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Old 03-09-20, 08:36 AM
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So I just connected it up and damn if it doesn’t just work and really well. Here are some screen shots. First I connect via BT to Lexus A1F6 then there was the Wi-Fi connect and the BT disconnected and the Wi-Fi connected as shown.

I then fired up my Tidal app and it streamed beautifully.



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Wi-Fi connected





CarPlay screen via blackbox
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Originally Posted by FTBoomer
So I just connected it up and damn if it doesn’t just work and really well. Here are some screen shots. First I connect via BT to Lexus A1F6 then there was the Wi-Fi connect and the BT disconnected and the Wi-Fi connected as shown.

I then fired up my Tidal app and it streamed beautifully.



BT Disconnected






Wi-Fi connected





CarPlay screen via blackbox
How long did it take to receive your box in the mail? I ordered mine a week ago this past Friday.I did not know it was coming directly from China when I placed the order.
Old 03-09-20, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by STLLEXUS
How long did it take to receive your box in the mail? I ordered mine a week ago this past Friday.I did not know it was coming directly from China when I placed the order.
i SAW THAT IT WAS FROM CHINA AND KNEW IT WOULD BE MONTHS SO i PAID THE $10 AND GOT IT IN 4 DAYS. Ooopps!! Sorry about the Caps
Old 03-09-20, 05:05 PM
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I just got mine today too. I ordered last week and got today. It took 2 days to ship but when it did, it moved fast. I did pay for express DHL shipping. I have heard it taking 30 days or so if you don’t pay the $10 for DHL. Hooked mine up and followed the directions. Took less than 2 mins to setup. And then did the update which took about 3 mins. Works flawlessly so far. Love this because the cable is just long enough to place it in the phone slot just north of the cup holder. And I can use the wireless charger in the center console now. Love this thing!!
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I just got the CPLAY2AIR and I can't get it to work on my 2019 ES350. Apple car play has been working fine when wired directly. The car bluetooth recognizes my IPhone but the dongle keeps blinking red with no wifi connection for Apple Car Play. I get the message on the screen that Enform2 must be running.
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Originally Posted by PeterA
I just got the CPLAY2AIR and I can't get it to work on my 2019 ES350. Apple car play has been working fine when wired directly. The car bluetooth recognizes my IPhone but the dongle keeps blinking red with no wifi connection for Apple Car Play. I get the message on the screen that Enform2 must be running.
I don’t use enform at all. No apps loaded. I turned on the car and let the system fully boot up on its own without my iphone connected to carplay or bluetooth. Then after a minute or so, i plugged in the dongle. It took about 15 secs and then loaded up a screen with the name of the dongle and car. I then went on my iphone and turned on bluetooth and looked for that exact device. It showed up after searching. Once I connected to it that way, it was done. It created the wi-fi connection on its own. Just need to make sure wi-fi is also on while the handshake between the two devices happens. To update the device, I just went to the IP address in the directions and it loaded up a screen very quickly saying I had one update available. I clicked for it to upgrade and it took no time at all. Now works flawlessly. Hope this helps you!
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Old 03-09-20, 06:26 PM
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Finally got it to work after a few connects and disconnects. It seems to like the top USB port. That's where it's plugged in now. Otherwise Apple Car Play is working great on it.
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I found only one small issue using this device. My radio controls on the steering wheel work fine. I did find the tactile feedback on the touchpad doesn’t work with mine. If I go directly to CarPlay with a cable it works. With this setup it doesn’t. Minor issue but curious if others have this. Works flawlessly so far otherwise.
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I received mine today 3/10/20 I ordered it Friday 2/28/20.So it took 11 days for the free shipping.
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I swear the the music through my Tidal app sounds MUCH much better than it did through the cable. Anyone else experience this?
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Old 03-31-20, 01:20 PM
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https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/31/carpl...rplay-adapter/
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If you install this device can you close the USB lid?
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Originally Posted by Truly55
If you install this device can you close the USB lid?

No. I too prefer it closed but the advantages of this far out-way the aesthetics of the lid.
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Originally Posted by Truly55
If you install this device can you close the USB lid?
You might be able to use a low profile right angle USB adapter that would allow the lid to close.
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Originally Posted by Barryabko
You might be able to use a low profile right angle USB adapter that would allow the lid to close.
Nope, tried those. Didn't work


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