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.
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
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!
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.
Can you pair multiple devices and then select which one to connect to when you start the car? Like if I and my wife are both in the car, can we select which of our phones to connect with?
There’s no menu on the 5.0 to select connected devices like there was on the 4.0. You just get a black screen on the 5.0. Multi user support on these adapters is really well overlooked. Not many if any support a menu to select connected devices and there are some physical switch adapters but these are slowly being discontinued and harder to find these days.
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
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. 🩶
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?
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.
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.
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.
Did they fix the issues where the device would disconnect when hitting road bumps?? The connection port was very poorly made and had a lot of play causing constant disconnections
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
Hi, when it connects it never connects directly to the carplay menu I always have to hit the carplay icon on the car screen, is there any solution to go to the direct carplay menu?
Hi. I saw your review. I have Carlinkit 5.0. I have a black screen problem. When I change from reverse to drive or park, a black screen appears for a few dozen seconds to a minute. Have you encountered such a problem?
This sounds more like a compatibility issue with the adapter and your car system. There’s no real fix other than submitting a ticket to their support team and hope a future update fixes it. You could try the different modes in the config menu but I’m not 100% sure it will fix it worth a try.
@@CarPlayLife Thank you for your answer. I wrote to support and received the Beta version but it does not fix the problem and I went back to the previous version. I asked for help again but for several days there was no answer.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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
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?
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.
@@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?
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?
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.
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.
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
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!!!
@@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.
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?
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?
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.
Hi, I have this product and a 2019 Honda HRV (which has CarPlay). When I connect it, I’m able to establish the Bluetooth connection between Carlinkit and my phone, but it never shows up on my car’s screen. Any idea what could be causing this? I checked the product page, and it shows my car as compatible.
My SUV only has Apple Carplay. I am looking for something that will work for Android Auto, even though my car does not have Android Auto installed. Any suggestions or help? Thanks
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 ?
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..
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
@@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 RUclips 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!
@@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 🤔
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.
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.
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 ruclips.net/p/PLysOHeJ5BkMj-ov6_61XEGpj9AbbM0QYM&feature=shared
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!
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
Hello good morning. I have a question, I have an old Android screen, and they recommended that I buy CarPlay CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA and download the autokit app and it would work. My question is, this version of CarPlay CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA is old, will it be possible for Carlinkit 5.0 to work in the same way with the autokit app on my old Android screen?
No the 5.0 works entirely differently. It will not work with an app. You’ll need the one they suggested. I reviewed it here ruclips.net/video/s7DaSaKFaEM/видео.htmlsi=Lgk4fWZFwHUBZ9KT
I bought my car in 2014 so I do not have a factory wired CarPlay infotainment system. I am trying to get CarPlay installed in my car with a wireless adapter. Do you know if there is such an adapter that I can get for a non-factory wired CarPlay system?
Only the boxes that connect in-line with your system, meaning you’ll have to get around the dashboard to the back of the system to plug it in. I’ve not tried these myself but that’s one route. Retrofitting a newer CarPlay system might also work too. Otherwise aftermarket is another option or a standalone CarPlay display system
@@CarPlayLife unfortunately aftermarket won't work coz I don’t have a factory wired CarPlay system so none of the dongles out there now will not work. Sigh! And I don’t want a floating one, looks hideous.
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.
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 🤷🏻♂️
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?
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
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you have wireless CarPlay you don’t have a need for this adapter really. It needs a wired CarPlay connection to work. 5.0 will not convert to Android auto from a CarPlay only connection.
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 RUclips/Netflix will this work also
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.
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?
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.
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?
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
@@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...
Yes this only converts wired to wireless CarPlay. You still need to connect your phone to it to get CarPlay as CarPlay is on your phone, not on the adapter/display.
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?
I think this delay varies between cars and their infotainment systems. Also the mic location and if it uses it can also effect things (not delay though). There isn’t anything really to setup that would tackle the delay. Try it wired and see if the delay is the same? Personally a second shouldn’t effect conversion too much. Anymore than I could understand.
