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718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:05 pm
by 71eh
Hi all... Waiting impatiently for my 718 so thought I would research what wireless carPlay dongle is the best. I did not think it would be this hard ha. All the forums I searched, people bash pretty much every popular dongle out there....
Is there a consensus here on which one works the best for you all?
I just want something reliable that connects relatively quick so I can play Spotify.
For those that have it, what's the main issue you face with them?
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:11 pm
by Larry C
71eh wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 8:05 pm
Hi all... Waiting impatiently for my 718 so thought I would research what wireless carPlay dongle is the best. I did not think it would be this hard ha. All the forums I searched, people bash pretty much every popular dongle out there....
Is there a consensus here on which one works the best for you all?
I just want something reliable that connects relatively quick so I can play Spotify.
For those that have it, what's the main issue you face with them?
Works great 90% of the time. Occasionally need to ‘reboot’ it my unplugging and plugging back in.
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Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:01 am
by Stormy_Monday
I use a device from Ottocast to convert my wireless android/android auto phone to the plug in carplay on the car. Worked fine for a year. Now seems to be having issues with all the updated to android auto. I also installed an in-line USB on/off switch.
Really pisses me off that such a nice car and one has to do these things when a Kia comes with everything.
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:23 am
by blueline
Stormy_Monday wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:01 am
I use a device from Ottocast to convert my wireless android/android auto phone to the plug in carplay on the car. Worked fine for a year. Now seems to be having issues with all the updated to android auto. I also installed an in-line USB on/off switch.
Really pisses me off that such a nice car and one has to do these things when a Kia comes with everything.
Apparently it's going to change dramatically as VW's nightmare Cariad unit sheds another 2,000 people. This comes after replacing all of the unit's top personnel earlier this year.
Porsche has apparently had enough and is leaving Cariad, heading to greener pastures (Google) for their infotainment needs.
eBrake news posted the link in their Oct 31 edition.
https://jalopnik.com/porsche-giving-up- ... 1850976771
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:07 am
by Stormy_Monday
blueline wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 6:23 am
Stormy_Monday wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:01 am
I use a device from Ottocast to convert my wireless android/android auto phone to the plug in carplay on the car. Worked fine for a year. Now seems to be having issues with all the updated to android auto. I also installed an in-line USB on/off switch.
Really pisses me off that such a nice car and one has to do these things when a Kia comes with everything.
Apparently it's going to change dramatically as VW's nightmare Cariad unit sheds another 2,000 people. This comes after replacing all of the unit's top personnel earlier this year.
Porsche has apparently had enough and is leaving Cariad, heading to greener pastures (Google) for their infotainment needs.
eBrake news posted the link in their Oct 31 edition.
https://jalopnik.com/porsche-giving-up- ... 1850976771
I saw that. If or when they produce and upgrade for my car who knows.
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:32 am
by 71eh
Stormy_Monday wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 4:01 am
I use a device from Ottocast to convert my wireless android/android auto phone to the plug in carplay on the car. Worked fine for a year. Now seems to be having issues with all the updated to android auto. I also installed an in-line USB on/off switch.
Really pisses me off that such a nice car and one has to do these things when a Kia comes with everything.
Hey I'm curious, what is the purpose of the in-line USB on/off cable?
Thanks!
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:22 am
by marin
This guy reviews them all. There are so many options.
https://www.carplaylife.com/category/review/carplay/
I'm currently using Carlinkit 5.0
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:52 am
by 71eh
How are you liking the 5.0? Any annoying issues you found?
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:01 am
by marin
71eh wrote: Tue Nov 14, 2023 9:52 am
How are you liking the 5.0? Any annoying issues you found?
So far so good. Had a Carlinkit 2.0 before it, and honestly don't see much difference.
Re: 718 Owners with Wireless carplay Dongles: What's the best?
Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2023 12:52 pm
by Stormy_Monday
When the car was new, I didn't know that the USB outlet in the arm rest turned off after a while. Now it is easier the cycle power that way than to unplug/re-plug the USB.