Ottocast vs CarlinKit Review - Which is the Best Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Adapter?

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  • čas přidán 30. 12. 2022
  • Need to convert your wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to wireless? In this video, we'll review the Ottocast U2X Pro and the Carlinkit U2W Plus to see which is the better solution for you. The Ottocast works for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay while the CarlinKit only works with Apple CarPlay.
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Komentáře • 57

  • @andresfelipe8605
    @andresfelipe8605 Před rokem +1

    The best review, thank you so much 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @rohitbrowsing
    @rohitbrowsing Před rokem +1

    incredible review, thanks a lot.

  • @bradley7506
    @bradley7506 Před rokem +4

    There is a button on the autocast which you can press to reboot it without unplugging it and plugging it back in. This will also allow you to choose a second phone from the list at boot up.

  • @txhondaguy
    @txhondaguy Před 3 měsíci

    Faster connection for carlinkit sealed the deal. Bought a 5.0 based on your video. Works well

  • @GPalango
    @GPalango Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the review!
    Which one should I get for a 2016 Mercedes CLA?

  • @GunnyPhillips
    @GunnyPhillips Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice basic comparison. I don't have these two units but have tried several others. Each works basically the same. They're fine for basic functions such as music and even navigation. The problems start when i try to make phone calls or join meetings while navigating. I have yet to find a Carplay adapter that can handle this.

  • @briangreene4277
    @briangreene4277 Před 9 měsíci

    Great review. Does both of these items work with 2022 Nissan Murano and 2023 Nissan Sentra SR??

  • @nitraat551
    @nitraat551 Před rokem +17

    Actually the Carlinkit 4.0 supports both CarPlay and AndroidAuto.

    • @rustywalsh56
      @rustywalsh56 Před 5 měsíci

      exactly, i have the 4.0 as well. Been in my last 3 cars and i only have a Android phone. Work perfectly every time, except these days, takes a bit longer to boot up. Looking at the 5.0 unit

  • @susanmeredith4957
    @susanmeredith4957 Před rokem

    How does navigation work with Carlin, and does it work with the Toyota steering wheel buttons, and voice control?

  • @lat46
    @lat46 Před 28 dny

    Nice review, you mention carlinkit doesnt support android auto, yes they do, i have 4.0 and 5.0 and my Pixel connects to both of them.

  • @EricSellsMaine
    @EricSellsMaine Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome review. Thanks for the thoroughness! Did you experience any lag or reaction delay time when touching an app and having the app respond with either device?

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Před 8 měsíci

      No, both were very responsive

  • @garylyons101
    @garylyons101 Před rokem +1

    The thing is you cant use your steering wheel buttons thats not good to fast forward songs and volume etc

  • @johnsantos5183
    @johnsantos5183 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for the review, I bought carlinkit v3, this one has the android system built in version 9 or android 9, so will see how it goes using my galaxy fold 4, using this carlink to my ford maverick.

    • @12current
      @12current Před rokem

      I have a 22 Ford Maverick, is there a latency/delay problem?

  • @marcdeclercq5580
    @marcdeclercq5580 Před rokem

    Hello, I am looking for a device so that i can i mirror my iphone screen to the dashboard of my vehicle while i run on off-line navigator on my iphone in a wireless way. Is it also possible to use the tactile dashboard of the car to send instructions to my iphone? Kr, Marc

  • @christianmbabazi9722
    @christianmbabazi9722 Před 8 měsíci

    would those work on a 2018 camry

  • @RobHTech
    @RobHTech Před 11 měsíci

    U can’t back out of CarPlay on the Carlinkit?

  • @blulach
    @blulach Před 2 měsíci

    im using carlinkit 5.0 with audi s3 2018 and the response time is terrible. when I press a button (like pause or forward) within an audio app on carplay it takes about 2 seconds. this is not the case when using a cable, so clearly a device problem. even though they say the response time is 300ms its not true. idk if that is the same with the ottocast or if it really depends on the connected car.

  • @zaizai2045
    @zaizai2045 Před rokem +3

    how about setting it to auto connect then turning off Bluetooth on the phone and opening the Bluetooth of the other phone?

  • @michaelpapili4139
    @michaelpapili4139 Před rokem +2

    If I have a third phone or replace my phone on the Ottocast U2x, can I reset the list of paired phones or remove an old phone?

  • @brandonsmeltzer4331
    @brandonsmeltzer4331 Před rokem +1

    I have Amazon carplay adapter from COVS DIRECT ($60). Connects similarly to the two brands mentioned here. Sound quality is same as wired. Only issue I found with “LAG” is watching CZcams. The audio is behind. Voice doesn’t match the person’s lips. This is the lag I’m talking about. It’s annoying but not a dealbreaker. How are these brands with that? And would the GPS lag as well. These are the two issues I’m hoping to see resolved with these adapters with either a better brand or firmware updates in the future.