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).
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 ruclips.net/video/s7DaSaKFaEM/видео.html
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 ???
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?
My peugeot 208 should have android auto but when trying to connect wirelessly, it doesnt work, it has carplay but i dont have an iphone, will this allow the connection for android auto to work? Is it worth buying for it to potentially not work?
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 ?
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
That’s how these work. It needs WiFi to connect to the adapter. After that your mobile data connection is used to download/stream content/traffic data etc.
Hi there. I currently have a Samsung and use Carlinkit 4.0 and have started running into audio stutter issues. Reading about Calinkit 5.0 as it converts carplay and AA seperately im assuming this issue should resolve with this version? From reading as the 4.0 converts frkm carplay to AA this can cause some issues?
Yes that’s possible as it does handle connections differently. Just as long as you have Android Auto on the system itself, as if it’s AA you want you can’t go through CP on the system on the 5.0
Of the phone when it’s using wireless? It depends on what you’re doing. Personally I’ve not had a problem but I do also wirelessly charge on a Qi mount.
I had to return my carlinkit 3 for this very reason. Phone calls were about three seconds delayed and like you said, completely useless. I just got the five in today and that problem is completely solved. Did two test calls with the wife and everything sounded great. Hoping to not run into any issuesas the days go on
Hello from Canada. Thank you for detailed review. I use iphone and had a question does it allow to enable hotspot if one is connected to Carlinkkit 5.0 ?
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.
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.
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
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!
Haha yes. Keeping costs low or profits high 🤷🏻♂️
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.
@@neohu8856 Yep but it is slow to boot. If it had a faster processor I am sure the boot time could be significantly improved.
@stevemhouse how are we talking for Carplay to boot?
@@neohu8856BS pal.
Can you pair multiple devices and then select which one to connect to when you start the car? Like if I and my wife are both in the car, can we select which of our phones to connect with?
There’s no menu on the 5.0 to select connected devices like there was on the 4.0. You just get a black screen on the 5.0. Multi user support on these adapters is really well overlooked. Not many if any support a menu to select connected devices and there are some physical switch adapters but these are slowly being discontinued and harder to find these days.
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
Glad to hear it. Enjoy
I am using it since a week n I must say its so tiny weightless and works awesome no delay etc
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.
@@CarPlayLife I am using on a suzuki ciaz 2018 model which has inbuilt system which supports both android and apple car play wired.
Is there any lag and delay ?
Thanks
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. 🩶
Yay! Thanks for sharing and watching
the one who invent this is genius.
Yes. It works pretty smart these adapter.
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?
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.
Re. the bootup, do you have to manually pair the phone every time, or just the first?
Just the first time. After that it’s automatic.
Hi, is worth to upgrade from Carlinkit 3.0 (latest firmware) to Carlinkit 5.0? I'm using it with CarPlay only. Thanks!
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.
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. 🤔
Hey the 27 seconds is the the start of the engine or when the vw media starts?
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.
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
I can’t really confirm as I’ve not tried any of these in a BMW
You said "...there is no wired passthrough on this adapter". Can you tell us a good recent model that _does_ have wired passthrough?
CarlinKit 4.0 or Quadlock CarPlay adapter (same thing as 4.0) has usb passthrough.
@@CarPlayLifeThanks! I have an android unit with no carplay and want to plug in instead of wireless
Did they fix the issues where the device would disconnect when hitting road bumps?? The connection port was very poorly made and had a lot of play causing constant disconnections
I’m not sure. I still only have their earlier made adapters.
same here with a 5.0 , try another cable, some cables are more complicated to put in.
My car only has carplay but I have an android phone. What wireless adapter should I get?
CarlinKit 4.0
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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.
@@CarPlayLife Damn this really sucks, thought it would be as easy as turning off bluetooth on one device and using the other.
Hi, when it connects it never connects directly to the carplay menu I always have to hit the carplay icon on the car screen, is there any solution to go to the direct carplay menu?
Try the IP config menu for an option called force start. Turn that on.
