Another FAST 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Dongle | MSXTTLY Wireless Adapter Review

In this review, I check out yet another FAST 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Dongle from MSXTTLY. You can buy this adapter currently for $57.98 from Amazon US 👉🏻 amzn.to/3Ky0ABL (use discount code 15CARPLAYMSX for 15% off), for £47.99 from Amazon UK 👉🏻 amzn.to/4c9LfDj (use discount code ANTMSX01 for 10% off), and for €55.99 from Amazon DE/IT/FR/ES 👉🏻 amzn.to/3yP2Vpo DE/ amzn.to/3RezVO8 IT / amzn.to/3VAr3oN FR / amzn.to/4caQFOp ES.
TL/DR: The MSXTTLY 2-in-1 wireless CarPlay & Android Auto adapter is a small, premium-looking, and FAST adapter that converts wired systems to wireless seamlessly. It offers quick connectivity, smooth operation, and some customisation options, though it may have issues switching between CarPlay and Android Auto devices. Overall, it is a great choice for adding wireless connectivity in your car.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Brief overview
0:23 - Unboxing
0:54 - Features, Size & Design
3:22 - Installation & Demo
3:43 - Wireless Apple CarPlay
4:49 - Microphone & Calling Delay Test iPhone
5:47 - Config Menu & Updating Adapter
6:45 - Wireless Android Auto
8:05 - Calling Delay Test Android
8:10 - My Impressions
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[@chris]

I am still using the sunweyer dongle you previously reviewed/recommended and it's working great so far. It seems to connect just as fast. If this one is faster, it's not by much. Did you change your mic for this and the last video? It doesn't sound very good and is very quiet... had to crank up my volume to hear you and the quality wasn't as good as previous videos (listen to this video and then your Binize review -- night and day difference)

[@CarPlayLife]

They are pretty much the same. Slight better WiFi spec on this one but once in, the experience is much the same. As for the audio, I had big issues in my last two videos. Where I had to use iPhone audio instead of external mic on both unboxing and demo sections. I didn’t have time to re shoot them so just had to use what I got. Next time it will improve…as long as I remember to turn them on 😂 thanks for the concern ☺️

[@jeffharding5725]

Another great review. Thanks a lot! Do you think MSXTTLY will bring out a "CarPlay (and Android Auto) only version" of this adapter for people who only need either of it? And even more important: Do you think a "CarPlay only version" could decrease the already fast boot time and the already good lagging time even more?

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks ☺️ I know they do an Android auto only version on this Amazon page. Not sure on CarPlay though. They might do it as the hardware is around for single platform use.

[@BrandonThompsonBT]

Great review! How’s the audio delay when watching KZbin with CarPlay? The video vs. audio delay. (While parked of course!) I’ve been wanting to get a wireless adapter for a while. I think this will be the one. Thanks!!

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for watching...So I have run some tests... Wired CarPlay has around a +50ms delay when listening to KZbin on my Golf system. So the audio is 50ms late. Using this adapter and running the same video I get around -200 to -150ms delay, so the video is late by around -200 to -150ms. As background audio that may be ok because you're not watching. But to watch with audio, then it's quite a significant delay to not really enjoy watching back video content from apps such as KZbin.

[@NabilNashar]

Thanks for another excellent review. How would this work if I had another user who also used iPhone to use it?

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for watching. The way it would work is it would connect to whoever is in the car. If you’re both in the car then it’s a coin toss who connects first, unless you turn off BT on one of the devices so that forces the other to connect first.

[@james_d_e]

Great review. Just ordered one from Amazon. Looking forward to getting rid of that wire 👍🏻

[@CarPlayLife]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it

[@tarikmizyed7963]

How many users?

[@andresdaccarett6702]

Great video. Have you experienced lag while navigating on Google Maps or Waze? Have you also experienced sudden crashes or disconnections of CarPlay? Thanks.

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for watching ☺️ I still use this one today. I’ve not yet experienced any lag in maps apps, no crashes or disconnections. The only thing I have had is it failing to fire up on my system at rare times. A replug fixes this issue when it rarely happens. Also it could be a timing thing with my golf system. Usually fixed by adding some delay in its config menu. Hope this helps.

[@whereswaldo9089]

Did you hear that the AAwireless dongle decided to add CarPlay to their adapter? I decided to buy it and try it and saw that it did have support to use CarPlay, but could not get it to work for the life of me I was hoping you can check that out and see what you think or at least get it to work! I see no videos about it.

[@CarPlayLife]

I reached out to AAWireless and anyways fail to get hold of one to test. I’ve heard this also. Sounds like a firmware update is needed for this functionality to work. It mate work over an Android OS layer, meaning it may not be so great, but if you only have AA and need CP this may be a good option.

