Which Wireless Apple CarPlay Dongle Should You Buy? New Dongles Compared Boot Up Time on Ford SYNC3

[@CarPlayLife]

I hope you enjoy this updated version of my dongle comparison videos. If anyone has any working fixes for the Hardware: Wi-Fi error on the CARPLAY2AIR dongle (or any other dongle of this type) let me know please. Thanks for watching 👍

[@nnnnnn3647]

Can these dongles stay plugged in all the time (few days in garage)? Or do you have to disconnect them, because they discharge the battery?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@nnnnnn3647 it depends on if your USB port stays powered when the ignition is off and the car is locked. If it doesn’t then the dongle just turns off until the ignition is on. Hope this helps.

[@nnnnnn3647]

@@CarPlayLife Yes, I understand that this is how it works. However, are you experienced with a situation where it is connected via USB, which has a constant power supply? Does it have a big influence on the power consumption? How does it work on the Ford Fiesta? (I have a similar car - Puma)

[@CarPlayLife]

@@nnnnnn3647 I can only go off my VW. Its CarPlay USB port turns off when ignition is off. It is mostly down to how the USB is powered after ignition. I think most turn off. Some aftermarket installs may wire them differently to enable power when the car is off. But I am sure most will power off. You could just plug in your iPhone into the port. Turn off the car and remove the key. If the iPhone still says it’s charging then the USB is staying powered. If so you can position the phone on the dashboard by the window (like a parking ticket). Get out and lock the car and look through the window to see if the phone is still charging then. If it does then the usb is also remaining powered when you’re out the car and it’s locked. Hope this helps.

[@nnnnnn3647]

@@CarPlayLife Ok, thanks for the answer.

[@johnp6987]

Thanks for putting the video together. I’ll stick with a good quality usb cable and leave that plugged in as I don’t see an advantage to having a wireless dongle.

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Coastmac2001]

I'm using the Android Carplay MMB in Australia. Great little unit. Not perfect, but being able to have extra functions over AA or Carplay is a bonus. Boot up time is about 45 seconds which isn't too bad. But being in a 5G reception area makes watching KZbin or reading emails a seamless experience, but its only done when the car is parked . Would I recommend it? Yes absolutely.

[@CarPlayLife]

Thanks for the info Steve, glad to hear you're enjoying the Android MMB :)

[@lMrAnas]

thank you for helping me save 100$

[@CarPlayLife]

😌 you’re welcome. Thanks for watching

[@alexandough]

I was looking to add wireless CarPlay to 13 Prius. What do you recommend?

[@CarPlayLife]

Does it have wired CarPlay or are you thinking of replacing the entire system for one?

[@alexandough]

@@CarPlayLife 2013 has Entune which sucks and was discontinued. I was wondering if I can add a wireless usb to add CarPlay without messing with radio?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@alexandough unless the system has CarPlay enabled these dongles won’t work with it. If you want CarPlay maybe look into retro fitting a modern Prius system that has CarPlay enabled.

[@alexandough]

@@CarPlayLife Thanks. I have the voice activation button with the airplay logo, with the JBL audio system, but I don’t think it is supported…

[@CarPlayLife]

Yeah It doesn’t sound like it will be supported.

[@dave8826]

Love the rain sound

[@CarPlayLife]

Yea it’s soothing. Thanks for watching 😊

[@therealinterlaced]

Which dongle is the best for no audio delay and overall smooth and snappy experience just as plugging it in as wired?

[@CarPlayLife]

They all have audio delay. It’s due to how they use WiFi. There is a few seconds delay. I hope to have my top 5 video out soon

[@therealinterlaced]

@@CarPlayLife Thanks for the response back! That sucks, I'm looking forward to it, which is by far the least in audio lag and smooth usability when swiping through pages and such.

[@jacobrefoy]

does this work on aftermarket headunits? such as sony xav ax3000?

[@CarPlayLife]

As long as it has wired CarPlay it’s possible.

[@thechojiin]

Does the audio delay affect the voice on Google maps/maps. Potentially missing your turning if there is a 2 second delay on the guidance voice?

[@CarPlayLife]

I guess it could but it hasn’t happened for me yet. You have to think turn signals are given pretty early and usually more than once so you will already be aware of what and where to go.

[@aaaaplay]

I own a Škoda Kamiq with wireless CarPlay from factory and the audio delay is pretty similar, but the UI does look a bit smoother. Connection time is maybe 5 seconds longer with the best of these dongles. We have a Focus with Sync 3 so a dongle would be convenient to have.

[@CarPlayLife]

Yes it’s very similar to these dongles.

[@TerrySitu]

I recently got a 2021 Honda Accord which has wireless CarPlay. I can tell you that even that is not working 10/10 times. It will have random black screen and sometimes play music like what you have experienced in this video.

