This video took some time to put together, so I hope the wait was worth it and I hope it helps anyone looking for one decide which wireless CarPlay adapter to buy. In this video, I narrowed my 15 review dongles down to 8, then a final 5. All the remaining 5 are good dongles in their own right, and when it comes down to it, many will behave differently in each CarPlay vehicle/system. So I recommend you buy from Amazon if you can so you have easy returns should it not work well with your car. Links to buy from the US stores are below, with other locations in the video's main description. 🇺🇸 Buy in US CarlinKit 3.0 Mini Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3DGLyHe CarlinKit 3.0 Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3DJJ772 CPLAY2air 2.1 Wireless Adapter - bit.ly/CPLAY2air BROxiongdi Wireless Adapter - a.aliexpress.com/_mOAaWjK Ottocast U2-Air - amzn.to/3TOcbzM ⭐ Honourable mentions DAYO Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3zsckAB TNVTEC AutoBox V1 Adapter - amzn.to/3U82gEK ATOTO AC3 Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3DEFlf1 As always, if you have any questions about any of these wireless adapters, please ask below. Please don't ask about 2-in-1 adapters, or Ai Boxes, this is for another video :)
I’m new to all this, do you have to wait in park for for everything to pair or does it pair when you start driving. Sorry for the silly question. I have a 2021 Prius and don’t even know if it would work. I’m so new to the technology, but I use Apple CarPlay in my car all the time. Thanks in advance and most excellent video! Thanks for all the work you put into it!
Great video, thanks very much for doing all this testing. I have the CPlay2Air and it works just fine for me. There are occasional glitches but nothing serious at all. Great work!
Thanks for this comprehensive and well put together evaluation. I have three vehicles and have a different Carplay adapter in each vehicle. The Carlinkit 4.0 is definitely my favorite for Carplay only. My least favorite is my CPLAY2air, as in my opinion; they are expensive, have long delivery lead time, and poor customer support . I also have an older model Carlinkit AI Box (cpc200-T box) and I have to admit I am not a fan of that unit, lots of dropped connections and lag when using it, particularly in marginal cell signal areas. I am definitely looking forward to your evaluation of AI Box alternatives.
Thanks. The 4.0 is a good dongle too, yet for AA it can have issues so it’s not a good all rounder for use with both platforms. I’ll have to see how it competes in my 2-in-1 round up. I’m going to have to do a poll soon asking what main key areas should I be scoring on the ai box round up, as it could get very deep
CPLAY2Air is probably the worst adapter I’ve ever used. It failed within weeks, had connection issues, and when I contacted support, they refused to replace the device. Amazon was kind enough to second a replacement, but the same thing happened. Was stuck with a very expensive brick.
By far the best and most thorough review on wireless CarPlay adapters. Appreciate the in-depth dive on the tech specs. Would love to see you review the Magic Box 2.0 vs Elite Car Box 3.0
Brilliant, thank you for the unbiased comparison! With technological developments happening so rapidly on devices like these, I wonder if you’re planning on releasing an update anytime soon. I just ordered a 2023 Corolla Cross (Thai specs) that has Apple CarPlay, albeit wired. Thanks again for the helpful video!
Nothing soon. But I hope to do something similar in the next few months as I turn my VW back to a stock system and using these adapters in the car once again.
Great review. But what about making phone calls? My experience with the Carlinkit is quite bad. There’s a delay when speaking. I therefore use my earset instead and that just seems to stupid… So I really would like to know if that’s an issue to all the adapters.
Thanks for this - really helpful. Could a table be included at the end showing how well each competitor performed during each test so we could choose one based on our priorities?
Thanks for the comprehensive review! You had me on sold on the carlinkit mini white dongle until 7:31 when you said "and although it was 16 seconds slower into carplay..." Which of these devices gets me into carplay the fastest and how can this one be #1 with that long a startup?
There’s more to it than speed. The fastest is the U2-Air from ottocast and a few other less known brands. But they have poor config options for fixing or improving compatibility with vehicles. If it works out the box then this is less of a problem. Also the fast ones done have decent multi user support.
Thank you very much for your work and reviews. I would like to ask one thing about the video resolution of the Dongle OTTOCAST U2-AIR. Is there a specific setting or is a larger resolution by default? Thanks again for the videos you make are always very exhaustive. I hope for your reply
Thanks for watching. I’m not sure how the air works with its resolution. You can’t set this. It just happens on certain displays that it thinks it can push a higher resolution to
Caution, you run into the most difficulties using aftermarket head unit, strange as it seems. OEM head unit stand the highest chance of success as those are the ones that were predominantly tested against.
I love your reviews! Just activated Carplay on my 2016 Audi TT and looking for a compatible wireless adapter with fast startup and reliable connectivity. I recall that you have an Audi TT, so which of the many wireless dongles you have reviewed would you recommend for the Audi TT? Thanks in Advance!
I did have a TT yes. I had an alpine ILX107 installed in it at the time. This was pre adapter days so I can say really. I would try the ottocast u2-air pro or speed or CarlinKit 4.0 or 5.0 if you want to mess around with its config settings.
I want to use Google maps or Waze from my iPhone 12. But while Apple play is on, how can I play just FM stations on the regular radio of my 2023 Toyota Camry while running Google maps?
That should be possible. Play back radio station first then launch CarPlay and launch maps app. The radio should continue whilst maps displays. If this doesn’t then it’s a compatibility issue with the adapter and your car system. Try using a cable and see if it repeats the same issue. If it doesn’t it’s the adapter not allowing it. You can try looking at switching turn commands to be sent over your system via BT or calling audio in maps options area.
Is there a car play dongle that has a QI / MagSafe charger pad? I would seem that would be a logical add since you are no longer plugging into anything and you're running down your battery. Thanks!
Someone had done one on indiegogo but the issue is the CarPlay ports are mostly 5v so to power the wireless adapter AND power the charging pad from the same port, it would mean the charging from the pad wouldn’t be significant enough to charge your phone with. Also the heat from this might impact the performance of the wireless adapter and charging pad inside.
what adapter do i need to make an already existing carplay in my car to wireless rather than plugging the cable. is it the same products as shown in this video?
Thanks for watching. Yes, the volume that these dongle come out that would make sense. It’s been finding the time away from regular reviews that’s been the problem. Hopefully 2in1 roundup next month and Ai Box in December
Thank you for your review it helped my decided on which on to get. If anyone is looking and runs accross PAIRR do not buy from them they are a scam. They will not ship your product nor return emails.
