Just got this for my 2020 Audi A5 to use with my Samsung S23 Ultra. Setup was quick, boot time isn't longer than it was using wired connection. Maps and texts work the same. No issues so far
@CarPlayLife6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Enjoy
@stevemhouse Жыл бұрын
Great review. Tried a bunch of wireless Carplay adapters recently and I found this the best all-round performer. Imagine if Carlinkit used a modern CPU rather than one from 2006!
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Haha yes. Keeping costs low or profits high 🤷🏻♂️
@neohu8856 Жыл бұрын
Its work does not depend too much on the processing power of the CPU. Our CPU has many advantages, such as low power consumption, dual USB, and high reliability.
@stevemhouse Жыл бұрын
@@neohu8856 Yep but it is slow to boot. If it had a faster processor I am sure the boot time could be significantly improved.
@0secdox Жыл бұрын
@stevemhouse how are we talking for Carplay to boot?
@ndgoliberty3 ай бұрын
@@neohu8856BS pal.
@SAMARITAN83 Жыл бұрын
I am using it since a week n I must say its so tiny weightless and works awesome no delay etc
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Awesome glad to hear it. For anyone reading this, what car make, model and year are you using it with? As it might help them decide.
@SAMARITAN83 Жыл бұрын
@@CarPlayLife I am using on a suzuki ciaz 2018 model which has inbuilt system which supports both android and apple car play wired.
@JerrySilver5 ай бұрын
Works well with both Android and iPhone BUT... there is no way to easily switch between AA and CarPlay or choose the device I want to connect to at startup time. You have to turn off BT and WiFi on the device you don't want to connect. That's kind of a showstopper for me - part of getting this was to allow multiple family members to easily use the infotainment system, and having to go through the extra steps just discourages them.
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
Multiple device connections has yet to be done well on these things. The closest way is adapters that support auto connect off, that way you can toggle which device it connects to rather than have it auto connect. Sadly you may still have to remove BT connections that have already connected. It’s ideally suited for when one device enters the car and requires switching. That way there is no BT pairing fights going on
@Rs3Audi Жыл бұрын
the one who invent this is genius.
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Yes. It works pretty smart these adapter.
@ajaquino1624 күн бұрын
I just connected it to my car (2018 CX-5), it took a while to set it up. It was stuck in connecting mode (blue light), I had to unplug the Carlinkit then plug my phone to the car to get the CarPlay then unplug it and tried connecting the Carlinkit again, this time it worked - Carlinkit is connected to my CarPlay. Now I have wireless CarPlay! Yay! 😁 Thanks. 🩶
@CarPlayLife23 күн бұрын
Yay! Thanks for sharing and watching
@Freeland-yce10 ай бұрын
Car Tank 300 + Carlinkit 5.0 works perfectly well no delay while changing tracks
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
Awesome!! 🙌🏻
@rubik2244 ай бұрын
No splash screen is a plus! Not sure if this has been pointed out before, but there's a niche scenario I'm in where I want no splash screen. I already have an AAWireless (for Android Auto) which works exceptionally and I share a car with my girlfriend. The AAWireless can be left connected (as it has no splash screen) but her current CarPlay adapter has a splash screen, which connects to the car before my AAWireless does. This means that if we have both adaptors connected and she's not in the car, then I get to look at her splash screen, while it all works OK for her. This is because a splash screen sends a "CarPlay" signal, where is with no splash screen there is no carplay or AndroidAuto signal, meaning the car believes no wire CarPlay or AndroidAuto devices are connected - preferred for my scenario. Additionally, seeing CarPlay being connected when your phone isn't in the car is weird.
@CarPlayLife4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. There’s a number of adapters now adopting the ‘background mode’ setting which when off never shows a launch screen.
@MrGasPro2 ай бұрын
In the review you wrote "Just remember it will not convert CarPlay only systems into running Android Auto and vice versa, for that you’re better off sticking with an older generation of adapter instead.". I have Iphone (just switched over from android), my car supports carplay+AA (jeep renegade uconnect 7") but when using carplay the screen has some useless black bars on the sides. So was guessing if converting from AA to carplay would get rid of those black bars like in native AA or if you have any suggestion about that. I am also considering 3-in-1 boxes but should be quite cheap and have a good wireless carplay experience. Overall, if I can give you some advice on your precious work, I would say the site is somewhat dispersive, you should have less categories of hardware reviewed, and another advice is to always present the table with the best contenders in the market, in each video always the same tables updated. Just my thoughts, keep up the good work !
@CarPlayLife2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and the feedback. For your situation. If you use a wire for CarPlay, does it also still show black bars? If it doesn’t then it’s a compatibility issue with the adapter not sending the correct video radio for this car’s display resolution, hence the boarders on the sides. If it does show this on wired mode then this is how it is. Thanks for the feedback. When you say less categories on my site, do you mean Carplaylife.com? If so I have been thinking of reworking this, but it’s a daunting task going back to arranging content as far back as 2015! 😞 As for the table, this is always evolving so having this presenting somewhere live would be my goal but I feel other sites will just pinch all my hard work with a screen grab and I lose all the views. Having the info concise to the part in the videos at least keep it somewhat contained and secure whilst keeping peeps informed.
@pdjhh Жыл бұрын
I bought one of these. It was a bit of a faf to get it going but seemed like magic when it did. However just for your viewers information it fails for me at least every day sometimes more than once. I have to unplug it and put it back in again or sometimes reboot my phone. I bought two one for me and one fro my work colleague - I have apple he has android which is why I bought this one. His failed enough to make him go back to cable. We both have 2021 Nissan Navaras.
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences. It’s odd how they are not stable in the Nissan. All I can suggest is playing with the config menu and its mode settings. So if it helps improve stability. You shouldn’t need to restart your phone, if anything, it’s more the system isn’t liking how the adapter operates so changing its config options might make it work around it a bit better.
