WIRELESS Apple CarPlay in YOUR car!

[@ftoumeh]

Nick, I’m MB owner and I value your videos and efforts. You became my go-to-expert in discovering my car. Keep it up.

[@npoleary]

Wow, thank you so much! I'll keep the videos coming! Any future topics you'd like to see? 😎

[@ftoumeh]

@@npoleary Yes please. The regulations is Middle East prevent manufacturers' dash cam to detect the signals and provide AR in SATNAV. I still can buy one separately and install given its location is ready in the car underneath the central rear mirror. Can you dig some info and resolution to that? You know multiple features are associated with it like Cruise Control capturing the road speed accordingly to speed mark.

[@npoleary]

Yes laws and regulation differ all the way round the world! Rather annoying! Really sorry I wouldn’t know what they are in other countries! It was extremely difficult to find out on board recording dashcam in the UK alone

[@arunaudi9768]

Family just got a brand new Genesis and for some heckin reason it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay so this video is a lifesaver. Thanks.

[@testtesting2868]

Because it's a HYUNDAI. Good luck with your Hyundai. Been there done that!

[@humphreychiu]

The pass-through charging has got to be the most hilarious thing! I could have just used wired CarPlay which has always kept my phone fully charged!

[@npoleary]

Sorry should have made it clearer in the video As I mentioned in the video for me pass through charging is important as I review cars often and often use my phone to capture clips. To record and grab footage on the screen and plug it in when doing that but every other time, day to day use would be wireless.

[@Jayzi20]

And damaged your battery

[@Ardie321]

If my car only had one USB port the charging pass through would be helpful. Most of my drives are short trips across town so a wireless Apple CarPlay is beneficial but for the occasional drive that’s a couple of hours it would be better to only have to plug in the cord connected to the pass through instead of swapping the adapter with the cord.

[@iamrayshargani]

@@npolearythen why can’t you just unplug the CarPlay and go wired for those moments? I get it’s simpler but you could save money

[@npoleary]

@OmariFaith I could but I’ve had hundreds of people wanting me to try some adapters out so decided to make a video on them for everyone 🤓

[@favaticus338]

I bought a Carlinkit brand device in 2021 for my C205 with NGT5.5 for € 60 or so including shipping costs and it is still working perfectly

[@jasonduncan4596]

Just purchased a U2-X Pro Android Auto for my 2019 C63s. Keep up the good work, thanks!

[@jozsefszabo2706]

is it any good? any problems with it? i also have a c63s😁

[@markleino8161]

Hi Nick, I have 2 MBZ's. I also value your videos! You are clear and concise. Bravo

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Thank you glad you enjoy them!

[@000rik001]

Hi Nick, Thanks for your excellent assessment. I watched your video this afternoon and ordered the U2 X Pro. I've watched a few clips about these gadgets, your honest approach meant I could go ahead and just do it. Thanks. BTW I (we) have recently bought a new GLA AMG 35. I traded in my C250 2015, and my wife her A250 2014. We are retired and decided that we don't need two cars. I wanted to keep mine and my wife wanted to keep hers. We paid a visit to our usual Merc dealer and saw the GLA in the showroom. We both liked what we saw and bought it. We are very happy with the car it suits us in different ways. Thank you for the thoroughness of your presentations.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! Thank you, thanks for sharing! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kwokusho]

Does this have KZbin / Netflix ?

[@npoleary]

Sorry it’s been a little while since I covered these but I don’t think it did. I’m sure it just converted it to wireless but…I did cover a device that does do that made by the same manufacturer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHKwfICpraatqtEsi=DJRcBNQswkFxFkMg

[@stevenattridge9823]

If I want to learn anything about my 2018 C Class, I come to your videos rather than anything else. Clear, concise and informative. Unfortunately I have been told by my dealership that I simply cant have car play running on my model!

[@npoleary]

Ah thank you! So if I remember but your local Mercedes will be able to clarify, I’m sure that there was an option at factory for a thing called COMAND. You had to select that to get Apple CarPlay if I recall

[@stevenattridge9823]

@@npoleary Thanks for your reply Nick. Unfortunately my dealership have told me it's simply not possible to have CarPlay on my car. That won't stop me watching the videos though. Keep them coming please

[@npoleary]

Thanks! no sadly you won’t be able to add it to the car after it was made unless a 3rd party retrofit was added. But I’ll defo keep the videos coming!

[@Sloppyjoe96]

on the argument of charging the phone, i think a nice magsafe mount would go nice with this, so you can have your phone nicely mounted and charging, but still dont have to fight with plugging it in everytime you jump in your car

[@ODOLTechAdvisor]

I have a magsafe mount from Moment and have wired carplay. I enjoy that combo and since I generally use maps a lot on my daily commute to alert me to changes in traffic conditions, I don't mind not having wireless carplay yet.......buuuut, we rented a car once that had wireless carplay and it was very nice not being forced to plug my phone in each time just to be able to use it. For short trips, wireless would be my go to, for my work commutes that are almost an hour and a half each way, I'm staying plugged in anyway.

