Carplay dongle
My only complaint is that even with the coupon & 10% additional discount, it still came to $147CAD which is still pretty pricey for a dongle. Enjoy our Wireless Apple CarPlay Dongle Comparison.We take a look at the big 3 wireless Apple CarPlay dongles from CPLAY2air, CarLinkit 2.0 and JoyeAuto. Granted, my expectations were not that high after reading some of the problems people have had in the past. Overall, the Carlinkit USB-C dongle meets all of my expectations so far. And with iOS 14, CarPlay introduces all-new app categories and custom wallpapers for your CarPlay Dashboard. You can get directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and enjoy your favourite music. Skipping songs using the steering wheel button works fine with just a slight delay (less than a second). CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone while you drive. It works great and there was no noticeable delay or lag at all. I've also tried making a call using the iPhone while connected to the dongle.
Carplay dongle update#
The firmware update process takes about 1-2 minutes. On that page, you can check if a newer firmware is available, and if it is, you can update it with one click. While the phone is connected to the dongle, go to Safari on the phone and go to 192.168.50.2. I've also updated the firmware on the dongle, which is also an easy process.
The whole connection process is about 30-35 seconds from the moment I start the car (depress brake + press 'START'). Once paired, then the next time the car is started, the phone will automatically connect to Carplay and pop up on the headunit screen without any interaction required. Just follow the instructions to pair your iPhone to the dongle via Bluetooth. The setup screen will appear on the multi info display. Plug in the dongle to the USB plug beside the 12V accessory plug in the head unit. It also comes with a small installation guide. The package comes with the dongle and a short (1 foot) USB-A to USB-C cable that is detachable from the dongle itself.