@pdjhh Жыл бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Thanks for reply. Helpfully their support responded in a few hours. They told me to reset the network settings on my phone so I've done that and will see how it goes. Will post back here.
@pdjhh11 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Ok update as promised. I updated to ios17 and all my problems seem to have gone away! The phone seems to connect every time and quickly too. I'm not sure if ios16 was buggy with carplay (I had to restart my phone a lot of times when using cable too) if if the update gave it the kick in the guts it needed. It's all working now anyway!
@Afaque Жыл бұрын
Really good review and the video. Thank you. I have ordered one for my Toyata Fortuner
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! And I hope you enjoy it
@RedPanda_008065 күн бұрын
Hello , using the 5.0 since its launch, the GPS option ON means it takes GPS from Mobile or Car? in both modes I can see my "gps icon" in my iphone ON when I start navigation so It doesn't make sense..
@CarPlayLife4 күн бұрын
GPS on should mean it uses gps passthrough from the car antenna. Actually testing this is a bit tricky. A quick way is to rotate the phone and if the maps moves on screen it’s using the phone gps/compass orientation than the car. But I’ve found that this can be also a hit n miss test to accurately test gps passthrough. I’m still trying to find a more solid test.
@kmb7665 ай бұрын
OK, I bought this adapter. Everything works perfectly. But! The album cover and track title are not displayed on the car's multimedia system. It just says "Music" on dashboard screen. BTW no such problem with Carlinkit 3.0, but I already gave it to a friend :-) There is a solution? Renault Megane 4, R-Link 2.
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
I guess you’ve played with the IP config area and the various modes within that? The 5.0 is working differently to previous models so it might be extra compatibility for other vehicles has killed this functionality in yours 🤷🏻♂️
@kmb7663 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLifeI hasten to inform you that the problem has been fixed in the latest firmware update.
@chrisbarnes1998Ай бұрын
Hi Anthony Great reviews as ever, I actually moved from Ottocast u2 air to the Carlinkit 5.0. Most of the settings make sense but there are a few which despite trawling the internet I can’t figure out. Do you know what the high speed connection setting does? I’m using it on CarPlay btw.
@CarPlayLifeАй бұрын
Thanks for watching. This setting is new to me. I assume it’s likely a setting for the dongle to switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz band, 5GHz band will offer a fast bandwidth wireless connection but at the sacrifice of a short signal range. I’ll have to update to see this setting and try it one day.
@d4m029 Жыл бұрын
Apologies if i missed it in the video, you mentioned using android and iPhone, what about 2 iPhones? I remember on another (4.0 version?) You can have a screen that shows previously connected phones to pick from. Essentially if me and the other half are both in the car, if im driving i can pick my phone, if she's driving she can pick her phone, without having to go through Bluetooth on the phone etc (essentially just tap the right phone on the cars display on startup)
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
So the adapter did have this and it showed very briefly before going into CarPlay, but, I did an update and now it’s black screen during this moment and I can’t seem to see how to change that in the IP config menu. There’s no option. So for two iPhones you would have to manage this on the phones themselves by disconnecting BT on the one you don’t want to connect to. Saying that though there is an automatic connect option. Maybe if that’s off you might see the screen again. I’ll try and find the time to get this and update you when I have.
@d4m029 Жыл бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Thank you for the reply! 🤞 Turning off auto connect gives the option as it's something that could make life way easier for our use case. Thank you for the quality videos, and follow up with things like this! Really appreciate it!!
@jasonvestal39079 ай бұрын
I know this video is several months old but will this allow connection of android phone with car head unit that has carplay only?
@leocastillo82704 ай бұрын
I’ve just received my Carlink 5.0 and I noticed the skip feature no longer works with CarPlay steering wheel controls. I have an aftermarket pioneer radio and when it’s plugged in with the cord it works perfectly, is there any way to fix this?
@CarPlayLife4 ай бұрын
As in next and previous track? That should work so if it doesn’t that’s likely a compatibility issue with your pioneer and wheel controls. You can try running different modes from the up config menu and see how you get on there but I don’t know what else to suggest other than filing the issue with support and hope they offer a fix in a future update.
@how_its_doneАй бұрын
Hi, i just bought the Carlinkit 5.0 adaptor. I have an aftermarket 13" headunit running Android 13. I can use CP on the headunit using any iPhone. I have a Huawei Mate 20x which runs Harmoney OS and it does not work with AA. I bought this adaptor so my phone would work. However, even after I connect to the adaptor, the AA on the headunit does not detects it. Any ideas?
@CarPlayLifeАй бұрын
In my experience, these wireless adapters are not that reliable on android OS aftermarket systems. This adapter will only work with AA connections, it can't do CP to AA or AA to CP. For that you'll need the 4.0 which works differently to how the 5.0 works. Hope this helps.
@romanprochazka61465 ай бұрын
Works great, very fast connection, but doesn't charge through passthrough. My phone is getting very hot and the capacity is decreasing. The factory system I am connecting to is Ford Sync 3.4 and has its own navigation. What is wrong? Thanks for the ideas.
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
Most CarPlay usb ports have 5W max charging power. It has to power the adapter also, so if you use passthrough to charge your phone it’s going to be much less than 5W, meaning your phone will trickle charge at speeds that may be ok for light use but if using CarPlay, music and navigation at the same time it will get hot and not hold out build its charge.
@Marihuanek8610 ай бұрын
Hi, is worth to upgrade from Carlinkit 3.0 (latest firmware) to Carlinkit 5.0? I'm using it with CarPlay only. Thanks!
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
It’s not that much different. If it works for you and you are happy with its speed, and you don’t need Android Auto support, then there isn’t much need to upgrade.
@JKSpoff9 ай бұрын
I was just about to ask exactly the same thing, as my v3.0 keeps giving black screen and drop outs. Amazon selling this is £55 today. 🤔
@sigmazero6 ай бұрын
thanks a lot for your effort, hope to see an updated review after updating to the latest firmware specially for the 5.8Ghz connection . does it make any help or the situation is the same (speed/boottime/lag/audio call quality) ?