Sorry to hear about your experience with PAIRR. Personally I’ve not heard of them, but thanks for sharing this advice. If possible, always buy from Amazon is my advice or local region sellers for east returns.
Hi. Bought the Carlinkit 3.0 after watching this. Just set it up and it seems pretty nifty for the money. Quick question - I assume it’s safe to leave it plugged in when away from the car? It’s not going to continue drawing power and flatten the battery, or anything? Cheers
Congrats on your purchase 👏🏻 Unless your usb port continues to draw power on anything it’s connected to when the ignition is off then it’s fine. It should not draw power from the battery unless it’s been made to do that. Some cars have a timeout and power the usb for a few minutes or seconds before turning off. if you think it does this you can face the dongle power light towards a window, get out and lock the car and look inside to see if the power light goes off after some time.
@@CarPlayLife Great, thanks. Out of interest, is it important to remove the iPhone’s original Bluetooth connection to the car in order for this to operate smoothly? If so, will the head unit still operate in the usual way, in respect of phone calls and Bluetooth music if I choose not to be using CarPlay at the time?
Do I have to go into my bluetooth settings on my phone and select the adapter each time I start my car up? That seems like a manual process similar to plugging my phone into a wire in the car.
A seller wrote that it works for the iPhone 6 all the way up to the 13 pro max. Didn’t mention the iPhone 14 Pro Max, so I’m not sure how to take that. I’m assuming it would work, but you know the old saying of assuming.
Great video, I have the mini and even though it comes on top I keep finding when using it for navigation, Google maps or Waze, there eventually ends up being a huge delay. The unit thinks I’m 5mins behind in my journey. Pointless. Hopefully they fix it
If your system has navigation (as in gps is built into your car) you could try flicking the GPS switch in the config menu and see if that improves things for you.
Hey @CarPlayLife Great video!!! I really appreciate the time you put in to get this video out for us. So I have a 2008 Camry and I recently installed a JVC radio inside that supports both Apple CarPlay and android auto. My charging cable snaps off my phone a lot while driving, which is why I’ve been looking into an adapter. Would I have to get a 2 in 1 adapter to keep both CarPlay and android auto functionalities that my radio already comes with, or with any adapter like the Carlinkt 3.0 mini work?
Hi great video as usual. When I have Apple carplay up and running on my mazda screen (with a dongle plugged in) and the radio is playing ok. If I go to a you tube video on my phone when in the car the youtube video audio plays through the cars speakers, but then when the video finish's the cars radio is off, and I have to go back to the mazda screen and turn the radio on again? Any thoughts please?
I could be wrong but I think you need TH-cam premium subscription to play TH-cam in the background and with that it will transition to the next track in a playlist. It there is no playlist it might just stop and that’s your stereo dealing with no output source to the stereo
One thing I have noticed with a couple different wireless dongles that I don’t see tested but was a deal breaker for me is the phone call connection. Others have issues hearing me, say I sound quiet muffled at times, and their voices seem slightly distorted on my side when listening to what they’re saying.
Sony can be a bit hit and miss with these adapters. I never had hands on one from Sony to test so I can not say what ones work with it. Your best bet is to look on some Sony forums for this topic and see which are successful. Or take a punt on one on Amazon for easy returns if it doesn’t work.
Yes but maybe not until early next year. I have a few reviews to do before having the free time to put into another one of these. That is the plan though.
My car came with an aftermarket carplay installed. does the car need to come with carplay for this to work, or could i plug it in to my box i use now ya think?
Most AI boxes come with both cables. If you’re didn’t you can just get a cable that does both power and data. That should be sufficient. Or just get a usb A to C adapter to plug it on the end. Again make sure it passes data also.
Thanks, great video. Question for you… I got the Carlinkit 4.0 connected to my Porsche 718 system. I had been experiencing momentary (very quick) audio interruptions (like skipping or buffering issues) since I got the dongle. It has been less frequent. Previously I was experiencing the issue at least once per song. Now is apparent about once every 30 minutes or so. I then got a Schmidt Spiele 5.0 dongle for testing, and although I’m not experiencing the skipping issue, the audio quality wasn’t as good and it was freezing when I turn car off and then back on, so returned it and went back to Carlinkit 4.0. Then, got the Carlinkit 5.0 thinking the skipping/buffering issues would had been solved, but not solved, probably even worse. So, got back to the Carlinkit 4.0. My question is, do you know if there is a setting in Carlinkit 4.0 or 5.0 that could reduce of eliminate the skipping issues? It is really annoying. Again, thanks for your videos.
Yes there is something you can try. Go into the IP config menu and in there will be a setting like media delay. Change this between the 500-1000 range. It will likely create a little extra delay but it will be more stable and cut out less.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks. I already modified that setting to 1000ms and it helped to reduce frequency but I still hear it. I also updated firmware and that also helped, but it still happens about every 30 minutes or so. I was wondering if other settings like WiFi Band or Transfer Mode, Sync Mode would help with the issue. I’m gonna play more with this today, but wanted to hear your insights.
@carplaylife i'm still trying to figure out which adapter would work best. The main issue I'm finding is not also being able to cast from my phone. Do you have a higher priced option with the bells and whistles that can also cast?
@@CarPlayLife that would be great. Do you happen to know if there is a free casting app on the play store or side loaded app that works well for casting through that app on one of these carplay adaptors?
Hi, I’m on Apple and have a 19 plate wired CarPlay transit. Basically I want to be able to watch anything that’s on my phone via the CarPlay, specifically Sky Go. I can see there is the ottocast mx offering screen mirror but will it actually work for that app? What would you suggest is the best option for me please.
The MX will not work with the sky go app because it will likely be like Netflix and Disney plus in that it has a copyright block on the stream feed. All you’ll hear is the audio and the video will be black. You’ll need an Ai box to carry that kind of content then install the sky go Android app to view this content. I don’t have a subscription so I can can’t say how well it works between boxes. But something with a Qualcomm 6225 chip inside would do the trick. Like the MMB 5.0 th-cam.com/video/5MUvbjDcA1w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Mv-qYAolaI-XtIqE
@@CarPlayLife Thanks, I’ve had a look at the one you mention and I’m not wanting anything to do with Google store (Android) and just really want it for the Apple CarPlay side of it. Am I right in thinking the online streaming side of things I want it for and the screen mirroring is all on the Android side rather than the Apple CarPlay side? Apologies if it’s a bit confusing, I’ve never had anything to do with Android or the google store.
