Carlinkit Android Auto Apple Carplay for $319
#226
Beatsonic is only wired Android Auto and wired Apple Carplay
Carlinkit is less expensive and wireless Apple Carplay, android auto not so great, designed primarily for Carplay.
GROM is a full android system with android auto and apply carplay, but it also has a bunch of hickups, crashes, bugs, seems like they solve them and create new ones with updates. If you can get over some issues it's a great system.
If you just want wireless Carplay(no need to connect phone), when you turn on the car phone automatically connects to the car, load Carplay, and bug free then Carlinkit is better.
Also I can screen mirror my iphone to the car screen.
I don't understand why Beatsonic doesn't have a wireless carplay/android auto.
Carlinkit is less expensive and wireless Apple Carplay, android auto not so great, designed primarily for Carplay.
GROM is a full android system with android auto and apply carplay, but it also has a bunch of hickups, crashes, bugs, seems like they solve them and create new ones with updates. If you can get over some issues it's a great system.
If you just want wireless Carplay(no need to connect phone), when you turn on the car phone automatically connects to the car, load Carplay, and bug free then Carlinkit is better.
Also I can screen mirror my iphone to the car screen.
I don't understand why Beatsonic doesn't have a wireless carplay/android auto.
#227
After using the Carlinkit kit for about two weeks, it's working pretty good. I'm using it with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Two issues that seem intermittent. The joystick sometimes loses control and won't work again until I restart the car. Sometimes it comes back if I hold the back button and restart the system. That gets really annoying. The other issue is that during a call the person on the other line says my voice isn't clear unless I switch from Carplay to the factory car accessory system. Any fixes?
#228
After using the Carlinkit kit for about two weeks, it's working pretty good. I'm using it with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Two issues that seem intermittent. The joystick sometimes loses control and won't work again until I restart the car. Sometimes it comes back if I hold the back button and restart the system. That gets really annoying. The other issue is that during a call the person on the other line says my voice isn't clear unless I switch from Carplay to the factory car accessory system. Any fixes?
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jazzandvo (06-30-21)
#229
i just installed my unit. I have the same issues. Have you found a solution?
After using the Carlinkit kit for about two weeks, it's working pretty good. I'm using it with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Two issues that seem intermittent. The joystick sometimes loses control and won't work again until I restart the car. Sometimes it comes back if I hold the back button and restart the system. That gets really annoying. The other issue is that during a call the person on the other line says my voice isn't clear unless I switch from Carplay to the factory car accessory system. Any fixes?
#230
What version is your firmware, click on the lexus app in carplay, go to settings and take a pic of the firmware version.
I currently don't have any of these issues on my iphone Xs and the firmware update I got a month ago fixed the joystick issue.
#231
I installed it last night into the vehicle. Which wasn't a difficult process at all. However, my concerns are the same as those above. The joystick isn't very smooth when in applications during Carplay. Which makes it a challenge when using it whilst driving. I still need to install the RF antenna into the system which should improve my connectivity.
On the 2017 GS350, the following DIP Switches need to be used as per the manual.
OFF 1, 4, 6, 7
ON 2, 3, 5
My initial experience with this would be a 80-85% overall satisfaction. Navigating is the biggest challenge as the background or original OS of the factory head unit is being selected as you navigate the overlay. Which has caused some unwanted functions to be selected. It's too early for me to tell if I would recommend this unit as I haven't fully evaluated it or have my concerns addressed.
On the 2017 GS350, the following DIP Switches need to be used as per the manual.
OFF 1, 4, 6, 7
ON 2, 3, 5
My initial experience with this would be a 80-85% overall satisfaction. Navigating is the biggest challenge as the background or original OS of the factory head unit is being selected as you navigate the overlay. Which has caused some unwanted functions to be selected. It's too early for me to tell if I would recommend this unit as I haven't fully evaluated it or have my concerns addressed.
Last edited by Measured; 04-01-20 at 11:09 AM.
#232
I installed it last night into the vehicle. Which wasn't a difficult process at all. However, my concerns are the same as those above. The joystick isn't very smooth when in applications during Carplay. Which makes it a challenge when using it whilst driving. I still need to install the RF antenna into the system which should improve my connectivity.
On the 2017 GS350, the following DIP Switches need to be used as per the manual.
OFF 1, 4, 6, 7
ON 2, 3, 5, 8
My initial experience with this would be a 80-85% overall satisfaction. Navigating is the biggest challenge as the background or original OS of the factory head unit is being selected as you navigate the overlay. Which has caused some unwanted functions to be selected. It's too early for me to tell if I would recommend this unit as I haven't fully evaluated it or have my concerns addressed.
On the 2017 GS350, the following DIP Switches need to be used as per the manual.
OFF 1, 4, 6, 7
ON 2, 3, 5, 8
My initial experience with this would be a 80-85% overall satisfaction. Navigating is the biggest challenge as the background or original OS of the factory head unit is being selected as you navigate the overlay. Which has caused some unwanted functions to be selected. It's too early for me to tell if I would recommend this unit as I haven't fully evaluated it or have my concerns addressed.