[@ed_ms]

Thanks for this interesting review. I will stick with the wired connection for my iPhone. I find it rather useful to charge my phone whilst driving. Having a wireless connection with charging capabilities seems a bit redundant no?

[@IslandDigital]

It also has much better sound !

[@rauland]

@@IslandDigitalif these adapters are using proper apple protocols, there is 0 difference in audio quality between wired and wireless (unless you’re using an external DAP inline with the iPhone). Both wired and wireless CarPlay support a maximum audio resolution of 16bit/48hz lossless uncompressed audio.

[@susanmeredith4957]

I don’t think it’s redundant. I have a charging pad built into my vehicle so don’t have to plug it in to charge. But have been thinking about getting a wireless CarPlay so I can just leave phone in purse. But for long trips can always just put phone on charging pad.

[@SyKik8]

Had no idea this was even a thing, many thanks for the video!

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anonymousb468]

Amazing content. Thank you for your efforts!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@rogerallen665]

I have the one you called fein something or other but it came in a different name. Installed a week ago and used all apps on car play extensively including Google maps. Absolutely brilliant. It sits in my glove box double sided taped to the inner wall so not in the way. Even with the box closed zero issues and only 60 quid

[@npoleary]

Yeah I was surprised at that one! It worked absolutely fine!

[@gabrieldiaz5960]

any updates on how it's working?

[@RobertDevine-rg6uo]

Well done. Very informative 👌

[@spidy1925]

thanks again very useful video, I'm learning all features of my mercedes from your videos. Keep going!!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏 I’ll keep them coming! 🤓

[@nigeljackson551]

Thanks, Nick - another great video and very helpful. I’ve bought the U2 pro via your link. Thanks again.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome! At least you’ll get a little bit off the full price! 🤓🙏

[@anwaransari2081]

And again Sir , we can't thank you enough for your time and effort, making our rides more fun and safe.

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! 🙏🤓

[@sinabakhshalian6752]

Was waiting for a comparison like this for a very long time. Immediately ordered the Air for my GLB. If it works fine, will get another one for my Volvo as well. Used your referral on their site

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Ah good at least you’ll get a bit off the price!

[@portman8909]

Goes to show cheap doesn't always mean worse! Good video.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Yeah it surprised me!

[@dirtbike4life420]

Very informative video I’m glad I found this. Minutes ago I didn’t know that these products even existed. I’m looking to upgrade to a MagSafe (wireless charger) when i upgrade from iPhone 11 max to the new iPhone 15 max next week. I wasn’t going to bother if I still needed to plug in for CarPlay. Subscribed 🙏 thanks again

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏 Glad you enjoyed the video! 🤓

[@CyanSkies]

Fantastic review! Thank you sir!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@philippemadore843]

Another awesome and informative review, thanks for everything you do for us Benz owner

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🤓🙏

[@jays4533]

Another great video. Surprised after all these videos, Poole haven’t put you in a Merc!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! No I doubt they’d do that, that would be a lot of money! 🤓 Might be in the middle of changing my car though 🤫

[@Tertia_Optio]

Are three sold in USA as well? Thank you for taking the time to do this review.

[@npoleary]

Ottocast should shop internationally, they have options for the USA on their website too: bit.ly/OttocastNickOLeary (link with discount code from description of my video)

[@jack_konte]

Another helpful review. Cheers!

[@npoleary]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeroenkoppenberg738]

Thanks for the info……. This was were i was looking for …..

[@npoleary]

Ah no worries! 🤓

[@BirolArda-y5c]

thanks Nick , great video ✌

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@belsizeparkfcregistration1814]

Thank you for response / really appreciate

[@sunrise7236]

Mercedes should send the widerscreen update... im only using the port when watchinv movies in my car because it gives widescreen

[@meti9230]

What port do you use to get widescreen?

[@glenparker8458]

Top notch vid nick

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@jaystwopence]

Great vid as always. I've bought the Motorola MA1 android auto wireless adaptor for my older CLA 66 plate and it is really good.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@iamjoaoramos]

Great video! Thanks!!!

[@npoleary]

Thank you! 🙏

[@maxagent86]

If a Mercedes (MB) model has wireless Apple Carplay, does it disconnect when a passenger charges his phone with the USB-C wire? On that note, if the (MB) car has wireless Apple Carplay, can a phone connect to the car via a USB-C wire at all? Thank you in advance. Great videos.

[@npoleary]

No it shouldn’t do. The second “plug-in would just charge”. Same as if you plugged in your phone. Yes you can, if you’ve connected Wireless Apple CarPlay, then it will only connect via wireless. To connect wired only, unpair the phone via Bluetooth and delete the pairing in the car and then connect via cable.

[@pankajnaik2708]

Hey Nick . Looking forward to go though the video… my most wished video … thanks Nick.

[@npoleary]

No worries! 🤓🙏

[@brian9320]

Love the fact the review considers his older car and not some 2023 model!

