Quad Lock Wireless CarPlay Adapter Review

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Quad Lock Wireless CarPlay Adapter Review

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Anthony Barker (CarPlayLife)

Күн бұрын

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@tugboat8475 Күн бұрын

Hey, great review. How would you compare it to the Motorola ma1 Android auto carplay. Cheers

@CarPlayLife Күн бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching. I never used the moto ma1 but this adapter only runs CarPlay and not Android auto so they are not really like for like adapters to compare them anyway

@larryxhernandez Жыл бұрын

I have a 2021 Toyota Tacoma Trd off-road and it doesn’t seem like it’s compatible with my car. It boots up fine and works for a bit but after that it starts to skip and freeze up and finally it’ll disconnect. I normally have to reset my radio for it to work again only for it to happen again. I ended up getting a replacement and had the same issue. It also lags pretty bad. I changed a setting to fix that. I can’t remember what setting but I put it to 300 and it made it way better.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Each vehicle is different. Usually I find 300 or lower will make it skip and run into issues. 500-1000 is a bit more stable but there will be some extra lag

@NorthwesternNL Жыл бұрын

I’ve bought this for my Renault Arkana, it works fine with the Easylink system. I also installed the latest firmware via the IP config menu, seems to be very stable now. I only have issues with it overheating if I store it in the glovebox with summer weather.

@NorthwesternNL Жыл бұрын

The config menu has been updated with newer firmware btw. For me it looked different and has a lot more info/options shown.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, glad it’s working for you. Enjoy.

@rileymcgrath5905 2 ай бұрын

Does this work with a 2021 Mitsubishi triton?

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

Check their compatibility list on their website or shop listing. If you have wired CarPlay it is possible.

@g_cov6737 Ай бұрын

Does this work with 2024 Hyundai Kona?

@CarPlayLife Ай бұрын

Possibly as long as it has wired CarPlay

@cookiecanfly_ 3 ай бұрын

Is there delays when making a phone call? The adapter I have if I’m talking on the phone I have to wait a while before I hear the person I’m talking too on the phone speak. The delay is so annoying. Does this one have a delay as well?

@CarPlayLife 3 ай бұрын

You can try reducing the media delay to around 300-500 in its config menu. See if that helps. Otherwise newer adapters from Cuarko and my Sunweyer review comes out on Friday they have little delay in calling

@lukecarroll9270 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have just bought one can I leave the adapter plugged in when car is off and lock as I notice the green light stays on

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Unless your usb is modded to stay on it should go off after 1-2 mins at most.

@marius-bogdanbizon6957 2 ай бұрын

Any devices like this for nissan qashqai 2017 ? Thank you

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

If you have wired CarPlay it should work. These don’t give you CarPlay if you haven’t got it. They only convert wired to wireless for people that have wired CarPlay on the car system.

@FB6Eldred Жыл бұрын

Do you have to connect to it every time? I have it and I have to go into my Bluetooth settings to connect every time

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Once paired the first time, it should connect automatically. Maybe you’re not waiting long enough? Or make sure automatic connection is ticked.

@mein_tipples Жыл бұрын

Bought the unit last week, alass there's several disconnects that occur (more so when using navigation apps). QuadLock are straight up refunding people from what I've read, without going through returns. Firmware version is still on some build from September 2022.

@craigwolstenholme2166 Жыл бұрын

I’m getting the same so did quadlock refund without any issues as i want to send mine back, also can’t find the number to contact the uk side online 🤷‍♂️

@mein_tipples Жыл бұрын

@@craigwolstenholme2166 same here, it sounds like they're abandoning this product, which is a real shame given their track record on their other products...

@Darren-by3rn Жыл бұрын

Just got a quad lock CarPlay how do you access the ip config for sensitively please

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Connect to CarPlay first then on iPhone go to your browser and enter 192.168.50.2 to enter the menu on your phone.

@LegitJohnDoe 5 ай бұрын

Hello Anthony, would you know if that will work with an old Pioneer head unit? Thanks.