I think the problem is the antenna, that's why you have the issue in carplay. Install that and report back. I'll also double check my firmware version, but I think you have the latest one.
#233
I installed it last night into the vehicle. Which wasn't a difficult process at all. However, my concerns are the same as those above. The joystick isn't very smooth when in applications during Carplay. Which makes it a challenge when using it whilst driving. I still need to install the RF antenna into the system which should improve my connectivity.
On the 2017 GS350, the following DIP Switches need to be used as per the manual.
OFF 1, 4, 6, 7
ON 2, 3, 5, 8
My initial experience with this would be a 80-85% overall satisfaction. Navigating is the biggest challenge as the background or original OS of the factory head unit is being selected as you navigate the overlay. Which has caused some unwanted functions to be selected. It's too early for me to tell if I would recommend this unit as I haven't fully evaluated it or have my concerns addressed.
On the 2017 GS350, the following DIP Switches need to be used as per the manual.
OFF 1, 4, 6, 7
ON 2, 3, 5, 8
My initial experience with this would be a 80-85% overall satisfaction. Navigating is the biggest challenge as the background or original OS of the factory head unit is being selected as you navigate the overlay. Which has caused some unwanted functions to be selected. It's too early for me to tell if I would recommend this unit as I haven't fully evaluated it or have my concerns addressed.
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Please attention : ON means down , OFF means up
DIP1: No function
DIP2: OFF for **** operation car model , ON for touch pad and joystick operation car model
DIP3 and DIP4 : OFF OFF for 7 inch and 8 inch screen , ON OFF for 12.3 inch screen, OFF ON for 10.3 inch and new 12.3 inch (there is a clock in screen), ON ON for old 7 inch screen
DIP5: set the steering wheel button function .When it is found that the next button function and the mode button function are reversed (the mode button function is to switch back to the original car, the **** model and the joystick model need to be ON)
DIP7 and DIP8 :set the original car without a microphone, the box itself provides a microphone bias circuit, the original car has a microphone can not be ON.
DIP7: After-market car microphone, and the original car is not biased,set ON
Dial 8: When installing a non-original small signal microphone ,set ON
#237
Here are the settings for the dip switches:
Please attention : ON means down , OFF means up
DIP1: No function
DIP2: OFF for **** operation car model , ON for touch pad and joystick operation car model
DIP3 and DIP4 : OFF OFF for 7 inch and 8 inch screen , ON OFF for 12.3 inch screen, OFF ON for 10.3 inch and new 12.3 inch (there is a clock in screen), ON ON for old 7 inch screen
DIP5: set the steering wheel button function .When it is found that the next button function and the mode button function are reversed (the mode button function is to switch back to the original car, the **** model and the joystick model need to be ON)
DIP7 and DIP8 :set the original car without a microphone, the box itself provides a microphone bias circuit, the original car has a microphone can not be ON.
DIP7: After-market car microphone, and the original car is not biased,set ON
Dial 8: When installing a non-original small signal microphone ,set ON
Please attention : ON means down , OFF means up
DIP1: No function
DIP2: OFF for **** operation car model , ON for touch pad and joystick operation car model
DIP3 and DIP4 : OFF OFF for 7 inch and 8 inch screen , ON OFF for 12.3 inch screen, OFF ON for 10.3 inch and new 12.3 inch (there is a clock in screen), ON ON for old 7 inch screen
DIP5: set the steering wheel button function .When it is found that the next button function and the mode button function are reversed (the mode button function is to switch back to the original car, the **** model and the joystick model need to be ON)
DIP7 and DIP8 :set the original car without a microphone, the box itself provides a microphone bias circuit, the original car has a microphone can not be ON.
DIP7: After-market car microphone, and the original car is not biased,set ON
Dial 8: When installing a non-original small signal microphone ,set ON
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#238
The antenna only impacts connectivity for Bluetooth and wifi. That did not and does not impact navigation. Much like a HDMI cable that ether works or doesn’t being a digital signal. With that said, I installed it and no change in navigation of the app. It did resolve the disconnection if the phone wasn’t close to the box. I had the phone right next to box last night as I was testing.
the manual does indicate 2, 3, and 5 to be selected
Questions or concerns I still have.
- pressing the on the steering wheel doesn’t activate SIRI. Is it suppose to?
- Is there a way to connect to Carplay physically?
- FYI pooping isn’t noticeable if you turn down your volume before turning off the vehicle
Can someone upload how the navigation is for them. I need a reference point.
the manual does indicate 2, 3, and 5 to be selected
Questions or concerns I still have.
- pressing the on the steering wheel doesn’t activate SIRI. Is it suppose to?
- Is there a way to connect to Carplay physically?
- FYI pooping isn’t noticeable if you turn down your volume before turning off the vehicle
Can someone upload how the navigation is for them. I need a reference point.
#240