Best type A to C cables for CarPlay

[jedimasterkyle]

Apologies if this has been asked before but, as the title says, I'm curious to know what are some of the best type A to C cables for CarPlay? I purchased (financed) a 15 Pro last week and of course, I'm making the arduous switch to type C cables, including the one I use for CarPlay. After reading this article, it seems Belkin and Anker cables are the way to go BUT I'm curious to see what other cables people have used that work just as well.

Initially, my thought was to get some Insignia branded cables from Best Buy because my wife gets a screaming deal on them but if they're not up to snuff, then I'd like to know about alternative brands to look at (aside from Belkin and Anker).

 

[chabig]

There is no harm in trying the Best Buy cable. Either it will work or it won't. Otherwise, Anker, Belkin, and Monoprice are reputable.

 

[dmr727]

I bought an Anker Powerline II and it's been working great.

 

[Mactagonist]

I use some cheap Insignia A to C cable and it is fine. Bought after my wife and I started a roadtrip the day after we upgraded to 15's and realized along the way we had no wy to plug in...

 

[Apple_Robert]

CarPlay Not Working for Some iPhone 15 Users, Possibly Because of USB-C Cables

CarPlay is not working as expected for some iPhone 15 users, an issue that is likely linked to the transition to USB-C. There are multiple complaints from MacRumors readers and Reddit users who are unable to get CarPlay to work with their new devices. Cable type and available port options are...

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[icanhazmac]

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I own 2 and they work fine. Normally I would have bought Anker but as Belkin is the brand sold in the Apple store I went with them.

I have no desire to "test" cheap cables with a $1k device, the Belkin was all of $15.

 

[Splitrail]

The difference in quality may affect longevity more than performance.
Even inexpensive ones might last a long time.
...........or not.

 

[Oreon]

Just a thought/suggestion, I use a Carlinkit dongle in my Honda, converts wired to wireless. Works very well, even better than the wife's newer Honda with native wireless CarPlay.

 

[off2marz]

Just a thought/suggestion, I use a Carlinkit dongle in my Honda, converts wired to wireless. Works very well, even better than the wife's newer Honda with native wireless CarPlay.

I was always curious about these wireless converters. Which do you use? Is it the “CarlinKit 5.0 2air”? Have you been using it for a while? The Amazon reviews look pretty mixed.

 

[MM301]

Apologies if this has been asked before but, as the title says, I'm curious to know what are some of the best type A to C cables for CarPlay? I purchased (financed) a 15 Pro last week and of course, I'm making the arduous switch to type C cables, including the one I use for CarPlay. After reading this article, it seems Belkin and Anker cables are the way to go BUT I'm curious to see what other cables people have used that work just as well.

Initially, my thought was to get some Insignia branded cables from Best Buy because my wife gets a screaming deal on them but if they're not up to snuff, then I'd like to know about alternative brands to look at (aside from Belkin and Anker).

Check out Ugreen. I too rely on the A to C cables for CarPlay. The Ugreen USB C connection is not crimped compared to the Anker ones I have and is very nicely made. Anker are just fine too.

 

[Oreon]

I was always curious about these wireless converters. Which do you use? Is it the “CarlinKit 5.0 2air”? Have you been using it for a while? The Amazon reviews look pretty mixed.

Since May 2022, it's pretty faultless to be honest, auto connects pretty much every time. I have v3.0. Id highly recommend.