[@CarPlayLife]

This is factory system wireless CarPlay, not through a dongle? If so, wow!

[@833psz]

@@CarPlayLife Lag is super common in all wireless CarPlay implementations. From $60 dongles to $1000 Pioneer head units all the way to factory implementation. Reading all these dongle reviews I’m surprised so many people complain about it, I thought Wireless CarPlay lag was par for the course. I assume it’s why a lot of OEMs still exclusively offer wired even on 2021s.

[@CarPlayLife]

@@833psz I’ve not have the opportunity to test native wireless CarPlay in a built in system to know if the lag is much the same there. I assumed it wasn’t to the extent of these dongles. If it’s much the same then that’s a surprise!

[@suiton20]

@@833psz well damn. Looks like installing a head unit from the 2021 civic touring into my 2017 civic si isn’t going to give me my fix for wireless CarPlay. Manufacturers need to stop using WiFi cards from 2005 and put in some WiFi 6 adapters.

[@EpicConspiracy]

Carlin 3.0 worked flawless for me. Luckily I just took delivery on my new Bronco with sync 4 woot

[@CarPlayLife]

Awesome!

[@TBTRUGGY]

Why would you need this if the Bronco already has wireless?

[@harshsejpal4611]

I have new model i20 asta which dongle should i buy?

[@harshsejpal4611]

Hyundai

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I can’t say without having a vehicle like this myself

[@dawnwhiteman]

Hi Anthony I have the cplay2air, everything connects perfectly, the problem I’m having is when a call comes in I can no longer hear the call coming in & I can’t hear the person on the other end of the line. How do I correct this

[@CarPlayLife]

Check your stereo has separate volume for calling and navigation. Does this also happen when you plug in your phone for wired CarPlay? If it’s fine wired then something is happening via the adapter. You bc a try looking for updates in the IP config menu.

[@joedonaghue2952]

whats your magnetic car mount brand ?

[@CarPlayLife]

It’s the Avolare magnetic mount amzn.to/35EK0ey I also have a review of it on my channel.

[@willboyd8021]

I have MMB for sometime do I need to do an update and if so, how do you do it?

[@CarPlayLife]

Go to their support page, it has all the info for updating there. Only update if you have an issue with its functionality. Otherwise you could make it worse!

[@Robby.J]

Hey what about the SuperiorTek 5.0??

[@CarPlayLife]

I didn’t exist at the time of this video. I don’t have a Time Machine 😂

[@tarekeldeeeb]

can you answer calls and switch music from the steering wheel while this device is working ??

[@CarPlayLife]

As long as you can do that with wired CarPlay. It will mimic the same wireless

[@carlosmayorca1757]

Have you tried with TLink?

[@CarPlayLife]

This is for android head units. Some of these dongles won’t work with android head units.

[@jeffreyullrich8511]

Hi, does the JoyeAuto WJAN-4 work with my Hyundai in the USA?

[@CarPlayLife]

Check their support list to be sure. You need wired CarPlay in your car first.

[@vijaykumar-hk5ce]

I have ecosport with flyaudio. Will any of these dongle work with it ?

[@CarPlayLife]

Does it have wired CarPlay? It needs that.

[@MrCnj0023]

Does the carlinkit able to use KZbin or Netflix?

[@CarPlayLife]

This CarlinKit does not allow that.

[@rottwaller07]

Will this work on a motorcycle Harley street glide.

[@CarPlayLife]

If it has CarPlay then I guess it could do. Buy from Amazon for easy returns if it doesn’t.

[@fordboyzzzz]

that wjan one can we just make one out of an old android box? flash it and install some software?

[@CarPlayLife]

I don’t think it’s that simple. I think they use some iPhone emulating circuitry to fool the CarPlay system into thinking there is an iPhone connected. So you would need that.

[@mikey6571]

I have a junsun android unit getting delivered but it’s not coming with CarPlay installed on it . Could I use one of these dongles to get it wirelessly on the head unit.

[@CarPlayLife]

If it doesn’t have wired CarPlay, then none of these Dongles will work with it. If it is an android system that can have android apps installed onto it then you might be able to give it Carplay by installing an app and buying a dongle that is geared specifically for android head units

[@gster109]

Am i able to wirelessly connect my iPhone to this for maps & what not, but still be able to directly plug in the aux to my lightening port on my iPhone for bit perfect audio playback right to aux? Rather than using the DAC built into this portable unit??

[@CarPlayLife]

These need to be plugged into a CarPlay USB port. Not Aux or any other kind of connection. The car stereo system has to have an existing wired CarPlay compatibly for these to work with it.

[@border1969]

In order for the dongles to work do you have to have existing CarPlay already or does it give u CarPlay if your vehicle doesn’t have it?

