[starche]

Any wireless solution for Android phones?

 

[Joey Lea]

I have been using the U2W Plus for several weeks now (In my Kia) and it works great. (U2W Plus) Carlinkit 3.0 Wireless Apple CarPlay Adapter Dongle for Wired CarPlay

It's easy to install. $99 and took 2 minutes to get it going.

 

[EarlJackson]

@Turbo_Pumpkin I did not know these existed - this is awesome. I would think it could be hidden underneath the dash somehow as well.

The reviews on this look great, but I am highly skeptical of reviews on a manufacturers website (able to easily remove bad reviews if they want).

The CPlay2Air is not on Amazon (like those reviews are more trustworthy), and all the devices like this on Amazon have poor reviews.


However, one person on Amazon wrote this review about a device that does the same thing.

Follow-up 1/6/2021:
I returned the Carlinkit device shortly after writing the above review, and a week ago I purchased a Cplay2air Carplay adapter. This is a night-today difference, with also very easy setup but it has been working like a charm, starting within about 20 seconds after starting the car without any interruption. The Cplay2air is not (yet) available on Amazon but it is definitely a much better device.

Hello, So you bought the adapter from the Cplay2air too? how long have you been using it? its there any issues with the map or music when runs the wireless carplay? will it support android radio? and how much?thank you!

 

[Cascadia]

Are you guys just plugging the dongle to the front USB and leaving the dongle in the cup holder in the front?

 

[jays3l33t]

Are you guys just plugging the dongle to the front USB and leaving the dongle in the cup holder in the front?

I ran a cable into the big storage compartment beside the cup holder
you can actually pull off he leather looking part beside the usb port to hide the cable in there

 

[Jetstreamblue]

Any wireless solution for Android phones?

There's this one: MA1 - Wireless car adapter for Android Auto from Motorola Sound
Launched recently, I'm waiting for it to become available in Canada through Amazon.

 

[heelisleelu34]

I bought an AI box last week, It has 4 GB ram, 64GB ROM. Work like an android phone with 4G SIM, SD memory card. Wireless carplay and android auto. Go for it.

TBOX

Download Autokit Apk file and install it in your android car stereo. Let your car have CarPlay and be wireless.

autokitcarplay.com

 

[seabea]

Just put it in today. I’ll update if I have any problems.

 

[soxster]

Cheap solution if you have an extra Android phone sitting in a drawer. USB that unused android phone into the main USB port....android auto needs to be installed on this phone. Setup a hot spot on your other daily android phone. Connect the two via hotspot wifi. Works just fine. Works like a pricey dongle gadget since both has to be wire connected to the USB port.......it just frees up your main phone from a wire. Your untethered daily android phone sends the data via wifi to the wired in phone.

 

[Stach]

Just put it in today. I’ll update if I have any problems.

I’d be interested in hearing your complete experience with it, good and/or bad…

 

[seabea]

The directions have you update the firmware before you install it which I did. It’s working good so far. CarPlay comes on within 30 seconds of staring the van. It used a Wi-Fi connection. So, I can’t connect to the AT&T hotspot on the van. That’s not really a problem as I have unlimited data on my phone anyhow.

 

[qowieuryt]

I have been using the U2W Plus for several weeks now (In my Kia) and it works great. (U2W Plus) Carlinkit 3.0 Wireless Apple CarPlay Adapter Dongle for Wired CarPlay

It's easy to install. $99 and took 2 minutes to get it going.

do phone calls go through the carlinkit 3.0 or through the Toyota multimedia system? I've heard there is audio lag when using wireless CarPlay and wondering how severe it is.

 

[ROJA]

I'm about a week into using mine (Carlinkit 3.0 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GLVW169/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) and I've been happy so far. It does take a few seconds to connect but seems to be working well so far.

I've only used it for a couple of phone calls but it seemed to work well and I didn't notice a lag.

It's just nice for short trips to not have to plug in your phone. And if I need to charge, I can just put my phone on the wireless charger (I have the XLE w/ Plus).

My only fear is someone thinking it's a phone or something and breaking in to steal it. I might try painters tape to attach it underneath the bridge and out of sight.

 

[pamhar]

I'm about a week into using mine (Carlinkit 3.0 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GLVW169/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1) and I've been happy so far. It does take a few seconds to connect but seems to be working well so far.

I've only used it for a couple of phone calls but it seemed to work well and I didn't notice a lag.

It's just nice for short trips to not have to plug in your phone. And if I need to charge, I can just put my phone on the wireless charger (I have the XLE w/ Plus).

My only fear is someone thinking it's a phone or something and breaking in to steal it. I might try painters tape to attach it underneath the bridge and out of sight.

Those velcro stickers that can be removed without leaving a residue might also work.

 

[jays3l33t]

I used a 90 degree angle usb adaptor and hide the usb cable inside the leather looking strip
so its in the big storage next to the cup holder

 

[ROJA]

@jays3l33t I really like that approach. Very clean and stealthy!

 

[ROJA]

A few weeks in and I am very happy with my Amazon wireless carplay device. It connects quickly and reliably.

My only issue is switching between phones when two of us are in the car. Has anyone found a good way to do that?

 

[Thanh Nguyen]

I found this thread in our forum. You can try it. It’s a new model carlinkit.

Carlinkit 4.0 for $60

Carlinkit 4.0 Wireless CarPlay is selling for $60 on one of those flash deal sites. Just wanting to provide this info to the community. Here is the Slickdeals site with info and instructions Carlinkit 4.0 Wired to Wireless CarPlay Adapter (Blue) $60.70 via Mobile App And the site where the...

www.siennachat.com

 

[Sienna420]

I found this on couple of YouTube videos and it’s working great with Toyota prewired CarPlay.

Binize Wireless CarPlay Android AUTO Multimedia Video Box 4G Cellular,4GB+64GB,8Core,Android 9.0 System,Built-in Navigation,Support SIM&TF Card Bluetooth Only Support Car with OEM Wired CarPlay https://a.co/d/duPoj9W