[@npoleary]

I try and cover as many models as possible 🙏🤓

[@ghost5horse6]

Nice test, but is there any lag?

[@npoleary]

There is always a slight delay when using Apple CarPlay Wirelessly. You’ll definitely notice it watching video (on the phone with the sound coming through the car, makes it unwatchable). However…day to day use, navigation and music etc it’s fine. No different to an OEM fitted wireless CarPlay solution from a car that already has wireless capabilities. So in short, yes there is but there’s always a lag wirelessly (if you notice it)

[@GunnyPhillips]

Thanks Nick. Somehow you always know what's on my mind. I've been looking at these products but wanted a trusted review from someone I trust who's familiar with the Mercedes Benz ecosystem. So far I'm happy with my wired system but may be grabbing one of these someday soon.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🤓🙏

[@videowatcher4006]

Thank you Nick

[@npoleary]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@borderprash472]

I bought my Apple CarPlay adapter last month and was searching for this kind of video but could not find it. This will be useful to others in the future who want to change thier wired to wireless CarPlay

[@CraigKell]

Could I plug one of these in the armrest outlet and still work? > GLB 2022 😊

[@rogerallen665]

See my comment above

[@debba008]

Anyone has an answer for this please?

[@debba008]

@@rogerallen665did you connect it to the usb ports in the armrest box?

[@npoleary]

Possibly it depends on the model of Mercedes It’s whatever port that you’d normally plug into for Apple CarPlay. As I mentioned in the video, this does not give your car CarPlay, you need it to begin with, this just makes it wireless. Usually in Mercedes there’s a small symbol, normally next to the cup holders at the front. If there isn’t one there, it’ll be in the armrest. Hope that helps guys! Any more questions, message me ⬇️

[@darkpowerxo]

Can u do the same for Android auto ?

[@npoleary]

I’ll add it to the list of potential future videos! 👍🏼 Thanks for the suggestion!

[@jamesfearn1692]

I love the fact that you have an Astra. ❤😄

[@npoleary]

Well spotted! 😅 Had it for 3-4 years now…Changing it soon 👀

[@matthewr1990]

Hi Nick I’m about to purchase a CLA premium plus, I too have an Astra K Elite nav as my current car, plugging my iPhone into the K centre console has always been no issue for me and I like that it charges and just hides out the way. But was surprised that the only connection to the MBUX system was in that sliding door area which is also where the wireless charger is. Do you think I’d be able to somewhat extend or move that box unit within that space so that it doesn’t hinder my use of the wireless charger? Maybe some sticky pads to hold it further into the drawer at the back or maybe even use an extension cable to wire it out of it completely and maybe hide it in the glove box or something obviously with all wires being hidden behind panels etc, I don’t want to ruin the beautiful interior with ugly cables and I don’t want to mount my phone on the dash. For my small journeys it’s fine to just keep my phone in my pocket but on my big commutes I’d like the hassle free life of just slapping it on the wireless charger and not worrying about it. I’m a big lover of ACP and I absolute hate people who use phones at all whilst driving so this is a perfect use for me. Love your videos, your videos have been a huge help in me deciding to get a CLA class so thank you, and keep up the good work.

[@npoleary]

Ah awesome thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Ah that’s a good idea but yes that port that’s labelled is the one for CarPlay so yeah putting it into the glovebox would be quite a neat solution although you’d still see the cable slightly with the wire going in.

[@matthewr1990]

@@npoleary no no, thank you. Very informative vids. And I think I’d somewhat disassemble the centre console and hide the wire within the trim itself. A little bit of cable tidying would make this setup very sleek and modern. I’m used to hiding wires and fitting dashcams etc for every friend, family and their dog so I’m hoping this would work for me. Would definitely need one of the units with removable connection though. Again thank you, and even more so for your reply.

[@Educatingben]

Amazon has a really good deal right now on the Ottocast U2 X which is their redesigned 2023 model. It's reduced in price with an included $20 coupon. I paid $56 American. I'm gonna give it a shot and see how it runs for a couple of weeks. Amazon has a terrific return policy. Pretty much you can return anything. So I will return with my results.

[@janebottomley6852]

Hi as normal great knowledge , would that be your car your trying them on ?

[@npoleary]

Yes 🤓 For some reason one of them didn’t work on my Vauxhall Astra (upgrading it soon though! 👀)

[@isarapaan5889]

I’d used otticast/ cplay2air also, then i switch to the old school wired carplay, coz wireless carplay with/without wireless charge make the phone terribly hot.

[@leoncordero9083]

can you also stream it to rear entertainment screens?

[@npoleary]

Sadly not with CarPlay or Android Auto Some cars have rear screen options, I’d love to check them out one day!

