Sync 3 and Apple CarPlay

[jgwoody]

Has anyone tried this wireless dongle for our CarPlay? I’ve read great reviews for people with other vehicles, I’m hoping it works for us! (Note there are multiple versions to choose from)


Carlinkit Wireless carplay dongle Original car carplay Activation Adapter for Audi Volvo Benz Porsche with carplay Support Steering Wheel Button https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8NQJX1/?tag=fordraptorforum-20


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[smurfslayer]

Has anyone tried this wireless dongle for our CarPlay? I’ve read great reviews for people with other vehicles, I’m hoping it works for us! (Note there are multiple versions to choose from)


Carlinkit Wireless carplay dongle Original car carplay Activation Adapter for Audi Volvo Benz Porsche with carplay Support Steering Wheel Button https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8NQJX1/?tag=fordraptorforum-20

From the Q&A:
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Question:
Will this work on a 2017 Ford Explorer?
Answer:
sorry, it only work on android version
By Carlinkit Brand Store SELLER on September 3, 2019No. Ford systems are not based on android.
By JC on September 2, 2019

 

[jgwoody]

From the Q&A:
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Question:
Will this work on a 2017 Ford Explorer?
Answer:
sorry, it only work on android version
By Carlinkit Brand Store SELLER on September 3, 2019No. Ford systems are not based on android.
By JC on September 2, 2019

Hm. It’s very confusing the way their sales page works, as it covers multiple models. Some of their dongles enable CarPlay on non-CarPlay android auto head units by side loading a custom APK file that has CarPlay in it. Ours already have CarPlay so no side loading onto an android auto head unit required. The pic on their page shows ford in the compatibility list which is odd as well. I’m not exactly willing to spend 120 bucks to test it out [emoji23]




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[smurfslayer]

yeah, language is an issue for this ad, which is enough to give me pause.
Not that big of a thing for me, but I’d be interested to hear someone’s report on it.

I am thinking that unlike the ground crew for Apollo 13, for this product, failure definitely is an option.