@CarPlayLife6 ай бұрын
I’ll check this out when I can.
@ImmortaL7789 ай бұрын
I purchased this yesterday , to be honest in only one hour the device was disconnect twice from my iphone 14 Pro , I updated the software still testing so far so good but I will comme back with an update , I hope the update fixes the disconnecting issue , audio quality is fine I don't feel to be bad or something , I'am using on a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq facelift , do I have to change some settings or just leave it alone ? For example wifi band , transfer mode , category Thank you
@CarPlayLife9 ай бұрын
Leave it as is. If it’s working to an acceptable level, leave it. You can try media delay at around 500 (you could try 300 but likely unstable) and this will speed it up a little a be more responsive to touch
@zachdominiquesinger6098Ай бұрын
Hi. So my wife and I both have iPhones. How can we switch between both phones if we are both in the car? How do I turn off auto connect and where do I choose the device when I turn that off? On the car screen or a phone screen?
@CarPlayLifeАй бұрын
They don’t make these Dongles switch between phones that easy. This particular one has the ability to turn auto connections off You can get to this either via the Settings menu on the Dongle’s home screen or by going to the IP config menu after connecting to CarPlay and switching it off there. Then when it comes to toggling which phone to connect to you simply tap it from the list, on the Dongle’s home screen.
@castill0PR716 күн бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Damn this really sucks, thought it would be as easy as turning off bluetooth on one device and using the other.
@kdzdr Жыл бұрын
How would you compare this to the CarlinKit 3.0 Mini? Is the improvements listed here worth choosing this over the mini? I don't have either just yet
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
The speed difference is almost double 16s for 2Air and 30s for the mini. So if that’s important and you’re only using it for CarPlay then go 2Air but it’s around 2x the cost of the mini
@leocastillo82707 ай бұрын
What would your recommendation be for a CarPlay adapter between this brand & the quad lock wireless adapter? I’ve seen mixed reviews on both. What would be the best way to go? I want reliability.
@CarPlayLife7 ай бұрын
The quad lock adapter is a rebrand of the 4.0. If you don’t have Android auto in the car and you wish to use it on a CarPlay only system then the 5.0 won’t work this way you’ll have to get quad lock or 4.0. If you have CarPlay and wish to just make it wireless CarPlay then the 5.0 is a bit faster.
@Followthepinas11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I'm driving a 2023 Nissan frontier using Android. Do you have a recommendation for me? I'm waiting to play KZfaq/Netflix .
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
I can’t say what’s compatible but sounds like you need an AI Box if you want video from those apps. Try a CarlinKit TBox plus or ottocast Picasou 2
@KaitoKz Жыл бұрын
Great review!! 👍👍My car comes with carplay and option to mirrow to my phone. With that do I need a Carlinkit?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
If you wanna do that wirelessly then yes 👍🏻
@Keedsikeedsi7 ай бұрын
Comparing with the Ottocast U2 Air Pro which one do you recommended ? Thank for your reply in advance :)
@CarPlayLife7 ай бұрын
I prefer the 5.0 as it has GPS pass through and a better config system to tailor the experience.
@Tassio_Bastos Жыл бұрын
Could you tell me which one does better on the Android system, 4.0 or 5.0? which one has the fastest boot, which one has the lowest latency? Thanks for the videos!
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
5.0 is faster by 9seconds in my test when booting into android. But you must have Android auto on your car system. If your car system only has CarPlay you’re limited to 4.0. Latency is roughly the same, but can be tweaked in the config
@mikemendoza88 Жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for all the info, much appreciated. Do you think this will work on a Ford Bronco Sport 2023? Or should i look for an older one that it 100% works with just to be safe? Thanks again!
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
If anything, newer models should be more compatible with newer vehicles. Not the other way around. Especially when it’s a 2023 vehicle. So I would give this one a go.
@hariyokomarandi47009 ай бұрын
Review a few days carlinkit 5.0 for android auto ? Delay on screen ? Music spotify delay ? Plus minus carlinkit 5.0 android auto ? I'm using carlinkit 4.0 delay on navigation (google maps) and music spotify. After OTA last UPGRADE, my Carlinkit 4.0 is died, no Led turn on… If i connect in a other usb, nothing respond.
@CarPlayLife9 ай бұрын
If there’s no lights coming on it will likely mean it’s bricked itself and is now dead. The update may have failed midway through which usually bricks them as they don’t have a fallback firmware so it’s overwriting the main firmware as it updates. If this fails it’s dead. Sorry. The 5.0 is better, but your car needs wired AAuto if you want to use it for AAuto. It works differently to the 4.0 which uses CarPlay to operate for both CP and AAuto.
@rehan.alam17 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Great review I must say. Can you please how do you switch between android auto and carplay? My wife has an apple and I got an android but, not able to switch between. Thanks in advance. I am using on 2020 outlander.
@CarPlayLife7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Switching platforms isn’t the best on these adapters. No one has done it perfect. This adapter does have a menu to toggle which device to connect to. You just have to make sure auto connect is switched off. This allows you time to select the device you wish to connect to. But there is a chance the other device has connected over BT and that locks the other device out from connecting.
@leryeo5 ай бұрын
Does this support BMW cars as on their website there is no mention of any BMW car models? I can only see Audi and VW
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
I can’t really confirm as I’ve not tried any of these in a BMW
@Petazsiga3 күн бұрын
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@CarPlayLife3 күн бұрын
It won’t work because you need a working CarPlay port for these adapters to work. You can’t add it from a power usb port.