Car Tank 300 + Carlinkit 5.0 works perfectly well no delay while changing tracks
Awesome!! 🙌🏻
Hi. I saw your review. I have Carlinkit 5.0. I have a black screen problem. When I change from reverse to drive or park, a black screen appears for a few dozen seconds to a minute. Have you encountered such a problem?
This sounds more like a compatibility issue with the adapter and your car system. There’s no real fix other than submitting a ticket to their support team and hope a future update fixes it. You could try the different modes in the config menu but I’m not 100% sure it will fix it worth a try.
@@CarPlayLife Thank you for your answer. I wrote to support and received the Beta version but it does not fix the problem and I went back to the previous version. I asked for help again but for several days there was no answer.
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?
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.
Hello, what happens if two iPhones that are linked go in the same car?
It’s a coin toss which one connects to it first. It will stop the other once the first connection is made.
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?
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.
After one year, how do you rate this device? Is it still the wireless carplay leader?
I’m still using it in mine. Currently replaced it with the Cuarko I reviewed on Friday atm to compare its long term use.
Is it slow only the first time or every time? Please answer me soon, thanks!
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
I bought this a couple of years ago but can’t find the cable that came with it. What cable do I need?
One that does both data and power. USB c to whatever port you’re connecting to it.
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
I’m not sure about JVC. You can only try. Buy from Amazon for easier returns
@@CarPlayLife yes it arrived works great .
Awesome. Glad it’s working great for you.
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?
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.
@@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?
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?
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..
@@CarPlayLife thanks man! It’s arriving today. Keep up the good work and happy holidays!
@@gabe89nlhow is it? which ones better?
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.
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.
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?
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
But there is no prompt showing up. (Im on a different account)
There is no prompt. You have to connect to BT first. If you don’t see it come up then there are problems.
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!!!
Remove/forget the BT profile on your phone and forget the wifi network also, and start again
@@CarPlayLife ok I’m trying now. Thanks.
@@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.
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?
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.
@@CarPlayLifethanks for replying, what CarPlay adapter would you recommend for long drives using Google maps?
Any recommendations for a wireless dongle for a pioneer wired carplay head unit? Thanks
CarlinKit 3/4/5 or ottocast air/air pro seem to work fine on my pioneer 93DAB
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?
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.
Hi, I have this product and a 2019 Honda HRV (which has CarPlay). When I connect it, I’m able to establish the Bluetooth connection between Carlinkit and my phone, but it never shows up on my car’s screen. Any idea what could be causing this? I checked the product page, and it shows my car as compatible.
Are you connected to its WiFi after the BT connection. If not try and manually select it.
My SUV only has Apple Carplay. I am looking for something that will work for Android Auto, even though my car does not have Android Auto installed. Any suggestions or help? Thanks
Try a CarlinKit 4.0 (not 5.0, this one works differently for AAuto), or try an AI Box instead
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 ?
No I don’t think it works that way. You’ll need CarPlay functional and selectable in order for this adapter to work
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..
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.
Hello. How do we watch youtube, nertflix on carlinkit 5, is the carbridge option good?
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.
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?
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.
Does this have an audio deley like when phose is paired through BT to car?
Yes it does and it will be worse than BT. This is how they all work. WiFi is slower than BT for audio delay.
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
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.
Hows the phone battery drain ??
Can this be left connected with car when not driving?
Yes no problem. Unless modified, the usb port it is connected to should power off after a time.
Will this play youtube and Netflix videos on screen of car?
No you need an AI box or Android OS based adapter for that - ruclips.net/video/HDy-AC_MFv0/видео.html
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?
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.
So to clarify this not requires car to have android auto build in ?
It does need android auto built in if you need it for wireless android auto.
Comparing with the Ottocast U2 Air Pro which one do you recommended ?
Thank for your reply in advance :)
I prefer the 5.0 as it has GPS pass through and a better config system to tailor the experience.
Does the Carlin 5.0 work with Alpine or Pioneer head units as well ?
Yes they have worked on my alpine and pioneers
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?
