User Manual

Compatibility

Note 1: Make sure your car supports wired CarPlay/Android Auto.

Note 2: Wireless CarPlay functionality requires an iPhone 6 or later, running iOS 10 or later.

Note 3: For wireless Android Auto functionality, you need an Android smartphone that supports the latest Android Auto feature and runs Android 11 or later.

How to check if your car supports the wired function for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Method 1:

Connect your iPhone or Android smartphone to your car via USB date cable and see carplay or android auto logo on your car display.

▶️ CarPlay ▶️ Android Auto

Method 2:

Please refer to the compatibility list below or contact your car manufacturer to check if your vehicle supports this functionality. Scan the QR code:

[QR Code for CarPlay] [QR Code for Android Auto]

How to use the adapter?

1. Start the car and wait for the system to fully charge.
2. Connect the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter to the USB-A or USB-C port in your car. Make sure you plug the adapter into the port intended for wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
3. Open WiFi and Bluetooth on your iPhone or Android smartphone and search for the Bluetooth name "CarAdapter-xxx". Click 'Pair', then 'Allow', then select 'Use CarPlay' or 'Use Android Auto'.

Tips: Make sure your phone is not connected to other Bluetooth devices.

[Screenshot showing Bluetooth settings on iPhone with various devices listed like Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, etc.] [Screenshot of Pairing Request on iPhone for "CarAdapter-CA17"]

[Screenshot of "Allow Contacts and Favorites Sync?" prompt on iPhone] [Screenshot of "Connect to CarPlay" prompt on iPhone]

4. You are ready to enjoy wireless carplay or wireless Android Auto.

Pay attention!

1. The Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter works by using Bluetooth to create a link between the iPhone/Android smartphone and the vehicle. Then it switches to WiFi to maintain the wireless connection. After the Bluetooth pairing is successful, the adapter will automatically connect the iPhone/Android smartphone via WiFi. The Bluetooth connection will then automatically disconnect for CarPlay and connect to the vehicle Bluetooth for Android Auto by default.
2. Make sure you have a wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter and the blue light shows it is turned on.
3. Verify that your car model supports CarPlay/Android Auto wired. See the QR codes on page 1.
4. *Please make sure your wifi and bluetooth is not occupied before connecting the adapter.
5. *Please make sure your wifi is not occupied during using the carplay/android auto function.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the WiFi password for the CarPlay adapter's wireless connection?

   You only need to establish the Bluetooth connection, not the WiFi connection. After the Bluetooth pairing is successful, the WiFi will connect automatically. That's why you don't need a WiFi password. Make sure your WiFi is turned on and free while pairing.

2. Android Auto adapter issues where Android Auto won't start or is incompatible/doesn't recognize USB:
   1. If your car is using the Android Auto function for the first time, connect your phone with the data cable to activate Android Auto via the wired method.
   2. Make sure Android Auto on your Android phone is running the latest version. If not, please update it via your Google Play account.
   3. Turn off Bluetooth on your phone and go to the application manager to clear Android Auto's cache. Then restart the adapter and reconnect to Bluetooth.
3. Audio input or output issues: calls are rejected or forwarded to voicemail, no playback sound, microphone not working, music playback is interrupted or paused, voice function is abnormal:
   1. Check whether the iPhone/Android smartphone is connected to other devices such as earphones or a watch via Bluetooth.
   2. During a call, check that the "Audio" output option is set to CarPlay/Android Auto.
4. The adapter indicator light remains on after the car is turned off.

   Because the car does not cut off all power immediately when it is turned off, the adapter's light will not go out immediately, but it will take a while. Please rest assured that its power consumption is minimal and will not drain the car battery.

5. When you use the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter, your mobile phone cannot use other Internet WiFi.

   While using the Android Auto wireless adapter, your phone's WiFi may be busy by the adapter. You will then not be able to use any other internet connection via WiFi, only via your phone's SIM card.

6. Cannot reconnect automatically:
   1. Make sure your mobile phone's Bluetooth and WiFi functions are turned on and Bluetooth is not busy when you get into the car.
   2. Clear the pairing record, restart the phone and pair the device with the adapter again.
7. Can the adapter be paired with multiple phones?

   The adapter can pair with up to five phones, but only connect to one device at a time. If you want to pair a new phone, first cancel the current connection. Please note: the adapter's standard Bluetooth function only automatically connects to the last used phone.

8. Can't find the Bluetooth and WiFi of the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter?

   Make sure the wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter is powered and the blue light is on. Also make sure that the adapter is connected to the port intended for wired CarPlay/Android Auto.

   If the problem remains, test with another phone. If a specific phone cannot find the adapter's Bluetooth or WiFi, try resetting that phone's network and Bluetooth settings and restart the phone. If the problem persists with other phones, please contact Shenzhen Trolink Technology Co., Ltd.

Online update

Please note: does the dongle work properly? This means that the current version is suitable for your car. It is not recommended to update the firmware.

Only try this solution if the problem cannot be solved through the "FAQ".

1. Plug the dongle into the power.
2. Connect the dongle's WiFi, the password is "12345678".
3. Open a web browser and enter "192.168.1.101" to open the settings page and click "Online Update" for Carplay function.
4. Before Android auto, click "P2P switching" and then click "OK".
5. Return to WiFi Connect, Search "Wi-Fi Direct" option, then connect the available devices (CarAdapter-xxx). This step is for Android reference only. Phone users, if you are using an iPhone please update the firmware ignore "Wi-Fi Direct step".
6. Return to the browser page. Click "Update" (PS: the signal The light will flash when it reaches 70%, and it will return to normal after successful).
7. On the same page, you can also fill in the car make, model, year and more details. Then tap 'Submit' to report the problem. Our technicians will record your problem and investigate possible solutions.

[Screenshot of System Version, Build Number, Date of Manufacture, Settings, Problem Description fields]

Additional tips:

Tips for a successful connection with the Dongle:

1. Make sure your phone is up to date with the latest updates.
2. Connect the Dongle to the USB or USB-C connection of your car. If necessary, use the supplied inverter.
3. Enable WiFi and Bluetooth on your phone and ensure that the connection is not interfered with by other devices (note: iPhone/Android must have WiFi enabled to support Bluetooth connection).
4. Connect to "CarAdapter-xxx " via Bluetooth.

Troubleshooting if the Dongle is not working properly:

• Check if CarPlay restrictions have been set: go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'CarPlay' and make sure CarPlay is enabled for your car.
• Make sure that the Dongle is suitable for cars with a built-in CarPlay system and for phones with at least iOS 13.
• Check if Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
• Restart your phone completely.
• Reset your car radio. Consult your car manual for detailed instructions.
• If your car has two USB/USB-C connections, make sure that you do not insert the Dongle into the charging connection but into the connection that leads to your car's CarPlay system.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure statement

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.