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USB to USB-C for Apple car play

I have apple carplay in my truck and iphone 12pro. I have. Been using USB lighting cable and it works fine. I’m wondering if it would more ideal for compatibility/charging efficiency if I use a USB to USB-C plug in to use the cable that came with my iPhone?

Posted on Jul 24, 2021 12:51 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2021 12:59 PM

I understand that you are asking whether a Lightning to USB-C cable (came with your iPhone) will be more efficient to use instead of a Lightning to USB cable for CarPlay and charging purposes in your automobile. Your automobile will require a USB-C input port as well for this to work. If it only has a USB input port for CarPlay then you will have to remain with your current setup.

CarPlay will have no performance improvement if you use it with a USB input or a USB-C input. You will not know the difference.

Now, the charging speed may be faster through the USB-C port if your automobile allows it while using CarPlay. You will need to confirm this from the manufacturer of your automobile.


Axel F.

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Jul 24, 2021 12:59 PM in response to mshu68

I understand that you are asking whether a Lightning to USB-C cable (came with your iPhone) will be more efficient to use instead of a Lightning to USB cable for CarPlay and charging purposes in your automobile. Your automobile will require a USB-C input port as well for this to work. If it only has a USB input port for CarPlay then you will have to remain with your current setup.

CarPlay will have no performance improvement if you use it with a USB input or a USB-C input. You will not know the difference.

Now, the charging speed may be faster through the USB-C port if your automobile allows it while using CarPlay. You will need to confirm this from the manufacturer of your automobile.


Axel F.

USB to USB-C for Apple car play

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