It should mirror exactly how it works when plugged in wired for android auto, just with the adapter it happens wirelessly
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.
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.
@@CarPlayLife thanks so much ❤️
@@anonymoose2145 , how is your luck with Subaru + CarlinKit 5.0, is it any good (if you happen to try it out)?
@@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 RUclips 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!
@@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 🤔
Hey Anthony, any idea in how to roll back the firmware, the new OTA update has stopped it working. (wifi password issue)
Sorry I don’t know. Best contact support for help on this
Just a question: is the product pairr-max legit or equivalent to CarlinKit5.0?
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.
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.
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 ruclips.net/p/PLysOHeJ5BkMj-ov6_61XEGpj9AbbM0QYM&feature=shared
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!
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
Hello good morning. I have a question, I have an old Android screen, and they recommended that I buy CarPlay CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA and download the autokit app and it would work. My question is, this version of CarPlay CarlinKit CPC200-CCPA is old, will it be possible for Carlinkit 5.0 to work in the same way with the autokit app on my old Android screen?
No the 5.0 works entirely differently. It will not work with an app. You’ll need the one they suggested. I reviewed it here ruclips.net/video/s7DaSaKFaEM/видео.htmlsi=Lgk4fWZFwHUBZ9KT
My car doesn't support Android Auto, only Apple CarPlay. Can I use this product to connect Android Auto wirelessly?
You need the 4.0 for that scenario. The 5.0 wouldn’t work this way.
I bought my car in 2014 so I do not have a factory wired CarPlay infotainment system. I am trying to get CarPlay installed in my car with a wireless adapter. Do you know if there is such an adapter that I can get for a non-factory wired CarPlay system?
Only the boxes that connect in-line with your system, meaning you’ll have to get around the dashboard to the back of the system to plug it in. I’ve not tried these myself but that’s one route. Retrofitting a newer CarPlay system might also work too. Otherwise aftermarket is another option or a standalone CarPlay display system
@@CarPlayLife unfortunately aftermarket won't work coz I don’t have a factory wired CarPlay system so none of the dongles out there now will not work. Sigh! And I don’t want a floating one, looks hideous.
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.
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.
Does the the usb pass though mean I can charge my phone to it as well?
Yes albeit slowly
And do you need to buy app-connect for it to work?
No you don’t need to buy or install anything
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.
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 🤷🏻♂️
@@CarPlayLifeI hasten to inform you that the problem has been fixed in the latest firmware update.
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?
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
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
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.
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?
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.
Does Carlinkit 5.0 work with aftermarket stereo Sony XAV-AX5500 which has wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto ?
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.
I didn't manage to connect to my VW ID6 to get Android auto. My car supports only Carplay. Is there any solution? Thanks
Try the Ottocast u2-x pro ruclips.net/video/nZHFpZEvuVU/видео.htmlsi=ly_zoVl4zB58Uamg
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.
Usually the adapter and mobile will reconnect if it were to loose connection.
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
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.
Hi,
Will it work on any infotainment which doesnt have a wired car play ? Mine is 2016 car with no car play options
No, you need a CarPlay wired system for these adapters
Does this work in a wireless car with wireless apple carplay
If you have wireless CarPlay you don’t have a need for this adapter really. It needs a wired CarPlay connection to work. 5.0 will not convert to Android auto from a CarPlay only connection.
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 RUclips/Netflix will this work also
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.
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?
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.
Is it working on mini/bmw evo nbt system?
I can’t say I’ve tried it on those to tell you if it does or not.
I’ve herd this is the only wireless adapter that works with a Sony Xav Ax 3005 which I have. Is this true?
Hi, sorry I don’t have any Sony aftermarket stereo to test that theory. Buy off Amazon for easy returns of it doesn’t work.
@ that’s a good idea! Never thought of that. Thanks!
So, is the Carlinkit A2A still better than Carlinkit 5.0? for only Android Use.
A2A is just for android, where as 5.0 will do direct to either platform. So best of both.
@@CarPlayLife yes but for only android use is better the 5.0 because is most powerful?
