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 gas or shut the sled off for a very short period.
Another point to bring up is the iPhone case temperature getting fairly warm when it is placed in the center storage compartment.
Using a wireless CarPlay 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.
I chose the CarlinKit 5.0 Auto Adapter based on the various YouTube video reviews. Almost all the reviewers complained about the connectivity issues.
The procedure I use for a successful connection are the following.
1. Turn on the bike ignition, you can do a full startup or into accessories mode.
2. Wait for the startup warning screen, press the center knob button down to dismiss dialogue box.
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.
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.
5. Plug in the CarlinKkt using the supplied USB cable. I used the USB-C adapter.
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.
That is the sequence of events I use and it has seemed to be the most reliable.
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.
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