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Wireless Apple CarPlay adapters?

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Has anyone used one in the Odyssey? I see several options on Amazon. Not sure if anyone has used one in the Odyssey with good success.
 
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To anyone interested a CarPlay retrofit, I spent a lot of time researching the different models, and I would highly recommend the carlinkit4.0 version. There is very little information about the differences between the models, so I wanted to share my experiences.

The carlinkit version offers wireless CarPlay and a self contained control unit. It is sold on several different platforms, but I purchased mine from (U2W Plus) Carlinkit 4.0 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto 2 in 1 Adapte. The seller was very responsive, responding within 24hrs to all of my questions. It’s important to know that for most models you need the full kit, not the cheaper usb dongle.

One of the the biggest things to look for when purchasing one of these units is a seller that understands the differences between the infotainment systems in each model car. While the control box is the same (you just change the dip switches) the cables vary depending on whether you have a non nav control knob, nav control joystick, or later model touch pad. If you include these specifications when you order, it avoids many of the installation problems many people have with these kits.
 
#6 ·
To anyone interested a CarPlay retrofit, I spent a lot of time researching the different models, and I would highly recommend the carlinkit4.0 version. There is very little information about the differences between the models, so I wanted to share my experiences.

The carlinkit version offers wireless CarPlay and a self contained control unit. It is sold on several different platforms, but I purchased mine from (U2W Plus) Carlinkit 4.0 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto 2 in 1 Adapte. The seller was very responsive, responding within 24hrs to all of my questions. It’s important to know that for most models you need the full kit, not the cheaper usb dongle.

One of the the biggest things to look for when purchasing one of these units is a seller that understands the differences between the infotainment systems in each model car. While the control box is the same (you just change the dip switches) the cables vary depending on whether you have a non nav control knob, nav control joystick, or later model touch pad. If you include these specifications when you order, it avoids many of the installation problems many people have with these kits.
Yes! The carlinkit 4.0 adapter is really good! I've been using the carlinkit 4.0 for one month nearly. I installed it in the center console, so its totally out of view and connects perfectly. Exactly like wired carplay!
 
#7 ·
I just got my Carlinkit 3.0 a couple of days ago and only tested it out a couple of times, has anyone gotten a black screen before? I can't tell if it's because it tried to connect with wifi and bluetooth or not, does the 4.0 choose one or the other or utilize both? Minimal lag when swiping compared to a wired connection, have yet to try it on an extended drive, but it's not enough to bother me.
 
#9 ·
No, I didn't get the black screen you mentioned. Maybe you should ask the seller for help.
I have the same question about wifi and bluetooth and this is what they replied to me at the time:" Our adapter has WiFi and Bluetooth hardware. It connects with Bluetooth and sends the WiFi credentials to the phone, then disconnects from the Bluetooth network. It works solely on WiFi from that point on."