@maestro0135 ай бұрын
i bought a jvc 565 btd for my opel mokka 2012, because the original radio died, its a android radio. can i use the carlinkit for my radio, now it has a apart usb cable on the jvc radio, were i can plug in my s22 samsung, and android radio pops up. but i want it wireless. or do you recomend another brand (im dutch). tnx in advance
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
Can you install Android apps onto the head unit? If you can you’ll want an adapter that works with an app. I have a playlist for them on this channel. Otherwise these wireless adapters won’t work without otherwise as they’ll need a CarPlay usb port to work.
@DrHirenRana8 ай бұрын
Does Carlinkit 5.0 work with aftermarket stereo Sony XAV-AX5500 which has wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto ?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
I’m not sure about Sony HU. I hear they can be a bit picky on what works on them. Buy it from Amazon and you’ll get easy returns if it doesn’t work with it.
@sjannanutttree8163 Жыл бұрын
I too have a discover pro golf so your tests are very applicable to me. Ideally I’d want a system that can handle wired CarPlay pass through. Does this carlinkit 5.0 support this or you familar with a device that does this? I’d be interested to know if it’s possible to just plug in a phone into a wireless CarPlay kit and have a wired CarPlay experience. How would it work when plugging in before the booting process has finished. How would it behave if you’re already booted into wireless CarPlay?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
If you’ve already booted into wireless CarPlay and you connect the cable it will stay on wireless mode. You would have to disconnect the adapter with it connected to a cable via the usb port for it to boot into wired mode.
@crtme Жыл бұрын
You said "...there is no wired passthrough on this adapter". Can you tell us a good recent model that _does_ have wired passthrough?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
CarlinKit 4.0 or Quadlock CarPlay adapter (same thing as 4.0) has usb passthrough.
@crtme Жыл бұрын
@@CarPlayLifeThanks! I have an android unit with no carplay and want to plug in instead of wireless
@rayyannauman28843 ай бұрын
The issue I am facing is that it wirelessly connects to carplay for the first time and even works perfectly but once I turn off the car and want to reconnect it, no matter what I do, it doesn’t work. It either keeps disconnecting with the bluetooth or it stucks on connecting. Tried upgrading the firmware aswell but the issue persists. Do you know what could be the issue here?
@CarPlayLife3 ай бұрын
Try playing with startup delay in the IP config settings menu. It feels your car system isn’t ready for the connection so adding a bit of a delay will help and time the sync much better.
@Loso052311 ай бұрын
Can you skip to the next song or play previous song using the steering control button’s a lot of dongles only allow you to pause,play, and answer phone calls from the steering wheel but no skip forward or backward control from the steering wheel?
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
It depends what you have on the wheel. But in my experience, every 20+ adapter I’ve tried allows skipping tracks back and forth. Sometimes wheel controls will not work until the car is properly started for the wheel to send signals to the stereo.
@Slicksterzz Жыл бұрын
Re. the bootup, do you have to manually pair the phone every time, or just the first?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Just the first time. After that it’s automatic.
@debbrueggemann37629 ай бұрын
I have a stupid question: on my (brand new and first car that supports CarPlay) Rav4 hybrid, my phone talks fine to the car. Why would I want one of these?
@CarPlayLife9 ай бұрын
They are just to convert wired CarPlay to wireless CarPlay, so no need to plug it in to use CarPlay. If you don’t want to use CarPlay and are happy to use audio over Bluetooth instead then there is no need. It’s purely a CarPlay thing really.
@Anjandutta20 Жыл бұрын
Can we use it for Audi a3 2014 model ??? If yes then we just need to plug in with car adapter and need to connect with Bluetooth. After that automatically Audi default screw will change jnto car play mode ???
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
2014 is unlikely to have wired CarPlay? You’ll need that for this to work
@25JSN.A Жыл бұрын
I have been using this for a few days now with my Mercedes a class 2019 all works well but occasionally within a few minutes of use the device would just randomly turn off and not work until I unplugged and plug it back in
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Turn off?! That’s strange.have try a different cable or check the port for fluff
@whosaywzhat11 ай бұрын
Thanks but the negative point is on my Toyota Yaris Hybrid, brand new, it cannotbe reckognized when pushing the voice command key on the wheel, have to go to the screen, this is not good at all. It says, no device reckognized. This is really bad, since this is essential !
@ajdinjasarevic8676 ай бұрын
Hello, can i use this with an aftermarket android head unit which doesn't have Android Auto/CarPlay built-in? Also, can i use Carlinkit AI box with same head unit (I have heard that radio must have Android auto built in)? Thank you very much.
@CarPlayLife6 ай бұрын
Yes you need either CarPlay or Android auto already on your system (depending which adapter type you choose). For Android head units you need something like these from this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLysOHeJ5BkMj-ov6_61XEGpj9AbbM0QYM&feature=shared
@loweredlightning3 ай бұрын
Does this have an audio deley like when phose is paired through BT to car?
@CarPlayLife3 ай бұрын
Yes it does and it will be worse than BT. This is how they all work. WiFi is slower than BT for audio delay.
@Captain-Chats10 ай бұрын
Hi I have a Peugeot 208 72 plate with CarPlay, could you recommend the best adapter for my car or brand please. Plugging in every time is a pain in the arse
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
Sorry I can’t recommend an adapter without trying it in the specific car itself. The 5.0 would be a good start. Buy from Amazon for easy returns if it doesn’t work in your car.
@markajones9 ай бұрын
I bought the CarlinKit 5.0 for my 2017 VW Tiguan after watching this review but the connection drops out and the screen goes blank roughly every 5 minutes.
@CarPlayLife9 ай бұрын
Go into its IP config menu when connected to it and tray adjusting some settings. I would try display mode first and see how you get on
@Wealth-Addiction Жыл бұрын
I also have a VW and it didn't work, I know you explained it in the video, but it isn't clear to me what to do to fix it. Could you please explain it?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
So they don’t or might not show a menu interface to tell you it’s working. But the adapter should light up red once plugged in. Next go to iPhone and in settings > Bluetooth look for Autokit to appear. If it doesn’t turn BT off at the top switch and back on again and wait a few seconds. Once you tap it accept all the prompts to connect and then the system should show up CarPlay
@toxictrio7449 Жыл бұрын
But there is no prompt showing up. (Im on a different account)
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
There is no prompt. You have to connect to BT first. If you don’t see it come up then there are problems.