[@CarPlayLife]

You need to have wired CarPlay already existing on your system.

[@RussMEagle]

My second Carlinkit dongle in 6 months has stopped working! Red light, no response…

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry to hear that. Maybe try a different brand

[@Flowman2100]

Why do you recommend the mmb+ when the mmb Android has no issues?

[@CarPlayLife]

Because the MMB Android does have issues 😂 at least for me. It really depends what you want out of your dongle. For me Android on CarPlay just isn’t there yet.

[@Flowman2100]

@@CarPlayLife ok, fair enough.

[@raculpeper]

Great review from start to finish. Ordered a few today, thanks!

[@CarPlayLife]

Awesome. Glad it helped and I hope they work out well for you. Thanks for watching.

[@jameshumphrey3425]

Which one do you use the most?

[@mamedhuseyn2162]

How about carlink T-box?are you recomend it??

[@CarPlayLife]

That's an Android AI Box, not the basic wireless dongle as the rest of the ones mentioned in this video. It's ok, but a little underpowered in my opinion.

[@mamedhuseyn2162]

@@CarPlayLife thanks.You order carlink 3 version? And last question.What kind of difference carlinkit carbon and black design?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@mamedhuseyn2162 I think just the case design is different. There is now a CarlinKit 4.0 that offers wireless android auto as well as wireless CarPlay. But it won’t do android apps for video streaming.

[@alexfreeman8989]

I've watched a lot of these videos and still haven't decided on which one to purchase. If you had to choose one of the kind of all that you have demoed which would you choose? I'm basically wanting to watch the best quality TV on my screen 2018 GMC Denali 1500

[@CarPlayLife]

If you want to watch video you limit yourself to an AI box. So these dongles kzbin.info/aero/PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y. Look for one with a QualComm 665 or 662 chip inside. The new UX999Plus or UX999Ultra AI Boxes or boxes with plus or ultra in their name are ones to go for. However lower spec AI boxes are still ok for video playback on a budget. The QualComm 450 is not too bad for lite tasks and video.

[@alexfreeman8989]

@@CarPlayLife I purchased the MMB 3 off of Amazon. I just want one that works well with KZbin TV live. Is there one that you would suggest that's overall the best if you had to just choose one?

[@socosurf]

Can you load KZbinTV on these things? I never saw anyone demo that. Is there anything stopping you from installing KZbinTV on these?

[@CarPlayLife]

No youtube on the wireless dongles. you need an AI Box for youtube playback. Only KZbin Music is supported on carplay.

[@abbasahmad3202]

Which one is work with GMC ACADIA 2021 ?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry. Can’t say.

[@denilsonoliveira4098]

Hello! I bought the carlink model CPC200 - CP2A. To use with android and with my wife's iphone. With the iphone, it connects normally, but with the android does not leave the connection home screen, however, it does not connect. It is only the warning that it is connecting to android auto, but on the android phone, it appears only available for audio call. What can it be?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I don’t know that one. Ask support for more direct help with this issue.

[@zoiejane5239]

Ottocast offical store on aliexpress

[@CarPlayLife]

Yes I guess that’s possible

[@anacarmenliradelacruz1562]

I have a mitsubishi gt lancer 2014 brings a stereo rock fostage will some compatible

[@CarPlayLife]

They need a wired CarPlay system to work

[@JonBOY26]

Quick side question: what was the magnetic mount and phone case seen in this video? It seemed solid.

[@CarPlayLife]

So this is the Avolare magnetic air vent mount amzn.to/35EK0ey and the case is a super thin case from Totallee amzn.to/3rJtXXo

[@romanwalat122]

That’s exactly what I was looking for, thank you! One question, can you share your observation on how carkitlink is working with Google maps? Is there any big delay when you set media delay for 500?

[@Djickeee]

Can you update a 308 incar System Apple CarPlay 65 plate 308 station wagon

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I have no idea. 😞

[@sarunasken1212]

Hello, does dongles work with bmw f30?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I can’t say. Hope to jump in a BMW soon and cover a few of these questions.

[@vladvol855]

is any variants to connect wireless Android Auto to Ford Sync 3?

[@CarPlayLife]

There is a dongle called AAWireless that might work but it might only be for android audio wired systems. I’ve yet to be sent one for review to find out. Otherwise the ApplePie Mini has wireless android auto support. Android 11 is required for wireless to work though.

[@gyanprakashsingh4185]

Hi please share the link for iPhone 12 Pro magnetic mount in the car shown in this video. Thanks

[@CarPlayLife]

This is the Avolare magnetic mount. It’s quite strong. More info in my video on this channel or direct link here to buy on Amazon amzn.to/35EK0ey

[@anthonyjackson7571]

Good evening. I currently have the new Ottocast dongle. It works great for my phone. However when my wife and I ride together it doesn’t do well connecting to her phone or switching back and forth between our phones. Are there any dongle’s that you would recommend that does well switching between two different phones?