Yes, without jailbreaking your phone, Apple has copyright restrictions when using Airplay (the only way to cast from your iPhone). So certain copyright-restricted apps (Netflix, Disney, amazon, Hulu, Sky go etc.) will not be able to cast the video stream and all you will get is audio coming from your car speakers and a black screen on your CarPlay screen. The way around this is using an Android OS-based adapter (aka AI Box), this basically runs an Android tablet OS on your CarPlay display, meaning you can run these copyrighted apps with full video and audio on your CarPlay display as it just thinks you're watching the content from a tablet app, which is less restricted. All you would need is a Google account, such as a gmail, youtube account etc., the AI Box adapter, an internet connection (wifi,hotspot from phone, or SIM card if the adapter supports it), and the app (which likely comes preinstalled).
Hopefully you see this. I’m stuck I have a few pioneer after market radios with wires the 3500 the 1770 to name a few. I wanted a way to watch Netflix or movies or anything really. Which one would work for that? I’m ok wires or wireless just wanna watch/stream movies from my phone to the radio screen. Thank you for any input you have.
I can’t say for those models but you will want an AI Box, not a wireless adapter like these in the video. Try the Ottocast Picasou 2 or CarlinKit TBox plus
Thanks for the review. I bought a applepie max dongle not long ago but i have not yet use it. Do u know does applepie max work on the carpuride carplay display?
I have found that I have to keep resetting the Carlinkit. At first it is great but very often within a short while there is about a 10 - 15 second delay in google maps and also to the touch response on the car screen. Has anybody else found this and managed to overcome it?
Hello, I purchased an android radio but it came without the option of wired carplay or even screencast, would one of these dongles give me wireless carplay?
If it doesn’t have CarPlay there’s a chance it won’t work. If you know you can install android apps onto the head unit. One of these dongles might work th-cam.com/play/PLysOHeJ5BkMj-ov6_61XEGpj9AbbM0QYM.html (go with the CarlinKit) they need an app installed onto the head unit to communicate with the adapter, so if you can’t do that then these won’t work either.
I have the OTTOcast U2 air and the only thing that is stopping me using it is the delay in audio when selecting the next track and when trying to use Siri. I have done the OTA updates and this did not improve the performance. Unusable IMHO.
Yes updates won’t change much for this. You need to go into the settings menu over IP and play with the media delay settings. Unfortunately the IP menu for the air is rather basic and doesn’t have this option I think.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks for your reply. Having tested many of these devices do they all suffer with this problem to some degree or is it just the OTTOcast? Thanks
Have you found one that supports 5G cellular yet? I don't have hotspot on my plan but I have an extra line that I can use for the dongle. Seems like 4G and LTE lags a good amount.
I don’t think I have yet. Maybe they need it more widely rolled out before adding a compatible chip as it will increase the cost of the adapter or reduce their profits.
Ey man, do you know if Carlinkit 3.0 and 4.0 Apart from Android Auto for 4.0 if is better in some way the Carlinkit 4.0 than 3.0? hardware seems the same.. one more thing, do you prefer 4.0 or 3.0 mini?
So I have a 22' GMC Sierra ...what is your recommendation for this particular vehicle? The Carlink 3.0 apparently does NOT work with the new new vehicles. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
@@CarPlayLife I’m waiting for my hybrid to arrive, but it has Apple CarPlay and the Android play on its nav system. Do I need the wireless if it already has the CarPlay? In the meantime I have my Tundra that has an aftermarket radio with screen. Can I use that as it has no CarPlay?
You need Carplay for these adapters to work. Wireless CarPlay is a nicer experience over wired Carplay, ideal for short trips, otherwise you will need a charging source for longer journeys as your battery or drain quicker when using wireless CarPlay
No sorry. This isn’t how these work. If you don’t have CarPlay have a look at the standalone displays th-cam.com/play/PLysOHeJ5BkMjtEOXRVeCE3fruLXqmPr9B.html
So after watching this video I ordered the carlinkit 3 Using it with iPhone 13 Pro, latest updates on my Hyundai Elantra 2022, It keeps disconnecting every few minutes, The box just suddenly reboots. Tried emailing the company and got no response, so unfortunately I really don’t recommend it and disappointed with it 😢
@@CarPlayLife I tried everything, ended up selling it second hand, there costumer service is terrible and i really don't recommend to purchase from this company
What I want to know is which ones are 2.4ghz. As any IT professional will tell you, that most issues with connections is usually related 5ghz, even when right next to a device it’s always susceptible to interference, and disconection.
Do you have any Bluetooth CarPlay dongle for cars with factory screen but no factory wired carplay? Such as 2013~2014 Honda Accord (iMID screen only). Thanks!
No you need an AI Box for that 👇🏻 Top 5 Best CarPlay AI Box Adapters 2023 | Which CarPlay AI Box Dongle Should You Buy? th-cam.com/video/LrFHjrYnoDE/w-d-xo.html
Based on your video I bought carlinkit mini last November, for my new 2022 Mazda cx5 it worked fine for 6 weeks or so. Now it comes on then after a few minutes it starts rebooting over and over. I have done the update but it’s the same. Returning to Amazon today.
The high resolution is nice but not all CarPlay displays will be able to display it. A lot of non wireless CarPlay displays are WVGA and the Air would not display its higher resolution on a display like this. So this feature, although great, is wasted on many CarPlay displays.
@@CarPlayLife thank you the reply. It makes a difference on my Lexus ES300h so I would probably not buy one without it. (Or maybe it doesn’t really matter) 🤷♂️
That’s very simple but I could do a guide on that sometime in the future. Only a few adapters support this natively. And they have tips on screen to guide you how to do it. Basically connect to the adapters WiFi network, then launch the screen mirror app, go to screen mirroring on the iPhone control panel and select the adapter network from the list. Once paired your phone screen should show up on the display.
Is there one that plays Hulu? and if so, what is the best one for playing Hulu? Would be very nice to keep the kids occupied on a drive being able to play that!
As far as I know all the foundation chipsets that these are built up from are being made by China or Korean owned companies. Some brands may appear European or HQ in USA, but inside it’s likely made in China by a Chinese owned company.