@tunabbq645510 ай бұрын
I have this model. I cannot connect to the bluetooth. I tried everything. Tried other friends phones, none of them worked. Did all of the settings through wifi, still cant connect. I cannot update the firmware with my android but i managed to update it with an iphone, still does not work after update. What should i do?
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
If you’re not seeing the BT profile from the adapter it isn’t booting up or being powered, or the update bricked it and it’s not fully booting up to transmit the BT connection. However if you can connect to it via WiFi it is running. Maybe try an older rollback firmware or if it’s in your return window send it back
@e-dl26563 ай бұрын
My car doesn't support Android Auto, only Apple CarPlay. Can I use this product to connect Android Auto wirelessly?
@CarPlayLife3 ай бұрын
You need the 4.0 for that scenario. The 5.0 wouldn’t work this way.
@SebiErnst Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the review. Have you been able to test whether this dongle forwards navigation directions (i.e. the upcoming turn instructions) to the instrument cluster? The Ottocast U2 Air does this, but the CarlinKit 4.0 doesn't, at least with the Renault EasyLink infotainment system (all devices with newest firmware, of course). Music info and album art forwarding works on both dongles, but I'm specifically interested in nav guidance (when using Apple Maps).
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
I wish I had a car that does this to tell you 🤣 Usually, I thought if it does it over wired CarPlay. It should also do it over wireless.
@ahmedsadek9546 Жыл бұрын
Hey! Have you got any answer? I'm having the same concern :)
@SebiErnst Жыл бұрын
@@CarPlayLife That's what I would have thought as well, but there are differences in behaviour - Ottocast U2 Air puts Apple Maps directions in the instruments, but CarlinKit doesn't. I decided to get the CarlinKit 5.0 anyway, and it turns out it doesn't support it either. It could probably be easily fixed via a firmware update, perhaps @neohu8856 could shed some light on this issue?
@SebiErnst Жыл бұрын
@@ahmedsadek9546 Finally checked this myself and no, neither CarlinKit 4.0 nor 5.0 support this feature in my car. So far, only the Ottocast U2 Air does, but then that dongle doesn't support GPS pass-through, which is very handy if the phone is in your pocket, and greatly reduces battery use as well.
@pwave123 Жыл бұрын
My car only has carplay but I have an android phone. What wireless adapter should I get?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
CarlinKit 4.0
@FrostCerebro10 ай бұрын
Thank you for replying to the comments. I use Android and my car has wireless Carplay but wired Android auto. Would you recommend this over Carlinkit CPC200-a2a in terms of stability and latency? I also wonder if my car's own wireless Carplay will still work with this plugged in?
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
I assume you want to connect to an android for Android auto wirelessly?
@FrostCerebro10 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Yes.
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
I think the A2A will be similar to the 5.0, maybe see what's cheapest and from a place like amazon so you have easier returns should it not work.
@malifremmergard7194 Жыл бұрын
I’m considering getting an adapter. Not sure if I should go for the 5.0 or the 3.0 mini… I have a 2016 Golf GTE. Is this one very big in the car? Which one should I consider? And is it possible to switch from the CarPlay to radio on the car without unplugging it?😅
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
The 3.0 mini is about 1/4 smaller than the 5.0. Speed wise the 5.0 is 10s faster to connect. Switching is just like when using wired CarPlay. So press radio and you’re in the radio. Press CarPlay you’re in CarPlay. It doesn’t take it over. Your golf needs wired CarPlay also.
@AdrianPersaud-q6pАй бұрын
Does it work on stereos that don't have android auto built in? Like Fordsworth
@CarPlayLifeАй бұрын
No, you will need a wired android auto car system for these to work
@mohammedabbas92884 ай бұрын
Hello, can i use it to connect my android phone with my car screen that support carplay only??
@CarPlayLife4 ай бұрын
Not the 5.0 you’ll need a 4.0 for that purpose. The 5.0 doesn’t convert but the 4.0 will do.
@JuanCamiloAriasAyala11 ай бұрын
I have been doing my research with the help of your videos in order to find the best option for me but there's a lot of info and options that is so confusing, could you tell me what's your best option for my case? the car is a Volkswagen Gol and supports AC and AA wired, I want to use them wireless, I'm a AC user but I would like to have the option to use AA too. I would like to know your opinion for both just AC and AC&AA adapters. So much thanks in advance!
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
If you also want AA then the best option is either 4.0 or 5.0 CarlinKit. There are other 2in1s out there but the autokit software these run are better overall for fixing and tweaking (should you need to).
@JuanCamiloAriasAyala11 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Thank you so much for your comments!
@alessandropasotti53906 ай бұрын
Is it slow only the first time or every time? Please answer me soon, thanks!
@CarPlayLife6 ай бұрын
Slow to connect? You only have to pair it once and it will auto connect after. So it should be quicker next time you boot it up
@MOHAMEDISSAM Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review.. Does it support KZfaq on apple car play?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
No you need an AI box or 3in1 for that
@RicardoRodrigues-bk9li4 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife What is the name of the iOS app to use KZfaq?
@ricardoterada11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I want to use the native android part in it but I have iPhone. Do you know if I can use iPhone or mercedes touchpad to move around and input?
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
You won’t run Android auto from an iPhone, it’s either iPhone to CarPlay or Android to Android Auto. It should allow control with the dial/knob. I’m not sure about touch pads. If it works for CarPlay, it should be similar to that.
@user-iw5id7cm2t6 ай бұрын
hi in my volkswagen, the radio has the option for carplay but its factory locked i need a code but its to expensive. Will the carlinkit work if i dont already have carplay installed in my car ?
