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Craig Hockenberry Sep 25, 2023

If your significant other has Lightning and you have USB-C, this cable will save your relationship if you share a vehicle with wired CarPlay:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=18789

Monoprice Apple MFi Certified USB to USB Micro Type-B + USB Type-C + Lightning 3-in-1 Charge and Sync Cable, 3ft Black - Monoprice.com

You've got an iPhone®, a Google Chromebook™ with USB-C®, and a Kindle Fire™, which means keeping track of three different charge/sync cables and having to make sure y

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Craig Hockenberry Sep 25, 2023

Yes, I know about wired -> wireless dongles for CarPlay. My spouse has a charging requirement.

Cables with splitters also don't typically handle USB switching because they are power only. (And do you really want a hub on your dashboard?).

In my experience, a single wired connection is also simpler and avoids an awful (and inconvenient) car manufacturer UI to pick the device.

So yeah, this ugly cable is the best way to go for the next year or so.

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Henrique Felix

@chockenberry I have small USB-C to Lightning adapters for my wife in the car, but also a lightning cable in the gloves compartment, just in case. Yeah, it sucks, but next year I believe everything will be sorted out.