More folks should know about these amazing tools for converting wired Apple Carplay/Android Auto into their wireless equivalents. Our new vehicle only came with the wired option and we didn't always bother to connect our phones to access the broad services (music, navigation, communications, etc) available through the in-dash system. Less than a minute after plugging this in (and approving the connection on-screen), our car worked like a factory-installed wireless unit. So easy and now everytime we drive, we automatically have access to a world of options! My only negative is that older phones might not work with wireless connections, but that is an issue with the OS and not this device.

Works until it doesn’t. Which for the two units I bought, was just a couple weeks. Random resets, lag, and freezing are a way of life with this thing. I can’t recommend them. Good idea, poor execution.

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Había leído varias recomendaciones sobre este artículo y la verdad quedé totalmente decepcionado. El precio que pagué no tiene nada que ver con los beneficios que se promueven del adaptador. Yo tengo una camioneta Honda y tarda mucho tiempo en conectar el CarPlay, luego se traba, se queda la pantalla en negro. En conclusión no gasten su dinero en este adaptador, está muy caro para lo que es y lo que hace.

At first I was bothered about the fact that this unit requires both wifi and bluetooth to connect. I was thinking how am I going to connect to wifi if I want to in order to listen to non-downloaded music or to browse on the internet as I often do while parked and listen to music everyday. However, I don’t know if it’s the phone or the unit but I have had zero issues connecting to the internet in all of the same places I always have. It seems that your phone must connect to nearby hotspots in the background, or I have my own wifi in my car because as long as I’m in it when I look at my wifi in settings it always shows that it’s connected to the unit. Furthermore, I had read that many of these dongles have issues of longevity of connection, or not always connecting. Well I have an Alpine ilx-207 aftermarket stereo and when I received this unitI connected it to the usb on the stereo, followed the two step instructions and tossed it in my glove compartment, and it connects every single time without fail! I love it! I haveWireless Apple CarPlay without having to purchase a much more expensive head unit for only $85! By the way, the Alpine ilx-207 is the best car stereo I have ever had!! And I’ve had quite a few. I have tried Pioneers, Kenwoods,and Sonys! None of them come close to the natural true to life sound as the Alpines. Nor do they have as much control over the sound withTime correction, crossovers, and best of all a parametric equalizer! The ilx-207 is no longer available new but the ilx-650, 670,407, and the best of all ilx-507 which is wireless CarPlay and Android Auto? are all incredible systems. There are more available as well that have floating screens but I prefer to just have the 7 inch screen. If you already have had an alpine you already know but if not, Try one! The first thing I look at when I buy a new used car is whether or not I can put my aftermarket Alpine in it because there are some vehicles that you can’t put an aftermarket stereo in due to the odd shapes and sizes that stereos in cars are coming out with today. Anyway, if you don’t have get one!

This is a pretty compact device and makes it so that I can use apple play without plugging your phone into the car directly. It is just one less wire I have to worry about. I am able to now just pop my phone into the wireless charger and it works. This works well for my truck but there are some hiccups. Depending on the person this can be annoying. For the most part, I am able to connect my apple iphone to my dash without needing to plug in. The cable is relatively short so you are able to cable manage easily. This device can just remain plugged in at all times. This is great as I do not have to unplug and replug my phone in when I leave and come back. That being said, the instructions to connect and use the device were okay. For the most part, it is pretty straight forward on what you need to do. The LED indicators definitely help when setting up and trouble shooting. It turns red means no connect, green means solid connect, blue means searching for bluetooth. It is a nice thing to have. The light does stay on so that may not be what someone may want but you can just turn the device over. This device is essentially just trying to pair it via bluetooth and connect your device to your car without needing a direct cable. The cables that are provide for powering the device are okay and you can replace it as needed. It does not have to be a super long cable as you do not need to press anything to power the device on. The overall build of the carplay adapter is simple and compact. For the most part, it does connect every time. It does have moment where it actually disconnects and I have to basically unplug it and plug it back in. It says no delays once connected but it does take time to connect to your actual airplay in comparison to just connecting your phone directly to it. It can be a bit annoying if you are on a time crunch. Also if you turn your car on and off right away it sometimes does not even connect at all which is a bit annoying. That being said, you are able to use your GPS and play music. Again this does require a phone connection of some kind to work. It is not it's own separate until with it's own OS. This device does not work with android unfortunately. I am able to answer my calls and such without much issue Overall I think this is a good device to have if you want to be able to do carplay without always needing to plug your phone in. I really enjoy the fact I can just start my car and it will connect automatically without me having to plug in my phone. The down side is that it does take time to connect when you start your car when compared to say just plugging in my phone directly. There 10 second delay there. Regardless, it is just one less wire for me to grab. Also I can now charge my phone wirelessly on the charge and not have to worry about figuring out a way to connect my phone to the wire and onto the holder. The connection is solid most of the time but I do get some disconnects and errors from time to time. The device is pretty small and does not get super hot which is great for storing. It does not have a built in battery so it does require you to plug into the car at all times. It will automatically shut off when you turn the car off. It also does not require a very long cable.