[gdotp]

Hi. I thought I’d create a thread to see if we can identify any CarPlay adaptors that might work.

The following does not work from amazon. It works in my sons Ford Fiesta fine but in the PS it tells me to check the network cable.

Carlinkit 3.0 mini Wireless CarPlay adapter,Suitable for cars with carplay function,For Audi,VW,Volvo,Citroen,Renault,Ford,Toyota,Opel,Kia Auto,Support IOS 15+,Plug and play upgrade wireless CarPlay

 

[psforum1122]

Hi. I thought I’d create a thread to see if we can identify any CarPlay adaptors that might work.

The following does not work from amazon. It works in my sons Ford Fiesta fine but in the PS it tells me to check the network cable.

Carlinkit 3.0 mini Wireless CarPlay adapter,Suitable for cars with carplay function,For Audi,VW,Volvo,Citroen,Renault,Ford,Toyota,Opel,Kia Auto,Support IOS 15+,Plug and play upgrade wireless CarPlay

it specifically shows something about checking the network cable or is it just the same generic message you would see if nothing was plugged in at all?

 

[JohnnyFarmer]

+1 for the 3.0 mini - does not work nor the 4.0 Carlinkit which shows exactly the same error - I have a support request in for Carlinkit currently - their WhatsApp is *86 132 6686 6450

 

[Aggie57]

thanks for starting this thread. Hopefully we can find a device that works, or one of the vendors like Carlinkit can provide a solution. Sorry I can’t help right now as I don’t have my car yet.

 

[polken]

Hi. I thought I’d create a thread to see if we can identify any CarPlay adaptors that might work.

The following does not work from amazon. It works in my sons Ford Fiesta fine but in the PS it tells me to check the network cable.

Carlinkit 3.0 mini Wireless CarPlay adapter,Suitable for cars with carplay function,For Audi,VW,Volvo,Citroen,Renault,Ford,Toyota,Opel,Kia Auto,Support IOS 15+,Plug and play upgrade wireless CarPlay

Have you tried acess the dongles webserver for an firmware update? Carlinkit internal adress is 192.168.50.2
Here’s a guide:

192.168.50.2 - Carlinkit CarPlay CPC200 Dongles Attaching Firmware Upgrade File

How Shall I Choose the Carlinkit Wireless CarPlay Dongle Model? Does vehicle model have Wired Apple CarPlay? The differences between the two Carlinkit dongles (Autokit,U2W Models). 5.8GHZ certification module, automotive stardard ATMEL main control chip, 5G WIFI and blueooth etc. on version 2.0...

carlinkitcarplay.com

 

[Knucklehead]

I use CarLinkIt 3.0 in my Subaru Outback 2020 which has an 11” vertical display similar to the P2. Works well in full screen mode. The two downsides, and I’m OK with it, when using the adapter are:

(1) I don’t see map turn directions in the small display above my steering wheel (which shows when wired), and

(2) it takes longer to connect than if wired or on cars that natively support wireless. Takes 20-30 seconds usually to connect.

 

[booruce]

Has anyone tried this? https://www.amazon.ca/OTTOCAST-Wire...67303&sprefix=wireless+carplay,aps,139&sr=8-6

Seems to specifically call out that it will work with Volvo (but obviously not Polestar). Wonder if this might work...

 

[JohnnyFarmer]

Have you tried acess the dongles webserver for an firmware update? Carlinkit internal adress is 192.168.50.2

Thanks - unfortunately if you can't connect to the car, it won't let you access the kit's web page/update - My 3.0 was updated a couple of weeks ago when in my TT. I've not updated the 4.0 yet due to the above connection problem - might give it one last go at update in the TT - before returning it.

 

[Haf]

Sorry to hijack but I can't seem to get my car play to work and not seen any specific instructions - other than plug in a usb-c to iPhone cable.. I keep getting a 'plug in your phone error message'. The cable I fine in that it starts charging the phone straightaway and I have also no issues with teh normal wireless charging
iPhone 11, tried both usb-c ports (not sure why one has a white outline) and even tried rebooting the infotainment..

My main reason for car play is to listen to podcasts as the steps involved in just using normal bluetooth are super-annoying. having said that the need to plug in a cable is also just as bad but I thought I would at least try it out. I will watch this thread as if there is a way to get wireless CarPlay then that would be perfect..

Any advice appreciated.