[@salochinthims]

Interesting review and really well presented. Interested to know if you had any problems with reconnection of any of the adapters you tested following initial pairing, especially when connecting within vicinity of home WiFi or with another device BT connected to your iPhone, e.g. Apple Watch? This is something I’ve personally had issues with causing a connection delay with my wireless CarPlay adapter I’ve recently purchased from Amazon. The times I’ve tested this with my iPhone still connected to my home WiFi, connection was delayed and was only established once the adapter forced a WiFi connection to Apple CarPlay.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Didn’t have any problems at all, the only thing I will add is the Wi-Fi one. This is not an issue with these adapters, this can happen even with a manufacture fitted Wireless CarPlay, sometimes you can find it will want to stay connected to your home WiFi but as you drive away it’ll connect shortly afterward. Apple Watch no issues at all.

[@AndreSomers]

Well, I drive an Opel too and found the CarPlay is unreliable to start up even wired. I sometimes need to unplug and replug once or twice to make Carplay show up, and it can be quite slow.

[@abdullahakova7043]

Thoughts on carlinkit 5.0?

[@npoleary]

Sadly not tried that one so not sure if it’s any good!

[@nathaliahelfreich4657]

Are you able to get full screen with any of these?

[@npoleary]

Sadly no it’s the car that controls the resolution not the adapters. Some cars might have a cropped experience because of the different screen sizes available on that model.

[@Promisekc.]

Do you know if this would work on a Ssangyong Tivoli?

[@npoleary]

Sadly not no, you’ll have to check with the adapter manufacturers. They should work but check with them for compatibility 🤓

[@markpoole6171]

Nick, which ones had the best lag when making a call?

[@npoleary]

All wireless adapters have a slight delay, but I didn’t notice any differences between them 🤓

[@paulbennett6126]

I cannot understand why Mercedes do not have this function. I have just moved from Landrover and this is now standard across their range.

[@npoleary]

They’ve been rolling it out over the years. It takes quite a long time for a manufacturer to update 30 models! 🙃 There are quite a few that have it now and more coming out this year.

[@darkpowerxo]

I'm happy u test speed

[@TheRealStructurer]

Good summary. Would have been great to have a table with the results and prices for the different models. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@npoleary]

I really wanted to put the prices on there but as there were 4-5 different makes, if they changed the price, then the video would be wrong. Plus Ottocast had offers on at the time of recording and I didn’t know how long for.

[@jonathani]

Great video Nick, just what I was looking for to compare adapters on show. I do have a question, I am picking up a brand new Mercedes A-Class today, I know it has CarPlay. However, I've read contradicting information as to whether it's wireless CarPlay built in. The dealer in question isn't too sure, do you know?

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it If it’s the new A-Class (facelift) it will have wireless CarPlay 🤓 (for the UK anyway) I just picked mine up (my latest video 👀)

[@jonathani]

@@npoleary It was indeed, just got it home, totally in love, and you were right, it worked as if by magic. Another great video as always :)

[@npoleary]

Awesome! 🥳 I’ve already clocked up the miles on mine 😅 been busy! 😂

[@jonathani]

@@npoleary Ditto man. We should arrange an A-Class meetup 🤣

[@npoleary]

@jonathani wish I’d have bought something better than an A180 for that! 😅

[@Bryanp08]

Thanks for the video, nice to see these adapters compared side by side. I’m just wondering what the delay on these things would be. Is it noticeable and is it different for each unit? Would have loved to see that in the review as well.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Yes I was going to include it but they’re all the same (visually and audibly). There is however a delay whenever you use wireless on any adapter or native solutions built into cars. Wired of course removes that 🤓

[@belsizeparkfcregistration1814]

Those CPlay2 air adapters only converts wired apple car play to wireless or it can also be use to as apple car play ?

[@npoleary]

Yes they only convert Wired to Wireless, your car will need to have wired CarPlay to be compatible 🤓

[@ikura72]

Hi Nick, Thanks for this useful video. Quick question : can any of these allow to play KZbin on MBUX ? Cheers, Kim

[@npoleary]

No sadly not They only convert wired Apple CarPlay to wireless. There are systems out there that can do it, I might try it in the future and test them out!

[@ikura72]

@@npoleary Excellent. Please let us know about your recommendations once you've tested them, your recommendations are the only ones we trust.

[@PBlaik]

Continue to love the video's - I have a 2022 AMG E53. Do you know if you have to plug into the USB-C adapter in the drink/wireless charging area of the console, or could you connect those adapters to the USB-C plugs in the centre armrest area too? The drink/wireless charging area is extremely tight fitting, not sure any of those adapters would fit well.

[@npoleary]

Thank you! It has to go in the port that works with Apple CarPlay (the one you’d normally use) So if you have one near the cup holders, I’d imagine it would be in there. Also has a symbol next to it too 👍🏼

[@tuinlaaf1967]

Hi Nick, I have the FeinOdi. Included adapter for USB to USB C is very bad and caused losing connection at every bump in the road. I replaced it for a right angled adapter to be able to close the cover of the cup holders (pro tip 😂😂). Just drove from Holland to Spain without a problem or losing connection. Hope this helps!

