Amazon Fire TV to CarPlay Display - CarlinKit FireDrive Link Adapter Review

[@chameleoncyber3628]

Hello. Thanks for mentioning the lip synchro performance. It's very helpful. I really appreciate it!

[@CarPlayLife]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@ramon_1992_]

Hello my friend, thank you very much for the video !! I have a Jeep Renegade with CarPlay, will this work?

[@CarPlayLife]

Yes it’s possible, check their compatibility list

[@ramon_1992_]

@@CarPlayLife ok thanks

[@JKSpoff]

Hi Anthony, great review as usual, but slightly confused, probably just me ! But does this adapter also do wireless CarPlay, or is it just a Fire Stick adapter ?

[@CarPlayLife]

No wireless functionality on this one - an adapter that does this is coming next Tuesday on the channel ;) It is mainly aimed at connecting the Fire TV stick to the CarPlay display via CarPlay USB port. Hope this helps and thanks for watching :)

[@rickywilliamson4360]

Does the device respond to touchscreen input or only by remote?

[@CarPlayLife]

Only remote, there’s no touch pass through

[@jameshall4423]

ok its 2024 just saw your video Nicely Done. Can you still buy this? i cant find it anywhere?!!!? whats your recommendation ? TIA

[@CarPlayLife]

This is still available. It only released a few months ago 🤔

[@jameshall4423]

@@CarPlayLife trying to find this on amazon? but its not showing up?! i know you said its on the link. but im not understanding where to look to purchase....thanks for your speedy response. cheers

[@SuperBigt999]

Antony can this be connected to an x5 mine doesn’t seem to connect does anyone

[@CarPlayLife]

From what you said it sounds like it did work before and now it does not? How many times have you used it before it stopped working? Did you update it?

[@SuperBigt999]

No it’s brand new never tried anything like this before on the unit but simply doesn’t connect

[@CarPlayLife]

If it has never worked, it is likely due to compatibility. BMW connections for CarPlay can be very picky. Some BMWs only connect to CarPlay wirelessly, so anything like a wired adapter will not work unless it's made for BMW and works around this compatibility issues.

[@eltiti4617]

Will this work on my kia forte LX 2023 ?? In your opinion, which one is better, this one or the ottocast mate tv

[@CarPlayLife]

Compatability is a little unknown to me. They are pretty much the same thing. I compare their first editions here kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4rWoXiJiayXp8Usi=vrNpPfndUi4O9BVI

[@oakley30]

I purchased this for my 2024 gmc sierra and the lip sync is way off!

[@CarPlayLife]

I think the fire stick has the option to change audio sync. Try playing with its settings. Not sure where

[@stevenmoormann3644]

I wonder if this device has newer compatibility?

[@CarPlayLife]

Update: Apparently the technical team has said that the current test results show that compatibility has been greatly improved. I’ve asked them if it’s on the shipped product or if they have this compatibility improved via a firmware update + can this update also be applied to the earlier hdmi to CarPlay adapter or theirs

[@tcpma]

this works with moving car or only with stopped car?

[@CarPlayLife]

Works with moving car

[@tcpma]

@@CarPlayLife thanks!

[@farookyakub8196]

Where can I buy

[@CarPlayLife]

Links in the description?

[@sissokoooooooooooooo]

hi, my peugeot 3008 suv only has one usb port…can i not install it then? or can i use a cigarette lighter adapter?

[@CarPlayLife]

Yes you’ll use either a cig lighter 12V socket and a usb adapter that does at least 18W more the better. Or you can use a battery bank with a high enough usb output

[@DarrenJ71]

does it work with cars already carplay and android auto wireless ready?

[@CarPlayLife]

If it only had CarPlay wireless and no wired, it will not work

[@老虎-g5j]

How do you switch back to the original wireless carplay? I am assuming the touchscreen won’t work. Thank you!

[@CarPlayLife]

There is no wireless CarPlay functionality on this one.

[@prue420]

What do you feel is is the top 3 ai boxes?

[@CarPlayLife]

That requires a new video. It also all depends on what you want out of the ai box

[@prue420]

@@CarPlayLife i want something pretty responsive and be able to watch videos for the kids in the back seat so a hdmi out.

[@CarPlayLife]

HDMI out does limit your options a bit. Picasou 2 might work for you or CarlinKit’s UHD 6225 ai box.

[@prue420]

@@CarPlayLife ok so what would you chose with out hdmi out?

[@seaco33]

Hi Anthony, I have a dongle for wireless connection to Android auto, but it doesn't show YT saying "No new messages during this drive" will this method cure my problem as I have a spare FStick. I am in the UK

[@CarPlayLife]

Sounds like your car system is blocking the transmission. It depends how it is doing this though. The fire drive link only works with CarPlay usb port, tricking the system into thinking an iPhone is connecting and uses its video feed to cast the hdmi signal instead. So in theory this could bypass your video restriction from your cars system. It’s worth a try 🤞🏻

[@tyranj9426]

Hi Anthony, I just got a 2020 corolla that only comes with wired carplay no android auto, and I have an android phone. Do you have any recommendations or videos on converters? Most converters I've found so far are outdated and discontinued.

[@CarPlayLife]

The CarlinKit 4.0 (not 5.0) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6S2d3Z6grKpiJYsi=C3SyyYPJesFqJ2Ys Or Ottocast u2-X pro kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIurd6OQetuojLcsi=K8GIVgMCRnUsP3fL Either should allow AAuto on a CarPlay only system. I haven’t tried this though myself. But from Amazon for easy returns.

[@tyranj9426]

Awesome, thank you!

[@OnlyMeJason]

Will this work in the ford f150 2021 xlt

[@CarPlayLife]

If it has wired CarPlay port it’s possible