The first CarPlay adapter I tried, the Cplay2Air, is straightforward: You plug the Cplay2Air directly into the car’s USB-A smart port via the integrated cable.Ī few caveats before you get started: Your phone can't be connected to other Bluetooth devices, not even the hands-free option for your car’s infotainment system-I had to delete my phone’s existing entry. One more warning: Once you have your adapter working, don’t mess with the settings. But you'll also notice a slight lag from hitting a button on the screen to when it responds (for example, when pausing a song) compared with using the direct wired connection. What they all share is that once you have your phone connected, you’ll appreciate the ease of wireless CarPlay or Android Auto. We tested seven devices from five vendors, and our experience with each was similar. Quite a few adapter brands don’t even sell via Amazon and stick to direct sales they typically ship from overseas and will take days, if not weeks, to reach you. And some you may have seen in ads on TikTok or Instagram, such as CarlinKit and Pairr. Search Amazon and you’ll find a plethora of “brand names” you’ve never heard of before, such as Drimfly, Zeteade, Teeran, Vrriis, Binize, and Loadkey. Many look suspiciously similar, so there’s probably only a handful of actual product developers licensing the designs. These wireless adapters are now flooding the market. So you can get in the car and start rolling-no need to plug in. The wireless dongle is a go-between it connects your smartphone to the dashboard via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Normally, whichever smartphone plugs into it will then display on the screen. They plug into your car's smart USB-A or USB-C port. Then I found out about wireless CarPlay dongles. The Rise of Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapters The full set of reviewed adapters, next to my vintage Dick May #35 custom Matchbox car. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.

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