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Joining the MB wagon for the 1st time. I got a GLB 2021 and I was wondering if anyone here is using the CarPlay2Air adapter or the CarlinKit 2.0 and if it is working fine with the MBUX? I'm planning to get the CarlinKit 2.0 through Amazon but wanted to check first. I was told by the CarPlay2Air support that it will work with GLB250 2020/2021 models... but for selling you the adapter they will say yes to everything.
Sorry this thread is such a dud. Let us (me) know....any changes on the mbux screen or layout? Where did you install or mount your unit? I have the wireless charger, wonder if you can run both setups? Pictures are always great.
Bumping this up because I'm over trying to solve the puzzle that is getting CarPlay to connect every time with a cable. MBUX and iPhone always have most recent update. That said, how's the Carlinkit working?
I have used the CPlay2Air adapter with my wife's CLA35 and its been solid, it has improved the connection issues I had when using a cable. I am planning on picking up my GLB35 tomorrow and will start testing the adapter on it as well.
What is this? I use the wired Apple Car play but, I’m tired of having to connect my phone for it to work. If, there’s an plug adapter available please provide a link? Thanks !
PROS:
1) Good to have a Wireless connection automatically as soon as you get in the car rather than mingling with your cables.
2) Yes it cuts the wire clutters and keeps your Cabin more clean and unmessy.
3) The device is so small that it just fits in the inner side of the wall (place where you keep your mobile phone in the centre below your AC Switches)
CONS:
1) Takes a minute or two sometimes to Initialise and establish a connection
2) Since your Battery drains faster with Maps, if you connect your phone to the Cable/Wireless Charger it heats the phone like hell
3) Once your phone heats up, the Carplay2Air connection is dropped and your phone as well as car display gets frozen making you to stop at next junction if you were dependent on the maps :-) (and driving alone)
4) Do not consider it to be a foolproof wireless setup! although i use the latest MBUX version for best Bluetooth connection and latest iPhone to connect but both surrender sometimes to the heat generated.
5) Its upto Carplay and the connection if they want to resume the songs that was getting played just before you took that call with your Wife (and now you want to forget that discussion) ;-)
All in all.. take the decision considering the fact that "there might be some reason why Wireless Apple CarPlay is not standard in all cars even today!.. may be thats still not a perfect and bugfree solution???"
For me the dongle is fine to use till the time its working.
What is this? I use the wired Apple Car play but, I’m tired of having to connect my phone for it to work. If, there’s an plug adapter available please provide a link? Thanks !
Joining the MB wagon for the 1st time. I got a GLB 2021 and I was wondering if anyone here is using the CarPlay2Air adapter or the CarlinKit 2.0 and if it is working fine with the MBUX? I'm planning to get the CarlinKit 2.0 through Amazon but wanted to check first. I was told by the CarPlay2Air support that it will work with GLB250 2020/2021 models... but for selling you the adapter they will say yes to everything.
Hello, I use a CarPlay2Air in both my GLB 35 and CLA 35. I have been happy with the performance of the CarPlay2Air. It can be a bit sluggish when Waze is in full screen, but this seems to have improved with app/adapter updates. Other than the Waze hiccups I feel it’s a solid product.
Hi everybody, I just got got my GLB35 and bought the Carlinkit 3.0 (2021-Present). It works fine, though it is slightly sluggish, but isn't a deal-breaker for me. I personally like it because my phone is untethered.
The unit itself is surprisingly small and with a bit of creativity, you could possibly hide it (maybe under a wireless charger?). I made no updates to the units and it worked right out of the box. Turning off the car and getting back in after running errands works fine too.
Notes
The USB-C port on the module is the one that goes to the USB port of the head unit. I'm unsure if anyone else has USB-C on their vehicles, but I would suggest investing in USB-C male-to-male wires. Moreover, a conventional "charging" wire won't cut it. A traditional charging cable lacks wires a sync or data cable has. Usually, your phone cables are both sync and charge. At the moment, I'm using a spare thunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C) to make the connection between the module to the head unit.
Moreover, the larger USB-A connector that's situated on the bottom of the module is used for connecting your phone to update the firmware. I'm unsure if WiFi is required as the instructions say to turn on WiFi after connection via Bluetooth.
This is an amazing update, thank you! Where are you keeping the Carlink now? On the tray?
Originally Posted by NTR_Tags
Hi everybody, I just got got my GLB35 and bought the Carlinkit 3.0 (2021-Present). It works fine, though it is slightly sluggish, but isn't a deal-breaker for me. I personally like it because my phone is untethered.
The unit itself is surprisingly small and with a bit of creativity, you could possibly hide it (maybe under a wireless charger?). I made no updates to the units and it worked right out of the box. Turning off the car and getting back in after running errands works fine too.
Notes
The USB-C port on the module is the one that goes to the USB port of the head unit. I'm unsure if anyone else has USB-C on their vehicles, but I would suggest investing in USB-C male-to-male wires. Moreover, a conventional "charging" wire won't cut it. A traditional charging cable lacks wires a sync or data cable has. Usually, your phone cables are both sync and charge. At the moment, I'm using a spare thunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C) to make the connection between the module to the head unit.
Moreover, the larger USB-A connector that's situated on the bottom of the module is used for connecting your phone to update the firmware. I'm unsure if WiFi is required as the instructions say to turn on WiFi after connection via Bluetooth.
Yes, I have it sitting in the tray where the wireless charger would be if it came with the option.
I have some right angle USB C adapters so and a flat wire coming in so I could make it look cleaner.
My idea is to retrofit a wireless charger (any flat one) and 3D print a bracket that would fit snug in the tray with the Carlinkit module sitting below it. I think I should be able to snake the wire to the center console storage to supply power to the wireless charger. I’ll update once I find a solution.