[@npoleary]

Ah thanks for sharing! That’s a good idea! I might look at that right angled thing for the future!

[@hassan150]

@tuinlaaf1967 do you have a link for the right hand drive adapter.

[@balusindiancuisine]

New to your channel but find them hugely informative as i just picked up a 73 plate GLB Night Edition today and so far can’t see any wireless Apple CarPlay functionality. Smartphone integration is all activated through the Mercedes Me App and every other service also as the car is brand new. Am I missing something or is the GLB Premium Plus not enabled for it?

[@npoleary]

Messaged you on the other video 👍🏼 Thank you glad you enjoyed the videos! Wireless is only available on certain models (typically models without a touchpad in the middle). It depends on the specification of your car for CarPlay if it has it or not but if you chat with Mercedes, they can let you know for sure. Usually it’s a USB-C port next to the cup holders.

[@denislucey6361]

Does what's app come through on the wireless adapter? ?

[@npoleary]

Yes it’s the full CarPlay experience All apps are unchanged, it’s exactly the same as wired CarPlay

[@alanchambers1376]

Hi Nick, I just bought a ottocast u2 adapter for my glass, it works but should I see everything that is on my iPhone? Keep up the very useful videos. Alan 9:52

[@npoleary]

Oh nice! You won’t be able to view every app on an iPhone though. Apple CarPlay is the same if it’s wired or wireless. These adapters just make wired to wireless

[@brewsnoop]

2:18 If you want to get to the actual topic.

[@npoleary]

Yes but it’s important to know what I’m testing for! And to showcase that I have not been gifted any adapters, I purchased them all myself for this video.

[@alexcmchan]

as always, this clip very useful 👍

[@npoleary]

Thank you! It took quite a while to produce! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sundayadeogun8517]

Hi Nick, very informative Does any of these wireless compatible shown a full on the dashboard? My GLE shown nearly quarter of the screen with the wire connector

[@npoleary]

No sadly not it’s down the car manufacturer’s screen and multimedia system. So for Mercedes the reason is because MBUX (also known as NTG 6) on Mercedes is available in two screen sizes, 7” & 10.25”. When designing and coding I’m led to believe that you can only choose one (to maintain compatibility) for everything. So to make sure it works on all models, Mercedes of course had to go with the 7” version, which is perfect for 7” owners but of course leads to a cropped experience if you have a 10.25” screen. NTG 7 found in some new cars have higher faster processors and have one screen size leading to a full screen experience on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hope that explains potentially why it’s like that on some cars!

[@sanchotp]

I bought one and returned it for the very point you raise about your battery depleting when your connected wirelessly and using multiple apps. What’s the point if you have to have to keep charging your phone.

[@npoleary]

Useful for quick trips (most of what I do) Longer journeys I’ll defo plug in

[@335i101]

Nick, what if I just want to cast/view videos? I have a 2025 G550. As you know it has wireless CarPlay, wireless charging, NTG7…I just want the ability for videos in motion? (I have a iPhone 15)

[@npoleary]

You’ll need a device which has it’s own Android operating system 🤓 There are several companies that do video playback but for casting…what app would you use?

[@335i101]

@ ​​⁠I am fine without casting, just some native apps that actually work…. I trust your opinion over the marketing companies that are selling these devices..

[@npoleary]

Awh thank you! They’re good, I’ve only used Ottocast. They have sent devices to me for a possible review. Not reviewed them all, just picked one’s that I thought added value and functionality.

[@335i101]

@@npolearyThanks!

[@johanmolin3213]

During the 18th century, Sweden (in this case, Gustavus Adolphus) wanted to develop its early industry, and cannon making in particular. The king as well as his powerful chancellor Axel Oxenstierna were friends with and invited the wealthy Dutch / Walloon Louis de Geer to help with that, so he came to Sweden in 1627, developing the Finspång cannon making in the province of Östergötland. Louis de Geer brought with him a sizable force of Walloon metal workers, who settled in the area. They brought an old Walloon / Dutch song with them, which got a Swedish text, beginning with the words “Ack Östra Götaland och Finspånga län, fagrast bland Svea rikes länder” (which translated is something like “Oh Östergötland and Finspång county, fairest among the lands in Sweden”). In 1822 the Swedish author Fryxell picked up this melody for a musical play he was writing, and changed the text, thus renaming the song “the Värmland tune” - about Värmland, another Swedish province, being fairest of them all. This is the version we listen to in this KZbin clip! The story does not en there, however. In 1856, the famous Czech composer Bedrock Smetana came to Gothenburg in Sweden, where he stayed for six years as a conductor for a “porto-version” of the Göteborg Symphony Orchestra. While in sweden, he picked up this tune, and came to incorporate it in his great work Ma Vlast (My Fatherland), where the part called Vltava (die Moldau) begins with the first bars of the Dutch / Valloon / Swedish song, which thus also got a Czech heritage! Today, everybody in Sweden regards this beautiful tune “Värmlandsvisan” as quintessentially Swedish. For the Czechs, Vltava is part of their national heritage. Is the melody still well-known in the Netherlands and the Walloon parts of Belgium? I don’t really know. Is the melody even originally from there? I don’t know either.

