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Old Dec 4, 2021 | 09:04 PM
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Wireless CarPlay Adapters / Dongles

Does anyone have any recommendations as to which wireless carplay adapter would work best with a 2022 GLS? I’ve seen a number online that appear to get mixed reviews and would appreciate if anyone can report their experience with them?
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Old Dec 5, 2021 | 03:10 PM
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These are the 2 that seem to be getting the most reviews - Carlinkit 3.0 & Ottocast U2-One
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 12:16 PM
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I purchased the Carlinkit 3.0 dongle. I haven't been able to get it to work with my 2021 GLS580. I've tried all the suggested steps, including firmware updates, suggested in the help guides on the Carlinkit website. No luck.

MBUX will initially recognize the unit as CarPlay compatible, but fails to start CarPlay. I get a message say something to the effect of CarPlay was unable to start. I'm all ears if others have had better luck with Carlinkit....
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Old Dec 6, 2021 | 07:25 PM
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Bummer - here are a couple of troubleshooting ideas.
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Old Dec 7, 2021 | 07:50 AM
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I've tried with Carplay2Air. my experience was very good.
my main issue with using these adapters is that I have 4 drivers in the house with iPhones. these adapters max out with 2 paired phones.....

I really wish MB can update the MBUX software to make the native CarPlay wireless....
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Old Dec 7, 2021 | 12:37 PM
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I've tried with Carplay2Air. my experience was very good.
Can you connect the Carplay2Air to the USB inside the center console storage? as I don’t really want the adapter hanging around on the wireless charger. Where do you need place it?

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Old Jul 8, 2022 | 08:32 AM
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I have the Carlinkkit (although the version 4.0 one) in my Audi, seems to work fine.

haven’t tried it in the GLS - will have a play over the weekend and report back as to how it goes.
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