@CarPlayLife 5 ай бұрын

As long as it has wired CarPlay usb port yes

@adv6504 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately after troubleshooting with quadlock support, they determined its incompatible with my 2018 Tiguan Sportline system :(

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

What a shame. Maybe try some alternatives (that aren’t CarlinKit and the same adapter)

@danielwebb9889 Ай бұрын

Nice

@CarPlayLife Ай бұрын

👌🏻 thanks for watching

@pedrobatista8292 10 ай бұрын

Can I play videos like KZfaq or have other apps working? Thanks

@CarPlayLife 10 ай бұрын

Not with this one. You need an AI Box kzfaq.info/sun/PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y&si=xxa-AXRRDyM_R57e

@joegonzalez2752 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your content and reviews of these products! Would I be able to listen to podcasts on my AirPods while still be using the CarPlay for navigation? I do Uber and I’ll have the radio playing for my passengers while I have my wired CarPlay showing my navigation while listening to a podcast in one ear simultaneously. I’m curious if that’ll still work with the wireless car play. Thank you! (I drive a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek limited)

@CarPlayLife 5 ай бұрын

That’s an interesting use case that I’ve never tried myself. If it works wired then it should work just the same wireless

@joegonzalez2752 5 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife Are iPhones able to connect to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously? I believe so right?

@CarPlayLife 5 ай бұрын

Yes my iPhone can be connected to my watch over BT and be connected to CarPlay at the same time. I’ve never tried using AirPods and CarPlay whilst playing radio audio from stereo though. Could be doable.

@bhouse92101 8 ай бұрын

Just got this and have been using for a while only to discover that this thing really heats my phone up (iPhone 11 Pro Max). Is this a normal or an "accepted" issue with wireless CarPlay modules? Or exclusive to this brand?

@CarPlayLife 8 ай бұрын

It’s normal for wireless CarPlay to heat your phone up like this. Especially when using navigation. It’s doing a lot on tbd processor as well as sending and receiving video to the display. So it’s going to run hot/warm during use.

@LuigiTyler Жыл бұрын

Carlinkit 4.0/3.0 vs Quadlock Car Play - what would be your verdict?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Just for CarPlay? Both 3.0 and Quadlock is the same thing. Quadlock likely has a newer software and maybe better support. If you’re using it for android 4.0 is the only option out of these three.

@LuigiTyler Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife Thanks, primarily to be used for Car Play. Thought the option for Android on the 4.0 may be useful but not necessary. Taking the 4.0 out of the equation, torn between Quadlock and Carlinkit in terms of speed, lag, reliability / audio quality. One of your videos mentions a background hiss on the Carlinkit in comparison your video on the Quadlock shows crystal audio. I am torn between the two devices now.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

The 3.0 review is now an old review in comparison. Lots of updates and revisions have likely occurred since that review. I’ve not plugged in the 3.0 since my top 5 so I’ve not had a chance to compare audio between them but I would guess new models of the 3.0 shipping today might have pretty identical hardware and base software.

@celshock6628 Жыл бұрын

14 seconds is very slow compared to ottocast. That’s enough for me to buy the otto, plus quad lock didn’t have great customer support for their desk chargers and I was not happy after spending $500+ on their products.

@williamsmith2233 Жыл бұрын

I have just tried one on my 2020 Toyota CH R and never got past auto connecting which was really frustrating.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that. It must be a compatibility issue with this specific vehicle and CarPlay system

@Nicholas-db5sl 10 ай бұрын

My CarPlay adapter has been flaky too with my Ford Ranger. Bit frustrating really as you would thing this BT malarkey would be much more robust. But it isn’t.

@TheZakkmylde Жыл бұрын

Does it cast video? I would love. To be able to watch KZfaq in my truck before work. Or the best one that’s affordable to do that.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

This one can’t. You’ll need a 3in1 or AI Box adapter.