In my head.. why have wireless car play when you’re going to charge with a wire anyway. So hopefully I can start taking measurements. If any, I’ll just use the cigarette lighter as a power source for the wireless charger.
Here are some pics of the product.
Originally Posted by The_MDA
This is an amazing update, thank you! Where are you keeping the Carlink now? On the tray?
My Carlink is working fine now. As your advise, it only works with USB-C male-to-male. Solved. Thanks!
Originally Posted by NTR_Tags
Hi everybody, I just got got my GLB35 and bought the Carlinkit 3.0 (2021-Present). It works fine, though it is slightly sluggish, but isn't a deal-breaker for me. I personally like it because my phone is untethered.
The unit itself is surprisingly small and with a bit of creativity, you could possibly hide it (maybe under a wireless charger?). I made no updates to the units and it worked right out of the box. Turning off the car and getting back in after running errands works fine too.
Notes
The USB-C port on the module is the one that goes to the USB port of the head unit. I'm unsure if anyone else has USB-C on their vehicles, but I would suggest investing in USB-C male-to-male wires. Moreover, a conventional "charging" wire won't cut it. A traditional charging cable lacks wires a sync or data cable has. Usually, your phone cables are both sync and charge. At the moment, I'm using a spare thunderbolt 3 cable (USB-C) to make the connection between the module to the head unit.
Moreover, the larger USB-A connector that's situated on the bottom of the module is used for connecting your phone to update the firmware. I'm unsure if WiFi is required as the instructions say to turn on WiFi after connection via Bluetooth.
I got this working and was slightly surprised at the good audio quality. That said, there is one critical piece for the USB-C to USB-C cord - many of them will not fit into the USB-C end of the device. It's because the USB-C port in the carlink is recessed by a few inches, so if your USB-C cable doesn't have a long "connector" (the piece of the cable that actually plugs in) and has a thick housing around the connector, it won't fit. The USB-A to USB-C adaptor that comes with it works however I want USB-C to USB-C. I've purchased a few cables and they don't work because of this. I'll try a thunderbolt like the other poster in the thread however that doesn't solve my desire to have a right-angle cable so it's not sticking up of the console.
Thanks for the update! This is fantastic! I bought the CarplayAir. It was glitchy but, I recently did an update and is working well. I bought an adapter like your original but, will buy a longe male to male usb-c cable.
Hello, I use a CarPlay2Air in both my GLB 35 and CLA 35. I have been happy with the performance of the CarPlay2Air. It can be a bit sluggish when Waze is in full screen, but this seems to have improved with app/adapter updates. Other than the Waze hiccups I feel it’s a solid product.
I have the CarPlay2Air and I just did an update. It was very glitchy at first; let’s see what happens.
Hello. Anyone having issues with the USB-C port on the console for Carplay? On my GLB250 it is a nightmare.. it works 20% of the time no matter what cable I used... the MB included USBC to USB Cable or an apple branded USBC to Lightning cable. I'm using the CarlinKit for the wireless carplay and I thought it was the cable I was using.. the issue is that everytime I barely touch the cable right where the port goes into the GLB.. the connection drops.. really frustrating.. doing the same with using my iPhone directly into the port... Can it be the wired connection between that USBC port and the head unit?
I'm taking my car for service in two weeks and I'll ask them to check on it but just want to see if others are having kind of the same issue.
Hello. Anyone having issues with the USB-C port on the console for Carplay? On my GLB250 it is a nightmare.. it works 20% of the time no matter what cable I used... the MB included USBC to USB Cable or an apple branded USBC to Lightning cable. I'm using the CarlinKit for the wireless carplay and I thought it was the cable I was using.. the issue is that everytime I barely touch the cable right where the port goes into the GLB.. the connection drops.. really frustrating.. doing the same with using my iPhone directly into the port... Can it be the wired connection between that USBC port and the head unit?
I'm taking my car for service in two weeks and I'll ask them to check on it but just want to see if others are having kind of the same issue.
Thanks and Happy 2022 Family.
Is apple car play working when it does have the connection? Also, have you tried other cables, with and without the adapter?
Is apple car play working when it does have the connection? Also, have you tried other cables, with and without the adapter?
Yes.. it does work when there is a connection... but touching the cable on the USB C console port drop the connection immediately.... that is with the wireless adapter or the iPhone directly.. using the included MB USB C cable or a brand new apple USBC to lightning cable.
Yes.. it does work when there is a connection... but touching the cable on the USB C console port drop the connection immediately.... that is with the wireless adapter or the iPhone directly.. using the included MB USB C cable or a brand new apple USBC to lightning cable.
Hmm. If you have a air canister like the ones to clean dust, I’d try cleaning the outlet of the GLB. Though, I’m leaning toward the wire…
if it’s the flimsy cable from Apple, I suspect the neck of cable by the base of the connector could be defective… I would try using a different cable though before bringing it up to the service
Hmm. If you have a air canister like the ones to clean dust, I’d try cleaning the outlet of the GLB. Though, I’m leaning toward the wire…
if it’s the flimsy cable from Apple, I suspect the neck of cable by the base of the connector could be defective… I would try using a different cable though before bringing it up to the service
I think it is something with the console port itself.. I tried 3 different cables (the MB included USBC to USB and two practically new USBC cables from Apple). Cables work fine on my wife car with Carplay without issues..
for my wife's 2022 GLB 250 and so far it works pretty good. There are some minor glitches like Waze needing to be restarted once or twice but it certainly beats having to plug a wire in every time. Hopefully a future firmware update clean up the glitches. Overall, I am very happy with it, now I just need to find a nice cable/place to hide the device out of the way.
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