[@markpoole6171]

Nick, which ones don’t need to have the wifi enabled to work? Are there any which just needed Bluetooth?

[@npoleary]

Apple CarPlay always runs over Wi-Fi that’s how it works. Sadly there is no such thing as CarPlay over Bluetooth, Bluetooth can’t transmit images in that way and isn’t as reliable as Wi-Fi.

[@vheverett]

Nick that was useful thanks the sound was a bit choppy in this video. Could be me but I thought I would just mention it.

[@npoleary]

Hey Vin, oh? Really? I edit all of the videos myself and watch them back usually at least twice with headphones. Where abouts did you hear this in the video? Could you let me know? I want to so sure that the quality of my videos is the best I can do

[@vheverett]

@@npoleary choppy all the way through probably my end sorry

[@kcbayandor]

Thanks for your efforts Nick. Just wanted to share to MB owners that my cplay2air was not fully compatible with my MB C63S AMG. Sometimes it would work- sometimes I would have a black screen and I would have to fiddle with it to get it up and running- thus unusable on the long term. The support proposed a FW update, which made things even worse. I tried to return it, but was told I have to send it to China and indicate a value of 5 usd (I paid 129 usd for it). As i was uncertain the unit would be reimbursed, I preferred not to incur an extra 30 usd shipping fee and now it’s sitting in a drawer taking dust. Not recommended for C-Class models and certainly others I don’t know about.

[@npoleary]

Thanks for sharing! I had tested in a C-Class and it worked okay, wonder if it was for a particular year or something

[@kcbayandor]

@@npoleary As mentioned it would work at times- but not consistently. My AMG is a 2021 model. Cheers!

[@RobSeller]

I agree cplay2air did work on my 2019 c-class but 8/10 it would give a black screen and then had to push home button and then top screen go to apple carplay. I got annoyed by this. So i bought the ottobox this works better, but still if you stop for gas and get back and start then it stops working. Also the ottobox bluetooth keeps working after the car is shutdown, but you phone still connects but the receiving end will hear a hard beeping noise. So its not perfect. Luckily i will upgrade to a c-class 23 soon :-)

[@roneljusto8602]

Hello, would the dongle work if connected in the usb ports inside the arm rest? My 2021’ amg has a wired CarPlay port next to my cup holders and I’d prefer to have the dongle hidden inside the arm rest ports if possible. Thank you!

[@npoleary]

@roneljusto8602 just replied to your other comment as well: It has to be plugged into the same port of the car that accepts a wired connection. Some allow more than one port but you can try…if you plug your phone into the centre ports, if it works through CarPlay, then the adapter will work in there too. If it doesn’t then you’ll have to use the cup holder one.

[@sharoncottrell7262]

Love your videos Nick. Learnt so much from them so thanks 👍

[@QuecoGP]

I have Carlink 4.0 in my GLE, and it works perfect at 98-99%. Sometimes it disconnect, but you only have to plug and unplug again. I’m very happy with it. But my iPhone heats a lot when I use it. I don’t know if it happens with the rest of the devices.

[@jacoutremer]

Hello (I'm from Canada) I watch your videos a lot, it's very interesting and very well explained........ I had a question for you with the Mercedes Me app, when I start the car remotely, is this normal? that the vehicle turns off when I unlock the door, the car stops turning and I have to restart the car with the button I have a new 2023 C 300.

[@npoleary]

Hey! Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos! Sadly I wouldn’t know, that feature does not exist here in the UK. I think it is though, I seem to recall someone asking a long time ago on one of my videos and someone replied yes it was normal.

[@tolust]

Please do for Android.

[@npoleary]

I’ll add it to the list! 🤓 thanks for the suggestion!

[@manishthukral71]

Hi Nick - have you tested if maps would display on heads-up display. I have C2play and I have noticed maps do not show up on heads up display. I have 2022 GLS 450. Additionally I have noticed while connected to CarPlay through these adapters they do not apply any music equalizer changes in effect and sound quality isn’t great then. Please let me know if you are able to see maps on your onscreen display while using these adapters. Thanks

[@npoleary]

No sadly Apple CarPlay will only operate on the centre screen. Apple did announce last year they were working with manufacturers to enable Apple CarPlay in the instrument cluster but this is extremely early stages. It won’t have support in new cars for a while yet if manufacturers choose to use it. There is one manufacturer who has done it already, I might cover them soon 👀

[@joanharmonize]

Hi Nick, thanks as always! Quick question - most mercs as you know don’t have touch screen (though I do wonder why) and it makes navigating CarPlay a bit tricky. Do you know any workaround for this? Either to introudce touchscreen or to device an easier way to navigate CarPlay screen using buttons. It’s not so much an issue if all you need is the basic CarPlay apps, but as soon as you connect any play-to-video CarPlay device, you will easily see the need for a touch screen. Tips and ideas would be appreciated.