@louisstevens7826 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Will you be reviewing the new apple pie rocket? Specs look great for an ai box. Might fix the Wi-Fi CarPlay delay issues.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

This is new to me. I can’t even find any info on it. I have a new one from Kybriq coming. Cyberpunk inspired. With Wi-Fi 6 so this sounds like it’s built off the same tech.

@louisstevens7826 Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife awesome. Can’t wait for the review. I’ve been waiting for ages to get an AI box with Carplay with minimum lag.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Yes that is the holy grail for many adapters. It will be good to see what exactly Wi-Fi 6 will do for the lag or if it’s just marketing hype and it’s not going to contribute to anything.

@speedf1688 9 ай бұрын

i just get a blue led light which isn't even mentioned in the manual.It connects to my phone ,but nothing happens on my cars screen.starts off solid red,then when i connect it through bluetooth,nothing else happens.Getting my refund!Won't connect in my 2018 Alfa Romeo stelvio and my Civic si 2008......Unless im doing something wrong?

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

You need wired CarPlay in your car system. Seeing as CarPlay didn’t come out until 2014, your 2008 vehicle won’t have CarPlay unless you installed an aftermarket system? Does the 2018 vehicle have CarPlay?

@vincenzoperillo7347 9 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife I doubt my 2018 Alfa has it ! It won’t connect either. Firmware is latest version. Returning it for a refund! I’m so discouraged. I called Alfa Romeo dealership , and they said it can’t be added. Oh well!

@BeardsBaconTech 9 ай бұрын

So will this work on any car stereo system if your car has a big screen and I don’t have to have Apple CarPlay already built into the monitor just this device is that right?

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

No you need wired CarPlay for any of these wireless adapters.

@Ardzards Жыл бұрын

Good review, is there any reason not to put the delay as small as possible or do you recommend it to be 500ms?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

As soon as you go below 300-500 you will start to hear issues with audio general stability. So around there is a happy medium.

@Ughthisagain Жыл бұрын

I’m looking for an new adapter I have Otto x-pro and I drive ‘17 Audi q7 with MMI interface. My original c2 air supported using the touchpad to input letters and move from buttons since no touch screen in this car you only have that MMI touch or the knob that suuuccckksss to use. Do you have an adapter that works with MMI touch interface in your testing? I don’t want to use OG c2 air since it crashed all the time and was super slow the Otto is fast and 85% reliable to not crash. But no MMI touch is almost a deal breaker.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sorry I can’t say without testing these out with a non touch screen display setup. Most should list compatibility on their website so check for similar non touch systems like BMW

@user-lj9bg9kp9n Жыл бұрын

Is it compatible with CHANGAN Uni K

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sorry i have no idea. Best ask support

@cookiecanfly_ 3 ай бұрын

Does this connect just using Bluetooth or do you need to have WiFi and Bluetooth on for this to work for IOS

@CarPlayLife 3 ай бұрын

They all need both BT and WiFi on to work.

@cookiecanfly_ 3 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife the two I’ve tried have serious delays when making phone calls in your experience which one has the quickest delay? Thanks

@CarPlayLife 3 ай бұрын

Probably the Sunweyer I reviewed last week kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bc2WhL2WxNrTkqc.htmlsi=7V5XYabht_YbUG6d

@yibinchen3047 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, I bought a Quadlock wireless CarPlay adapter today. It doesn’t work on my 2022 Mitsubishi Triton. Someone told me that I may need a usb power enhancer cable. That may give help. Do you have any suggestions? TIA

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

This is usually a split usb cable where the second connection supplied extra power to the adapter. I’ve only seen these cables come with the ottocast Picasou 2 and 2 pro and it’s a mind field getting one separately as it can so easily look like a splitter cable they might not work.

