CarPlay<\/a> adapter allows you to use the bike audio system without having to be tethered to a USB cable. You can place the phone anywhere in the bike or pants pocket, which is the method I use. This is ideal for several reasons, like forgetting your phone in the bike. <\/p>\n\n\n\nI chose the CarlinKit 5.0 Auto Adapter based on the various YouTube video reviews. Almost all the reviewers complained about the connectivity issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The procedure I use for a successful connection are the following. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Turn on the bike ignition, you can do a full startup or into accessories mode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Wait for the startup warning screen, press the center knob button down to dismiss dialogue box. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Turn on SENA 20S EVO, wait for a few seconds confirm the headset has connected to the Goldwing and the headset icon is visible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Wait for another beep, at this time,e you should be able to hear audio from your Goldwing. This can be a radio station or XM Radio source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Plug in the CarlinKkt using the supplied USB cable. I used the USB-C adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. If this is the first time connecting you will have a display screen prompt to allow the CarPlay connection. I opted for allow whenever a connection is made. This will allow use even when the iPhone is in locked mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is the sequence of events I use and it has seemed to be the most reliable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cons: I have on a couple occasions lost connection during a ride. This seems to have occurred during use of the Apple Music library online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Keywords: CarlinKit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay\/Android Auto Adapter USB for Factory Wired CarPlay Cars (Model Year: 2015 to 2025), Wireless CarPlay\/Android Auto Dongle Convert Wired to Wireless,Fit In-Dash Navigation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I’ve been using CarPlay with my iPhone 15 Pro Max since I got my 2022 Goldwing Bagger. Aside from having to go through a rigid startup process, everything worked. There were times when I couldn’t get CarPlay to be recognized. This was normally after I had been riding around for a while and stopped for … <\/p>\n
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