GEN 2 Cordless charging with Apple CarPlay?

[Troutrad]

Got a question: Have ‘19; using Apple CarPlay via a plug in cord when I drive. The cord is a bit finicky and has to be in the phone “just right” for Apple CarPlay to be engaged but not too big a deal.

Wondering if it’s possible to have a recharging mount like the Magnet King or others out there and have Apple CarPlay work simply by setting phone into the cradle of the charger?

 

[alphatwox]

Unfortunately the car is not equipped for wireless CarPlay...there are dongles out there that will allow for wireless CarPlay, but they can also be finicky...Currently, it’s the cord for the win in my opinion

 

[Troutrad]

Unfortunately the car is not equipped for wireless CarPlay...there are dongles out there that will allow for wireless CarPlay, but they can also be finicky...Currently, it’s the cord for the win in my opinion

That’s what I was suspecting, dang it. Thanks for the prompt reply.

 

[alphatwox]

That’s what I was suspecting, dang it. Thanks for the prompt reply.

No problem at all! I yearn for the days of native wireless CarPlay support!

 

[claustin]

I’ve got one of the wireless dongles. It does work. Sometimes I have to unplug and replug it, but it works pretty decent. Right now I’m trying to figure out some weird behavior with it and my Phoenix PX6 display. But it could be perfect with a stock system. I can’t be sure.

 

[Sgt Beavis]

Before you spend the money, get a toothpick and gently clean the lint out of your phone’s lightning port. You’ll be surprised by how much gets in there. The symptoms you’re experiencing are probably from that.

 

[Solidred]

I’ve got one of the wireless dongles. It does work. Sometimes I have to unplug and replug it, but it works pretty decent. Right now I’m trying to figure out some weird behavior with it and my Phoenix PX6 display. But it could be perfect with a stock system. I can’t be sure.

I just got the CarPlay2air dongle and I’m surprised how well it works, I’ve only had it for a day but initial impressions are good...no delay in voice and seemed like it worked well. Takes a few seconds to connect and acts just like it’s plugged in.

 

[alphatwox]

I just got the CarPlay2air dongle and I’m surprised how well it works, I’ve only had it for a day but initial impressions are good...no delay in voice and seemed like it worked well. Takes a few seconds to connect and acts just like it’s plugged in.
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any issues with anything as far as limitations or functions not working correctly? Like hitting the Siri/voice button on the steering wheel?

 

[alphatwox]

Also, same goes with skipping tracks or any other functions based on the steering wheel controls. What I’m reading is that those with work with the dongle. I’m definitely interested iffffff I’m not losing the convenience factor there.

 

[JohnC12]

I just read that the upcoming Sync 4 system offers wireless Car Play. I’m hoping that we’ll be able to purchase a hardware upgrade for our trucks once Ford releases the new version.