[@CarPlayLife]

There aren’t many (if any) dongles that does this well. The most recent is the CarlinKit 4.0 which had a multi user menu at the start and you can also have it wait for your own selection than auto connect to a device. My video and links to buy in the description here kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6S2d3Z6grKpiJY

[@kashifkhan-du6gi]

Hi does car play kit works with lexus gs 350 2014, it comes with cursor ( no touch screen )

[@CarPlayLife]

A cursor? Wow. I honestly don’t know about that one. Maybe try and ask their support team for confirmation before buying.

[@cristian6907]

Is there something I can use that doesn’t require CarPlay or a USB I can buy that would add the program to my Nissan Juke 2014

[@CarPlayLife]

Sadly not. They all need wired CarPlay to function. You’ll have to swap out the head unit for an aftermarket head unit or you could try one of these kzbin.info/aero/PLysOHeJ5BkMjtEOXRVeCE3fruLXqmPr9B

[@Remix26]

This shit makes me wanna just deal with the cord. I was hoping to figure out which I wanted but now I'm skipping the wireless dongles. Cord is cool plus it's charging.

[@CarPlayLife]

It’s purely convenience over anything really.

[@migueltrujillo341]

So are they worth it? If so which one should I go with?

[@CarPlayLife]

They are the only easy way right now to get your wired CarPlay wireless. They can be a little unstable and compatibly can vary per vehicle type so best get from Amazon so you can try and have easy returns. It is between the CarLinKit 3.0 amzn.to/3f3LzZll and Ottocast U2-Now amzn.to/3mRW9XJ. I swing more towards these two because you can buy them from Amazon.

[@adrenalinamotori6678]

hello what software version do you have of the sync?

[@CarPlayLife]

Most or all of them stopped at March this year. They have stoped updating over the air since thing on many of these dongles.

[@c47v3770]

Hi Anthony, have you tried the carlinkit firmware update? If so, have you noticed any improvements?

[@CarPlayLife]

I’ve updated to 2022.01.24.1903 which worked just fine. Is that the you mean or has there been a newer one?

[@c47v3770]

@@CarPlayLife I believe that’s the latest one. Have you noticed any improvements?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@c47v3770 I’m not using these long enough to see any major improvements on my end.

[@koiman23]

I have a Carplay2Air and a 2019 Lexus UX. The CarPlay2Air is upgraded to current firmware. Here's the problem. Frequently, but not every time that I can tell, after CarPlay shows up on the screen, it cycles the entertainment system off. It then reconnects, and cycles the entertainment system off again. This goes on indefinitely unless I reboot my iPhone. The only way I've found, so far, to prevent this from happening is to not watch any KZbins or other videos (ie, on FaceBook). If I do that, the cycling off returns until I reboot the iPhone again. Any suggestions?

[@CarPlayLife]

That’s a strange one for sure. All I can’t suggest is go into the IP based settings menu ones you’re connected. If running the latest firmware you should have a delay option listed. Play around with that setting to give your system time to boot before the dongle is enabled.

[@ericmendez771]

Will any of these let you watch KZbin or Netflix?

[@CarPlayLife]

Only an android OS dongle will allow you to do that. Not wireless adapters.

[@EVPaddy]

I hear you, I bricked my first Carlinkit 2.0 by ugrading by usb with the car as powersource.

[@CarPlayLife]

I have yet to try and fix it. If I do there will be a video on it.

[@jamz000]

Which one if any will work with a car that dose not have built in car play?

[@CarPlayLife]

None. They all need wired CarPlay to work.

[@jamz000]

Do you have any products that will work with a car that does not have built-in CarPlay?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@jamz000 the only easy solution is a CarPlay display. These plug into a 12v power socket and displays CarPlay on its own screen that you mount on the dash and the audio is passed over either FM radio or an AUX cable. Some are starting to also offer Bluetooth audio to a BT car stereo but these are rare. I have a new review of one coming in a few weeks time but some others I’ve reviewed can be watched here kzbin.info/aero/PLysOHeJ5BkMjtEOXRVeCE3fruLXqmPr9B

[@troigrl]

Is it raining there?

[@CarPlayLife]

Yup 🇬🇧🌧🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fatkareyogesh]

I want to run only videos from flashdrives (pendrive). Which device is perfect for me?

[@CarPlayLife]

Any one with a USB input port then. They will likely be android OS based also for media playback. Check my android os dongle playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y

[@shahid28285]

Can the Carlink 2.0 work on the regular multimedia touch screen provided by FORD for ecosport without FORD SYNC on it?

