Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on your Tesla with CarlinKit. Finally, 3rd party apps!

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@lurymdc 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video! I've watched many videos about this product, but yours so far was the best. Super clear and very honest review! Going to buy for sure. Thanks

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@christophedesmarest3646 3 күн бұрын

thank you Paul for this realistic video! Also something very interesting you did is to go away from your wifi home. It is not aften said and sure it can complicates this setupThank you, Paul, for this realistic video! Something very interesting that you did among others, is to make the setup out from your home WiFi. It is not often said, and it can avoid certainly complicating this setup 👌

@PaulsViewsReviews 2 күн бұрын

It was an important realisation to improve the functionality! Glad it helped you.

@ToddVoght 3 ай бұрын

Can you use a sim card for the box instead of phone hotspot?

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

Good question - you’d have to ask Carlinkit. Mine didn’t have an additional space for one, BUT the instructions also covered a version which did, so the odds are good.

@rajanpatel65 5 ай бұрын

Just been Rick Rolled!😂😂 Nice work smashing out all these vids. Looks very good for previous CarPlay users moving to a Tesla! Nice one.

@PaulsViewsReviews 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jaackr1 3 ай бұрын

Thanks just got one of these. I thought I read somewhere you can disconnect the personal hotspot after initial connection but can’t work it out !

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

That’s true. The box used that connection initially and then just connects to the phone via Bluetooth and the car via WiFi after that point.

@jaackr1 3 ай бұрын

@@PaulsViewsReviewsthanks for the reply. Does the Tesla use my phones internet for its services when using CarPlay or does it still use the built in sim ?

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

@@jaackr1 Hey. It uses the phone’s SIM, as CarPlay essentially just mirrors the phone anyway.

@alexdubois6585 Ай бұрын

@@PaulsViewsReviewsso does it means that the Tesla browser goes to their website which sits in the middle with your phone? Does it work when there is no internet for non connected features (ie play music from the phone)…

@liyashikor9097 4 ай бұрын

Hi nice to share your experience please quick reminder can share the link product connect to the car which is CarPlay thanks

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

The link to the product in in the description of my video. Hope that helps.

@liyashikor9097 4 ай бұрын

Can u make video for Tesla model 3 2024 please I am struggling to connect it thanks

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

This is shot in a Tesla model 3 20204 'Highland'.

@jamesharris231 3 ай бұрын

Great video - thanks. I have an issue that seems to be a known bug (and been present for the near 3 years I have had the model 3) whereby the WIFI endlessly turns itself off, it drives me insane. I have raised tickets and they just close them. I am assuming as this is relying on WIFI being turned on to connect to your phone hotspot that the experience will end up being frustrating if every time I want to use it, I have to start by turning the WIFI on (yes, I have the setting enabled for stay connected, it isn't when going into drive it turns off, every time I get in the car, WIFI is disabled) and sometimes it will also turn off in the middle of a drive)

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

I'm afraid you probably will find it frustrating, as the wifi connection is the crux of its functionality. Sorry, buddy!

@icky881967 Ай бұрын

Do the standard maps in the Tesla still works when listening to Spotify through the box?

@PaulsViewsReviews Ай бұрын

Hi. Just checked, and yes it does.

@stomms 2 ай бұрын

Bad thing is that Premium connectivity is not working in a car when car is connected to this box (kit) on wifi... :( So in case you want to watch Netflix/KZbin you have to disconnect car from a box or to turn the box off completely.

@PaulsViewsReviews 2 ай бұрын

I’ll have to try that - I hadn’t noticed this was the case.

@stomms 2 ай бұрын

@@PaulsViewsReviews It was for me, Spotify was only working in CarPlay (from the phone), not from the Tesla when car was connected to a box.

@hittheroadzak5124 5 ай бұрын

How does it work for daily use? Now that its setup, is using it as simple as getting in your car and opening the web browser? Are there additional steps you have to do to use it every time (start the phone hotspot, disconnect from home wifi before driving away, etc)? Im hoping to find a solution that is as seamless as possible.

