Wireless CarPlay Adapter Question

[Lpsouth1978]

Well, I had my AAWireless working perfectly for about a week. Then I installed the latest firmware yesterday and now it doesn't work worth $#!?. Does anyone know how to revert back to a previous firmware. With the latest one it will only connect half the time, but even when it does it "loses the connection" a few minutes later and I have to unplug it and plug it back in to get it working again (which only lasts a few minutes). Worked perfectly for a week prior to the update yesterday.

 

[theblet]

Sure, here you go. There really isn't much to see though. All of the cables and the AAWireless adapter are hidden behind the radio. The cable for the mount goes behind the radio and is plugged in to the outlet above the radio. The adapter is plugged into one of the USB ports below the radio. Everything is out of sight and makes for a clean install IMO.

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That is really clean! I’m guessing you just pulled the middle stack off the dash to get everything back there?

 

[Lpsouth1978]

Yup.

 

[theblet]

I recently purchased a wireless CarPlay adapter on Amazon. Chose to go with a Heiha adapter, as the (limited) reviews were all positive. Overall, I’m sure they’re all coming from the same manufacturer anyways.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09YXXZHMS/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That said, my adapter has worked really well thus far. I do have one problem, and curious if anyone can provide me some insight to whether this is a problem for all adapters or specific to this one. It seems the device retains power even with the truck off, so my phone is frequently switching to Bluetooth headset when I’m in my house near the garage. Apparently, the USB ports have power though the truck is in the OFF state.

Do other adapters (CarPlay2Air, CarLinkIt, etc) all share this same issue? Is there another USB port that does not have power when the truck is OFF?

How is your experience with this Carplay adapter? Is it responsive? Is there an audio delay on phone calls? Do all features work?

Thanks.

 

[theblet]

If I get a CarPlay adapter, I’m thinking about using this wireless Qi charger in the existing phone storage location like the thread below. However this one is square and under 3 inches. (There’s about 3 inches of space).

Spigen Wireless Charger, Fast 15W Wireless Charging Pad for Qi Enabled Galaxy Z Fold Flip 4 3 S22 Ultra Plus S21 FE Note 20 Pixel 6 iPhone 11 XS XR X 8 SE [No Adapter Included]



Wireless Charger (Qi Charging)

 

[theblet]

@Eltaco are you still around? How’s your CarPlay adapter? I’m leaning toward getting that one

 

[theblet]

Guess it's working @Eltaco ?

 

[Eltaco]

Guess it's working @Eltaco ?

Sorry for the delay, not around here much.

Yep, works quite well for me, aside from the BT issue when I’m too close to the truck. I don’t think there’s any way around it, and seems like my truck USBs never do shut off.

Otherwise, I’m very pleased with the purchase. Wireless CarPlay is awesome

 

[theblet]

Sorry for the delay, not around here much.

Yep, works quite well for me, aside from the BT issue when I’m too close to the truck. I don’t think there’s any way around it, and seems like my truck USBs never do shut off.

Otherwise, I’m very pleased with the purchase. Wireless CarPlay is awesome

Glad to hear it’s working out. Thank you!