Yes it might generally perform better as it has a more powerful CPU
Does it support multiple user? Or reconnection/pairing is required.?
Yes it does. just as long as you have auto connection turned off it shows the menu of devices.
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?
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
@@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...
Try adjusting launch delay in settings. Or turning auto connect off and manually tapping connect when you and your car is ready
is there any device that is as fast as the wired connection?
No because Wi-Fi is much slower data wise than wired that it’s just not possible.
How to make ot work on lynk en co 01 when car have alreadt woreleaa android auto?
If it’s wireless only then this won’t work. Plus there’s no need to even have this adapter if you already have wireless AA.
Hello, can i use it to connect my android phone with my car screen that support carplay only??
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.
If you use this device do u still need ur phone to use carplay?
Yes this only converts wired to wireless CarPlay. You still need to connect your phone to it to get CarPlay as CarPlay is on your phone, not on the adapter/display.
Hello. Does it work in single android multimedia without carplay?
it wont work without wired carplay, you'll need an adapter for android OS headunits where an app can be installed on it
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?
The latter. You need CarPlay or Android auto for this one
Hello, I bought this and am using it, but there is a call delay of about a second. How did you set it up?
I think this delay varies between cars and their infotainment systems. Also the mic location and if it uses it can also effect things (not delay though).
There isn’t anything really to setup that would tackle the delay.
Try it wired and see if the delay is the same? Personally a second shouldn’t effect conversion too much. Anymore than I could understand.
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).
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 ruclips.net/video/s7DaSaKFaEM/видео.html
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 ???
2014 is unlikely to have wired CarPlay? You’ll need that for this to work
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 RUclips/Netflix .
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
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?
I assume you want to connect to an android for Android auto wirelessly?
@@CarPlayLife Yes.
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.
Hello @carplaylife is this compatible with pioneer avh z-5150 bt headunit?
If it has CarPlay or Android auto (for Android only) then it’s possible.
My peugeot 208 should have android auto but when trying to connect wirelessly, it doesnt work, it has carplay but i dont have an iphone, will this allow the connection for android auto to work? Is it worth buying for it to potentially not work?
It should work for Android auto. You just needs to connect to the adapter exclusively over BT
@@CarPlayLifeUpdate: it didn't work
I have a 2018 audi a4 and i have a nob to control my carplay. it is not touchscreen. would this device still work?
If it works like this wired, it will work the same wireless.
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 ?
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
When I connect to WiFi, the phone's internet connection goes out. Is there a solution? phone huawei p30 pro
That’s how these work. It needs WiFi to connect to the adapter. After that your mobile data connection is used to download/stream content/traffic data etc.
Hi there. I currently have a Samsung and use Carlinkit 4.0 and have started running into audio stutter issues. Reading about Calinkit 5.0 as it converts carplay and AA seperately im assuming this issue should resolve with this version?
From reading as the 4.0 converts frkm carplay to AA this can cause some issues?
Yes that’s possible as it does handle connections differently. Just as long as you have Android Auto on the system itself, as if it’s AA you want you can’t go through CP on the system on the 5.0
What's the battery drainage like please
Of the phone when it’s using wireless? It depends on what you’re doing. Personally I’ve not had a problem but I do also wirelessly charge on a Qi mount.
Has the audio delay gotten any better? I have the carlinkit 2 and it's pretty useless for phone calls due to the delay
I found it has improved
I had to return my carlinkit 3 for this very reason. Phone calls were about three seconds delayed and like you said, completely useless. I just got the five in today and that problem is completely solved. Did two test calls with the wife and everything sounded great. Hoping to not run into any issuesas the days go on
Hello from Canada. Thank you for detailed review. I use iphone and had a question does it allow to enable hotspot if one is connected to Carlinkkit 5.0 ?
Your phone is connected wirelessly to the adapter over WiFi so enabling hotspot would break that connection. It’s one or the other
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.
Thanks for sharing. There’s a number of adapters now adopting the ‘background mode’ setting which when off never shows a launch screen.