Wireless CarPlay device?

OU812

Anyone using a wireless CarPlay device?

Was just plugging in, but recently got an iPhone 13 and thinking of installing a MagSafe charger, which would mean the end of CarPlay.

A wireless CarPlay device would solve this issue but I don’t know if they’re any good. Anyone using one? Any recommendations?

PaulT21

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058259225/wireless-carplay-device

I have tried one of these before.

Carlinkit Wireless CarPlay Adapter-Updater 3.0 Faster Wi-Fi chipset, for Factory Wired CarPlay Mercedes-Benz, Dual line configuration, True plug and play, Easy to set up, Support iOS15… 

It did work but intermittently so I sent it back to the manufacturer.

They all promise to be the one but I haven't found it yet sadly.

OU812

How often did it drop?

PaulT21

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119486651#Comment_119486651

As I mentioned, it was intermittent, but I did get a black screen a number of times, which was the reason for returning it.

ablelocks

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058259225/wireless-carplay-device

I just got a magsafe holder rather than a charger as i didn't' think wireless carplay would work consistently. So magsafe holder with a short (12cm) lightning cable is what i went with...

Gregor Samsa

I use an Ottocast wireless CarPlay adapter in my Skoda Superb. It supports two phones (only one can connect at a time, obviously) and the connection is rock solid. It's just plugged into the car all the time, and it connects to my phone (or my wife's) when the ignition comes on. Takes about 30-40 seconds for the CarPlay interface to come up. You don't even have to think about it. Steering wheel controls and Siri work perfectly. I've been using it daily for about a year now - short journeys and long - and I wouldn't be without it.

As for MagSafe, I built my own interrogated one. Documented here: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/497741-diy-wireless-charging-and-wireless-carplay-project/ It works flawlessly.

By the way, CarPlayLife on Youtube have reviewed pretty much every wireless Carplay adapter ever made: https://www.youtube.com/c/carplaylife

ablelocks

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119493311#Comment_119493311

nice job!