2023 Wireless CarPlay Adapter CarlinKit 3.0 for Factory Wired CarPlay Cars Model Year: 2016 to 2018, for VW Audi Ford Sync 3 Mazda Mercedes Honda Chevy Subaru Porsche Hyundai Kia Lexus Gmc Acura

I had to rely on several reviews in my decision to try this product(I usually don't write reviews and this is an honest review: I will update it at 1 and 3 months as I have had it only for few days). Because of the potential convenience (added safety to driving from not looking down at wires) I was willing to pay the price but several reservations/ questions were noted in reviews. Let me answer some of the questions(I came across) one by one:1. Installation: very easy ( I am not a tech geek). Connect to usb, follow instructions. was setup in 10 mins. (Only thing I wish is a longer wire came with it although doesn't matter in CRV as Apple car play USB is in console).2. Turns on every time I start the car: NO need to connect every time. Smooth, takes about the same time as the stock Honda Infotainment system. quicker or same time than if you count the time to connect to car play via wire.3. No lag: I have been playing music nearly all the time I am in the car. No lag.4. No effect from any bumps on the road: sound quality remains the same ( and great).5. Once car turns off (like any usb connected device) it turns off. (again this depends on car make/model/settings if USB ports stay on or off). In my case it turns off so no concern for draining battery.6. certainly worth the price as I have been using the Listening/ Dictating feature more easily as I don't have to connect the wire, and the phone can stay in my pocket and the phone doesn't shift around in the car.Addition at 4 months: Great !I was very hesitant to buy this product, however in 4 months, it has worked seamlessly. I have also discovered several features which are really nice: as below: I can say this for a Honda CRV1. If you have more than 1 users for a car (and phones) and you set them all up with it, actually a little menu pops up at start up and it gives you option to choose which phone to connect if (both phones in the car).2. It connects automatically with every user.3. Audio is clear, no lag, no issuesIt is worth the price, it adds to driving safety. Important accessory.Certainly recommend!

***Update***After two weeks, the product stopped connecting. I tried to re-pair with the same result.The connection time, for me, was about 45 seconds. That’s not convenient enough to move away from a plugged in phone.I returned the product yesterday.This is very easy to set up and when active, functions just like wired car play. I had no issues going through instructions or getting my phone to connect.When I used it the first time post set up, it took 30-40 seconds to connect, now mind you, it’s not the end of the world but worthy of note if you’re someone, like me, who wants things immediately and enjoys certain comforts.No issues with the interface, just wish it connected faster!

I purchased this unit because my Volvo XC60 doesn't offer wireless CarPlay. I had read mixed reviews and decided to try this unit on my own.The first thing I did was to order a better connector cable. The one that comes with the unit is barely two inches long and would make it difficult to make a good connection because the USB port is inside the center console and the cable included would barely reach it.The initial connection was very simple. I just followed the instructions that came in a little flyer with the unit and I got a solid Bluetooth connection right away.I'm not experiencing any significant delay while listening to podcasts. There may be a slight delay, of two or three seconds, when skipping tracks on Apple Music. I have to say I don't use any navigation apps because I'm still using the native Volvo system for driving directions.I'm not experiencing any dropouts. When I step in the car, the connection is recognized within ten seconds. Volvo asks me then to choose between a wired or wireless connection. I choose wireless and after another ten to fifteen seconds, I click on the CarPlay app on my display and it goes back to the last app I was using when it opens.I'm pleased with the unit's performance in general and I would not go back to wired. At least in my car, the unit delivers as promised.

I’ve been using this adapter in a 2017 Chevy Volt for a few months now and for the most part, it does exactly what it’s supposed to do. Setup was pretty easy and I haven’t had any major issues. The only thing keeping it from a 5 star rating is, it will occasionally (a few times a month?) fail to detect my phone in a reasonable amount of time after I get in, and I have to unplug/replug it from the car’s USB port to get it working again. An annoyance, certainly, but a very minor one that overall I’m happy to live with for the overall convenience.