[@npoleary]

It just depends on the car’s multimedia system. Most new Mercedes now will have touchscreen, this is what I’ve seen but for any older models, I guess just mastering the wheel would do it. I have used one with the wheel before and you do get used to where the selector cursor goes etc. But yeah if a car doesn’t have touchscreen, there wouldn’t be a way to make a touchscreen. There is also the option of using Siri too!

[@joanharmonize]

@@npoleary Thanks Nick. Like you said, I guess i just need to get used to it. Ta

[@psrfpsrf]

i have in my MB SLC the Carlin Kit adapter, but now an important thing. As mentioned power from the battery of the iPhone is a limited thing for longer rides for sample to a holiday destination or on business trips. Need now a cable again is a contraproductiv request to the cablefree dongles. Then I can direkt plug my phone to the car USB. Solution I made. There are magnetic wireless charger by QI available in very compakt size like the Apple charger which you can fit on your dasboard. Power will you get by chargers which you connect to your 12 V cigarette lighter. with such a combination i have the option to let my phone in the pocket on a short trip or tab my phone on the magnetic charger and by my experience this works for a day trip without any problems.

[@kear3922]

Hi Nick, can the adapter be plugged into the centre arm rest usb area so it keeps the front centre usb free for charging your mobile

[@npoleary]

Some cars can but you’ll have to check! I think from what I’ve seen and experienced, Mercedes models that have MBUX gen 2 can go into any USB-C port. But MBUX Gen 1 is only the USB-C port at the cup holders.

[@Professor-Jack]

Good evening Mr O'Leary. very good on the cables, when some of my friends need a cable they usually as me for one, as iv got every cable you could think of keep up the cool reviews i was off for coffee today down at lidl car park where i came across a gent charging his EQC Merc i thought spot on, i asked him about the flappy paddles and charging he was there for one hour he came up from London to Nottingham which is 200 miles while i was there talking to him i could not believe it in that hour he hit the 100% charge as wee no not that long ago on average most cars could only get to 80% charge after that it was a waist of time continuing to charge, his price was £31 i have to say that is good im very impressed, im looking at the end of this year maybe saving up my deposit i have a lot of time working out what I'm going to buy with option PCP for me is the best way to go especialy for electric cars as in 4 years from now i bet the batteries are at least 100 Kilos less in weight take it easy happy driving 👍

[@npoleary]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the videos! Ah yes well it depends on where you get your electricity from when charging an EV. Cost and time of charge all vary! I’ll cover more on these topics in the future definitely!

[@Professor-Jack]

I should have asked what power that charge point gives out I’ll find out as it’s the charge point I have to use, as I don’t live near the road in other words not able to charge from a home charger

[@npoleary]

You can check on Zapmap 🤓👀

[@Professor-Jack]

@@npoleary I will thank you 👍🏻

[@Professor-Jack]

@@npoleary iv just given a guy a ear bashing over the new NEW Range Rover Velar Model Year 2024 flapping his gums on lights wheels etc ye not bad till it gets Stolen there the number 1 car for this on Rybrook TV

[@peterhollis8291]

Very informative and professional Nick, I just ordered the U2-AIR Wireless CarPlay from their site and at the moment its on offer for £56, seems like a bargain.

[@amdaring]

how is it working for you?

[@peterhollis8291]

@@amdaring all good, there have been a few times when I’ve not been able to connect but overall I’ve had a good experience. Installation was simple and there were no issues whatsoever with the set up.

[@npoleary]

@peterhollis8291 ah awesome thanks for sharing feedback with others! The connection thing can be sometimes because Wireless CarPlay is still connected to your home Wi-Fi. I’ve found this a few times with mine too but it’s quite normal for it to happen from time to time even with official equipment on a car that can do it natively.

[@peterhollis8291]

@@npoleary thanks for the info Nick, sounds like that’s the issue 👍

[@npoleary]

No worries! Happy to help! And thanks for sharing your feedback too! 👍🏼

[@syednezab]

Hows the phone battery drain ?? Can this be left connected with car when not driving?

[@npoleary]

Well if you’re using CarPlay Wirelessly yes it will drain the phone battery but for shorter journeys it’s pretty good. That depends on your car, most cars will cut the power to USB ports, for Mercedes looks like the power is turned off when the door is opened.

[@sltsimpsonnhsisw74]

I have a Citroen C5 with wireless charging. The video was very informative. I am going to look into the cheaper option.

[@enriqueborunda]

Nick, did you notice a change in audio quality between each unit ? some say that using a cable provides the best music quality but I have not noticed a decrease in sound quality on my OTOCAST.