[@CarPlayLife]

Unlikely as it needs wired CarPlay system to work with it.

[@CarnivorousHuntress]

I have an after market sony which uses mirrorlink. Samsung has dropped mirrorlink so I can't access any carplay options when using usb. Would this be a good work around as I would like to access KZbin and video streaming?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I have no odd about that. Perhaps pick up a dongle off Amazon so you can return it if it doesn’t work.

[@kevinwilliams1820]

I have wifi in my car will ant of these dongles work better on wifi?

[@CarPlayLife]

They need wired CarPlay to operate

[@joaquinsalvador2865]

Do these dongles support multiple iphone users

[@CarPlayLife]

Some do offer this with a menu on the boot screen. CarLinkit 2.0, 3.0 and mini, and CPlay2Air will offer this.

[@coleyd00]

I have a Tiguan 2021 what would be the best and cheapest one to get for Netflix and mirroring my phone? Has any new ones came out since you made this video thanks 👍

[@CarPlayLife]

You need an android OS dongle. Check out this one I reviewed kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmXZK2Fbtebi6M

[@coleyd00]

@@CarPlayLife Thanks 👍👍

[@MrPhCore]

I have 2016 Lexus ES300h. I want to install Apple Car Play there. What solution you will recommend?? I will keep the original screen

[@CarPlayLife]

The original stereo needs to have CarPlay. So that’s an upgrade you need to do or buy a CarPlay model for your system. That I don’t know much about.

[@vincentscully9786]

Just got a carlinkit based on this, one question though often shows as not connected on Bluetooth although still works?

[@CarPlayLife]

BT is only used to pair to the dongle. After that the iPhone talks to it over WiFi. BT will disconnect once it’s been paired.

[@vincentscully9786]

@@CarPlayLife cheers for that what is the wifi address of the dongle?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@vincentscully9786 the address will vary I guess for security purposes. The only thing you can do is access the dongle settings via the address 192.168.50.2 in the browser on your iPhone that’s connected to the dongle

[@vincentscully9786]

Cheers I am having some issues as it keeps dropping the connection and then gets stuck in a loop on connecting then looking then connecting It’s driving me bonkers

[@norbertjacquotte1521]

How to contact aftersale services

[@CarPlayLife]

Check the website you bought it from.

[@VedranSopot]

AAWireless looks much better and reliable than any of these. Thank you for this great video and comparison! It's always good to know what I should try to avoid. :)

[@shnmusty]

where is the AAWireless part?

[@kevinmoody4491]

AAWireless is android

[@lachlanblundell3590]

Hey which one would u suggest if I have android and the mrs has apple and we share the csr every other day. So swap between the 2 systems quiet frequently

[@CarPlayLife]

For your scenario it is between the U2-X (will require toggling between AA and CP each time before you connect) or an Android Os dongle that could do it a little more seamless but though and android layer so there’s more going on.

[@omar1337x]

i have a 2000 Honda prelude i just purchased a Boss Bvcp9700a screen stereo released in 2020 with wired car play, will i be able to buy one of these dongle adapters to make it wireless? i also plan on buying the steering wheel control unit as well, please let me know!

[@michacziomer2661]

Hey! Thanks for your time putting all of it together, really appreciate it! I've got one question: what about audio quality? Is it worse than wired CarPlay or connecting directly with bluetooth without CarPlay?

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi thanks for watching and your comments. For me. I honestly can’t tell. If it was that bad I would know and not use it. But it all sounds pretty much the same to me.

[@suiton20]

What I found is that wired uses something equivalent to dvd or higher quality while wireless is cd quality. It’s probably not noticeable unless you’re playing pretty high quality files.

[@rauland]

@@suiton20 wired and wireless CarPlay support full 24/192 lossless audio. As long as your stereo supports the format. I have a Kenwood DDX9906xr which is HiRes certified and I have been streaming full lossless audio via Apple Music and the VOX Audio app for downloaded music.

[@Mikkel111]

@@rauland Do you have any reference for this? The CarPlay white paper only mentions 16/48.

[@rauland]

@@Mikkel111 I don’t have definitive proof, just what I’ve been experiencing in my own vehicle but no way to actually confirm it. Do you have a link to that white paper? I’ve been looking for something like that for a while and can’t find anything.

[@davidshih3827]

Need a expert like you to assist. Are any of this dongle or smart box work with non android based car unit? My sys is from Citroen 2015 model. Do have mirror but thats it...

[@CarPlayLife]

No all of these either have to work with a system that already has wired CarPlay or and android head unit that can install a CarPlay app onto it.

[@sholamcgregor5340]

I have the carlinkit mini 3.0 and it keeps disconnecting after 5-10 mins and then reconnecting. Any ideas on a fix?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I’ve not got this dongle yet. Sounds like compatibility and it is an ongoing issue with this new dongle.

