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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?
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.
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.
Thank you so much. That makes sense!
You are welcome.
Axel F.
USB to USB-C for Apple car play