Kinda still valid. The mini still is best bang for your buck and has still one of the most deep config options thanks to its Autokit platform. I’ll do another one of these in around October once iOS 17 and iPhone 15 is finally out.
Anyone of those is fully wireless ? I mean if I power it, will wireless sent a signal to the radio… I’m asking you because my sone 9500 ES as applecarplay only wireless
You’ll need an AI box for that, this video is for just adapters that convert wired CarPlay to wireless. I don’t know of many AI boxes that work with wireless CarPlay systems
Ones that work with wireless CarPlay? Ones I know about are for BMW and Audi systems. I don’t know if they work in other cars. MMB does one, as does Auroralink, and I think Ottocast do one too.
@@CarPlayLife thank you and ordered the car kit with this as I’ve got the cplay2 but thought the reviews wasn’t very good and the quad lock one seems alot easier to set up
This video took some time to put together, so I hope the wait was worth it and I hope it helps anyone looking for one decide which wireless CarPlay adapter to buy. In this video, I narrowed my 15 review dongles down to 8, then a final 5.
All the remaining 5 are good dongles in their own right, and when it comes down to it, many will behave differently in each CarPlay vehicle/system. So I recommend you buy from Amazon if you can so you have easy returns should it not work well with your car.
Links to buy from the US stores are below, with other locations in the video's main description.
🇺🇸 Buy in US
CarlinKit 3.0 Mini Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3DGLyHe
CarlinKit 3.0 Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3DJJ772
CPLAY2air 2.1 Wireless Adapter - bit.ly/CPLAY2air
BROxiongdi Wireless Adapter - a.aliexpress.com/_mOAaWjK
Ottocast U2-Air - amzn.to/3TOcbzM
⭐ Honourable mentions
DAYO Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3zsckAB
TNVTEC AutoBox V1 Adapter - amzn.to/3U82gEK
ATOTO AC3 Wireless Adapter - amzn.to/3DEFlf1
As always, if you have any questions about any of these wireless adapters, please ask below. Please don't ask about 2-in-1 adapters, or Ai Boxes, this is for another video :)
Thank you for all the work you done there! It helped me a lot in making my decision which i should buy.
Awesome! You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching.
I’m new to all this, do you have to wait in park for for everything to pair or does it pair when you start driving. Sorry for the silly question.
I have a 2021 Prius and don’t even know if it would work. I’m so new to the technology, but I use Apple CarPlay in my car all the time.
Thanks in advance and most excellent video! Thanks for all the work you put into it!
Greatly appreciate the effort in narrowing down the list by checking for the products beforehand. Thank you
@carplaylife does this work with after market Apple car play units pls?
This sounds like you did a lot of work and honestly much much much appreciated
You’re welcome. Yes it did take a while to put together. Thanks for watching.
Great video, thanks very much for doing all this testing. I have the CPlay2Air and it works just fine for me. There are occasional glitches but nothing serious at all. Great work!
Thanks and thanks for watching. It’s always good to read some positive comments on these adapters.
That's a very good video. You were able to cover all the important topics without wasting time. Thank you!
Thank you and you’re welcome. Thanks for watching
Thanks for this comprehensive and well put together evaluation. I have three vehicles and have a different Carplay adapter in each vehicle. The Carlinkit 4.0 is definitely my favorite for Carplay only. My least favorite is my CPLAY2air, as in my opinion; they are expensive, have long delivery lead time, and poor customer support . I also have an older model Carlinkit AI Box (cpc200-T box) and I have to admit I am not a fan of that unit, lots of dropped connections and lag when using it, particularly in marginal cell signal areas. I am definitely looking forward to your evaluation of AI Box alternatives.
Thanks. The 4.0 is a good dongle too, yet for AA it can have issues so it’s not a good all rounder for use with both platforms. I’ll have to see how it competes in my 2-in-1 round up.
I’m going to have to do a poll soon asking what main key areas should I be scoring on the ai box round up, as it could get very deep
CPLAY2Air is probably the worst adapter I’ve ever used. It failed within weeks, had connection issues, and when I contacted support, they refused to replace the device. Amazon was kind enough to second a replacement, but the same thing happened. Was stuck with a very expensive brick.
By far the best and most thorough review on wireless CarPlay adapters. Appreciate the in-depth dive on the tech specs. Would love to see you review the Magic Box 2.0 vs Elite Car Box 3.0
The elite is better equipped than the magic box 2.0. That’s on paper though. I’ve never used them or had them reach out.
Great job on the comparison. Very detailed and hit all the right areas.
Thank you so much. Always good to read good feedback. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻😊
Thanks for this vid. I’ve the carlinkit 4.0, connection was a tad shaky but since putting it under my seat connection, for now, is spot on.
Thanks for watching. Is it shaky with AA or CP?
@@CarPlayLife it was with CP, my two fat legs were awesome signal interferers, i keep my phone in my left pant pocket
@@jackschrier3717 🥲 oh ok. How strange. The 4.0 does have a poorer WiFi specs than the 3.0 so that might add to it.
Brilliant, thank you for the unbiased comparison!
With technological developments happening so rapidly on devices like these, I wonder if you’re planning on releasing an update anytime soon. I just ordered a 2023 Corolla Cross (Thai specs) that has Apple CarPlay, albeit wired.
Thanks again for the helpful video!
Nothing soon. But I hope to do something similar in the next few months as I turn my VW back to a stock system and using these adapters in the car once again.
Great review. But what about making phone calls? My experience with the Carlinkit is quite bad. There’s a delay when speaking. I therefore use my earset instead and that just seems to stupid… So I really would like to know if that’s an issue to all the adapters.
Thanks for this - really helpful. Could a table be included at the end showing how well each competitor performed during each test so we could choose one based on our priorities?
Sure I’ll do that next time. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for your help. I ordered a car link model.
Awesome. Enjoy it
Thanks for the comprehensive review! You had me on sold on the carlinkit mini white dongle until 7:31 when you said "and although it was 16 seconds slower into carplay..." Which of these devices gets me into carplay the fastest and how can this one be #1 with that long a startup?
There’s more to it than speed. The fastest is the U2-Air from ottocast and a few other less known brands. But they have poor config options for fixing or improving compatibility with vehicles. If it works out the box then this is less of a problem. Also the fast ones done have decent multi user support.
Avoid U2-Air just shocking..doesn’t work and near zero support..