@CarPlayLife6 ай бұрын
No I don’t think it works that way. You’ll need CarPlay functional and selectable in order for this adapter to work
@jad545 Жыл бұрын
Hi love you vids, I have a Audi a3 22 plate it has wireless apple car play and works well but can’t play vids or from apps, can you recommend a adapter box that I could connect to play KZfaq Netflix Disney etc ( obviously when not driving). Cheers 👋
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
If you can run CarPlay from a usb port you could try any really. If it’s wireless only i am not so sure as there are specific boxes for bmw (maybe audi too) that allows this type of connection.
@23samt11 ай бұрын
I have the car link 4.0 at the moment should I upgrade to the 5.0 and I’m using Apple CarPlay. thank you
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
It’s not really necessary. You lose wire passthrough on the 4.0 and the 4.0 is a little faster into CarPlay from boot than the 5.0 in my experience. If you were using it for Android Auto, the 5.0 does have some advantages in speed there.
@ibuildpools23108 ай бұрын
My vw Tiguan has a dead touchscreen and I’ve been unable to use CarPlay since I got a new phone because the screen requires consent to pair. Do you think this would bypass that? Are you able to test a phone that has not been paired to your car, or to unpair your phone in order to test it?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
It’s going to behave as if you’ve connected a phone via wire. So if it needs permission by pressing something on the display, when plugging this in, it might likely do the same by asking the same prompt before the dongle is to be recognised. So it’s unlikely it will solve you’ve issue but you could buy from Amazon and send it back if it doesn’t work.
@anonymoose2145 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I just got a vehicle that seems to have both CarPlay and Android Auto, but the amount of dongles is outrageous. If you could suggest the all around best one, what would you say is number one currently? I have a 2021 Subaru WRX Premium which seems to have the option for both.
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Subaru and Mitsubishi are known for being very picky with these adapters. So I can’t say which works without trying it on those vehicles myself. Maybe buy the CarlinKit 5.0 from Amazon so you can send it back easily if it doesn’t work.
@anonymoose2145 Жыл бұрын
@@CarPlayLife thanks so much ❤️
@Terminatorm1016 ай бұрын
@@anonymoose2145 , how is your luck with Subaru + CarlinKit 5.0, is it any good (if you happen to try it out)?
@anonymoose21456 ай бұрын
@@Terminatorm101 hey there! I picked it up and it works great! Goes from blue tooth to CarPlay in less than twenty seconds. The only thing is that there is delay between the audio. So if you have in a KZfaq video or are on a call, there will be a noticeable 1-2 second delay. It’s not game changing in anyway and I 100% suggest picking one up. It’s never disconnected while driving or anything. The only time I’ve had issues is when it’s trying to connect to my home wifi and CarPlay at the same time after I’ve been in and out of the car lol. Highly suggest!
@Terminatorm1016 ай бұрын
@@anonymoose2145 wow, glad to hear a positive feedback from an actual Subaru user! After some vids I was almost settled that a vire and a phone in a cupholder is no that bad of an option at all 😅 Usually my car is quite near the home wi-fi, so I believe there might be some issues until I disconnect my phone from it 🤔
@jenifer.juliat7 ай бұрын
I bought carlinkit 5.0, my car is a Peugeot 3008, I use carplay with cable normally, when I turn on carlink it turns red, then flashes blue, connects to bluetooth and wifi without errors but nothing happens on the car screen, thet carplay logo is gray like when nothing is connected to it and the blue light blinks forever. I can go into that ip page with the settings and everything, but nothing I change helps. Have you seen this happen? Because I looked everywhere and found that this hadn't happened to anyone before.
@CarPlayLife7 ай бұрын
This has been a very recent issue that I’ve personally experienced. I don’t know how to resolve it. The phone is connected over WiFi but apple carplay doesn’t display. Manually tapping initiates wireless CarPlay but it falls back to the system display before it shows CarPlay. I haven’t found a work around and it must be a recent update to the iPhone that has caused this issue. Maybe a 5.0 update will release for the adapter once more people complain about it. For now I’ve swapped to a U2-Air Pro which also has the same issue but it’s now displaying again on this dongle. It all sounds very temperamental. Update. I am on 17.1.2 and see there is an update 17.2.1 which I’m downloading now. Maybe this improves things. Update 2: installed update 7.2.1 and it’s working again now.
@baelidays888 ай бұрын
Just a question: is the product pairr-max legit or equivalent to CarlinKit5.0?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of it. Sounds like a copycat rebrand if you’re asking. Edit. Just checked and it’s likely a rebrand of the Ottocast max. CarlinKit rarely OEMs their adapter tech.
@matedu4508 Жыл бұрын
Hello. How do we watch youtube, nertflix on carlinkit 5, is the carbridge option good?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
This adapter will not do video streaming. You need an AI box for that. Carbridge requires a jailbroken device or similar which I don’t trust personally.
@oproeditor Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for replying to all comments. What is the car gps passthrough function? I'm sorry if I missed it even though it's in the video. And I'm debating which one to buy between 4.0 and 5.0
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
If your car system has navigation then it has a gps antenna, gps passthrough uses this antenna for use with navigation apps via CarPlay. Otherwise without this it uses the iPhone antenna, and if the phone is in a bag or back pocket it won’t pickup the gps satellites as well as an antenna from a car if it was using gps passthrough. Hope that’s clear.
@jethrohaha3 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife hi, I have an interesting question and hope you can share some light on it. I have a grey import car that means it has gps antenna but no local map data, will that actually affect the gps pass through function?
@darins25688 ай бұрын
our use case is one car with multiple iphone users, so on 3.0 i disabled auto connect and manually select the one i want to connect to which i am ok with? how does it work on the 5.0 since you said there is no menu? is 3.0 or 5.0 better if you have multiple users?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
The experience is the same. The same menu is still there for CarPlay. With its auto connect option. There is no menu for AAuto. 5,0 is just slightly faster in processor so it gets you in a little quicker. If you’re on 3.0 and it works for you there’s no significant reason to upgrade IMO.
