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Wireless Apple Car Play

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MBCardsfan1982, Dec 21, 2022.

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  1. Dec 25, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    Way Way Afar

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    My issues have been the initial connection. So this unit has connected flawlessly for you?
     
    Way Way Afar, Dec 25, 2022
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  2. Dec 25, 2022 at 11:21 AM
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    Yes. No problems for a couple years now. The typical time after start to connect, but every system seems to need that.
     
    gillies66, Dec 25, 2022
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  3. Dec 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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    OK, trigger pulled and I was able to get in on the Christmas sale. Fingers crossed. They are a slick system after the initial connection is made.
     
    Way Way Afar, Dec 25, 2022
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  4. Dec 25, 2022 at 11:47 AM
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    Where did you find it on sale for Christmas?
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2022 at 12:05 PM
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    Way Way Afar, Dec 25, 2022
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  6. Dec 25, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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    Hope you have the same luck I’ve had.
     
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  7. Dec 25, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    Installed in wife's 2017 Elantra today...very easy install once I double-sided taped the unit to just atop the usb location in center console.

    Activated AppleCarPlay on the display and followed the prompts to link wife's phone. (Engine did not need to be running)

    The display immediately showed her Google maps. I asked wife to start up her Spotify and Bam! Worked like a charm.

    I want to get one for my Tacoma except Amazon only allows one coupon per account.

    WAIT!!!

    I was able to get the $46 discount + points used for total price: $59.39. (Reg price $115)
     
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  8. Dec 26, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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    All good. I hope it works as well and I accept the obvious risk.
     
    Way Way Afar, Dec 26, 2022
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  9. Dec 26, 2022 at 3:18 PM
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    Nice. I just got one of these on sale too and so far so good!
     
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  10. Dec 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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    I hope it works well for you!

    If all goes well, I'll put a review in for two vehicles: 2017 Elantra & 2021 Tacoma Sport.
     
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  11. Dec 27, 2022 at 5:06 PM
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    Calls thru my wireless car play device are terrible. Use it for long trips so the nav is on screen. Unplugged otherwise. Have it velcroed up in the wireless charge are so hardly notice it
     
    rndsommer40, Dec 27, 2022
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  12. Dec 27, 2022 at 5:45 PM
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    Which device are you using?
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2022 at 6:51 PM
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    I got the Pairr 4. It does not do Netflix or YouTube. It also took 4 weeks to get with very little updates from the company as to where it was. It does connect quickly but drops incoming calls frequently. It connects using a Wi-Fi connection and works and streams like a wired connection. Because of the dropped incoming calls I do not recommend this and it is unplugged more than it is plugged in and useable. Go online and read the reviews. Save your money and just plug your phone in. A765C5DC-6BFF-4EC8-ADC4-B89DF0B8FDA2.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 27, 2022 at 6:56 PM
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    I have wireless Apple Car Play in my Acura. Works great.
     
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  15. Dec 27, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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  16. Dec 28, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    I am about to purchase the ottocast. Are people experiencing problems with dropped calls using this product?
     
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  17. Dec 28, 2022 at 6:41 AM
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    I think all of them might be a little glitchy. I paid $20 so it was worth a shot. Just velcroed it up. Only use it on trips when I need navigation. Phone quality on the other end is really bad.

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  18. Dec 28, 2022 at 7:21 AM
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    I just bought an Ottocast. I’ll post a review as soon as I receive it. My wife has the small Carlinkit dongle and seems to be happy with it.
     
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  19. Dec 28, 2022 at 9:16 AM
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    I installed the CarlinKit on my wife's Elantra Christmas Day.

    Easy set-up and she tested it with her Spotify which connected right away.

    I bought the same model for my Sport and it arrives today!

    I'll post a review about it too.
     
    TacoTime55, Dec 28, 2022
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  20. Dec 28, 2022 at 1:46 PM
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    Just installed myCarlinKit. I'm about to take it for test drive to the Vet Clinic for our cat's check-up.
     
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