[larrytaylormpa]

Hmm. I wonder how that will effect the Sena 50 and the phone that I currently have connected to the RC. I am sure it can be done. But this is good news.

If anybody else tries this on their 20/21 Challengers please post your results.

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[GTCoupe]

Yes. So far, so good. I'm sure there could be a few glitches. This was a surprise to me. Takes about 30 seconds to connect (same as carplay). This is a limitation of the Carplay 4.0 device.

Update:

USB Chieftain > Carlinkit 4.0 > Optional Bluetooth Adapter (headset bypass).

 

[djs751]

So what your saying is that android auto will work on our bike with that adapter?

 

[GTCoupe]

So what your saying is that android auto will work on our bike with that adapter?

Yes. Appears to work so far.

 

[R3dSkn2]

Yes. Appears to work so far.

What if you don't have an iPhone. Do you think it will still work with android independently?

 

[GTCoupe]

Yes. The trick is the Carlinkit which works with Both Operating systems. I can try to reset the device and test it out over the next few days.

 

[R3dSkn2]

I was wondering if you had to initiate the setup with the iPhone first in order to use android.

 

[larrytaylormpa]

From what he stated in his post. He left his IPhone in his house but had his Andriod phone on him. That Carlink device connected to his Andriod phone. Now he has Android Auto.

What I would like to know is how that would work with a Sena 50s. I bluetooth music to the RC and can switch listening to that music between the bike speakers and the headset. I want to listen to music through bike but take calls through the headset.

It is in the way one sets up the Bluetooth connection between the RC, Headset, and phone.

I have the phone and headset paired to RC so everything runs through the RC.

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[R3dSkn2]

I'm speaking in regards to the initial setup.

 

[larrytaylormpa]

We will see if/when he resets it should be interesting to see the outcome.

I am still interested in how it incorporates with the Sena.

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[Saintango]

Very interested in this. Once confirmed the reset will work without previous apple device connection, I'm getting this. FINALLY!!!

 

[djs751]

Don't think it will work, the ride command has to have android in it to work, unless indian put it in on the last update and didn't tell us, all that carlink does is let you connect wireless, your radio has to be android carplay ready

 

[njawdawg]

I am dubious of this working yet as it is only the connection for the phone and nothing else. It simply negotiates the wireless connectivity into a wired connection to the end device. I am not saying this device isn't a good piece of equipment only that I don't believe the Challengers have AA today. Time changes all and they may still pull it together but many have been waiting a LONG time for it.

 

[djs751]

I just watched a you tube video using this carlinkit on a vehicle with only apple carplay and the guy had a android phone and it worked, I ordered one on Amazon it will be here Wednesday, make sure if you order one it's the 4.0 wireless apple and android adapter, it makes your android auto on your phone come through on the apple interface on the vehicle screen from what I can tell, I'll soon find out. Here's a link https://a.co/d/5ot3HJK

 

[Lovesleddin]

I have one coming today for my 21 challenger. I will let you know if it works. It's the wifi between phone and kit that is crucial it sounds like.

 

[djs751]

Wonder if you'll have to use a cheap pair of ear buds to make it work, so it thinks it has a microphone like you have to do with carplay

 

[njawdawg]

For sure keep us posted on your testing, especially since you are starting fresh with out apple in the mix.

 

[Lovesleddin]

So close. The bike definitly thinks its connected to an apple device. It gives you the "need wireless mic". I have it connected to my wireless mic that I have succesfully used before. I scan the wireless and picks up the Carlink (volkswagen ssid) and asked for the password(12345678). Then it ask to connect to the bluetooth requested on the challenger screen, android auto comes up on my phone to connect. But no dice so far.

 

[GTCoupe]

Update:

Summary: It works as previously described.

Details:
1. I ordered a (rather 2) NEW Carlinkit 4.0 device(s) a couple of days back from Lightinthebox (retailer from China). I wanted to lower my price point ($60 each) and returned one to Amazon ($100).
2. As suggested, I installed the NEW Carlinkit device on my Chieftain. In this case, I only attempted to connect my Android Phone (Pixel 6).
3. It worked... a) Disconnected by bluetooth headset adapter b) Connected my Phone's bluetooth to Carlink c) That's it!

Enjoy!

 

[GTCoupe]

Update:

Summary: It works as previously described.

Details:
1. I ordered a (rather 2) NEW Carlinkit 4.0 device(s) a couple of days back from Lightinthebox (retailer from China). I wanted to lower my price point ($60 each) and returned one to Amazon ($100).
2. As suggested, I installed the NEW Carlinkit device on my Chieftain. In this case, I only attempted to connect my Android Phone (Pixel 6).
3. It worked... a) Disconnected by bluetooth headset adapter b) Connected my Phone's bluetooth to Carlink c) That's it!

Enjoy!

Other Notes:

Assumption: Carplay & Android Auto are both versions of MirrorLink (generic). Software/command is really pushed/rendered via the phone. I assume Carlinkit is simply remapping the commands for BOTH Operating systems to MirrorLink which is really what's installed on Ride Command. Not sure why Indian couldn't just enable wired AA.

Next, this solution is far from perfect. As you can see in my previous images... The reference remains as CarPlay (not a deal breaker) and you also loose the ability to see your current tune/music in Ride Command. You'll need to return to CarPlay/Android Auto to "See" the current tune/music playing. Controlling the music, pause, play, next & back works without issues.

Finally, 1) Ride Command only works with quality cables. 2) Wireless setup can be fast... 10 seconds or 40+ seconds. I've had to reboot RC while riding just to use WIRED carplay. It was never a GREAT implementation. Wireless connections may not remedy the problems of RC (opinion).