[@DJMU50]

Thanks for the video sir. my car is renault koleos and i need wireless android auto Which of these options is appropriate?

[@CarPlayLife]

Most of these dongles only offer wireless carplay for a wired carplay stereo. You'll need an Android AI Box instead for wireless Android Auto or a more dedicated adapter that dose just this function.

[@fluxcapacitor]

I tested an iPhone 5s with iOS 12.5.4 (latest version available for that phone) wirelessly on two CarlinKit 2.0 (CPC200-U2W-PLUS) with red UI, latest FW. It does not work. The CarPlay icons show up but the interface is split in half horizontally and shifted up off screen. The bottom half is either black or filled with pixelated garbled artifacts. The upper half with the UI is not clickable. These same dongles work fine with an iPhone X under iOS 14.7 This is strange as the iPhone 5s with iOS 12 is said to be compatible with wireless CarPlay.

[@CarPlayLife]

I’m sure the dongle compatibility requirements state iPhone 6 and above. Maybe they just ruled out supporting the 5S

[@Gallardodreamer06]

Will any of these work for my 2015 Corolla it has a usb

[@CarPlayLife]

The system has to have CarPlay for these to work.

[@suiton20]

Nice job exploring is wireless CarPlay dongle. I was hoping I can find one that has zero delay on audio. Mmb had promise when you used airplay. Idk why they can’t do the same when running CarPlay.

[@CarPlayLife]

They each work a little differently. The airplay route IS the same as how CarPlay works (over WiFi) but with the MMB video specifically, it doesn’t have a delay because they buffer the stream in their own player. Playing audio outside this player faces the same kind of lag. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.

[@rauland]

Wireless CarPlay (and airplay in general) has a 1-2 second delay no matter if it’s a 3rd party device (like these ones being reviewed) or an Apple device. I do a lot of wired and wireless CarPlay with my work and even more AirPlay in house wide home audio distribution… always a delay with wireless. I believe it has something to do with the wireless protocols needed to stream the audio over network connections vs standard Bluetooth.

[@CarPlayLife]

@@rauland that makes sense. Thanks for the insight Craig. 👍🏻

[@ATmedia18]

Hi there, because my eng is not good so i dont know what you say...can you recommend me the best apple carplay dongle? i don't care about the price! Thanks

[@CarPlayLife]

It is between the CarLinKit 3.0 amzn.to/3f3LzZll and Ottocast U2-Now amzn.to/3mRW9XJ and CPLAY2air v2 bit.ly/CPLAY2air. Swinging more towards the first two because you can buy them from Amazon and you'll have quickly and easy returns if they don't work on your vehicle's CarPlay system.

[@neverendingtravels6514]

Is it gonna work on my 2017 Toyota Highlander Xle ?

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi best to check the dongles compatibility list. Also bare in mind you me car needs wired CarPlay for them to work.

[@saheddd]

Does this work on Lexus is300h ?

[@CarPlayLife]

If it has wired CarPlay, it’s possible yes.

[@TheLukeink]

Great video really helpful. Quick question, I recently brought the carlinkit 2.0 off Amazon and it seems to look slightly different to yours with the logos being at the top and the light bit at the bottom. Do you know if they have changed it (design wise) slightly or have I been ripped off with a dodgey one. Bearing it mind it seems to be working fine. The box it came in was abit smaller than ones I’ve seen online too, dongle itself is smaller than I expected.

[@CarPlayLife]

I am sure it is just a newer model or revised model. Both CarLinkit dongles I have a really early versions. They might have chosen to flip the logos and status light for better visibility when stowed in a centre console. The fact that is works is reassuring and makes me thinks it’s less of a knockoff and just more a revision. Same goes for the packaging, smaller will mean cheaper. So more profit for them. Just be careful about updating it. If it works, don’t fix it.

[@KursatKaraca]

Have you got any issues with Carlinkit while using Maps? Thank you in advance

[@CarPlayLife]

What issues are you experiencing?

[@KursatKaraca]

@@CarPlayLife I'm talking about the latency issue, is the map view we see on the carlink screen real time or is it 10 seconds or more ago?

[@CarPlayLife]

@@KursatKaraca I don’t see that much video lag. It’s pretty much updated in real time.

[@xEviLHeatx]

I use carlinkit on a Ford sync 3 but everytime I use “hey siri” the dongle resets itself showing back sync screen and comes back about 20-30 secs later, sync and dongle have the latest software releases, have you seen this behaviour before? Is there a fix? Thanks!

