Yes - we'll need a firmware update to fix. I've just posted a bug report and log file to their Whatsapp channel. At least there is a work-around, and I'm very impressed with how quick it seems to connect now.
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CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?
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Yes - we'll need a firmware update to fix. I've just posted a bug report and log file to their Whatsapp channel. At least there is a work-around, and I'm very impressed with how quick it seems to connect now.
I have a 2017 Tahoe. Music (iTunes) shows in the dash and HUD. Music in dash tracks with the radio display. Previously the dash had about a two minute lag. I’m on 8/4 firmware and IOS 14.4 beta.
One problem I do have is periodic stuttering while playing iTunes and using Waze. I can now adjust the volume of notifications in Waze which I could not do before. I don’t know whether this is the firmware upgrade to 8/4 or iOS 14.4 beta as I did them both basically at the same time.
I linked two separate iPhones to my Cplay2air at some point in time, now when it's trying to establish a connection it shows both iphones on the initial screen and it takes a few seconds trying to determine which iphone is present to connect to. Any idea how to remove the iPhone that I no longer use to speed up things a bit?
Hey fluke, when it’s showing the screen with both devices, hold down on the device that you want to get rid of. Hold it for 5-10 seconds and it should bring up a screen that says delete.
Thanks man, I'll give that a try.
Edit: worked exactly like you have described. Thanks again.
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So here's a weird one....my mate D3ggy just called me to check something out.
Before the 8.04 firmware, my USB-A would not show calls in the dash, nor allow the use of steering wheel buttons for calls. My USB-C dongle always worked. (In the same vehicle)
Since the upgrade to 8.04, the USB-A now works perfectly with calls in the dash and the buttons, along with the USB-C.
I had always used this as an excuse to maintain there was a hardware difference between A and C, but now they both operate the same as long as using 8.04 firmware.
Before the 8.04 firmware, my USB-A would not show calls in the dash, nor allow the use of steering wheel buttons for calls. My USB-C dongle always worked. (In the same vehicle)
Since the upgrade to 8.04, the USB-A now works perfectly with calls in the dash and the buttons, along with the USB-C.
I had always used this as an excuse to maintain there was a hardware difference between A and C, but now they both operate the same as long as using 8.04 firmware.
Good to hear Alan!
What is interesting to note is they do use the same hardware, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they are setup the same way on the motherboards. I suspect that is why people were finding the USB-C version to perform a bit faster and behave a little differently.... especially since the usb-c port is USB 2.0 not USB 3.x.
I just found this forum. I just got the cplay2air for my 2016 Silverado and I can’t get it connected. I’ve tried to read through this thread but there is alot to it. I’ve tried forgetting the truck in Bluetooth not being connected to any WiFi. The red power light is on but nothing comes up on the truck screen and nothing in Bluetooth. I emailed the company but haven’t heard back yet. Thanks in advance.
One thing that got me was I had to leave my Apple Watch inside or turn it off to establish the initial Bluetooth pairing Between my phone and the carlinkit. After that initial pairing then the Apple watch no longer interfered with the connection.
One thing you should have gleaned from this thread is GM vehicles require the infotainment system to boot before you power the dongle. So wait at least ten seconds before plugging in the dongle.
08.04. Tried also the two versions before. Seems to be a known Problem with Mercedes.
Any reply? Any help, as it’s normally “we always update to help, please factory reset” no other help normally
No surprises there then!?!
Just updated my (never ever worked) CarLinkIt USB-A with USB 2020-08-04....and.... nothing, still doesn’t work....
It’s highly debatable with mixed results. Personally, I consider OTA safer. I’ve bricked a device manually and have had success manually, but I’ve updated OTA 5 or 6 times with no issue. The only consideration is if you want a firmware not available OTA then you have to go manual update.
all Mercedes Customers have this problem unfortunately and I am one of them. This problem has existed since the introduction of Carlinkit and the engineers at the company cannot find a solution. I don't know if they're really looking.
I wouldn’t agree with all mercedes have this problem. I have a mercedes c class 2019 and it works and has always worked without any issues, apart from slight lag changing tracks. I’m using both the newer usb c device and the older usb carplay2air device. Only issue is that upgrading devices can and those cause bricking, had it happen once before. But in my mercedes absolutely brilliant no disconnects at all.
I am also using latest beta 14 on my iPhone.