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28 Aug 2020 07:46 #227436 by Soeley
Replied by Soeley on topic Wireless CarPlay
Ooh, didn't see the Android version, will go back for a look.

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28 Aug 2020 07:52 #227437 by Soeley
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Found this one on AMAZON

Chris, did you find the Android one from the Carplay2 site linked above?

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28 Aug 2020 08:10 #227438 by 300bhpton
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stuartmc wrote: By the looks of it the Gen4 Carplay is a wired version. I have wireless CarPlay in my Mini and it is great, I can just keep the phone in my pocket and as soon as I switch the car on it connects. I just know that if I plug the phone in to the Jimny I am going to get out and leave the phone there. I have seen various Wireless Carplay and Android Auto adapters that plug in to the USB port and give you Wireless Carplay. Has anybody used one of these and can you recommend a make that you know works with the new Gen 4?


What functionality are you are after? My iPhone connects automatically via Bluetooth when I turn the ignition on. This allows me to make and receive calls without even getting the phone from my pocket. You can also stream music via your phone in this fashion.

I generally only plug mine in for Apple CarPlay when I want to use Google Maps. The phone interface is better on CarPlay than the bluetooth connection, but it is the mapping apps I use. And mapping apps suck the battery big time. I wouldn't want to use these without plugging the phone in anyway.

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28 Aug 2020 08:45 #227441 by CC Baxter
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No, sorry Soeley. I googled carplay2air android and got this
carplay2air.com/products/carplay2air-wir...oid-auto-mirror-link
Chris.

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28 Aug 2020 08:50 #227442 by CC Baxter
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Sorry, I have no excuse. It's just the kind of thing I buy. I couldn't agree more with your points on battery drain and limited use but I want one. Chris

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28 Aug 2020 09:17 #227444 by Soeley
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To me the benefit of the wireless carplay would be that you can actually charge your phone whilst using it as the USB is very low powered. And it i will at best just maintain your power level. But using wireless and plugged into power socket will actually give a good charge.

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