    • @aeroneflores412
      @aeroneflores412 Před rokem +2

      That's an issue with ALL wireless carplay adapters

  • @robertl1244
    @robertl1244 Před 2 dny

    It's cool but my suv screen is just music stuff. The screen is not video... as far as I know. Came with out 2015 highlander, so I would just watch Netflix on my phone!

  • @marzero116
    @marzero116 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Carlinkit 4.0 will allow Carplay only cars to be able to use Android Auto.

  • @Berkto00
    @Berkto00 Před 2 měsíci

    They is notocable delay when using wheel controls on Carlinkit :(

  • @terryhill6812
    @terryhill6812 Před rokem

    I got the android ai from one car stereo

  • @windycitystig3680
    @windycitystig3680 Před rokem

    Does your car need a USB C port? I have older vehicles with older USB ports.

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Před rokem

      It doesn't. My car uses a regular USB to connect to the phone for wired Carplay and Android Auto.

  • @Eddy-iv3qv
    @Eddy-iv3qv Před rokem +2

    I have a 12" screen, I wish my ottocast would fill up the whole screen.

    • @aspiziri
      @aspiziri Před měsícem

      Can you say more about this? Do you get black bars or something?

    • @Eddy-iv3qv
      @Eddy-iv3qv Před měsícem

      @@aspiziri The screen on my Porsche is 12" wide. Using AA with the Ottocast adapter only fills up 80% of my touchscreen. There's a big black bar on the end.

  • @JonathanGonzalez-gb7vo

    which one has the least lag?

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Před rokem

      Neither has noticeable lag! Visit here for a good deal thecreatorstash.com/link/022bf95a-90b3-4714-b927-cd6b77dcf00c

  • @bradley7506
    @bradley7506 Před rokem +1

    Ottocast works when choosing between android and iPhone but what about when my spouse and I both have iPhones? Will the unit show a menu with the 2 iPhones to choose from or does that only work when one phone is android and one phone is iPhone?

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Před rokem +1

      It will give you an option to choose which one to connect to upon startup

  • @socalifone3044
    @socalifone3044 Před rokem

    Carlink has a 2.0.
    Android and Apple compatible

    • @Jackdman25
      @Jackdman25 Před rokem +1

      No. Carlinkit has version 4 that finally brought Android auto compatibility

  • @fishingwiththejoneses2682

    Do these work even if you don’t have Apple CarPlay already?

  • @oguzhanfakili
    @oguzhanfakili Před rokem

    Sorry. I don't know English. Which one good?

  • @jimf5160
    @jimf5160 Před rokem

    have you looked at the motorola equivalent?

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Před rokem

      I looked into it but it doesn't work for my situation because i need both wireless Apple Carplay and AA. From reviews I've seen, the Motorola can be a little laggy and it's actually not a Motorola product. Motorola just licensed their name to the actual manufacturer.

    • @jeffg1639
      @jeffg1639 Před rokem +1

      I have the Motoral MA1 and works great for my android

    • @FMOF
      @FMOF Před 4 měsíci

      I have the Motorola kit and the Moto Sylus phone, GPS lags forme,Like Make a turn after you pass the turn at 30mph it is bad lags like 500ft after turn .
      @@CarFanatic

  • @CarFanatic
    @CarFanatic  Před rokem

    Thanks for watching. Both products are available below:
    Ottocast: amzn.to/3SWO5Fr
    CarlinKit: amzn.to/3MYnYd9

  • @Mehmet-wc4ib
    @Mehmet-wc4ib Před rokem +4

    I bought this product, navigation and music control delay is terrible. And I wonder why people don’t review this device while they’re driving to showcase navigation and other controls’ responsiveness, which is not acceptable for me. I will go back to use my cable and return this to seller.

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Před rokem +3

      Which one did you get and what vehicle do you have?

    • @Snoopy34491
      @Snoopy34491 Před rokem +3

      Which product were you dissatisfied with? Two were reviewed.

    • @Jackdman25
      @Jackdman25 Před rokem +3

      You say “This product”… which one is it??

    • @mikeodell5915
      @mikeodell5915 Před rokem

      Thank u

  • @jakobk9895
    @jakobk9895 Před 8 měsíci

    not really useful your testings

  • @johnmartinez3732
    @johnmartinez3732 Před 23 dny

    Shit sucks save your money .