Thank you very much for your work and reviews. I would like to ask one thing about the video resolution of the Dongle OTTOCAST U2-AIR.
Is there a specific setting or is a larger resolution by default?
Thanks again for the videos you make are always very exhaustive. I hope for your reply
Thanks for watching. I’m not sure how the air works with its resolution. You can’t set this. It just happens on certain displays that it thinks it can push a higher resolution to
@@CarPlayLife ❤
Caution, you run into the most difficulties using aftermarket head unit, strange as it seems. OEM head unit stand the highest chance of success as those are the ones that were predominantly tested against.
Especially Sonys 😞
I can 100% disagree. I miss my Sony unit I had in my old car. Now I am constantly fighting with my OEM radio to get it to work right
been waiting on this video
Cool. Thanks for watching
Great review! Thank you so much! Did the winner allow you to watch TH-cam videos on the cars screen?
No none of those ones would do that. Some 2in1s will do that th-cam.com/video/itXvz-y-ycI/w-d-xo.html
I love your reviews! Just activated Carplay on my 2016 Audi TT and looking for a compatible wireless adapter with fast startup and reliable connectivity. I recall that you have an Audi TT, so which of the many wireless dongles you have reviewed would you recommend for the Audi TT? Thanks in Advance!
I did have a TT yes. I had an alpine ILX107 installed in it at the time. This was pre adapter days so I can say really. I would try the ottocast u2-air pro or speed or CarlinKit 4.0 or 5.0 if you want to mess around with its config settings.
I want to use Google maps or Waze from my iPhone 12. But while Apple play is on, how can I play just FM stations on the regular radio of my 2023 Toyota Camry while running Google maps?
That should be possible. Play back radio station first then launch CarPlay and launch maps app. The radio should continue whilst maps displays. If this doesn’t then it’s a compatibility issue with the adapter and your car system. Try using a cable and see if it repeats the same issue. If it doesn’t it’s the adapter not allowing it. You can try looking at switching turn commands to be sent over your system via BT or calling audio in maps options area.
Is there a car play dongle that has a QI / MagSafe charger pad? I would seem that would be a logical add since you are no longer plugging into anything and you're running down your battery. Thanks!
Someone had done one on indiegogo but the issue is the CarPlay ports are mostly 5v so to power the wireless adapter AND power the charging pad from the same port, it would mean the charging from the pad wouldn’t be significant enough to charge your phone with. Also the heat from this might impact the performance of the wireless adapter and charging pad inside.
what adapter do i need to make an already existing carplay in my car to wireless rather than plugging the cable. is it the same products as shown in this video?
Yea that’s correct
Thanks for doing this video mate! I reckon you should do these at least once every 6 months
Thanks for watching. Yes, the volume that these dongle come out that would make sense. It’s been finding the time away from regular reviews that’s been the problem. Hopefully 2in1 roundup next month and Ai Box in December
Thank you for your review it helped my decided on which on to get. If anyone is looking and runs accross PAIRR do not buy from them they are a scam. They will not ship your product nor return emails.
Sorry to hear about your experience with PAIRR. Personally I’ve not heard of them, but thanks for sharing this advice.
If possible, always buy from Amazon is my advice or local region sellers for east returns.
Which CarPlay adapter can I use if there are not any apple car play in my car system I have Mercedes c class 2017
You need wired CarPlay. You can’t magically add CarPlay to a car without it with any of these dongles
What is the best plug in CarPlay unit to buy. Without plugging my phone into it. Thanks
do you mean a standalone carplay display?
Best video among all recent ones, please do a best 5 AI BOXES for car play.
I hope to have that out in December
Hi. Bought the Carlinkit 3.0 after watching this. Just set it up and it seems pretty nifty for the money. Quick question - I assume it’s safe to leave it plugged in when away from the car? It’s not going to continue drawing power and flatten the battery, or anything? Cheers
Congrats on your purchase 👏🏻
Unless your usb port continues to draw power on anything it’s connected to when the ignition is off then it’s fine. It should not draw power from the battery unless it’s been made to do that. Some cars have a timeout and power the usb for a few minutes or seconds before turning off. if you think it does this you can face the dongle power light towards a window, get out and lock the car and look inside to see if the power light goes off after some time.
@@CarPlayLife Great, thanks. Out of interest, is it important to remove the iPhone’s original Bluetooth connection to the car in order for this to operate smoothly? If so, will the head unit still operate in the usual way, in respect of phone calls and Bluetooth music if I choose not to be using CarPlay at the time?
Do I have to go into my bluetooth settings on my phone and select the adapter each time I start my car up? That seems like a manual process similar to plugging my phone into a wire in the car.
Nope only the first time. After that it automatically connects
It is very helpful review! Thank you
Thanks for watching. Glad it’s helped you.
A seller wrote that it works for the iPhone 6 all the way up to the 13 pro max. Didn’t mention the iPhone 14 Pro Max, so I’m not sure how to take that. I’m assuming it would work, but you know the old saying of assuming.
I’m guessing it’s likely they haven’t tried it to confirm it works 🤷🏻♂️ best to order from Amazon so if it doesn’t you can return it easy.
Just seen one on the Amazon - they updated it to say” up to 14 Pro Max “
Great video, I have the mini and even though it comes on top I keep finding when using it for navigation, Google maps or Waze, there eventually ends up being a huge delay. The unit thinks I’m 5mins behind in my journey. Pointless. Hopefully they fix it
If your system has navigation (as in gps is built into your car) you could try flicking the GPS switch in the config menu and see if that improves things for you.
My CarLinkit mini tends to overheat during the summer, which is a bit of a bummer.
They can run pretty toasty most of the time, especially when using navigation and music streaming at the same time.
Can you please compare the MSXTTLY Carplay Wireless Adapter and Auto Sky Pro Edition Carplay wireless Adapter? which one have faster connection?
I’ve been trying to work with autosky since June 2022! 😂 so right now I can’t compare until I get the pro edition.
Hey @CarPlayLife Great video!!!
I really appreciate the time you put in to get this video out for us. So I have a 2008 Camry and I recently installed a JVC radio inside that supports both Apple CarPlay and android auto. My charging cable snaps off my phone a lot while driving, which is why I’ve been looking into an adapter. Would I have to get a 2 in 1 adapter to keep both CarPlay and android auto functionalities that my radio already comes with, or with any adapter like the Carlinkt 3.0 mini work?
