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expiredsmoker68x posted Nov 20, 2023 12:48 AM
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expiredsmoker68x posted Nov 20, 2023 12:48 AM

CarlinKit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter,Online Update,Two Channel Connection, Plug & Plug, for Cars with OEM Wired CarPlay & Android Auto(2016-2023) - $55

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Just grabbed this the other day, and it appears there's a deal on it again. Clip the coupon for $34, and it brings it to $55. You can go into the settings and change the audio delay to 300ms down from 1000, and the delay is tolerable. I had the version 3 for years, and needed another for my company car, and i love it!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C49Y1F6Z
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Just grabbed this the other day, and it appears there's a deal on it again. Clip the coupon for $34, and it brings it to $55. You can go into the settings and change the audio delay to 300ms down from 1000, and the delay is tolerable. I had the version 3 for years, and needed another for my company car, and i love it!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C49Y1F6Z

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Nov 20, 2023 01:01 AM
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MellowDesk749Nov 20, 2023 01:01 AM
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This is for the cars that already have CarPlay and google auto. The only thing it does is allows you not to plug in your phone using cable- which is not required in the newer cars anyway
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Nov 20, 2023 01:05 AM
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dagarwal3
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Nov 20, 2023 01:05 AM
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Won't recommend this. I see it disconnects frequently and freezes. Missed many exits because of that. Finally took it out and using wired.
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Nov 20, 2023 01:17 AM
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BenjaminL6834Nov 20, 2023 01:17 AM
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I bought this on the deal posted a few weeks ago. So far no issues at all on a few long(ish) drives and plenty of short ones.
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Nov 20, 2023 02:18 AM
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smoker68x
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Nov 20, 2023 02:18 AM
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Quote from dagarwal3 :
Won't recommend this. I see it disconnects frequently and freezes. Missed many exits because of that. Finally took it out and using wired.
Did you try updating it? Most of the time updates fix the disconnecting issues, if you're still having issues, contact the company/exchange it. You shouldn't have that issue. I had it with version 3, after updating, no issues. I immediately updated this one when I got it, and haven't had any issues.
Nov 21, 2023 05:28 PM
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miserlyNov 21, 2023 05:28 PM
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I updated firmware and it's been great. We have ios and android users, having switch cables was a pain and this has solved. Freezes and disconnects every now and then but not often and not enough to be annoying. Connects quickly .
Nov 22, 2023 12:26 AM
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SeriousPartner345Nov 22, 2023 12:26 AM
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Quote from MellowDesk749 :
This is for the cars that already have CarPlay and google auto. The only thing it does is allows you not to plug in your phone using cable- which is not required in the newer cars anyway
Driving a 2024 that still requires it. Wireless is for the higher models Frown
Nov 22, 2023 03:21 PM
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C47V3770Nov 22, 2023 03:21 PM
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Wonder if this has any improvements over the 3.0 adapter? All I use is CarPlay.

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Nov 23, 2023 04:13 AM
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fastlane9Nov 23, 2023 04:13 AM
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Is there any difference between the Carlinkit 5.0 with green colored text vs blue colored text in terms of hardware specs? Performance? Or just simply cosmetic?
Nov 23, 2023 08:44 PM
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xyan995Nov 23, 2023 08:44 PM
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I have the 4.0 version, it rarely works through the entire 1-hour commute without crash and reboot.
Nov 23, 2023 08:50 PM
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emajnthisNov 23, 2023 08:50 PM
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Quote from smoker68x :
Did you try updating it? Most of the time updates fix the disconnecting issues, if you're still having issues, contact the company/exchange it. You shouldn't have that issue. I had it with version 3, after updating, no issues. I immediately updated this one when I got it, and haven't had any issues.
Second this, it wouldn't connect at all for me until I upgraded it. Don't try updating it with an android phone though, I wasted a day on that until I grabbed my work iphone and the update went through without a hiccup.
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Nov 23, 2023 08:53 PM
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smoker68x
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Nov 23, 2023 08:53 PM
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Quote from xyan995 :
I have the 4.0 version, it rarely works through the entire 1-hour commute without crash and reboot.
I used this on a 10 hour commute from Alabama to North Carolina, and didn't have any issues, it stayed connected the entire time. Definitely check for an update, that may resolve your issue.
Dec 06, 2023 05:02 PM
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Christopher112Dec 06, 2023 05:02 PM
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Interested in updating from the Carlink 2, only seeing a $17 coupon though.
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Dec 09, 2023 11:38 PM
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royalrockDec 09, 2023 11:38 PM
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takes 1 min to connect after starting the car
Dec 09, 2023 11:51 PM
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royalrockDec 09, 2023 11:51 PM
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Quote from smoker68x :
Did you try updating it? Most of the time updates fix the disconnecting issues, if you're still having issues, contact the company/exchange it. You shouldn't have that issue. I had it with version 3, after updating, no issues. I immediately updated this one when I got it, and haven't had any issues.

how did you update it..thx

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Dec 09, 2023 11:53 PM
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royalrockDec 09, 2023 11:53 PM
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"""ou can go into the settings and change the audio delay to 300ms down from 1000, and the delay is tolerable."""

where do we see the settings?

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