Wireless CarPlay working
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Orange County, CA
I just ordered V2 yesterday from eBay. I used this auction link with best offer option:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlinkit-V...72.m2749.l2649
Buy It Now: $109.99 (currently on 7% off sale from $118.27)
Shipping: $16.99.
My Best Offer: $100 (seller accepted)
Total: $100 + $7.75 tax (7.75% local sales tax) + $16.99 shipping = $124.74
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlinkit-V...72.m2749.l2649
Buy It Now: $109.99 (currently on 7% off sale from $118.27)
Shipping: $16.99.
My Best Offer: $100 (seller accepted)
Total: $100 + $7.75 tax (7.75% local sales tax) + $16.99 shipping = $124.74
Pro
Joined: Sep 2018
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From: PNW
My V2 started acting up a bit, so I switched back to the V1 that works well 95% of the time. Still like this product quite a bit now that it's fairly reliable. I'll have to see if there's a new firmware update...
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Looking for a new firmware.
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Here is the latest version they have released, you can browse around and find other builds but nothing for our units http://112.74.112.110/download/2020-01-20/
This gives me a 1/22/2020 build which so far (only 4 different attempts today) have powered up and connected very quickly.
This gives me a 1/22/2020 build which so far (only 4 different attempts today) have powered up and connected very quickly.
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From: Orange County, CA
I didn't have any issue updating. I connected bluetooth and went to IP address and it shows its latest firmware when I tried it about a month ago.
I heard that they're pretty decent at replying emails so maybe email them to get answers and share with us. Thanks!
I heard that they're pretty decent at replying emails so maybe email them to get answers and share with us. Thanks!
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Wilmington
My understanding is that CarPlay is essentially frozen, so the dongle should never need any updates when communicating with PCM via the USB port. The phone side, that's different. Apple changes things all of the time.
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Still need help
I have a singe I bought back sept 19. It was working great most the time. I purchased another one for a different car. It worked in the Porsche better, so put the new one I. Porsche, old one in Toyota. Worked great most the time. So I decided to upgrade the firmware. I received the not activated (20) message. I contacted carlinkit and they sent a new firmware that should work. I now get an message asking for account and password. Carlinkit responded now saying it can’t be upgraded. I expected an account and password. Did anyone get sent an account and password?
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From: Orange County, CA
I have a singe I bought back sept 19. It was working great most the time. I purchased another one for a different car. It worked in the Porsche better, so put the new one I. Porsche, old one in Toyota. Worked great most the time. So I decided to upgrade the firmware. I received the not activated (20) message. I contacted carlinkit and they sent a new firmware that should work. I now get an message asking for account and password. Carlinkit responded now saying it can’t be upgraded. I expected an account and password. Did anyone get sent an account and password?
Does yours still work for now or getting an error and not usable anymore?
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I have the exact same product running in my New Toyota Highlander. Works great. I also purchased one of the newer models. Looks nicer, but functions the exact same way.
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From: On the edge
I ordered this one for my 2019 911. https://cplay2air.com Took 2 minutes to set up, and I am surprised at how quickly it reconnects after I start the car.
Now, I wish the smartphone booster compartment had wireless charging.
Now, I wish the smartphone booster compartment had wireless charging.
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From: Wilmington
I ordered this one for my 2019 911. https://cplay2air.com Took 2 minutes to set up, and I am surprised at how quickly it reconnects after I start the car.
Now, I wish the smartphone booster compartment had wireless charging.
Now, I wish the smartphone booster compartment had wireless charging.
BTW, I ordered the same unit, it paired immediately and connects quickly, even with my phone in my pants pocket. So glad I waited, I think these guys worked out the bugs.
Last edited by box; Mar 28, 2021 at 10:37 AM.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: CA / DE
Has anyone driven at night with the wireless CarPlay adapter? Does the car play auto-dim (go into night mode) when the lights come on?
I have read that some wireless CarPlay adapters don't work with auto night mode. Usually when in auto night/dimming mode via regular wired cable, when the headlights of the car turn on (tunnels or night time), it controls the carplay screen going into dark mode, which is useful to not have a bright white screen at night. I want a wireless CarPlay adapter that also switches to primarily black to not blind me at night.
If this works at night in your car, please let me know which adapter you have and where you bought it from. Thank you so much!
I have read that some wireless CarPlay adapters don't work with auto night mode. Usually when in auto night/dimming mode via regular wired cable, when the headlights of the car turn on (tunnels or night time), it controls the carplay screen going into dark mode, which is useful to not have a bright white screen at night. I want a wireless CarPlay adapter that also switches to primarily black to not blind me at night.
If this works at night in your car, please let me know which adapter you have and where you bought it from. Thank you so much!