@wherewolf8710 ай бұрын
Hey , question for your review: can it airplay/ cast media from iPhone to it? I’ve been looking for a box that will simply make my wired Apple CarPlay wireless and allow me to cast/airplay to my car dash. Any recommendations under 100$
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
This adapter won’t cast video over AirPlay
@ak-lad7 ай бұрын
Will this play youtube and Netflix videos on screen of car?
@CarPlayLife7 ай бұрын
No you need an AI box or Android OS based adapter for that - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqqpYKR0xLOqpmQ.html
@Dr.AshishVerma Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. I had to return 4.0 as there was a significant delay in updating my actual location while navigating on waze. Have you noticed any delay on 5.0 while using waze?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Is it the same for any other nav app or just Waze? I remember hearing people mention things like Waze delay in navigation. I’m not sure if you can set advanced turn warning timings in the settings area of the app?
@aliusblacksmith4 ай бұрын
it works for me about 40 minutes,, and then sudenly i cant connet to carlink kit with xiaomi 14, and golf 7 2018...
@CarPlayLife4 ай бұрын
You mean it disconnects you and you can’t reconnect to it? Does it work if you unplug and reinsert afterwards? If so try going into the IP config menu and make sure auto refresh and auto connect is switched on.
@collinsublette55979 ай бұрын
I have a 2018 audi a4 and i have a nob to control my carplay. it is not touchscreen. would this device still work?
@CarPlayLife9 ай бұрын
If it works like this wired, it will work the same wireless.
@sharkym3072 Жыл бұрын
When You use wireless AA do incoming phone calls show on little display behind steering wheel? Do You see calls history on that display and can You for example disconnect using steering wheel button?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
It should mirror exactly how it works when plugged in wired for android auto, just with the adapter it happens wirelessly
@gabevdm8 ай бұрын
Hi I’m doubting between the Carlinkit 5.0 and the U2Air Pro. I own an MG4. Input lag, the possibility to pair my wife’s phone as well and boot up time are the most important for me. Which one would you recommend?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
5.0 if multi-user support is a requirement, and Air Pro if speed is more important, but the 5.0 has more offerings, so I'd go 5.0 if it was me..
@gabevdm8 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife thanks man! It’s arriving today. Keep up the good work and happy holidays!
@SC-fh7nt7 ай бұрын
@@gabevdmhow is it? which ones better?
@TeeeTV11 ай бұрын
Any recommendations for a wireless dongle for a pioneer wired carplay head unit? Thanks
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
CarlinKit 3/4/5 or ottocast air/air pro seem to work fine on my pioneer 93DAB
@DaftPunkzz9 ай бұрын
What is the carlinkit 5.0 like compared to a quad lock? I purchased a quad lock one a couple of weeks ago and it has been awful, always disconnecting I’m looking at the carlinkit 5.0 but I do a lot of long driving so just wondering what it’s like using maps and taking calls on long journeys?
@CarPlayLife9 ай бұрын
Quad Lock is the same as a CarlinKit 4.0. 5.0 is just a little bit faster but no Android auto on CarPlay only system like you can on 4.0.
@DaftPunkzz9 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLifethanks for replying, what CarPlay adapter would you recommend for long drives using Google maps?
@jed786 Жыл бұрын
For the 23-27seconds to connect to car play, is that only for the 1st time it has to connect or, Everytime you get in the car? I have a Audi a4 2016 with wired car play, wanted to make it wireless and watch KZfaq/Netflix will this work also
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Every time. But it’s likely you VAG system will be like mind and turn on when you unlock the car. So the adapter turns on before you start the car meaning those seconds are shaved off and it’s only a few before you see CarPlay. As long as your phone it’s connecting to is nearby.
@showboatingsports111111 ай бұрын
My unit didn’t give me a pop up prompt on my iPhone 13 when I connected it by Bluetooth. I updated it and now it just flashes blue once I connect by Bluetooth. HELP!!!
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
Remove/forget the BT profile on your phone and forget the wifi network also, and start again
@showboatingsports111111 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife ok I’m trying now. Thanks.
@showboatingsports111111 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife I tried it a few times and still the same thing. My car may not be compatible. I’m putting it in a 2012 Nissan Maxima. I try to contact/email them before I send it back. Frustrating. Lol. Thanks for responding. That means a lot. I will definitely sub.
@kmb7665 ай бұрын
After one year, how do you rate this device? Is it still the wireless carplay leader?
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
I’m still using it in mine. Currently replaced it with the Cuarko I reviewed on Friday atm to compare its long term use.
@TimPaddy Жыл бұрын
Does it do screen mirroring? All I need from one of these boxes is to mirror my phone screen to my vehicle's large infotainment.
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
No you need a 3in1 adapter or AI box for mirroring. Something that had an android is to run a mirroring app on to your CarPlay display.
@alfaoil353810 ай бұрын
I didn't manage to connect to my VW ID6 to get Android auto. My car supports only Carplay. Is there any solution? Thanks
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
Try the Ottocast u2-x pro kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pMB4edOLqtzZhok.htmlsi=ly_zoVl4zB58Uamg
@rafaelreusch8 ай бұрын
Hey the 27 seconds is the the start of the engine or when the vw media starts?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
That’s from engine/key start to seeing CarPlay on screen. This time will seem less if you have it connected, unlock the car and by time you’ve sat down it will appear much less as the adapter has already powered up when unlocking the car.
@ScotyTheHotty7 ай бұрын
Have someone put this adaptor in the central console storage (dunno the exact English word for it) ? Does it affect the wireless connection or the cooling ?
@CarPlayLife7 ай бұрын
It works just fine down there. The plastic doors don’t seem to affect performance too much, if anything, heat may become an issue in the warmer months than signal
@KeyzerSoze99Ай бұрын
Bought it, tried it, sending it back. Keeps dropping out and the app doesn't come from the google play store, so I'm not installing it.