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi, I wish I knew this when I tested them all on the Sync3. I don’t have the car now to try this out on. It sounds like some odd behaviour though, it’s hard think why it would crash like that and I don’t really have a solution for that. Maybe if you can, try it in a different vehicle to rule out the dongle or if it’s just the Sync3 that doesn’t like it. I assume hey Siri works when you use it wired?

[@xEviLHeatx]

@@CarPlayLife I agree thats an odd behaviour, I have tried testing with a cable and it only happens with the carlinkit, its very frustrating since I use siri a lot to make phone calls and change music, it would be very nice if you can test it in the future! Thanks for your reply!

[@XtremeDj1986]

@@xEviLHeatx It's a known issue. Not everyone suffers about this, it's pretty random. Probably a weird combination between dongles firmware and Sync version. Anyway the early releases of the firmware of these dongles (it doesn't matter if it is CarPlay2Air or Carlink Kit, they are the same) didn't have this issue. So, there's a way to downgrade the firmware of the dongle and to fix it. It's quite easy and I wrote a guide. I want to avoid spam publishing it but if for @UCIVQpMusyMgSYU3u7zqf7gQ it's ok I can share it.

[@mwiebz1]

I have a 2016 BMW i3 which didn't come with a factory carplay . I bought an aftermarket one and installed it. It hangs up quite a bit and I am always resetting it. If i purchased a dongle for it , could I get nexflix , prime , ect? I am a iphone 13 max user. What dongle would you suggest? I was looking at the Ottocast one. what do you think?

[@CarPlayLife]

For video you need an AI box like one of these kzbin.info/aero/PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y

[@mwiebz1]

@@CarPlayLife I have this aftermarket system. Road Top Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit Decoder. It has a HDMI and USB connect on it. Which dongles are the easiest to use with basic KZbin , hulu , and prime video? I can connect directly to the unit , right ? Sorry, I'm new. Trying to figure it all out.

[@XtremeDj1986]

Hey man, CarPlay2Air, Carlink 1.0 or 2.0 are actually the same thing. Same HW, Same SW.

[@christhorpe489]

Which dongle works best with 2019 Hyundia Santa Fe UK spec ?

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I don’t know. It needs wired CarPlay to work first. If you have that I would try the CarLinKit 3.0 amzn.to/3f3LzZll or Ottocast U2-Now amzn.to/3mRW9XJ. I recommend these two because you can buy them from Amazon and you'll have quickly and easy returns if they don't work on your vehicle's CarPlay system.

[@Darmossful]

Hey I have carlink kit 2, it used to work ok with my car, now it won’t connect showing usb sign and +1 on the screen, do you know whats the issue?

[@CarPlayLife]

That’s news to me. I’ve not heard about this message. Maybe contact their support for more info

[@YogeshYadwad]

Hi, I have been watching numerous reviews for wireless CarPlay dongles but most of them are having some or the other issues. To name few of the issues like random disconnections and heating issues. Which dongle would you suggest which is near to perfection and less of those disconnections?

[@CarPlayLife]

For me and my system I like to go for fast booting dongles. So it's between the Ottocast U2-Air Amazon US → amzn.to/34L1tW0 or from Amazon DE → amzn.to/3oGilUV or the TNVTEC Amazon US → amzn.to/3rMVHLs and Amazon DE → amzn.to/3KaG8pa. Both are very similar. The TNVTEC has better config for troubleshooting any issues. Both are from Amazon so easy returns if they don't work with your CarPlay system.

[@YogeshYadwad]

@@CarPlayLife Thank you

[@ClaesWegener]

Will phone calls also have lagging when going through CarPlay like this or is it no go?

[@CarPlayLife]

Some people do experience lag but it’s personal taste if it effects you or not. For me it doesn’t ruin a conversation

[@viralwizard777]

Hey sir nice video. I have a 2018 mazda cx5 and it doesn't come with standar apple carplay support so i need to upgrade my infortaimen system in order to be able to use wired apple carplay. So my question is, can a Dongle work before the apple carplay support?

[@CarPlayLife]

No you need wired CarPlay for these to work. So if you need to replace the system you might as well get a wireless CarPlay headunit. Or go the coral vision route kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKC8hIB6h9RjnbM

[@Eppy-Ranch-LLC]

Which one is the best as I have an alpine with CarPlay and iPhone 10 XS max I want to see Netflix KZbin

[@CarPlayLife]

Only one on this line-up does Netflix. You will need an Android OS box, not a wireless adapter. Checkout the ApplePie Mini I reviewed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2qXgn2rp5Wcprc

[@jimgarofolo]

What about the magic box

[@CarPlayLife]

They look like rebranded MMB dongles to me.

[@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj]

Hello there ! Just wondering if you ever tested the mirabox CarPlay unit at all please?

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi. I was going to review that dongle, but they didn’t want to send a review sample. Usually that rings alarm bells.

