% of the products he purchases and uses are made in China! lol