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5th Gen Stereo - Is there a Carplay Bluetooth adapter that works?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by DesertEnjoyer, May 28, 2024.

  1. Jun 15, 2024 at 4:20 AM
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    anewcaragain

    anewcaragain New Member

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    I have the cheapest Ottocast off Amazon and it works great. It was like $60 on sale. I did have the goofy can’t control volume in CarPlay for about 2 weeks. I saw on Reddit that it was a Toyota thing as there were different vehicle models having the same issue. It either resolved itself with an iOS update or a headunit update. I don’t know which as it works fine again. I never updated the software on the Ottocast. Been weary on updating as I had CARLINKIT a while ago and when I did the software update, it bricked the device.
     
  2. Jun 17, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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    Manhattan

    Manhattan New Member

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    I take it all back (or deleted it!). This thing was worth the wait (still shouldn't take two weeks, but yeah, worth the wait).

    So far - one song, one startup and I'm loving the Carlinkit 5.0.

    Yesterday, I learned (here) that my truck has remote start. Today, (because of this thread) I have wireless CarPlay. You guys are dragging this 4-yr-old truck into the modern era!
     
    Last edited: Jun 20, 2024
  3. Aug 5, 2024 at 4:05 PM
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    eagleoffury

    eagleoffury New Member

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    Windows tinted, S&B cold air intake, Flowmaster Flow FX Catback exhaust system, Pedal Commander, Gobi roof rack, Carbon Fiber hood.
    Hi y'all,
    Just a heads up the Carlinkit 5.0 ships from Yanwen, China, nothing against that but weary to those who want a unit that's closer to home in the States with less shipping time. Order mine, can't wait to get it and try it out. Thanks for the info.
     
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