Wireless CarPlay dongles?

[angustx]

Has anyone found a wireless CarPlay dongle that works with the Uconnect 8.4 head? I have seen a few on the market that turn the USB port into a wireless CarPlay connection but didn’t know how well it worked with the JL.

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Do you have a link to this product ?

 

[angustx]

Do you have a link to this product ?

https://www.redmondpie.com/wireless-carplay-dongle-usb-for-just-about-any-car-headunit-for-cheap/

 

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https://www.redmondpie.com/wireless-carplay-dongle-usb-for-just-about-any-car-headunit-for-cheap/

I do not think this would work because you need to upload a file to the head unit.

 

[angustx]

I do not think this would work because you need to upload a file to the head unit.

Others are out that seem to not require the APK install...

https://rsnav.com/products/mib-wired-carplay-to-wireless-carplay-conveter?variant=29235101958247&currency=USD&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-09

 

[Rploaded]

Others are out that seem to not require the APK install...

https://rsnav.com/products/mib-wired-carplay-to-wireless-carplay-conveter?variant=29235101958247&currency=USD&utm_campaign=gs-2018-10-09

This looks like it would work. If you try it keep us posted.

 

[angustx]

This looks like it would work. If you try it keep us posted.

There are actually several more out there. I am stunned that Apple hasn’t released one or that FCA has not thought to release one. I would assume car manufacturers would love the revenue of a $200 accessory like this.

 

[stoowie]

There are actually several more out there. I am stunned that Apple hasn’t released one or that FCA has not thought to release one. I would assume car manufacturers would love the revenue of a $200 accessory like this.

I bought this and LOVE it

Wired to Wireless CarPlay Adapter for Jeep Wrangler JL/JT,Wireless Carplay USB Dongle,Compatible with Apple iPhone Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT 2018-2021 Equipped with Factroy Wired CarPlay

 

[Sgt Beavis]

There are a few people on the Raptor forums that have used this with Sync3. It works as advertised but audio over bluetooth is usually subpar when compared to a wired connection. Also, you aren’t charging your phone when doing this. That’s the main reason I’ve never bothered.

https://cplay2air.com/.

 

[stoowie]

There are a few people on the Raptor forums that have used this with Sync3. It works as advertised but audio over bluetooth is usually subpar when compared to a wired connection. Also, you aren’t charging your phone when doing this. That’s the main reason I’ve never bothered.

https://cplay2air.com/.

Sgt. If you refer to the Jeep owners manuel on pages 557 and 558 there is a detailed explanation of how to use the USB ports in the Jeep. I believe there is a way to charge your phone while using the wireless car play.

 

[Trojan_Actual]

I bought this and LOVE it

Wired to Wireless CarPlay Adapter for Jeep Wrangler JL/JT,Wireless Carplay USB Dongle,Compatible with Apple iPhone Jeep Wrangler JL & Gladiator JT 2018-2021 Equipped with Factroy Wired CarPlay

I was looking at that one. How long you had it? No issues?

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Sgt. If you refer to the Jeep owners manuel on pages 557 and 558 there is a detailed explanation of how to use the USB ports in the Jeep. I believe there is a way to charge your phone while using the wireless car play.

If you’re plugging you phone in to a usb port, it kinda defeats the purpose of having “wireless” carplay.

 

[angustx]

If you’re plugging you phone in to a usb port, it kinda defeats the purpose of having “wireless” carplay.

The vast majority of the time, I don’t want to charge my phone. I just want CarPlay. I don’t want to take my phone out of my pocket either. When I take my phone out of my pocket in the Jeep, I leave it there by accident a fair amount. Wireless CarPlay with a plug in fallback is a great option for me. At the end of the day it depends on the person I suppose but wireless CarPlay is a huge feature for me.

 

[angustx]

There are a few people on the Raptor forums that have used this with Sync3. It works as advertised but audio over bluetooth is usually subpar when compared to a wired connection. Also, you aren’t charging your phone when doing this. That’s the main reason I’ve never bothered.

https://cplay2air.com/.

Wireless CarPlay uses Wi-Fi rather than Bluetooth for audio. Bluetooth is used for the control channel. The audio quality is identical to wired CarPlay.

 

[Espinosa21]

I bought this one the other day. I plugged it into the USB port in the center console and you don’t see it. Setup took less than 5 minutes to add my phone and update the dongle . It auto connects about 15 to 20 seconds after turning on the car. I know this defeats the purpose, but you can still connect a USB cable directly into the dongle if you need to charge your phone. So far, I really like it.

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