Cable for Android Auto / CarPlay

[Kdos15]

I'm looking for a good cable to use for CarPlay. The cable I currently have at home is an obnoxiously long one that I've used indoors for quite a long time. I don't need a 10 ft cable in the front cubby for CarPlay. I'm wondering what you all use for AA/CP. I'm not interested in the wireless adapter. Any cable or modifications are welcome, of course, bonus points for pictures!

Thanks!

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[Bobbydontchaknow]

I bought an ankler .5 feet cable. Perfect for plugging in and setting in that “phone holder” spot

 

[jwilson]

Look for one on Amazon that has a right angle USB-C or USB-A connector. It's nice to have that wire come off to the side and tuck around the back, then out underneath to the phone, rather that straight out from the port. Anker is a great brand.

 

[commadorebob]

Any braided C-to-C cable will work (braided tends to last longer). 3' is about as short as you can find them but I do have a 6" C-to-C that came with my Sony headphones I actually prefer to use.

 

[WhiteMaverick12]

Apple brand is most expensive but actually works.

 

[Noahma]

I bought an ankler .5 feet cable. Perfect for plugging in and setting in that “phone holder” spot

This is what I have as well Its the perfect length to just sit nicely in the "phone spot" and not make you tempted to play with your phone while driving.

 

[ejouie]

I plan to get one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGKDYJD...ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1H8BGAS858ZHA4PTPFY6

Route it left (XLT, so left is closest to the edge of the console) between the trim and to the back of the below dash storage.

Then I'll connect one of these to the phone to keep the cable vertical in the back.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9X7SPH...ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_1H8BGAS858ZHA4PTPFY6

 

[BuddyS]

Apple brand is most expensive but actually works.

Agreed. When I first got my Maverick I used an aftermarket cable and the interaction with the radio was sketchy at times. Replaced it with a genuine apple USB-C cabe and it's been flawless.

 

[Car Nut]

I'm looking for a good cable to use for CarPlay. The cable I currently have at home is an obnoxiously long one that I've used indoors for quite a long time. I don't need a 10 ft cable in the front cubby for CarPlay. I'm wondering what you all use for AA/CP. I'm not interested in the wireless adapter. Any cable or modifications are welcome, of course, bonus points for pictures!

Thanks!

monoprice (dot com) has just about any cable you can imagine, and lots of other stuff as well.

Go directly to them, not through a third party.

I do have trouble getting to them...(through my browser Chrome). they are listed in wikipedia, a legit company. in Rancho Cucamonga, California. USA.

 

[Vmontello]

When it comes to short cables, I use a coiled cable (think old home telephone cord) The one I have is maybe 7 inches long when coiled up.

 

[Halo9x]

I'm looking for a good cable to use for CarPlay. The cable I currently have at home is an obnoxiously long one that I've used indoors for quite a long time. I don't need a 10 ft cable in the front cubby for CarPlay. I'm wondering what you all use for AA/CP. I'm not interested in the wireless adapter. Any cable or modifications are welcome, of course, bonus points for pictures!

Thanks!

I found a 3ft usb/lightning cable on Amazon.

 

[BoskoPColtrane]

I'm looking for a good cable to use for CarPlay. The cable I currently have at home is an obnoxiously long one that I've used indoors for quite a long time. I don't need a 10 ft cable in the front cubby for CarPlay. I'm wondering what you all use for AA/CP. I'm not interested in the wireless adapter. Any cable or modifications are welcome, of course, bonus points for pictures!

Thanks!

I know it’s not always the case but the shorter, the better. I have a 12” cord. Works great. Also make sure it meets your systems specs.

 

[crgator]

I had bought what I thought was a good cable. But AA kept dropping, sometimes within less than a minute after it started. I'm driving, relying on Waze for directions and oops, dropped again. Bought a new high-speed cable and haven't had a problem since.

So:
First and foremost, it must be a high-speed cable.
And then, make sure the cable you choose isn’t longer than 6 feet.

Source: These Are the Best Cables for Android Auto

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