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New 2021 needs tether to use Apple CarPlay?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Fishfan56, Dec 8, 2020.

  1. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:21 PM
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    Fishfan56

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    New 46k taco sport arrived and I’m baffled...it does not have wireless Apple CarPlay ability? Am I missing something? Thanks

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  2. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    DamGuide

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    does not have wireless, you must tether stock, you can buy a carplay2air and make it wireless
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    Bishop84

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    Most carplay is wired. Toyota is not alone. Wireless is coming but not on budget brands yet.
     
  4. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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    Use an Apple brand cable for best results
     
  5. Dec 8, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    Yep. Has to be plugged in for CarPlay. Bright side is, your phone will stay charged!

    Good looking truck, btw!
     
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    I thought you only needed to tether Androids. I thought I read that in the manual last night.
     
  7. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    nope tethered for CarPlay as well
     
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  8. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    I was originally pretty disappointed about having to plug it in as well, but I’ve come to appreciate it getting charged as well and it doesn’t bother me much anymore.
     
  9. Dec 8, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    I like my CarPlay2air a lot, wireless needs to happen. I rarely plug in unless I’m on a long trip using gps. I put a quick charge in so it charges even faster and I don’t have to unplug the CarPlay2air
     
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    Haha join the club, I thought the same when I got my 2020 tech package. Not to mention no LED taillights! Too my understanding, BMW is the only one who has true wireless. My brother- in law’s 20 bmw is wireless . I might stand corrected with other luxury brands .

    Good color choice!

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    I had the same thought. Wireless CarPlay would have paired nicely with the wireless charging pad.
     
  12. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    I just traded a BMW 440 for this and sure thought Toyota would have been at least as tech savvy. Can’t believe they need a cable in 2021! Love the cement
     
  13. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    Just got the iPhone 12 pro and the pad doesn’t work with the new MagSafe case either. Well...hopefully there will be a firmware update or something since the tech pkg has a wireless hotspot. Thanks
     
  14. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    Haha i agree! Enjoy the Taco bro!
     
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  15. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:14 PM
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    $46,000 ain’t budget in my family! Thanks brother
     
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    The Q charging pad is garbage, have had it on my 17, 19 and now 20, various iPhones including my 12, I use it as a sunglasses and hospital badge holder. I wouldn't hold your breath on an update, not very Toyota, took them till 2020 to finally give in to Apple carplay / Android auto. There are a few aftermarket options to go wireless with Carplay but they've been hit and miss.
     
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    46k? You should have got a lot more than wireless CarPlay.... like a Tacoma and a Corolla.
     
  18. Dec 8, 2020 at 9:46 PM
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    Been looking into this. Does it have any delays for you? I’ve heard that it can take quite a bit to connect when you hop in, and some delays when changing songs or using maps etc. Any truth to that?
     
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    The CarPlay2air is just another cable and receiver hanging. Kinda defeats the purpose. Just ordered a black iPhone cable as it seems like my only option right now. Curious though, is it as clean sounding as plugging direct? Thanks
     
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    I have black cable, 10 x’s better than seeing white Apple cable on black interior.
     
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