If you also want wireless android auto, you’ll need a 2in1 adapter or AI box adapter to also offer android auto.
@@CarPlayLife Thank you!🙌🏾
Were there any difference in sound quality using the dongles?
Personally I can’t tell much between them. If you have a good stereo it should be fine
If my car doesn’t support car play or Apple play. Can I purchase those and it will give me access to car play?
Sadly no. You need a wired CarPlay port for these to work
Hello, the top 5 that you suggested, which one of those are compatible with BMW 2 series Active tourer ?
I can’t say,I don’t have a BMW to test them out on
Does all of them need a multimedia with CarPlay nativly ou can they allow me to have CarPlay on multimedias that doesn't have it?
They all need wired CarPlay to work
Hi great video as usual. When I have Apple carplay up and running on my mazda screen (with a dongle plugged in) and the radio is playing ok. If I go to a you tube video on my phone when in the car the youtube video audio plays through the cars speakers, but then when the video finish's the cars radio is off, and I have to go back to the mazda screen and turn the radio on again? Any thoughts please?
I could be wrong but I think you need TH-cam premium subscription to play TH-cam in the background and with that it will transition to the next track in a playlist. It there is no playlist it might just stop and that’s your stereo dealing with no output source to the stereo
One thing I have noticed with a couple different wireless dongles that I don’t see tested but was a deal breaker for me is the phone call connection. Others have issues hearing me, say I sound quiet muffled at times, and their voices seem slightly distorted on my side when listening to what they’re saying.
I assume you can’t replicate the issue when using a wire?
You are right, i had phone call problem, the mic not good!
Hey sorry if I missed it but I have a Sony aftermarket wired Apple car play unit in my Audi, will it work with this pls ?
Sony can be a bit hit and miss with these adapters. I never had hands on one from Sony to test so I can not say what ones work with it. Your best bet is to look on some Sony forums for this topic and see which are successful. Or take a punt on one on Amazon for easy returns if it doesn’t work.
Hi I have a Citroen C4 2022 which has usb type c CarPlay, I assume these dongles support usb type c? Thanks, great review
Yup they all come with usb c connecting cables or adapter these days.
Thanks for the video!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Which one would you recommend for Sienna Hybrid?
Sorry I can’t say without testing them in one.
Is this video going to get an update?
Yes but maybe not until early next year. I have a few reviews to do before having the free time to put into another one of these. That is the plan though.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks mate, your reviews are thorough and appreciated.
My car came with an aftermarket carplay installed. does the car need to come with carplay for this to work, or could i plug it in to my box i use now ya think?
They need a wired CarPlay port to work
do they let you use netflix or youtube at all?
On these? No. You’ll need an AI box like one of these th-cam.com/play/PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y.html&si=w3_ci_m5HNhzGHhy
Please help my Audi has a type c port where do I get a type c cable that’s works with my ai box and type c cable I need a stronger one
Most AI boxes come with both cables. If you’re didn’t you can just get a cable that does both power and data. That should be sufficient.
Or just get a usb A to C adapter to plug it on the end. Again make sure it passes data also.
Thanks, great video. Question for you… I got the Carlinkit 4.0 connected to my Porsche 718 system. I had been experiencing momentary (very quick) audio interruptions (like skipping or buffering issues) since I got the dongle. It has been less frequent. Previously I was experiencing the issue at least once per song. Now is apparent about once every 30 minutes or so. I then got a Schmidt Spiele 5.0 dongle for testing, and although I’m not experiencing the skipping issue, the audio quality wasn’t as good and it was freezing when I turn car off and then back on, so returned it and went back to Carlinkit 4.0. Then, got the Carlinkit 5.0 thinking the skipping/buffering issues would had been solved, but not solved, probably even worse. So, got back to the Carlinkit 4.0. My question is, do you know if there is a setting in Carlinkit 4.0 or 5.0 that could reduce of eliminate the skipping issues? It is really annoying. Again, thanks for your videos.
Yes there is something you can try. Go into the IP config menu and in there will be a setting like media delay. Change this between the 500-1000 range. It will likely create a little extra delay but it will be more stable and cut out less.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks. I already modified that setting to 1000ms and it helped to reduce frequency but I still hear it. I also updated firmware and that also helped, but it still happens about every 30 minutes or so. I was wondering if other settings like WiFi Band or Transfer Mode, Sync Mode would help with the issue. I’m gonna play more with this today, but wanted to hear your insights.
Thank you for doing this brother
No problem. Thanks for watching
Thanks for your work
Thanks for watching 😊
Amazing work!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
If i dont need multi-users, which do you recommend for fastest boot time? i already have the carlinkit3 mini but id like something faster
Try the U2-Air from Ottocast
@carplaylife i'm still trying to figure out which adapter would work best. The main issue I'm finding is not also being able to cast from my phone. Do you have a higher priced option with the bells and whistles that can also cast?
I need to do a video on this. There isn't many that allow casting and the ones that do, they don't really do it very well.
@@CarPlayLife that would be great. Do you happen to know if there is a free casting app on the play store or side loaded app that works well for casting through that app on one of these carplay adaptors?
I wish I knew. I probably should know. But I don’t 😂. I’m sure there’s something out there on the Play Store.
Do any of these work if the device does not have factory carplay?
No you need factory or aftermarket CarPlay system for these to work
Hi, I’m on Apple and have a 19 plate wired CarPlay transit. Basically I want to be able to watch anything that’s on my phone via the CarPlay, specifically Sky Go. I can see there is the ottocast mx offering screen mirror but will it actually work for that app? What would you suggest is the best option for me please.
The MX will not work with the sky go app because it will likely be like Netflix and Disney plus in that it has a copyright block on the stream feed. All you’ll hear is the audio and the video will be black. You’ll need an Ai box to carry that kind of content then install the sky go Android app to view this content. I don’t have a subscription so I can can’t say how well it works between boxes. But something with a Qualcomm 6225 chip inside would do the trick. Like the MMB 5.0 th-cam.com/video/5MUvbjDcA1w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Mv-qYAolaI-XtIqE
@@CarPlayLife Thanks, I’ve had a look at the one you mention and I’m not wanting anything to do with Google store (Android) and just really want it for the Apple CarPlay side of it. Am I right in thinking the online streaming side of things I want it for and the screen mirroring is all on the Android side rather than the Apple CarPlay side? Apologies if it’s a bit confusing, I’ve never had anything to do with Android or the google store.
