T6.1 CarPlay and iPhone 15pro - issues
I’ve got issues too which I’ll add here to see if it’s of any use to you or anyone else.
Mine’s an aftermarket head unit and I had successfully used 13 pro and 14 pro for two years via a usb-c adapter plate that I installed in the dash, which connected to the female usb at the back of the head unit. The 15 won’t work at all going that route so I’ve had use a single USB-A > USB-C cable straight through to get it to work.
BUT
Wife’s phone is a 13 which is lightning instead of USB-C. So I found a USB-C>lightning end cap adapter. This works, but over time my wife’s phone draws too much power and the head unit demands it is disconnected. This never happened when the same phone was connected to the same head unit via a USB-A to Lightning cable.
So…
Currently I’ve got a Belkin USB-A > lightning cable plus and an Apple branded Lightning > USB-C adapter (which specifically says is CarPlay compatible) sat on the kitchen side waiting til next week to install and I’ll feed back. The theory being the USB-C power handshaking needs to be managed by the Apple adapter.
Mine’s an aftermarket head unit and I had successfully used 13 pro and 14 pro for two years via a usb-c adapter plate that I installed in the dash, which connected to the female usb at the back of the head unit. The 15 won’t work at all going that route so I’ve had use a single USB-A > USB-C cable straight through to get it to work.
BUT
Wife’s phone is a 13 which is lightning instead of USB-C. So I found a USB-C>lightning end cap adapter. This works, but over time my wife’s phone draws too much power and the head unit demands it is disconnected. This never happened when the same phone was connected to the same head unit via a USB-A to Lightning cable.
So…
Currently I’ve got a Belkin USB-A > lightning cable plus and an Apple branded Lightning > USB-C adapter (which specifically says is CarPlay compatible) sat on the kitchen side waiting til next week to install and I’ll feed back. The theory being the USB-C power handshaking needs to be managed by the Apple adapter.
I've had similar issues to @CJW with latest Android and found a similar solution.
I'm not sure it's power management as such I think it's just there are so many protocols you can now use over USB-C at different bandwidths that sometimes certain combinations of devices never manage to agree on one before things time out. Adaptors that make things "dumber" seem to help by restricting the number of possible options.
www.t6forum.com
I'm not sure it's power management as such I think it's just there are so many protocols you can now use over USB-C at different bandwidths that sometimes certain combinations of devices never manage to agree on one before things time out. Adaptors that make things "dumber" seem to help by restricting the number of possible options.
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If it’s anything like my transit custom work van every so often when I get a new phone that is newer than the software on the headunit it needs to be updated to get CarPlay working again, being ford that’s easily done by downloading software from the ford website but no so simple if it’s a VW !
Mines ok with Bluetooth.
It’s the only option for CarPlay.
In my case:
- Because I need it to charge
- Because I need it to not use it's own data so I need the WiFi to jump onto the 4G hub
- Wireless connection is fragile as heck unless the phone is in the holder next to the head unit where the USB is anyway
@Luton1971 theres loads of different wireless CarPlay adapters out there now that you just plug in the usb. Fair enough for @roadtripper set up though
Bit of an update: happy to say that going USB-A to Lighting cable with Apple’s own USB-C to lightning converter solved my problem. Works with both iPhone 15 and the wife’s 14 now. 
USB-C to Lightning Adapter
USB-C to Lightning Adapter
USB-C to Lightning Adapter
The USB-C to Lightning Adapter lets you connect your Lightning accessories to a USB-C-enabled iPhone or iPad. Buy now with fast, free shipping.
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I have also recently bought an iphone 15 pro and it wouldn't connect to my Kenwood DNX 9180 DABS head unit. I have a T6 and the Kenwood doesn't support wireless car play I tried several leads including the apple version and nothing worked. I have now purchased an Ottocast U2 Air pro and all works well again. The Ottocast was very easy to set up and connect to my phone and there seems very little lag when operating the carplay via the headunit or the steering wheel controls.
I did , and I followed advice on here talking about a lightning to usbc adaptor , which I did with no difference.
Today I pushed the menu button below power on the radio screen. Then hit apple car play , follow instructions on phone to allow it to connect all the time.
Working fine now for me with both cables.
This one. Not cheap but very reliable and fast charging. Strong magnet as well.
Spigen OneTap Pro Fast Wireless... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CG997SZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Spigen OneTap Pro Fast Wireless... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CG997SZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
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