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

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2025

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  • @txhondaguy
    @txhondaguy 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @elcioluizjunior
      @elcioluizjunior 10 місяців тому

      What you think, carlinkit 5 or ottocast?

  • @bradley7506
    @bradley7506 Рік тому +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.

  • @CarFanatic
    @CarFanatic  2 роки тому

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

  • @GunnyPhillips
    @GunnyPhillips Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @GPalango
    @GPalango Рік тому +3

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

  • @nitraat551
    @nitraat551 Рік тому +22

    Actually the Carlinkit 4.0 supports both CarPlay and AndroidAuto.

    • @rustywalsh56
      @rustywalsh56 Рік тому +1

      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

  • @alanalso
    @alanalso 5 місяців тому

    Nice comparison. Thank you!

  • @showtime4956
    @showtime4956 3 місяці тому +2

    What is the purpose of CarlinKit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter, which has a Wire?

  • @andresfelipe8605
    @andresfelipe8605 Рік тому +1

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

  • @rohitbrowsing
    @rohitbrowsing Рік тому +1

    incredible review, thanks a lot.

  • @latt46
    @latt46 7 місяців тому

    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.

  • @briangreene4277
    @briangreene4277 Рік тому

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

  • @garylyons101
    @garylyons101 Рік тому +1

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

  • @johnsantos5183
    @johnsantos5183 2 роки тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @sparringpartner85
    @sparringpartner85 4 місяці тому

    does your car support both wired carplay and android auto or only carplay? thank you

  • @michaelpapili4139
    @michaelpapili4139 2 роки тому +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?

  • @christianmbabazi9722
    @christianmbabazi9722 Рік тому

    would those work on a 2018 camry

  • @PedroMarques-e3s
    @PedroMarques-e3s 17 днів тому

    But Android radios already do all this, what's the difference?

  • @RobHTech
    @RobHTech Рік тому

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

  • @susanmeredith4957
    @susanmeredith4957 Рік тому

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

  • @zaizai2045
    @zaizai2045 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @marzero116
    @marzero116 Рік тому +2

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

  • @brandonsmeltzer4331
    @brandonsmeltzer4331 Рік тому +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 UA-cam. 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 Рік тому +2

      That's an issue with ALL wireless carplay adapters

  • @Berkto00
    @Berkto00 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Eddy-iv3qv
    @Eddy-iv3qv Рік тому +2

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

    • @aspiziri
      @aspiziri 8 місяців тому

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

    • @Eddy-iv3qv
      @Eddy-iv3qv 8 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @bradley7506
    @bradley7506 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +1

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

  • @robertl1244
    @robertl1244 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @windycitystig3680
    @windycitystig3680 2 роки тому

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

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  2 роки тому

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

  • @JonathanGonzalez-gb7vo
    @JonathanGonzalez-gb7vo 2 роки тому

    which one has the least lag?

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  Рік тому

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

  • @socalifone3044
    @socalifone3044 2 роки тому

    Carlink has a 2.0.
    Android and Apple compatible

    • @Jackdman25
      @Jackdman25 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Mk47akaDDDM
    @Mk47akaDDDM 4 місяці тому

    Tha Shit ist crazy maby i Buy this

  • @WeJeeepin
    @WeJeeepin 2 роки тому

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

  • @terryhill6812
    @terryhill6812 Рік тому

    I got the android ai from one car stereo

  • @marcdeclercq5580
    @marcdeclercq5580 Рік тому

    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

  • @jimf5160
    @jimf5160 2 роки тому

    have you looked at the motorola equivalent?

    • @CarFanatic
      @CarFanatic  2 роки тому

      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 2 роки тому +1

      I have the Motoral MA1 and works great for my android

    • @Flap_Dzack
      @Flap_Dzack 11 місяців тому

      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

  • @blulach
    @blulach 9 місяців тому

    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.

  • @oguzhanfakili
    @oguzhanfakili 2 роки тому

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

  • @Orhan-wc4ib
    @Orhan-wc4ib Рік тому +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  Рік тому +3

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

    • @Snoopy34491
      @Snoopy34491 Рік тому +3

      Which product were you dissatisfied with? Two were reviewed.

    • @Jackdman25
      @Jackdman25 Рік тому +4

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

    • @mikeodell5915
      @mikeodell5915 Рік тому

      Thank u

    • @tonesmith909
      @tonesmith909 4 місяці тому

      What a numptee!

  • @gigeo48
    @gigeo48 6 місяців тому

    I got tired of I phones idiosyncracies. I now use my android and it works fine with no plug in.

  • @johnmartinez3732
    @johnmartinez3732 7 місяців тому +1

    Shit sucks save your money .

  • @wesfoulds47
    @wesfoulds47 2 місяці тому

    Don’t buy ottocast they won’t back there warranty

  • @jakobk9895
    @jakobk9895 Рік тому

    not really useful your testings