Wireless Carplay adapter problems

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No model markings on the unit at all. Took a screen shot of the initial boot. Maybe they can figure it out.
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Just purchased a 2020 Tahoe LT. Obviously the Tahoe has WIRED Carplay, but I'd like to add a wireless carplay adapter to eliminate the wires. I have tried 3 different adapters including the Carlinkit 5.0 and Ottocast U2Air Pro. None will connect. I even spent 30 minutes on the phone with Ottocast support and still no wireless connection. Can anyone help with a wireless adapter that is a good quality adapter that will actually connect to 2020 Takoe LT with no issues. BTW, I'm willing to accept a 2-3 second delayed signal, but need the adapter to connect every time the car is cranked. TIA!
I have a 2016 Tahoe and 19 Silverado. The ottocast worked in both for a while and would auto link when started. After a while the Tahoe started working intermittently even swapping Ottocasts. The Silverado seemed more reliable and then the texting issues started and then the radio started acting weird and then locked up. I had to pull the fuse for a while to reset. We stopped using the Ottocasts. Even the usb Carplay is twitchy and sometimes intermittent. The Tahoe screen went black and is now at dealer getting a new radio control/screen with a $1600.00 estimate. I have no idea whether these issues are related to the Ottocast and not aware of any info. that does blame ottocast for radio/screen issues. I stopped using the Ottocasts out of caution.
 

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FWIW without doing too much research I bought an AAWireless adapter for my Android. I haven't had any trouble with it in my Pacifica. For my '09 Tahoe I bought an adapter that plugged into the XM adapter harness which in '09 is a separate box in front of the glove box. I think based on my Pacifica experience I'd look at the "AAWireless Two +" which handles Carplay and Android Auto.
 

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I tried the Motorola MA1 wireless dongle in my 2019 yuk denali but it was intermittent, hated vpn's and did not like the Florida heat (kept in the center console). The MA1 died after 6 months.

I did some research and found this AAWireless dongle and have been running it flawlessly for over 2 years. No problems with connectivity or vpn's.

 

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I tried the Motorola MA1 wireless dongle in my 2019 yuk denali but it was intermittent, hated vpn's and did not like the Florida heat (kept in the center console). The MA1 died after 6 months.

I did some research and found this AAWireless dongle and have been running it flawlessly for over 2 years. No problems with connectivity or vpn's.

I saw Carplay in the OP. Only the AAWireless Two + is made to support Carplay.
 

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Just purchased a 2020 Tahoe LT. Obviously the Tahoe has WIRED Carplay, but I'd like to add a wireless carplay adapter to eliminate the wires. I have tried 3 different adapters including the Carlinkit 5.0 and Ottocast U2Air Pro. None will connect. I even spent 30 minutes on the phone with Ottocast support and still no wireless connection. Can anyone help with a wireless adapter that is a good quality adapter that will actually connect to 2020 Takoe LT with no issues. BTW, I'm willing to accept a 2-3 second delayed signal, but need the adapter to connect every time the car is cranked. TIA!
I had intermittently successfully used the Carlinkit 5.0 in my ‘23 Lexus GX 460. It would sometimes link automatically, but most of the time I had to manually launch it. Did the firmware update-no change. However, ever since I upgraded from an iPhone 13 to the 16 Pro, it immediately connects without issue. Don’t know if it pertains to your situation, but wanted to throw that out. It’s works exceptionally well if you can get it to sync automatically.
 

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