@PaulsViewsReviews 5 ай бұрын

No, you literally just get in and open the browser. I do need to wait until I’m away from the house, so the car doesn’t connect to the home WiFi over the car play box WiFi, but, as soon as I drive away, it moves to the box and works. It’s pretty effortless, once you’re set up. 👍🏼

@hittheroadzak5124 4 ай бұрын

@@PaulsViewsReviewsFor your home wifi do you have the "remain connected in drive" box checked? If I have that unchecked it turns all wifi off in drive, so I have to turn wifi back on to connect to any wi-fi while driving. If I have the box checked then the Tesla won't stop trying to connect to my home wifi until I'm many miles and like 10 minutes from my house, and during that part of the drive I have no data connection at all (it doesn't revert to cellular data).

@lsufan861 4 ай бұрын

So, is the Tesla going to use the phone data for everything? I would still like to listen to my tesla music and I'm assuming that I'll use my phone data and not my connect tesla plan????

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

It’s a good question. If you’re listening to music via the phone rather than the car then I guess it’ll be on your phone data.

@burningsky12 4 ай бұрын

Great review thanks. I purchased from your link for android auto. It's all working except for calls though. Just cannot get the calls to work, the sounf mostly come out of the phone speaker. Once it came through the tesla speakers but the was a terrible echo for the caller. Anyone else have this problem? I'm using Samsung S23

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it but I’m afraid I can’t help you on Android queries - hopefully someone else can.

@patagonia2 4 ай бұрын

Hi I also placed an order. Do you notice any lag in apple or Google maps compared to using them on your phone? Thank you.

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

@@patagonia2It isn’t quite as fast, but the delay is minimal and, having used CarPlay in a number of cars, they’re all a little slower than just using Google maps directly. It certainly won’t cause you any problems.

@jainampatel1200 4 ай бұрын

question, do you have to connect it everytime you get in the car?

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

No, the car automatically connects to the box via WiFi and the phone automatically connects to the box and the car via Bluetooth. All you need to do is open the Tesla browser and you’re done.

@andriiluhvishchyk5836 4 ай бұрын

My item is is disconecting all the time. Its so frustrating...

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

If it is the Wifi which is disconnecting then that is very odd, as the car should auto connect if the option is ticked. If it is bluetooth, again this should be automatic so, without further information, I'm not sure how to help. I suggest you send a detailed outline of your challenge to the manufacturers and I'm sure they'll try and help.

@Wmeisel6969 3 ай бұрын

ive ordered 1 thx great video , ive had issues b43 with other things where i have to reconnect hotspot to my iphone when i get back in car , hope i have same luck as u - lets see

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed, but it should be fine.

@sash41 5 ай бұрын

Amazing ! Going to buy for sure

@PaulsViewsReviews 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@FFVoyager 3 ай бұрын

Having just come back with my wife who has just bought herself a Model 3 LR and her only complaint so far was 'Can't I use Car Play?' - I think I have a 'surprise and delight' moment for her when this arrives! 👍🏼 (Handy discount using your link too. )

@PaulsViewsReviews 3 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@Second0ne 4 ай бұрын

what hub is that 6:03

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

It’s from Jowua. I received it as part of their game controller pack. Have a look at my Jowua video and you’ll find more information and a discount code.

@tinoran1 4 ай бұрын

ordered using your code. Thanks

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@Blackster74 5 ай бұрын

Good honest review 😎

@PaulsViewsReviews 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🏼

@tiggersmith7393 5 ай бұрын

"Remarkably straightforward installation"...Errrr....not really...once you are in a poor reception area it stops working. Would be good to see you do a one month on review.

@PaulsViewsReviews 5 ай бұрын

That's fair - I did face some unforeseen challenges but the positive is that you won't have to, thanks to my experience. The reception strength challenge was just during set up and I've not had any problems since. It is also definitely most straightforward when away from your home WiFi, as the car still wants to connect to that, which is important for software updates but not for this installation. I may do a follow up if I think it warrants it but thanks for watching and your feedback.

@33taylorm 3 ай бұрын

It was still a remarkably easy installation. All he did was plug it in and clicks. Few buttons

@rjbaker86 4 ай бұрын

I really don’t trust my whole phone data going through a server in china just to come back to my car 😬

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

Hadn't thought about it that way - fair point, I guess.

@rjbaker86 4 ай бұрын

It definitely has hacked written all over it!

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

@@rjbaker86 mmmmm

@richardashworth400 4 ай бұрын

360 camera you're using, is a potato, mate.

@PaulsViewsReviews 4 ай бұрын

Got to admit, the footage was disappointing. It’s probably me, as I’ve never really put much time into figuring out how to get best out of the Insta360 desktop software when I’m editing. I’ll definitely try harder!