 

[gdotp]

Thanks for the tip on doing the update. I did but it still did not work. The two screenshots are from the Fiesta and then the PS.

 

[gdotp]

Sorry to hijack but I can't seem to get my car play to work and not seen any specific instructions - other than plug in a usb-c to iPhone cable.. I keep getting a 'plug in your phone error message'. The cable I fine in that it starts charging the phone straightaway and I have also no issues with teh normal wireless charging
iPhone 11, tried both usb-c ports (not sure why one has a white outline) and even tried rebooting the infotainment..

My main reason for car play is to listen to podcasts as the steps involved in just using normal bluetooth are super-annoying. having said that the need to plug in a cable is also just as bad but I thought I would at least try it out. I will watch this thread as if there is a way to get wireless CarPlay then that would be perfect..

Any advice appreciated.

are you plugging it into the right USB slot in tne car? Only 1 is enabled for data, the left hand one with the white outline. If so try a different cable, proper Apple one just to make sure it’s not that.

 

[Aggie57]

Make sure you're using a genuine apple cable, or one you know works for data as well as power. They're not all the same.

 

[Haf]

Didn't realise that and I just have a bog standard amazon cable - will test it by connecting phone to my Apple Mac as a start.. And thanks gdotp for explaining the 2 ports..
Looks like I may have to fork out £20 for a apple cable - ridiculous..
Just had a thought in that I must have got a cable with the phone so will try and dig that out first - could be anywhere given most of my charging cables dotted round the house as amazon.

Thanks for the tips

 

[kkonstan]

Didn't realise that and I just have a bog standard amazon cable - will test it by connecting phone to my Apple Mac as a start.. And thanks gdotp for explaining the 2 ports..
Looks like I may have to fork out £20 for a apple cable - ridiculous..
Just had a thought in that I must have got a cable with the phone so will try and dig that out first - could be anywhere given most of my charging cables dotted round the house as amazon.

Thanks for the tips

No need to get an Apple cable specifically, any cable that isn’t just wired for power will do.

See this thread: Possibly the best CarPlay cable in the world...

 

[JohnnyFarmer]

Don’t get this one it works but it’s too short and stiff USB C to Lightning https://amzn.eu/d/dzeiKgs

I use this one which is good for data too USB C to Lightning Cable (1 ft), Anker PowerLine III MFi Certified

Amazon.co.uk

 

[kkonstan]

Don’t get this one it works but it’s too short and stiff

USB C to Lightning https://amzn.eu/d/dzeiKgs

I use this one which is good for data too:

USB C to Lightning Cable (1 ft), Anker PowerLine III MFi Certified

Amazon.co.uk

I used that exact same anker one too. Good length.

 

[Knucklehead]

Thanks for the tip on doing the update. I did but it still did not work. The two screenshots are from the Fiesta and then the PS. View attachment 15157
View attachment 15156

What if you configure it to not show that screen that shows before CarPlay itself starts? It’s a setting when you access from your phone.


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[stevelup]

Looks like I may have to fork out £20 for a apple cable - ridiculous..

You don't need an Apple cable, but you do need a fully wired one. Some are charge only. If you use the cable you've got to connect the phone to your Mac and it shows up in Finder, then it's a usable cable. If the phone charges, but doesn't appear in finder, then it's a crappy one.

Given most people use lightning to USB-C only for charging, they are more common than you'd think even though they don't meet the spec in any meaningful manner.

 

[polken]

Thanks - unfortunately if you can't connect to the car, it won't let you access the kit's web page/update - My 3.0 was updated a couple of weeks ago when in my TT. I've not updated the 4.0 yet due to the above connection problem - might give it one last go at update in the TT - before returning it.

You can update firmware with USB flash drive :

(U2W Plus) UPGRADE FIRMWARE OFFLINE -for Carlinkit CPC200-U2W/U2W Plus

Warning: We strongly recommend that you do not upgrade while the product is in good working condition. If you must upgrade, please strictly follow our operating instructions. If the product cannot work due to the failure of upgrading, you will need to send products back for repair and bear the...

autokitcarplay.com

 

[Knucklehead]

Thanks for the tip on doing the update. I did but it still did not work. The two screenshots are from the Fiesta and then the PS. View attachment 15157
View attachment 15156

I forgot to ask, did you first use that exact cable successfully to directly connect the phone to the car before trying the wireless adapter?