Upgrade CarPlay Module to Wireless? CX-5 2023

[Xxtetrisxx]

Good afternoon. I currently have a 2023 Mazda CX 5 from South America. As you know, the specifications here are poor and the CarPlay that comes with it is wired. I am currently looking for the carplay module to make it wireless. Has anyone been able to update it? I have asked and on Aliexpress they tell me that from version 2021 onwards there is no wireless module

 

[p38cyq]

Use a dongle. As an example : AAWireless | Wireless Android Auto™ adapter
And many more.... on both Android and Apple systems..

 

[maztephen]

I second @p38cyq about the dongle being a good option. However, I would avoid AliExpress for the purchase. The quality of products I've gotten from there hasn't been great.

 

[AndyAtur]

If you're trying to upgrade your 2023 Mazda CX-5 to wireless CarPlay, I know how frustrating it is that AliExpress doesn't offer a module for newer models. Have you looked into Yeloos ? I got mine several weeks ago, serves perfectly

 

[Moonlighter]

On my other car that has wired CarPlay, I got the Ottocast wireless module and have been happy with it.

It does take longer than they say to connect (about 50 seconds) but has been reliable for nearly a year.

The only thing to be aware of is that it doesnt like connecting up if the phone is active eg you are using an app. If the phone is locked/not being used it connects seamlessly.

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[cornerking]

Yeah there are heaps of these dongles floating around, and they are pretty cheap. I have both the Ottocast and the EKIY carplay adapter and find the EKIY unit to be faster to connect when i get in the car.

Only thing im concerned about with these things is they take power from the cars battery, even when you turn off the car. I think if you left it plugged in and didnt drive for a few weeks (like if you went on vacation) that could be bad.

 

[Moonlighter]

Only thing im concerned about with these things is they take power from the cars battery, even when you turn off the car. I think if you left it plugged in and didnt drive for a few weeks (like if you went on vacation) that could be bad.

Do you think so? My Otto cast plugs into the usb ports and I doubt they are powered on when the ignition is turned off?

 

[psternklar]

Do you think so? My Otto cast plugs into the usb ports and I doubt they are powered on when the ignition is turned off?

My Ottocast U2 Air is always powered on. I did a firmware upgrade on it after iOS 18.01 as the screen was freezing, seemed to fix the problem. Have had it for about 1 year, quite happy with it. Although it remains powered on I have not had a battery drain issue.

 

[cornerking]

Do you think so? My Otto cast plugs into the usb ports and I doubt they are powered on when the ignition is turned off?

Nah i'm pretty sure they are, at least with my unit the light is still on when the car is off. I just hate that these iactive batteries cost so much to replace.

 

[xmnj]

Nah i'm pretty sure they are, at least with my unit the light is still on when the car is off. I just hate that these iactive batteries cost so much to replace.

The issue is that after you turn the car off, the USB port says powered on for a bit. After the port powers down, when you open a door, the USB port powers back on and stays on for some time again.
I had observed this by leaving my phone plugged in, and noticed it getting a charge after the power shuts down to the car and as soon as I open a door.