Wireless Apple CarPlay on Lexus ES350 Using Carplay2Air
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Hit the "MENU" button locate just above your console touch pad, Then on the 12.3 inch screen, the Setup [the gear icon] menu item is the second from the right menu item located along the bottom edge of the screen.. Select it either using the touch pad or the touch screen. Then on the screen that gets displayed, that should be the "General" screen, but if it isn't find and select "General" to get to the "General" screen and on that screen the "Projection Settings" menu item should be the fourth menu item.
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"Setup [the gear icon] -> General -> Projection" [whoops, Projection should have been Projection Settings] is the chain of menu items to select either by touch pad or touch screen selection on your 12.3 inch multimedia screen.
Hit the "MENU" button locate just above your console touch pad, Then on the 12.3 inch screen, the Setup [the gear icon] menu item is the second from the right menu item located along the bottom edge of the screen.. Select it either using the touch pad or the touch screen. Then on the screen that gets displayed, that should be the "General" screen, but if it isn't find and select "General" to get to the "General" screen and on that screen the "Projection Settings" menu item should be the fourth menu item.
Hit the "MENU" button locate just above your console touch pad, Then on the 12.3 inch screen, the Setup [the gear icon] menu item is the second from the right menu item located along the bottom edge of the screen.. Select it either using the touch pad or the touch screen. Then on the screen that gets displayed, that should be the "General" screen, but if it isn't find and select "General" to get to the "General" screen and on that screen the "Projection Settings" menu item should be the fourth menu item.
#185
Since Ottocast is having a sale, decided to swap out my Carlinkit 2.0 for a U2-AIR. Was $70 and fits immensely better and doesn't rattle around like the Carlinkit and the performance and everything feels the same. Pretty sure they're the same product, just different packaging if I remember correctly.
#186
Totally agree with you on the fit of the Ottocast. Fortunately for me it's the only dongle I've purchased and it was on sale at the time. So for $87ish (ottocast - amazon and cord - aliexpress) I have a reliable wireless Carplay conneciton that works well with no modification whatsoever to my 2022 ES.
#187
I have the Carlinkit 4.0 and it is laggy especially when I need to skip the song.
Also, sometimes the Lexus UI freezes for a couple of seconds.
Also, sometimes the Lexus UI freezes for a couple of seconds.
#188
Ali Express Cord for 7th Gen ES
Sure... this worked for me and I think it would work for any 21-22 ES 350. I had asked the same question earlier in this thread to no avail and spent months trying different options unsuccessfully until I described what I wanted to a vendor wo responded (in Chinese) with this link. Try looking up via description in Aliexpress.com. The vendor shop number is there if you have trouble finding, just send them a note and ask. I bought mine in a 30CM length but you could probably get away with a third of that length. Shipping is 5-6 weeks, so some level of patience (I don't have) was required. Best of luck and enjoy your vehicle.
#189
Instructor
Here is a link to the exact cable I bought (basically the same but shorter):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001277564185.html - pick option AMRI-TYPEC-MST, 10CM
I turned my CarPlay device sideways from how it is shown in that photo above. I have a pic somewhere here in a thread that is titled something like "you can remove the USB cover on a 2022 without damage".
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001277564185.html - pick option AMRI-TYPEC-MST, 10CM
I turned my CarPlay device sideways from how it is shown in that photo above. I have a pic somewhere here in a thread that is titled something like "you can remove the USB cover on a 2022 without damage".
#190
All cords are not the same - despite appearances
Here is a link to the exact cable I bought (basically the same but shorter):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001277564185.html - pick option AMRI-TYPEC-MST, 10CM
I turned my CarPlay device sideways from how it is shown in that photo above. I have a pic somewhere here in a thread that is titled something like "you can remove the USB cover on a 2022 without damage".
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001277564185.html - pick option AMRI-TYPEC-MST, 10CM
I turned my CarPlay device sideways from how it is shown in that photo above. I have a pic somewhere here in a thread that is titled something like "you can remove the USB cover on a 2022 without damage".
As to your AliExpress link, our descriptions of MRI-CMST and the look of the cords are similar, but the cords on the USB-A side are definitely not the same. I actually ordered the one you recommend in the link a couple of months ago and the USB-A side was too tall, sticking up out of the USB port too much.
That's when I asked the vendor if they knew where I could find someone to make me a custom, very short, USB-A end (not the cord but the actual metal shorter) so the plug would sit flat against the USB port in the car. They responded with the product I showed in my post above which is described as being a super short USB (not the cord but the plug itself) further stating it works for Lexus ES models. I was skeptical but for a few dollars more I figured I'd try it out. I was shocked that I'd been looking for months and hadn't run across this cord they had been making already... for our model cars. It worked!
Below is the actual link they sent with the message in Chinese - I needed Google/Translate
这个是短体的USB您看看
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...andl_shipto=US
It allows me to have the cord plugged in and close both the USB cover and the larger console cover with no problem. This kept me from having to remove the cover from the USB port while achieving wireless AA, and keeping things tucked neatly out of the way.
Just wanted to respond with my experience using the various cords and to say thanks for your informative posts throughout the forum. Cheers.
TLDR: Cord mentioned by LS500 is not the same despite similarities to the one made with "ultra short" USB-A for Lexus ES use. See link just below Chinese sentence.
#191
Instructor
After looking at both products on the website, the USB-A part looks identical to me....? Your USB cover is different than mine BTW.
Last edited by LS500Fan; 03-14-23 at 07:10 PM.
#192
It allows for closing of the USB cover, and console cover without any modification on 2021+ models, as pictured. It's not as flat as the TaoBao link but I don't have a friend in China to get me that cord.
BTW... I'm aware you have a different year and USB cover. I was just referencing the post for the top bracket cover you mentioned and the fact that one would not have to worry about taking the USB unit out to take the cover off. As I said, I've lurked (and studied) ALL the posts associated with going wireless for quite a while before I lucked upon a simple solution.
I'm hoping that others interested in going wireless will save time, effort, and money from my findings.
Cheers.
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#193
Today I removed my Carlinkit 4.0 and I am wired now.
The dongle is laggy, some 3-4 seconds to skip a song, the built-in UI freezes. Crap.
I need to purchase a better one. Any recomendations?
The dongle is laggy, some 3-4 seconds to skip a song, the built-in UI freezes. Crap.
I need to purchase a better one. Any recomendations?
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