What wireless CarPlay Adapter are you using?

Polestar Pete · Sep 11th, 2021, 21:59

I just had CarPlay installed today, so was looking around for a wireless adapter. I know there’s a few around and the CarLinkIt seems to be getting a lot of press, but has awful reviews on Amazon.

Just wondered if anyone has any experience with these things and can share their views.

nu11eaf · Sep 12th, 2021, 00:51

https://youtu.be/foG9YFQ75co

Wedge0107 · Sep 12th, 2021, 10:00

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Originally Posted by Polestar Pete

I just had CarPlay installed today, so was looking around for a wireless adapter. I know there’s a few around and the CarLinkIt seems to be getting a lot of press, but has awful reviews on Amazon.

Just wondered if anyone has any experience with these things and can share their views.

I've had Cplay2Air for over 12 months and have had no issues with it what so ever. Very easy to initially set up and it is quite quick in connecting to the car (you can add other phone profiles too). As an example, I find Spotify through wireless Carplay boots up quicker to play songs than the Volvo built in Spotify App. I also have a wireless charging pad which complements it too.

TobyAnscombe · Sep 13th, 2021, 07:45

https://cplay2air.com - had ours for a year or so with no issues. Various apple updates (inc iOS15) caused some slight boot issues but using the built in firmware update https://zr2zone.com/carplay2air-or-c...ess-t2092.html solved any problems we had...

Polestar Pete · Sep 13th, 2021, 07:57

Thanks guys. I've ordered one. CarPlay looks to be working well for me so far, even though my other half still knows better than Waze.

mfresh · Sep 13th, 2021, 14:38

I've got a CarlinKit 2.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter for sale if anyone wants one?

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=315891

£125

Also a wireless charger for the central console, £65

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=315889

rp83 · Sep 16th, 2021, 20:42

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Originally Posted by Polestar Pete

I just had CarPlay installed today, so was looking around for a wireless adapter. I know there’s a few around and the CarLinkIt seems to be getting a lot of press, but has awful reviews on Amazon.

Just wondered if anyone has any experience with these things and can share their views.

hey, can I just ask where you had it done and if you dont mind sharing the cost?

Polestar Pete · Sep 16th, 2021, 21:34

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Originally Posted by rp83

hey, can I just ask where you had it done and if you dont mind sharing the cost?

I had CarPlay installed at my local Volvo dealer. £300. It’s just one of the standard upgrades offered. My car didn’t come with it, so I thought it useful.

Wizzpop · Sep 16th, 2021, 22:24

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Originally Posted by Polestar Pete

I had CarPlay installed at my local Volvo dealer. £300. It’s just one of the standard upgrades offered. My car didn’t come with it, so I thought it useful.

I did as well, not that I use it much. Quite why Volvo price it as an extra when my wife's Peugeot came with it as standard.

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Sep 13th, 2021, 07:57	#5
Polestar Pete Polestar Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 14:31 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Wokingham	Thanks guys. I've ordered one. CarPlay looks to be working well for me so far, even though my other half still knows better than Waze. __________________ *Pete* XC60 T8 R Design Pro

Sep 13th, 2021, 14:38	#6
mfresh Nice person Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Henley on Thames	I've got a CarlinKit 2.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter for sale if anyone wants one? https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=315891 £125 Also a wireless charger for the central console, £65 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=315889 __________________ Red MY20 XC60 T5 Inscription

Sep 13th, 2021, 07:45	#4
TobyAnscombe Junior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 08:56 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Weald	https://cplay2air.com - had ours for a year or so with no issues. Various apple updates (inc iOS15) caused some slight boot issues but using the built in firmware update https://zr2zone.com/carplay2air-or-c...ess-t2092.html solved any problems we had...

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