Wired vs Wireless CarPlay question

[Skiime]

Do you guys know if you can use wired CarPlay in the 600? I know of course we have wireless, but I can't seem to get wired to work, and I haven't found a definitive answer if it's actually available or not. I know the USB-a port shows data, but can't get wired CarPlay to work with it.

 

[Docyota]

I've never used wired CarPlay. The wireless works really well 95% of the time. If it fails after a phone call or other glitch, just press the volume knob for a few seconds until the infotainment resets, and you'll be back in business.

 

[eNx]

I've never used wired CarPlay. The wireless works really well 95% of the time. If it fails after a phone call or other glitch, just press the volume knob for a few seconds until the infotainment resets, and you'll be back in business.

Oh, that's how you do it. I just wait til the wireless gods fixes it or until I park and turn off the car. Haha. Thanks.

 

[Skiime]

I've never used wired CarPlay. The wireless works really well 95% of the time. If it fails after a phone call or other glitch, just press the volume knob for a few seconds until the infotainment resets, and you'll be back in business.

Yeah, it's not that I'm having issues with the wireless connection. I'm trying to use one of those AI car boxes that lets you play things like Youtube and Netflix on the screen, but they all require wired Carplay or Android auto to work. It works in my wife's car, but hers only has wired Carplay. I assumed the LX has the option for both wired and wireless, but it's looking like it doesn't...unless I'm doing something wrong.

 

[naterealbig]

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[Skiime]

Thanks, I already have an AI box that works great in my wife's car...just can't get it working in the LX. I know they all require wired Carplay, and I have a feeling that the LX 600 only offers wireless.

 

[mrlittlejeans]

LX definitely supports wired carplay. My wife's phone isn't paired with my car so she plugs it in to use carplay when she drives my 600. Make sure you are using the right USB port in the dash. There is a USB C that is only for charging and a USB A port that is for carplay.

 

[Skiime]

OK, that’s good to know. I definitely use the USB-C port, but it doesn’t seem to be picking anything up. I wonder if it’s because it’s already paired with a different car. That might be it actually.

 

[Joe T]

Someone accidentally paired to mine by trying to charge their phone. It actually supersedes wireless. So yeah its there.

 

[naterealbig]

LX definitely supports wired carplay. My wife's phone isn't paired with my car so she plugs it in to use carplay when she drives my 600. Make sure you are using the right USB port in the dash. There is a USB C that is only for charging and a USB A port that is for carplay.

+1

 

[Skiime]

Got it working, thanks for the input. I think the issue was the original AI box I was using was already paired with my wife's car, so I wasn't getting recognized in mine. Tried using a new one, and it works fine.