[@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj]

@@CarPlayLife thanks for coming back. I have tested it and it seems to be quite good with minimal lag.but I would like to hear that from you as you have tested quite a lot of these and can assess it better with your experience. I am eager to know where this would stand in comparison with ottocast and carlinkit 3.0.

[@CarPlayLife]

@@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj What menu/boot menu interface does it use. Does it look any similar to the other dongles?

[@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj]

@@CarPlayLife menu looks similar to the updated cplay2air. I will check and post the booting times today.

[@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj]

@@CarPlayLife kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-pqXWYnZ1krq8 The boot up time via un plugging and plugging back the dongle is between 22-30 seconds, just like the way you noticed on ottocast. One thing I like about the mirabox is the ability to charge the phone via the usb slot on board the unit. I have tested it with out any crashes. There will be an initial crash upon plugging but there after the application works just fine

[@Alibmn0a]

If I dont have android or CarPlay currently, would this carlinkit device only play google maps on my car screen? Lexus gs14

[@CarPlayLife]

You need a wired CarPlay system for these to work

[@gavejoke]

I have dodge charger 2014 which one of these can i use to work with my car ?

[@CarPlayLife]

Look at the CarLinkit or MMB+ websites to check their compatibility list. Links in the description.

[@IronsWHU]

I’m new to these dongles, I’ve got an aftermarket Alpine double din CarPlay stereo will one of these work for me. My car isn’t Wi-fi enabled either. Thanks in advance…

[@CarPlayLife]

They should work. It works with my Alpine CarPlay system. For peace of mind. Buy it from a seller that does easy returns. Should it not work etc.

[@IronsWHU]

@@CarPlayLife Thanks for the advice. Will do…👍🏼

[@rohitsamyal4950]

Hi, will you please update me autoplay and car play 201 in one? I have HAVAL h6 2021 and both are wired not wireless.

[@CarPlayLife]

Sorry I don’t understand your question.

[@sankoroth3211]

Hello!!! Does it can install with Prius 2010 on original screen radio ?

[@CarPlayLife]

If it has wired CarPlay. It’s possible.

[@sankoroth3211]

@@CarPlayLife could u make some video tip for that?

[@CarPlayLife]

I could, if someone gave me a Prius 😊

[@JoshWaller]

No, only cars from 2015 onwards have CarPlay, and a very select few 2015 models do since that’s when CarPlay was fully released. A 2010 model wouldn’t have it, you would have to retrofit the system. However, in old prius’ it would be very difficult since the screen is in a weird position. Sure it’s possible, but incredibly difficult.

[@Notcholas]

Great Video. Can I ask if any of these will work with a BMW F20, if not do you know of any other dongle which will? Cheers

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi, Sorry I don’t know much about BMW and compatibility. I hope to do a BMW video soon, I just need to source a BMW first :)

[@rod0524]

Hi, my 2022 Isuzu D-Max supports MirrorLink, does any of this device work with mirrorlink? My phone has Android 11 and doesn't support MirrorLink.

[@CarPlayLife]

None of these will work with mirror link other than the MMB dongles where screencast works to mirror the android to the CarPlay display. The experience isn’t that great though.

[@CousinDirk]

To be honest it all seems like so much faff compared to just plugging in a USB cable.

[@CarPlayLife]

It’s a faff when it doesn’t work for certain vehicles or systems.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@galactus4mac]

Exactly, I just get in my MKZ plug in the usb to USB C works flawlessly.

[@timmy38583]

Will this work in my 2014 ford escape titanium

[@CarPlayLife]

Most of them should. Check their compatibility list on their website and you will need a sync 3 system with CarPlay first

[@timmy38583]

@@CarPlayLife my car doesn't have carplay or sync 3 will it still work

[@CarPlayLife]

@@timmy38583 In that case, non of these dongles will work with your system. It needs a wired CarPlay connection.

[@markosmavrikis2223]

Do these dongle work if you car doesn’t have CarPlay? Ie if your car doesn’t have wired CarPlay, does these still work? Ie does it give you CarPlay regardless if your car has CarPlay or not? I have an Audi A3 3rd generation and want to purchase this for my car. Please let me know thanks

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi. This is a common missunderstanding about these dongles. You DO need a wired CarPlay system for these to work. They just make a wired CarPlay system operate wirelessly without having to plug it in.

[@markosmavrikis2223]

@@CarPlayLife thank you!

[@mongawy]

Nice video thanks fir the great review...but do u have any idea if any of these dongles will work with my android phone even if my screen comes only with apple carplay?? And if yes which one is most dependable!!

[@CarPlayLife]

Hi neither of these work with Android auto. If you’re in the Android echo system you might want to check out my MMB Android AI Box Videos that work with CarPlay displays. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3i0ip2ef6psj5Y