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I want to share a usage experience of wireless Carplay adapter:
I got one wireless adapter a month ago for my E-Class，works great, no issues so far!! I installed it in the center console, so its totally out of view and connects perfectly.
The phone syncs up wirelessly right after the car is started up, doesn't seem to be any latency or lag, audio quality is great (wireless CarPlay uses WiFi not Bluetooth, so you don't have the music quality issue you have with Bluetooth). One of the real drawbacks to wireless CarPlay is there isn't an easy way to switch between phone users, the car kind of chooses a phone and just connects to it. The adapter has a USB input also, so we left the cord plugged into that and when I drive it I just plugin and it overrides my phone and goes to mine. When I unplug it syncs back up to mine.
I used both Apple Maps and Google Maps during my test period and both responded as we expected. There was no lag in getting directions and the touchscreen was as responsive as with a wired connection.
Even using Siri was effortless. I was able to ask Siri for directions while driving and they popped up on the screen in a few seconds.
Wired also great, but there are benefits to having it wireless. No need to take the extra step to plug it in, it can sit in your pocket. Or, if you leave the phone is a bag, you don't have to fish it out.
Highly recommended!
Porsche Cayman S, Mercedes W213, Nissan Titan, BMW X5, Chevrolet Suburban
Originally Posted by Constant.12
I want to share a usage experience of wireless Carplay adapter:
I got one wireless adapter a month ago for my E-Class，works great, no issues so far!! I installed it in the center console, so its totally out of view and connects perfectly.
The phone syncs up wirelessly right after the car is started up, doesn't seem to be any latency or lag, audio quality is great (wireless CarPlay uses WiFi not Bluetooth, so you don't have the music quality issue you have with Bluetooth). One of the real drawbacks to wireless CarPlay is there isn't an easy way to switch between phone users, the car kind of chooses a phone and just connects to it. The adapter has a USB input also, so we left the cord plugged into that and when I drive it I just plugin and it overrides my phone and goes to mine. When I unplug it syncs back up to mine.
I used both Apple Maps and Google Maps during my test period and both responded as we expected. There was no lag in getting directions and the touchscreen was as responsive as with a wired connection.
Even using Siri was effortless. I was able to ask Siri for directions while driving and they popped up on the screen in a few seconds.
Wired also great, but there are benefits to having it wireless. No need to take the extra step to plug it in, it can sit in your pocket. Or, if you leave the phone is a bag, you don't have to fish it out.
Highly recommended!
Which USB port are you using in the center console? I thought the only port that would work was the one where the cupholders are.
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2019 E450 Coupe 4Matic; 2018 Audi Q5; 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
I just got my carlinkit 4.0 installed on my C238. However, when I left my car, the dongle was still powered "ON". I thought the dongle has the automatic power discharge function built-in?
As far as I know, the USB phone port is always "ON".
