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It turns out, at least for me, this is only true after an update of the firmware inside the adapter. You only need to do this the first time you use the adapter, after that, your phone connects automatically every time you get in the car. You plug the adapter into the car, approve it on the car’s screen and then search for the adapter in the iPhone’s bluetooth settings, pair it, wait a few seconds – and it’s done. The adapter is plug n’ play so the installation process is somewhat straightforward. I’ve tested this adapter paired with a iPhone 12 Pro. In other words, a requirement is that you already have threaded Carplay in your car, otherwise this will not work for you. Yes it’s right, this adapter does not magically give you Apple Carplay, it gives you wireless Apple Carplay in a car that already has Apple Carplay installed. Re-stream C2A (from now on referred to as “the adapter” ) is a small black adapter accompanied by a cord that you plug into the car’s intended Apple Carlplay USB port. With the Re-stream C2A (gen 2) dongle from however, you won’t have to bother with those cables anymore. You might think that a wireless solution for this is standard in 2021? No, very few cars still support wireless Apple Carplay. As you know Apple Carplay is the most common way to allow users to have their media and favorite apps from their iPhones visible in their cars infotainment systems.