Wireless CarPlay Dongle

[mbearden]

I agree with SpeedyV...my issues do seem to happen when I’ve used the device for longer periods of time. The device feels warm when I’ve used it for longer periods. I’ve also noticed that connectivity issues happen more frequently on hot days after my truck has been parked in the sun. Maybe the connectivity problems are heat related.

 

[gilla81]

CarPlay integrates Waze into the dashboard.

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How do you set up Waze to be used in Carplay?

 

[cnorris94]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned before. What are y’alls load times like? Mine takes longer than I’d like. Not horrible but maybe 10-20 seconds. I updated the software. Any way to make it load faster?


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I’m new to forums so I apologize if I’m doing this wrong. I’ve found that “forgetting” the uConnect Bluetooth connection (for non CarPlay Bluetooth streaming/phone pairing) from my phone made the CarPlay connection load much faster.. within about 10 seconds. So keep the CarPlay dongle Bluetooth connection in your settings but delete the uConnect one that you may have setup when you got your vehicle. I’m on a ‘19 Jeep GC so it may be a bit different?

 

[cnorris94]

Has anyone noticed that your phone randomly connects to the Bluetooth profile for the CarPlay2air dongle about 45 minutes after your vehicle has been turned off? If I’m home, my phone will randomly pair to the dongle via Bluetooth, disabling my home wifi in an attempt to connect to the wireless CarPlay?!
I’ve read countless forums and have found nothing except that the USB ports stay on for an hour after the car is turned off...?

 

[gilla81]

Ordered mine today. Looking forward to trying it out. Is there a software update or something I need to do right out of the box to get it to work best? Thanks.

 

[SpeedyV]

Ordered mine today. Looking forward to trying it out. Is there a software update or something I need to do right out of the box to get it to work best? Thanks.

Yes, and it should come with basic instructions on how to do that.

 

[BlckDT]

How do you set up Waze to be used in Carplay?

It’s automatically available as long as you have the Waze app on your phone. You can also customize which apps show up on CarPlay from your phone settings. If you have an iPhone it’s under:
Settings —> General —> CarPlay —> CarPlay connection name —> Customize

You can adjust which apps are shown and in what order. As long as Waze is selected it’ll show up.


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[Neurobit]

It’s automatically available as long as you have the Waze app on your phone. You can also customize which apps show up on CarPlay from your phone settings. If you have an iPhone it’s under:
Settings —> General —> CarPlay —> CarPlay connection name —> Customize

You can adjust which apps are shown and in what order. As long as Waze is selected it’ll show up.


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Spot on.

 

[gilla81]

Where do you guys plug the dongle in and how do you conceal it? I tried the usb in the top part of the center armrest but it didn’t seem to recognize it on the infotainment screen. I plugged it in one of the USB’s underneath the screen and tucked it in the little storage compartment. The cord is short though. It barely made it. Can I use a longer cord and plug it into the USB port on the CarPlay dongle? Does anyone know if that will work? Thanks.

 

[Neurobit]

See pic. I bought a 1-foot USB cable extension and let the dongle lay on the floor of the center console:

 

[SpeedyV]

Where do you guys plug the dongle in and how do you conceal it? I tried the usb in the top part of the center armrest but it didn’t seem to recognize it on the infotainment screen. I plugged it in one of the USB’s underneath the screen and tucked it in the little storage compartment. The cord is short though. It barely made it. Can I use a longer cord and plug it into the USB port on the CarPlay dongle? Does anyone know if that will work? Thanks.

Based on advice from others here, I tucked mine in (friction fit) just to the right of the phone tray. Fits perfectly!

 

[gilla81]

Based on advice from others here, I tucked mine in (friction fit) just to the right of the phone tray. Fits perfectly!

Can you share a pic please?

 

[SpeedyV]

Can you share a pic please?

I'm sure I am not the first person to do this, but here are a couple of pics.

Console open:


Console closed:


I'm sure even @Neurobit would find this to be a "clutter-free" solution And it keeps it out of the way of everything I might place on the wireless charger or in the bottom of the console.

 

[Neurobit]

Can you share a pic please?

See my pic above. The dongle will fit on the same spot where my cable is to the right of the holder (the lip where the bottom of the phone sits on).

 

[Neurobit]

LOL. Speedy and I posted at the same exact moment. So yeah, that.

 

[Utemachine]

I mentioned to my wife I wanted a device that wirelessly connects CarPlay. I never mentioned a brand and she ended up buying this one for me. It works really good. I’ve noticed the occasional buffer if you will, for a split second. Other than that I can’t believe how good it works.
Carlinkit 2.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter U2W for Factory Wired CarPlay Cars, Compatible with Audi/Porsche/Volvo/Volkswagen/Ford SYNC3.4, Online Upgrade, iOS 14, Convert Wired to Wireless carplay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08767RQDB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_pUI7FbVP51P6H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[securityguy]

www.carplay2air.com is also a great option and what most of us have. Happy to hear your alternative works well too.

 

[Venom700]

Will these work in the USB-C ports if using an adapter? If so, might speed them up slightly.

 

[securityguy]

Will these work in the USB-C ports if using an adapter? If so, might speed them up slightly.

You could use an adapter. However, I do not believe the speed will be impacted.

 

[Ellisstrong]

I returned my unit for an exchange then they shipped my unit back to my old address instead of my current address and now I’ve been without my unit for months and it’s lost somewhere in the mail. Then I asked them about insurance on the missing package and they pretty much told me I have to take it up with USPS even though I paid almost $60 dollars to ship my defective unit back to them with tracking and insurance and they didn’t put insurance on mine being mailed back to me. So in all I’m out of the original cost plus an extra 60 and don’t have any clue if I will ever see the janky unit again.