[@npoleary]

Day to day use, no not at all. I did test that too (didn’t mention in the video as for most people they wouldn’t notice). I tested several audio tracks, some with extreme bass and high frequencies, piano tracks etc. I did notice slight distortion but only on high end sound systems and at almost max volume. Most people wouldn’t notice so I felt it best not to mention as very few people have a high end system like that anyway. And most importantly if you’re that concerned with audio with that sort of sound system, you wouldn’t do wirelessly in the first place and would be using .wav files or FLAC files 🙃 I’m fussy when it comes to audio, gotta have good quality! 😅 it passed the test for me

[@Composites83]

After having tried both CarlinKit and Ottocast U2-X pro. Carlink was trash; U2-X pro works flawlessly.

[@amjster]

What about Android? Remind me again, this is *Mercedes* and you have to use a cable!? This should just be a software update as my phone can connect to the car via Bluetooth. Great video Nick and thanks for making

[@npoleary]

Ah I’ll hopefully cover Android in the future! I do have one in a drawer at home so I’ll see what I can do Some Mercedes do have wireless, all new models released that are rolling out seem to have it now

[@dm002a8686]

Only takes one second to plug your phone in with wired connection and your phone charges also. My cable is only 2 inches long . Stick to cable for me

[@oluf9056]

I've been using an older version of the C2Play for years but got tired of the slow boot up time. I've been comparing the Teeran and Schmidt Spiele as replacements (both on Amazon). The former will boot up as fast as 12 seconds from a cold boot. When already plugged in, it can boot up to full functionality in less than 5 seconds. The Spiele is usually 18 or so seconds. Did you compare map performance? I've noticed the C2Play uses the cars GPS while the other two use the phone's GPS. It's not an issue if you have the phone on the dash, but I usually keep my phone in my back pocket and GPS performance can be pretty bad.

[@npoleary]

Oh really? That’s cool they sound fast! CarPlay will always use the phone’s GPS as it is your phone. Your phone calculates all of the functionality and merely displays it on the screen so won’t ever use the in-built gps, that’s for the car’s Sat Nav.

[@oluf9056]

@@npoleary There's definitely something different between the 2. If the phone is in my back pocket, CarPlay will pick up my location instantly. The other two adapters usually require I take the phone out of my pocket before it picks up GPS. I did a quick video this AM to show the speed of the Teeran. kzbin.info6bmcS1HUhIA?feature=share

[@npoleary]

Oh yeah that’s pretty fast! 🤓

[@raffaeleoliviero333]

Hi, but you need carplay service from mercedes already buyed? Or those solutions will work without the service of carplay?

[@npoleary]

You need Apple CarPlay on the car in the first place yes. These devices to not add Apple CarPlay to your car, they just convert wired to wireless.

[@GlynnBlackhurst]

Hi Nick, I have a MB 70reg. Are you able to safely leave wireless car play adapters connected to your cars USBC port without draining your car battery when you lock up and leave ur car? And do the wireless adapters use much car battery when in use? Thanks for the informative videos

[@npoleary]

Yeah of course! When you turn the car off and open the door, all the power is cut to the USB ports I don’t know what their power consumption is but it’ll be way less than charging a phone

[@jamesdagamer]

How did you get Apple car play onto your Mercedes A-class? I have one and I don’t have it.

[@npoleary]

What year A-Class do you have?

[@recklessgamer4890]

Is there any way to watch KZbin with out a Hotspot

[@npoleary]

Some new models of Mercedes offer this using the car’s in built internet but I’ve only seen this with a dedicated KZbin app on CLE and E-Class 2024.

[@popnetofficial]

I have a GLA 2022 and CarPlay does not work wireless. Do you know why? Or is it just specific face lifts which supports it?

[@npoleary]

Wireless CarPlay was introduced in the facelift which came out late 2023. Anything before that is wired Apple CarPlay or wired Android Auto but using 3rd party add-ons you can make it wireless.

[@mikewolf5367]

I’m actually curious, out of everything tested here, which one are you using in your personal vehicles? Also, you didn’t show how the phone connects to the adapter. Also also, you didn’t time how long a wired connection takes to launch CarPlay.

[@pauloliver8941]

Was the adaptor that did not work from Quad Lock? because I had issues with mine

[@npoleary]

Yes 👍🏼 But I messaged them and they shipped a new one out to me over the next couple of days! Sadly I’d already started filming so couldn’t include that one. So after sales support, pretty good!

[@Ali-g8x3u]

Hey Nick Don’t suppose you could recommend a good phone holder for those of us who don’t have car play as older model of mercedes please?

[@npoleary]

Sadly not tried phone holders but keep an eye out over the next couple of months. I have a plan for people who don’t have CarPlay natively on their car. Make sure you’re subscribed (it’s free) with notifications on so you don’t miss it 👍🏼

[@Ali-g8x3u]

@@npoleary great look forward to it!

[@xuejingzhang7099]

Hi Nick, just wondering if the adapter only work with connecting the port which is near the cupholder, if the ports in the armrest are working as well? If I put the adapter in the front, it will take the wireless charging space. Many thanks for you help.

[@npoleary]

It depends on the car’s port that actually does CarPlay. It has to be plugged into the normal Apple CarPlay USB port. Sadly the others won’t work