Yes, without jailbreaking your phone, Apple has copyright restrictions when using Airplay (the only way to cast from your iPhone). So certain copyright-restricted apps (Netflix, Disney, amazon, Hulu, Sky go etc.) will not be able to cast the video stream and all you will get is audio coming from your car speakers and a black screen on your CarPlay screen. The way around this is using an Android OS-based adapter (aka AI Box), this basically runs an Android tablet OS on your CarPlay display, meaning you can run these copyrighted apps with full video and audio on your CarPlay display as it just thinks you're watching the content from a tablet app, which is less restricted.
All you would need is a Google account, such as a gmail, youtube account etc., the AI Box adapter, an internet connection (wifi,hotspot from phone, or SIM card if the adapter supports it), and the app (which likely comes preinstalled).
Hopefully you see this. I’m stuck I have a few pioneer after market radios with wires the 3500 the 1770 to name a few. I wanted a way to watch Netflix or movies or anything really. Which one would work for that? I’m ok wires or wireless just wanna watch/stream movies from my phone to the radio screen. Thank you for any input you have.
I can’t say for those models but you will want an AI Box, not a wireless adapter like these in the video.
Try the Ottocast Picasou 2 or CarlinKit TBox plus
Hi there do these work with aftermarket wired CarPlay stereos such as Kenwood ? Thanks
Yes they should do, as long as they have wired carplay.
@@CarPlayLife brilliant thank you
Hi, I have a Toyota RAV4 2020. What is your recommendation?
These are my recommendations. I can’t say for specific cars as they all act differently
You got any videos on the Digi- Dash it’s £260.00 though that’s what I fancied for my 2019 F-Pace
It you check out my Aurora video it should be identical to that th-cam.com/video/gxbs7tRqxmg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the review. I bought a applepie max dongle not long ago but i have not yet use it. Do u know does applepie max work on the carpuride carplay display?
Yea I think it did work on the portable display. Most do work ok on them.
So i got a Volkswagen 2018 with Apple car play but it is not wireless CarPlay. Is this a good solution?
A cheaper solution than doing a whole new install. So if you just want wireless carplay for your iPhone. Check out the mini
Do any of the top 5 dongles work on the Haval Jolion model?
Sorry no idea on that one myself.
Nice vedio, will these devices work with bmw series 1 2012 model it doesn’t has a touch screen
I assume it doesn’t have CarPlay either, being 2012? If so these won’t work with it. They all need wired CarPlay
Is it possible to use a TpLink 5.0 bluetooth to pair apple carplay wireless?
I don’t know what that is. The adapter needs to plug into an existing CarPlay USB port in the car.
My car does not support wired Carplay. Does any of these devices support wireless connection to the car's head unit?
No you need CarPlay first
@@CarPlayLife I have Carplay, but it is wireless only, not possible to use it with cable connection.
I have found that I have to keep resetting the Carlinkit. At first it is great but very often within a short while there is about a 10 - 15 second delay in google maps and also to the touch response on the car screen.
Has anybody else found this and managed to overcome it?
Maybe mention the car year, make and model. That’s a long delay!
Does any of these adapters work on An Audi a5 2014 with MMI 3G Basic?
Sorry I can’t say without sitting in an audi with them.
Hello, I purchased an android radio but it came without the option of wired carplay or even screencast, would one of these dongles give me wireless carplay?
If it doesn’t have CarPlay there’s a chance it won’t work. If you know you can install android apps onto the head unit. One of these dongles might work th-cam.com/play/PLysOHeJ5BkMj-ov6_61XEGpj9AbbM0QYM.html (go with the CarlinKit) they need an app installed onto the head unit to communicate with the adapter, so if you can’t do that then these won’t work either.
would this work on a 2017 Mini Countryman?
Sorry I can’t say without a mini to test. Buy from Amazon and try it. You have easy returns then if it doesn’t work.
Great Video , lot of thanks for that. It is possible you do this test with only AI dongles?
Thanks. Yes, that’s the plan. Likely in mid/end of December because new ones are still arriving nearly every week!
I have the OTTOcast U2 air and the only thing that is stopping me using it is the delay in audio when selecting the next track and when trying to use Siri. I have done the OTA updates and this did not improve the performance. Unusable IMHO.
Yes updates won’t change much for this. You need to go into the settings menu over IP and play with the media delay settings. Unfortunately the IP menu for the air is rather basic and doesn’t have this option I think.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks for your reply. Having tested many of these devices do they all suffer with this problem to some degree or is it just the OTTOcast? Thanks
does the carlink 4.0 adapter support bmws? i can't seem to find the answers anywhere.
I honestly don’t know. I don’t have the ability to test them in a BMW
Have you found one that supports 5G cellular yet? I don't have hotspot on my plan but I have an extra line that I can use for the dongle. Seems like 4G and LTE lags a good amount.
I don’t think I have yet. Maybe they need it more widely rolled out before adding a compatible chip as it will increase the cost of the adapter or reduce their profits.
@@CarPlayLife Okay thanks for the response!
Ey man, do you know if Carlinkit 3.0 and 4.0 Apart from Android Auto for 4.0 if is better in some way the Carlinkit 4.0 than 3.0? hardware seems the same.. one more thing, do you prefer 4.0 or 3.0 mini?
If speed is important then stick with the 3.0 mini
Hi. Will my sat NAV Wi-Fi interrupt the carlinkit 3.0 mini CarPlay wireless adapters connection
Only if you connect your phone to it at the same time
Sorry CarPlay, life, I didn’t mean satnav I meant dash cam oops
Same thing really. Any Wi-Fi source you connect to will cancel out wireless CarPlay and vice versa
So I have a 22' GMC Sierra ...what is your recommendation for this particular vehicle? The Carlink 3.0 apparently does NOT work with the new new vehicles. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Without the vehicle I can really say. Avoid dongles that use similar software and you might find one that works.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks...
Please anyone can help me? Do you know if a manufacture screen works with that?
Only if it has wired CarPlay
Why should I use wireless in my Camry hybrid rather than the Bluetooth on their nav system? Is it worth it?
Only if you prefer the CarPlay interface and experience over your stock navigation
@@CarPlayLife I’m waiting for my hybrid to arrive, but it has Apple CarPlay and the Android play on its nav system. Do I need the wireless if it already has the CarPlay? In the meantime I have my Tundra that has an aftermarket radio with screen. Can I use that as it has no CarPlay?
