[ThreePedalEd]

Shouldn't have said anything. Mine worked for the trip out to the store but no CarPlay on the way back. Uplugged and/or reset everything I could think of, but nope. I bet that it will work the next time I try.

How's your's working now? Thinking of ordering for my 2022 GTS. The website only lists Porsche 718 MY 2017-2021 as compatible, but I don't think there is any difference between 2021 and 2022?

Also, even my wired CarPlay seems to have hiccups at times. Drove yesterday and it started up fine, but after I disconnected the phone to activate GasBuddy and plugged back in, I couldn't get CarPlay to reconnect.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

Well after this morning, I just ordered it.....

.....I went to the Porsche dealership to get an oil filter and they asked to valet my car to the parking deck. Of course, I forgot my phone in the car because of WIRED car play and while I was at the parts counter, got an important call. I looked like a fool answering on my Apple watch, yelling into my wrist like a drunken Dick Tracy.

But I got the last laugh. The 6'2" valet kid that brought my car back and practically gave himself a hernia trying to get out of my LWB seats. I let him struggle for a bit before I told him to slide the seat back using the lever under the seat front. He had just come over from a Mercedes dealership and after he finally got out, said "we didn't have anything like this at Mercedes".

Looking forward to wireless CarPlay. The company responded quickly yesterday confirming that the 4.0 version is good for 2022 model year, they just hadn't updated their compatibility chart that showed 2017 to 2021.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

I saw someone replying below that the compatible list of the website has been updated, support Porsche 718 2017-2022. The 4.0 version is good for 2022 model year.

Thanks, I took delivery of the Carlinkit 4 earlier this week. Had a few strange hiccups going through the initial connection procedure (note screenshot that still shows "not connected" to the device (Porsche - A569)). But it appears to be working for the 2-3 times I've driven since.

I've also been impressed with the customer service. The product is coming out of China and I was a bit skeptical relative to after sale service, but they responded quickly to my questions with an e-mail and follow up.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

Hi Ed, just to advise I had similar issues and "sometimes" there are too many other devices linked to your iphone - even not connected - AND both phone and Dongle get confused.
The dongle itself should be solid.
This whole issue solved by removing device set - if not ever using again - or reluctantly updating your 7 as also think the newer versions do not suffer this much with the same issue.
I had similar with 2 different bluetooth speakers and it would never work unless I ended up deleting/removing one.
Otherwise I still maintain, the Carlink is the best for our P cars

Thanks, @subculture , for the helpful suggestions. BTW, my i-Phone isn't a "7" model, that was just the name assigned to it. I have an XS model that will likely turn into a 14 when my wife and daughters all lobby for the upgrade as we approach the holidays.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

That’s good to know. I ordered the v3 for my iPhone, apparently it’s coming from China directly so it might take awhile, but I’m crossing my fingers for a seamless experience.

Mine arrived in less than a week several days ahead of the estimated delivery date. Has continued to work well after a few minor challenges with the initial setup.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

Glad it works for you. What year is your 718?
I've heard that connection time can vary: sometimes quick, other times slow.

I have a 2022 GTS. Mine (Carlinkit 4.0) automatically detects the iPhone in my pocket and takes a total of 10-20 seconds before everything is activated. It seems to occasionally take longer to load all of my stations from Pandora, but that seems to be a glitch with Pandora/CarPlay that also occurs in my BMW with wireless CarPlay. Maps start working almost immediately.

 

[ThreePedalEd]

I


Since I ordered from Amazon, manufacturer wont provide support.

Thanks for your consultation. I received your last letter.
I am sorry to inform you that we only provide after service for customer who buy the product from www.carlinkicarplay.com.
If you purchase the device from another third website that is not owned by us, please find the distributor where you bought the product for help or you can contact www.carlinkit.com or please contact [email protected].

I ordered the Carlinkit 4.0 from this site: Carlinkit Wireless Carplay Adapter after getting the quick response below confirming it was compatible with a 2022MY 718. They also offered a 15% discount. I have had no issues since the initial installation and it automatically read my new i-Phone 14 that I just got a couple of weeks ago. Also, when I ordered, the expected delivery time was 2 weeks, but I got the unit within 4-5 days. Not sure why one would order this through Amazon, unless the price was significantly less than the 15% discount the offered through the "official" website.

On Sep 10, 2022, at 9:48 AM, carlinkitlife team <[email protected]> wrote:
Dear friend,

Have a nice day!

Thank you for your kind reminder, much appreciated.

We have not updated the model list. carlinkit4.0 matches your 2022 Porsche 718. If you need this adapter, use the discount code "NEW15" to get 15% discount.
Any questions, please fell free to contact us. Thanks!

Best regards,
Andy from https://carlinkitlife.com

 

[ThreePedalEd]

I so glad you had a wonderful experience with Carlinkkit and your new iPhone 14 that you got a couple weeks ago. If you would however re-read my post, you will note I provided a reason not to use Amazon. If my case, the manufacturer would not provide any support. Item has been returned to Amazon for refund. As always, thanks for your comments. Enjoy your 718 and your new iPhone 14.

Understood and sorry for the confusion by "replying" to your previous post. I wasn't contradicting your recommendation, rather providing an additional reason not to use Amazon, along with links.

However, I'm now curious as to why the first link in you post doesn't work, and the second link in your post goes to a different "official" site than the link I posted? Wonder if perhaps I bought from a third party site myself, unless Carlink has multiple "official" websites.