[@marcinzarzycki169]

Great review. Anthony which dongle you recommended. I use only CarPlay. Sunweyer, MSXTTLY 2in1, MSXTTLY only for CarPlay.

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻☺️ This one is much faster into CarPlay than the other two you mention

[@marcinzarzycki169]

@@CarPlayLife thanks

[@nchia]

Is it easy to switch between multiple handsets, like when my spouse drives instead of me? Both iPhones.

[@CarPlayLife]

Multiuser support is not done that well tbh. Best I’ve seen that’s recent is this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHato6eXbpeFjNksi=XEOM0d0QfzN7WB22

[@eddie3692]

Do you know if it support fast forward/rewind from the steering wheel?

[@CarPlayLife]

Yes it does

[@Anonymous-ny7ci]

I see company also offers individual adapters for android and carplay. And this one offers both in one adapter. Individual car play adapter and this 2 in 1 adapter; both are of same price. What should I be getting? Does the individual one has some better performance being single platform; thats why the price is same?

[@CarPlayLife]

Yes it should offer the same experience

[@krishnaravi9467]

Hi, I'm thinking of buying this one. Can I go for this, or are there any other products that work better than this?

[@CarPlayLife]

I am sure this is the best it’s gonna get for a little while. There will be many like it, but their differences will be slim. I think this is gen 3 of the hardware and there is a gen 4 but I’ve not had one in yet for review that is gen 4

[@NeelMani-nq6xg]

Does it support 5G on CarPlay if iPhone has 5G network? Also what is the WiFi and Bluetooth version?

[@CarPlayLife]

It will work just like how wired works. If iPhone has 5G it will use it for data transfer for its apps. Both WiFi and BT is used for wireless to work.

[@LoganathRaja]

Great Review... MSXTTLY Wireless Adapter -- Is this the best in the market now for both AA/Carplay ? or any other better product available based on user satisfaction.. Please provide your feedback.. Thinking of getting one in few days for my Maruti Baleno.

[@kai-kid7133]

For this product, those it support IPhone 10? Since on amazon description it said IOS12+, but since it blue tooth does it matter which IOS used? 😅

[@CarPlayLife]

CarPlay wired or wireless needs ios9 or later and iPhone 5 or later. Older/Slower iPhones will impact the experience, which might be why they say iPhone 12+ on Amazon or they are just covering their bases with a medium tier phone that’s not capable, speed wise. Hope this helps.

[@aidengillzy]

Sunweyer or this one if there is a 25 Australian dollar difference?

[@CarPlayLife]

This one

[@pabian84]

Hello, I wrote it in a translator, so it may not be smooth. I'm looking for a model that can switch quickly without touching the phone if the driver changes. In this case, can you recommend a good model to match?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sadly there isn’t an adapter that will switch between models without touching the phone. The only one that came close is this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHato6eXbpeFjNksi=GMGbSXH0kE8Fr3-m

[@pabian84]

@@CarPlayLife Thanks for your response.

[@harjeetguitar]

Hi , Is this better than previous version - MSXTTLY U2A-AIR Wireless Android Auto Stick 2024?

[@CarPlayLife]

I think so yes

[@johnd8607]

@@CarPlayLife In what way? I have a 2023 and 2024 U2C-AIR and prefer the 2023 as the 2024 version sometimes boots up with a blank screen on my car. Both firmwares are upto date.

[@markheethaar]

If I have connected my wife’s iPhone and my own iPhone, and mine is connected ad last one. Does it search the next time only for my iPhone, or after a view seconds also searching for my wife’s iPhone?

[@CarPlayLife]

It’s a coin toss as to what it connects to first. Which phone accepts the BT signal first basically. There isn’t any multiuser support on this one.

[@marcinzarzycki169]

Dziękujemy.

[@CarPlayLife]

Thank you so much for your support.

[@jackwoud]

Good morning Anthony, We are very interested in using a wireless Carplay dongle and I have a question about it and so far I have not been able to find an answer. Let's get a few things straight, we have a Ford Fiesta Connected built in 2019 with an infotainment screen that we also use as a GPS (Google Maps). Now my question, can I simply charge my mobile phone via the second USB port of the Fiesta while using the Carplay, or will there be a conflict? I wrote this post using Google Translate. Thank you very much for your answer.

[@CarPlayLife]

If you have two usb ports one will be used for CarPlay only so using that with the adapter will be fine and the other can be used for charging your phone. Hope this helps.