You need Carplay for these adapters to work. Wireless CarPlay is a nicer experience over wired Carplay, ideal for short trips, otherwise you will need a charging source for longer journeys as your battery or drain quicker when using wireless CarPlay
Hello need y have BMW f20 2014 ,witch Its the best kit ?
I’m not sure about BMW compatibility. It’s best you check each one for their compatibility list for BMW
Any of these carplay dongles work with no carplay radios?
No sorry. This isn’t how these work. If you don’t have CarPlay have a look at the standalone displays th-cam.com/play/PLysOHeJ5BkMjtEOXRVeCE3fruLXqmPr9B.html
I was looking for a wireless CarPlay adaptor but gave up since I notice it just drains battery and I might as well plug it in to begin with…
It only comes into its own for short trips. Or if you have a wireless charger
So after watching this video I ordered the carlinkit 3
Using it with iPhone 13 Pro, latest updates on my Hyundai Elantra 2022,
It keeps disconnecting every few minutes,
The box just suddenly reboots.
Tried emailing the company and got no response, so unfortunately I really don’t recommend it and disappointed with it 😢
Try going into the config menu and play with the various config settings to improve stability.
@@CarPlayLife I tried everything, ended up selling it second hand, there costumer service is terrible and i really don't recommend to purchase from this company
I have the ottocast u2-x pro
No problems so far
Supports multi used
Boots for me in about 15 seconds
Cool. That’s a 2in1. So that will be in my next round up 😊
What I want to know is which ones are 2.4ghz. As any IT professional will tell you, that most issues with connections is usually related 5ghz, even when right next to a device it’s always susceptible to interference, and disconection.
Most run on 5GHz but some do allow changing the channel and some change to 2.4GHz when switched to the lower channel regions.
Do you have any Bluetooth CarPlay dongle for cars with factory screen but no factory wired carplay? Such as 2013~2014 Honda Accord (iMID screen only). Thanks!
Sorry, all these wireless dongles need wired CarPlay to work
I would recommend buying an aftermarket head unit that comes with wireless CarPlay
can youtube and Netflix be used with the mini?
No the mini is just wireless CarPlay only
Does any of them
Plays TH-cam videos ?
No you need an AI Box for that 👇🏻
Top 5 Best CarPlay AI Box Adapters 2023 | Which CarPlay AI Box Dongle Should You Buy?
th-cam.com/video/LrFHjrYnoDE/w-d-xo.html
Based on your video I bought carlinkit mini last November, for my new 2022 Mazda cx5 it worked fine for 6 weeks or so. Now it comes on then after a few minutes it starts rebooting over and over. I have done the update but it’s the same. Returning to Amazon today.
Sorry to hear that. Good to hear you can return it still.
I have the same problem on mine, and it's completely random when it reboots
Did you feel resolution not important? Your 5th place U2-Air had a higher resolution than those that placed higher.
The high resolution is nice but not all CarPlay displays will be able to display it. A lot of non wireless CarPlay displays are WVGA and the Air would not display its higher resolution on a display like this. So this feature, although great, is wasted on many CarPlay displays.
@@CarPlayLife thank you the reply. It makes a difference on my Lexus ES300h so I would probably not buy one without it. (Or maybe it doesn’t really matter) 🤷♂️
If you have the high res screen it’s worth it just to have more icons per screen and more real estate to scroll lists. :)
Is there a video that does the screen mirroring thing?
As in how to screen mirror from an iPhone to a CarPlay display?
@@CarPlayLife yes
That’s very simple but I could do a guide on that sometime in the future. Only a few adapters support this natively. And they have tips on screen to guide you how to do it. Basically connect to the adapters WiFi network, then launch the screen mirror app, go to screen mirroring on the iPhone control panel and select the adapter network from the list. Once paired your phone screen should show up on the display.
Is there one that plays Hulu? and if so, what is the best one for playing Hulu? Would be very nice to keep the kids occupied on a drive being able to play that!
I can’t say as I don’t have access to Hulu in the UK or an account.
Very detailed explanation, much appreciated!
Thanks for watching
Is it anyway to stream video? (While your car is parked of course…)
Not these. You’ll need an ai box
Hey mate,
Are there any dongles/way to get Facebook Messenger on the Carplay system in my vehicle?
Will an AI box allow me to do this?
Yes an AI Box should do this but I’ve never tried it.
I know I’m going to sound a little conspiratorial; however, are there any Apple CarPlay adapters that are not made by a Chinese owned company?
As far as I know all the foundation chipsets that these are built up from are being made by China or Korean owned companies. Some brands may appear European or HQ in USA, but inside it’s likely made in China by a Chinese owned company.
Where do you think iPhones are made?
Hi there, do you have an updated listed or is this still valid?
Kinda still valid. The mini still is best bang for your buck and has still one of the most deep config options thanks to its Autokit platform.
I’ll do another one of these in around October once iOS 17 and iPhone 15 is finally out.
@@CarPlayLife Are you still planning on releasing an updated video? I want to make sure I buy the latest/best.
Anyone of those is fully wireless ?
I mean if I power it, will wireless sent a signal to the radio…
I’m asking you because my sone 9500 ES as applecarplay only wireless
They only convert wired to wireless. If you have wireless CP already you won’t have a need for these type of adapters.
Yes the problem I don’t have you tube or Netflix most important can’t access google like the video you showed
You’ll need an AI box for that, this video is for just adapters that convert wired CarPlay to wireless. I don’t know of many AI boxes that work with wireless CarPlay systems
Thank you
Anyone you that you can mention?
Ones that work with wireless CarPlay? Ones I know about are for BMW and Audi systems. I don’t know if they work in other cars. MMB does one, as does Auroralink, and I think Ottocast do one too.
Have you tried the quadlock wireless car play adapter yet ?
Yup, check it out th-cam.com/video/8KpEXSUhngo/w-d-xo.html
@@CarPlayLife thank you and ordered the car kit with this as I’ve got the cplay2 but thought the reviews wasn’t very good and the quad lock one seems alot easier to set up
Yea it has a much better config system than the cplay2air
Hey what about the SuperiorTek 5.0??
I never had their dongles. But They look like an OEM of CarLinkit. So expect the same as the 3.0/4.0 dongles with just a different case on it.