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[AScaLightning]

Does this work with iPhones? And is it as easy as plug and play?

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[4trees]

Yes, it works with IPhones, that is what I use. It actually has a switch to work with iPhones or android. Very easy plug and play, or difficult at all and very responsive. Turned the trucks info screen into a laptop.

 

[Buio]

So I purchased a Carlink 3 And have a possible ( ok , more than likely ) dumb question. I also recently subscribed to Ford's wifi , but also noticed that the Carlink has a sim card slot. as of now I have an active sim card in the carlink , but my question is , is it needed , or can I just run the carlink off the trucks wifi ? the instructions made it appear you need an active sim card , so if that's the case , i'll cancel the Ford wifi subscription & just use the sim card .
Or , if I can just use the truck's wifi , I'll let the sim card lapse . ( subscribe in 6 month pre-pay blocks & it's about do to expire )
Thanks in advance.

 

[KennyB123]

So I purchased a Carlink 3 And have a possible ( ok , more than likely ) dumb question. I also recently subscribed to Ford's wifi , but also noticed that the Carlink has a sim card slot. as of now I have an active sim card in the carlink , but my question is , is it needed , or can I just run the carlink off the trucks wifi ? the instructions made it appear you need an active sim card , so if that's the case , i'll cancel the Ford wifi subscription & just use the sim card .
Or , if I can just use the truck's wifi , I'll let the sim card lapse . ( subscribe in 6 month pre-pay blocks & it's about do to expire )
Thanks in advance.

Truck Wi-Fi works perfectly. Turns on at the same time as the truck.

 

[hajalie24]

I took a chance on a unbranded Android Box from Aliexpress. It has all the same specs and OS as Carlinkit (QC6225 chip, 8gb ram, 128gb, Android 13). Is it the best? I don't have much else to compare, but it's snappy and I have had no issues with it. It's also 1/3 the price. You just need to select the NA one (North America). I have, of course, no affiliation with this company.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807298551970.html

If you search at AliExpress (which I hate using in general), you can find a bunch of these units.

Is this unit copying someone elses work? Probably, I do feel guilty about that.

Thanks for the link, I bought one, hopefully it arrives before my road trip in 2 weeks.

I love AliExpress, no guilt here. Most of the stuff you buy from Amazon is just crap from AliExpress that arrives quicker for twice the price.

 

[JerseyMike]

Thanks, I just ordered the carlinkit Plus (a little less than max but with same specs) for $132 from manufacturer and with coupon code

 

[CRAIGC540]

My CarLinkit will not zoom in and out in google maps. Does anyone with Carlinkit have this problem?

 

[bub]

My CarLinkit will not zoom in and out in google maps. Does anyone with Carlinkit have this problem?

The Carlinkit (and most of these boxes, maybe all of them) use the Apple Carplay protocol for talking to the vehicle display. Apple Carplay does not support multitouch input. You can double tap to zoom in maps with one finger input like this.

 

[KennyB123]

The Carlinkit (and most of these boxes, maybe all of them) use the Apple Carplay protocol for talking to the vehicle display. Apple Carplay does not support multitouch input. You can double tap to zoom in maps with one finger input like this.

Interesting. Doesn't the Carlinkit let you connect via Android Auto as well? I recall some of them gave an option.

I definitely hate that I can't pinch to zoom.

 

[CRAIGC540]

The Carlinkit (and most of these boxes, maybe all of them) use the Apple Carplay protocol for talking to the vehicle display. Apple Carplay does not support multitouch input. You can double tap to zoom in maps with one finger input like this.

Thanks I will try it out. I have been using my phone to navigate because I'm always zooming in and out looking for stuff.

 

[CRAIGC540]

Interesting. Doesn't the Carlinkit let you connect via Android Auto as well? I recall some of them gave an option.

I definitely hate that I can't pinch to zoom.

The Carlinkit (and most of these boxes, maybe all of them) use the Apple Carplay protocol for talking to the vehicle display even when connected to android auto.

 

[KennyB123]

The Carlinkit (and most of these boxes, maybe all of them) use the Apple Carplay protocol for talking to the vehicle display even when connected to android auto.

Yeah, I double checked, and you're right. I remember one had a switch on the case for either Android Auto or Carplay, but that could be an older model.

 

[dingmah]

My vote is for the Binize Android 13 media box from Amazon

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