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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

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