I am about to lease a 2023 GT Line S based in the UK, and wanted to know the best solution to have both Android Auto and Apple Carplay available?
My wife has an iPhone and I use a Pixel, so I am looking for an elegant solution that my wife wouldn't be annoyed by but also means that I don't need to keep switching cables or a device.
I am open to a wireless device if there is an easy way to switch between the two, but I am also happy if someone can recommend a cable that would work with USB and lightning.
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Can’t find the Bluetooth and WiFi of the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter?
- Make sure the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter is powered and the blue light is on. Also make sure that the adapter is connected to the port intended for wired CarPlay/Android Auto. If the problem remains, test with another phone. If a specific phone cannot find the adapter’s Bluetooth or WiFi, try resetting that phone’s network and Bluetooth settings and restart the phone. If the problem persists with other phones, please contact us.
When you use the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter, your mobile phone cannot use other Internet WiFi.
- While using the Android Auto wireless adapter, your phone’s WiFi may be busy by the adapter. You will then not be able to use any other internet connection via WiFi, only via your phone’s SIM card.
What is the WiFi password for the CarPlay adapter’s wireless connection?
- You only need to establish the Bluetooth connection, not the WiFi connection. After the Bluetooth pairing is successful, the WiFi will connect automatically. That’s why you don’t need a WiFi password. Make sure your WiFi is turned on and free while pairing.
Hi experts... Wife and myself are on Android, and the kids on iPhones, so we are constantly switching the usb cable connected to the car.
I want to have 2 cables always available, possibly thru an USB hub, to avoid damage to the car usb port. Has anyone ran into this? Obviously only one device will be connected at a time. If I have a non-powered USB hub, will the car see which phone is connected?
So I've recently bought a head unit that supports both android auto and apple carplay. The only issue is I have an android (Samsung S10) while my girlfriend has an iPhone (XR). The goal is for either of us to be able to easily get in the car when the other has been driving and plug right in and go. I was wondering if anyone has any experience using something like this as their USB cable plugged in to the back of the head unit. This would be the cleanest solution, but I'm not sure if it will work as the cable is probably only designed for charging and not data. Plan B is to get a usb extension cable from the HU, and then plug in either a USB-C for my phone or a lightning for hers.
Thanks
Edit: I ended up ordering this: https://www.amazon.ca/Female-Flush-Extension-Motorcycle-Dashboard/dp/B01NAMU8KY/ref=asc_df_B01NAMU8KY/
and plan to drill through the lower part of the dash next to the factory aux port. It should look clean.