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Need to convert your wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to wireless? In this video, we’ll review the Ottocast U2X Pro and the Carlinkit U2W Plus to see which is the better solution for you. The Ottocast works for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay while the CarlinKit only works with Apple CarPlay.
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Nice basic comparison. I don't have these two units but have tried several others. Each works basically the same. They're fine for basic functions such as music and even navigation. The problems start when i try to make phone calls or join meetings while navigating. I have yet to find a Carplay adapter that can handle this.
would those work on a 2018 camry
not really useful your testings
Awesome review. Thanks for the thoroughness! Did you experience any lag or reaction delay time when touching an app and having the app respond with either device?
Thanks for the review!
Which one should I get for a 2016 Mercedes CLA?
Great review. Does both of these items work with 2022 Nissan Murano and 2023 Nissan Sentra SR??
U can’t back out of CarPlay on the Carlinkit?
Hello, I am looking for a device so that i can i mirror my iphone screen to the dashboard of my vehicle while i run on off-line navigator on my iphone in a wireless way. Is it also possible to use the tactile dashboard of the car to send instructions to my iphone? Kr, Marc
There is a button on the autocast which you can press to reboot it without unplugging it and plugging it back in. This will also allow you to choose a second phone from the list at boot up.
Ottocast works when choosing between android and iPhone but what about when my spouse and I both have iPhones? Will the unit show a menu with the 2 iPhones to choose from or does that only work when one phone is android and one phone is iPhone?
The thing is you cant use your steering wheel buttons thats not good to fast forward songs and volume etc
Actually the Carlinkit 4.0 supports both CarPlay and AndroidAuto.
How does navigation work with Carlin, and does it work with the Toyota steering wheel buttons, and voice control?
The best review, thank you so much 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I bought this product, navigation and music control delay is terrible. And I wonder why people don’t review this device while they’re driving to showcase navigation and other controls’ responsiveness, which is not acceptable for me. I will go back to use my cable and return this to seller.
incredible review, thanks a lot.
I have a 12" screen, I wish my ottocast would fill up the whole screen.
I got the android ai from one car stereo
I have Amazon carplay adapter from COVS DIRECT ($60). Connects similarly to the two brands mentioned here. Sound quality is same as wired. Only issue I found with “LAG” is watching YouTube. The audio is behind. Voice doesn’t match the person’s lips. This is the lag I’m talking about. It’s annoying but not a dealbreaker. How are these brands with that? And would the GPS lag as well. These are the two issues I’m hoping to see resolved with these adapters with either a better brand or firmware updates in the future.
which one has the least lag?
Do these work even if you don’t have Apple CarPlay already?
Hi! Does okay, Android Auto has a 3 second Vocal delay when playing YouTube Music Video on Samsung S21 5G smartphone then through Infotainment Audio system. Also, occasionally Audio suffers as it switches from Mono and Stereo when playing a song. You may get reduced Volume while playing a song. Let's just say when using the Ottocast U2X-Pro and watching Music Videos on your phone as Audio feed goes through you Sound System – Lips and Words are out of Sync by 3 seconds. Google Maps is good, Google Assistant response quickly. Wired Android Auto the audio is delay roughly 1 second. I have a 2023 Toyota Camry XSE V6 but unfortunately Toyota did not update the Infotainment Head Unit to provide Wireless Car Play and Android Auto. Ottocast U2X-Pro is okay, just not very good. Bootup around 20 seconds. Used code THANKS for 50 bucks Off and paid 99 USD. Took 15 days to get here from China to the USA. May try Carsifi as I have no confidence in CarlinKit or Motorola.
Sorry. I don't know English. Which one good?
Carlink has a 2.0.
Android and Apple compatible
how about setting it to auto connect then turning off Bluetooth on the phone and opening the Bluetooth of the other phone?
If I have a third phone or replace my phone on the Ottocast U2x, can I reset the list of paired phones or remove an old phone?
Thanks for the review, I bought carlinkit v3, this one has the android system built in version 9 or android 9, so will see how it goes using my galaxy fold 4, using this carlink to my ford maverick.
have you looked at the motorola equivalent?
Does your car need a USB C port? I have older vehicles with older USB ports.
Thanks for watching. Both products are available below:
Ottocast: https://amzn.to/3SWO5Fr
CarlinKit: https://amzn.to/3MYnYd9