[@jackwoud]

@@CarPlayLife Hi Anthony, this was the answer I was waiting for. If I understand you correctly, it should be possible to connect and install the dongle on USB port 1 and if that is OK, I can use USB port 2 to keep my mobile phone powered during long journeys abroad. . I am very grateful for your attention and effort in helping me with my question. Top!

[@CarPlayLife]

@@jackwoud No problem. I hope it all works out for you. Enjoy!

[@TheCandee93]

Would this work if you don't have wired apple car play?

[@CarPlayLife]

No you need wired CarPlay for these to work.

[@piyushh81]

Is msxttly 2 in 1 device better than msxttly 'android auto only' device in terms of performance?

[@CarPlayLife]

This 2in1 is much faster than their older AA only adapter.

[@janisvorkals2142]

Bought this one a couple weeks ago, and its a great product ...when it works! Somehow this thing doesn't want to always connect. Sometimes it shows I must unlock my phone, sometimes just that connection cant be established. Using Samsung S24, got the latest updates and everything. Any idea how to fix it? Already thinking about sending it back cause its very frustrating. What I've found is that unpairing from BT and disconnecting WIFI and the device and car can get it to start, but im just randomly juggling all with reconnecting each thing and its annoying

[@CarPlayLife]

That’s not great. What is the car brand, model and year? It’s likely a compatibility issue with the car. You could try adding startup delay to allow the adapter to connect after a period once your car is good and ready.

[@janisvorkals2142]

​@@CarPlayLifeI have a VW 2018, what Ive found works the best is turn the ignition without turning on the engine, then the success rate of the dongle to connect is like 90%, but it takes on average 40 seconds to start usually. If I start the engine right away it fails to connect quite often. Not sure if thats even related or maybe its just situational. How do I enable the delayed start?

[@jar145022]

Does it work with Chevrolet?

[@CarPlayLife]

Possible. It needs wired CarPlay or Android auto to work

[@Vteckickinyo]

What is the brand I am keen to try

[@CarPlayLife]

It’s linked in the description and also in the title of the video and in the start of the video

[@Patamiaid]

Just order one based on review.

[@CarPlayLife]

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it when it arrives.

[@mubarakpatel5385]

Strange question but does AA run through car play (similar to ottocast u2-xpro) or would it open straight in to AA. Reason I ask is, in my car CP runs full screen but AA comes up half screen. So I quite like how the ottocast runs through carplay then brings up AA (to make it full screen) but it is just on the slower side!

[@CarPlayLife]

This will operate like the CarlinKit 5.0 in that it uses AA connection for wireless AA, and CP connection for wireless CP. I can’t do wired CP wireless AA or wired AA to wireless CP. Hope this helps.

[@mubarakpatel5385]

It does thank you

[@Senrab46]

Good performance but unfortunately I need to be able to easily switch from mine to my wife's phone. thanks for thorough review👍

[@CarPlayLife]

No one has really nailed multi user properly yet. Hope someone puts their heads together to design something that works well. Thanks for watching.

[@Senrab46]

Update: i have been going around in circles looking at various reviews, a lot no longer available etc! Amazon have a £25 voucher on this plus using your code meant just paid £26 for this unit! No brainer so thank you again and will watch out for developments. 🐈👍

[@LegacyInBlood]

This device didn't work on 2016 honda accord

[@CarPlayLife]

I assume it has wired CarPlay or Android auto? Did you try adding some start delay?

[@toston2010]

No youtube or Netflix?

[@CarPlayLife]

Not on this one no. You need one of these kzbin.info/aero/PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y&si=R9GfX2WZlXV28tp-

[@cameronthorby5799]

How does something like this compare to wired, assume wired is faster but are things like sound quality different? Getting a new car that has wired but no wireless.

[@CarPlayLife]

With this particular adapter, it is very close to wired. Of course, you have a delay in the initial connection, and on navigation and music playback etc. that's just how wi-fi works vs Bluetooth or a wire, so there is a compromise there. As for sound quality, for me, there is very little in it, but this could also depend on the system it's connecting to and the age of the phone. In my experience, and I like good-sounding audio, these adapters overall have been pretty acceptable in their sound quality

[@cameronthorby5799]

Thanks for the quick and informative response!

[@LoganathRaja]

@@CarPlayLife I had the same question.. you cleared it nicely. Thanks

[@MatthewJBD]

Sponsored review?

[@CarPlayLife]

Nope. The product was supplied for free. Views and impressions are my own.

[@marcingoska4877]

First:)

[@CarPlayLife]

👏🏻 good job

[@dawwent7181]

Third😂

[@CarPlayLife]

Better late than never 😉

[@howyanow4810]

Second!!

[@CarPlayLife]

Almost! Silver star for you ☺️