@CarPlayLifeАй бұрын
It doesn’t need any app from any store to work. Sounds like you got something different to what’s in this video.
@syednezab Жыл бұрын
Hows the phone battery drain ?? Can this be left connected with car when not driving?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Yes no problem. Unless modified, the usb port it is connected to should power off after a time.
@kurbeco11 ай бұрын
With drop outs, what's the recovery process there for CarPlay and AndroidAuto? Looking at getting this to use in a 10th Gen Honda Civic, it supports native AA and between me and my wife we have iPhone and Android devices that'll get used in that car. I don't think there are any other devices that do what this does.
@CarPlayLife11 ай бұрын
Usually the adapter and mobile will reconnect if it were to loose connection.
@stevemcgowan30175 ай бұрын
hi anthony.im looking at wireless apple carplay is this garlin 5 going work with my jvc head it’s carplay already used wires normally but they seem to wear out then lose apple carplay .usually get new cable goodmans last one
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
I’m not sure about JVC. You can only try. Buy from Amazon for easier returns
@stevemcgowan30175 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife yes it arrived works great .
@CarPlayLife5 ай бұрын
Awesome. Glad it’s working great for you.
@LicMoraO Жыл бұрын
Will this version allow using Audi MMI native functions while using it with android auto? 4.0 version doesn't allow the simultaneous use of carplay and native Audi steering wheel media controls, calls history or voice control
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
If you’re thinking of using android with a CarPlay system then you don’t want to consider this dongle anyway. It won’t work like the way the 4.0 does. So avoid this altogether. Wheel controls, seems to work just fine and call history is handled via CarPlay anyway so that works and native voice control works in my VAG car so Audi should be the same.
@ericchan563510 ай бұрын
I have a Pioneer dmh-z5350bt with wired car play , can i get this kits for my Pioneer headunit? or anyone been test work with Pioneer system
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
This worked with a Pioneer 93DAB, many do
@banke1a18 ай бұрын
What would be the best wireless dongle for iPhone 14 Pro Max?
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
It’s more to do with what car and system, than your phone. They need wired CarPlay to work so your car system needs that most of all
@banke1a18 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife my car has wired Apple CarPlay. It’s a 2020 limited Palisade by Hyundai.
@CarPlayLife8 ай бұрын
Then the 5.0 would be a good starting point for you. That’s what I would try first.
@banke1a18 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife thank you for the recommendation.
@shameemfarhan13 ай бұрын
Is it compatible with Audi A6 RMC_EU_P14321
@CarPlayLife3 ай бұрын
It’s possible. It needs wired CarPlay to work.
@Merrittgenes1110 ай бұрын
I'm trying to understand if this plays is own "Carlinkit CarPlay" interface, or would use my cars built-in/native "CarPlay" (ie ford bronco) screen. Or is there any adapter that doesn't change my screen?
@CarPlayLife10 ай бұрын
All wireless CarPlay adapters ‘fool’ your wired CarPlay system into thinking an iPhone is connected. So it’s emulating a connected iPhone that is receiving the CarPlay ‘display/audio and touch input feed’ from your iPhone and it displays this onto your CarPlay display. There are two ways (or code) how this is done (or emulated) AFAIK - CarlinKit and everyone else that shares the same what I call ‘fullscreen UI’ code. So to answer your question isn’t so straightforward… Yes it’s using your native CarPlay to communicate, but it’s being emulated to act wirelessly by the adapter so your phone can communicate with it. Remember, CarPlay is just video stream from your phone. You’re not interacting with software on the car system itself, all the work is being done on your iPhone and this is just being ‘cast’ to the display over a series of CarPlay protocols that the display knows how to display it whilst also sending and receiving touch input to and from the display and your phone. To use wireless CarPlay natively, you would need your car system to have this hardware built in. Hope this helps.
@Enimapod7439 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife Are there any security concerns with using these dongles? Is everything still encrypted? Or are they able to see your info and stream/copy it to wherever they please?
@Gyurii91 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I have an android head unit but it doesn’t have tlink/zlink option. I am thinking about to buy an usb dongle. I can’t decide between carlinkit 4.0 or 5.0. I heard that 4.0 version support only the android units. Is it true? Btw, I need microphone because what I had is noise and weak. I am gonna use iphone (carplay).
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
4.0 and 5.0 only work with CarPlay systems. Not android head units. For that you’ll need one that works with android head units like this one kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZ10lLaSsKzFdYE.html
@roibanaag188 Жыл бұрын
Will this device turn my non apple carplay android head unit into a fully working apple carplay head unit? Or this will only work if my headunit has already apple carplay?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
The latter. You need CarPlay or Android auto for this one
@renaldoblank3636 Жыл бұрын
Nice Video, but no Wifi Specs ?
@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын
Sorry it is: Channel #: 149 (changeable) Frequency 5745 (changes with band) Channel Width: 80MHz Channel Band: 5GHz Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (n,ac) Signal dbm -55 Signal noise ratio: 39 Max data rate: 866.7!!! Wi-Fi brand: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Wi-Fi security: WPA2-Personal
@stesafs44692 ай бұрын
I just bought it for Android Auto 14.0. It connects, but the light keeps blinking blue and it doesn't changes stable to green. Why is that? Is there any problem?
@CarPlayLife2 ай бұрын
I think blue and green is based on type of connection. Green for CarPlay and blue for Android Auto. If it works for you and it’s blue then no reason to be concerned
@stesafs44692 ай бұрын
@@CarPlayLife when entering the car, some times my phone connects to the car and this causes a delay for Android Auto. Also, I have to unclick an click the wireless connection to my phone in order to connect...
@CarPlayLife2 ай бұрын
Try adjusting launch delay in settings. Or turning auto connect off and manually tapping connect when you and your car is ready