@Bergz01 Жыл бұрын

Will the Quadlock car play adaptor work / be compatible with the Toyota 2010 model Landcruiser audio system? Cheers, Andrew.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sorry I can’t answer questions on compatibility for cars. I have not tried it in. You’re better off asking their support team. But seeing that you said it is a 2010 model, it will unlikely have wired CarPlay I assume and you need Carplay for these Dongles to work

@jaycfrizzle Жыл бұрын

Ive been following the channel for a while and am ready to take the plunge on an AI Carplay device. I have a 22 Ford Edge that came with a 12" vertical display. I havent seen any videos that show how the different boxes will display on a vertical screen. Is there one that does this better than another? Or is it not recommended on a vertical screen? Any help is appreciated!

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Basically, plug your iPhone in with a cable, what you see here is exactly what you see when using it wireless. They don’t display any different.

@Loso0523 Жыл бұрын

Does this require a Wi-Fi connection from my iPhone or does it run straight off of Bluetooth?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

It uses BT to connect to iPhone then it swaps to Wi-Fi to stream CarPlay to the display.

@Loso0523 Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife oh unfortunately it won’t work for me because I use a iPhone 12 mini and my dash cam uses the Wi-Fi and I don’t think two devices can connect to my iPhones Wi-Fi at the same time🤷🏻‍♂️🤔

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Yes you’re right. It wouldn’t work. Best stick with wired.

@Logalhp Жыл бұрын

I bought it last year and hardly connects to my phone if connected then disconnects within a few minutes. Not recommend

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this. Must not be compatible with your vehicle and system. What were you using it on, just in case anything watching has the same make and model

@Logalhp Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife I used on mazda Cx 5

@craigwolstenholme2166 Жыл бұрын

Hi Having installed my quad lock wireless car play using an iPhone 12th pro max iPhone max It keeps disconnecting from my Bluetooth so it will put it connect and then disconnect a second after. So do you know of a charging mounts that can carry data if I plug a cable directly out of my head unit to the wireless charger ? Using Kenwood dmx unit thanks

@mein_tipples Жыл бұрын

Guide here if you still have this unit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etKXmZRlvrylc6s.html

@surgfish Жыл бұрын

Can this be used to stream Netflix or KZfaq to the infotainment system?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

No this just wireless CarPlay. You need an AI box adapter or 3in1 adapter for this

@Sports-media180 10 ай бұрын

How u get toy the config menu on my iPhone.

@CarPlayLife 10 ай бұрын

Connect to CarPlay first. Then go into your safari browser and enter the URL: 192.168.50.2 to view the config menu.

@Sports-media180 10 ай бұрын

I have a audio delay issue when watching videos

@kakax9557 Жыл бұрын

hi man, i just want the best adapter with no latency etc. wich one to get?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

They all have some latency. Get one you can configure like this or CarlinKit 3.0/4.0

@marcandsebe Жыл бұрын

Can you play video through the Quadlock?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

No it’s not an AI box. Wireless CP only.

@r2vidz129 Ай бұрын

Anyone who have tried this in Subaru Forester 2023 model?

@CarPlayLife Ай бұрын

Hopefully someone who reads this has and can give their feedback

@moggy3848 Жыл бұрын

Tried to install in 2022 AudiTT, locks up instantly once connected. QL support could only offer suggestions for resolution changes. Fully refunded.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I found that recently with some new tests of the adapters on my VW MIB2.5 system in the car. Some locked up. The latest TNVTEC seemed to work better than others.

@mein_tipples Жыл бұрын

I've made a guide to update this units firmware, and set the setting to prevent the drop outs and freezes here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/etKXmZRlvrylc6s.html

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Nice work. I’ll check it out. I see the firmware UI matches what the new CarlinKit 2Air or 5.0 comes with so I’ll play about with that and see if this channel makes a big difference. Do you think blackouts are also caused by this channel though or is it more a bug in the software?

@mein_tipples Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife No worries, I believe this is just a repackaged Carlinkit 3/4 at the end of the day. Quad Lock must have just simply signed an agreement to Carlinkit to brand them units with Quad Lock overlays. By blackouts are you referring to the units kicking you back to your cars headunit menu, or freezing for example on maps or the Carplay UI? I must mention these updates don't address car compatibility, that's solely down to users head units and luck of the draw unfortunately.