HMYC Mazda Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit, TK78-66-9U0C OEM USB Hub Fits to MZD Connect System Compatible with Mazda 2/3/6/CX3/CX5/CX9/MX5 2014-2020(Only Supporting Wireless Carplay NO Android Auto)

The wireless ability worked for a long time, then all of a sudden it just dropped midway through a drive last night. I have it set to the wireless capability by the SD card slot but to no avail. Upgraded the Mazda software to v74.000.324NA to see if that would fix it but still no luck. Wired works fine if I use a cable and set it. The bluetooth for the hub doesn’t appear at all now. Do yourself a favor and just buy the wired version. UPDATE: Customer service messaged me within 24 hours of this review and offered to send a replacement. I'll update this review as I see fit but overall they're a good seller.

I installed this in a 2017 Mazda CX-5 Touring. Everything came as described but it only included instructions on how to connect your phone to the unit after installation along with an image of which ends of the wires connect to the unit and the head unit. After looking at a few videos on YouTube I found one that gave simple instructions on how removing the old unit, run the wires under the console without removing everything and an easy way to access the head unit to plug it in. Overall it took maybe 30 minutes to install. So far the CarPlay is working great, the wireless connection takes a few seconds but after that it functions as it should. The touchscreen and command dials still work as well. I some reviews about losing the connection after a few months so we’ll see but so far so good.

The product does not work well at all. The screen continually locks up and goes black. You have to completely reconnect. The audio quality is also worse after the installation. Other things like the physical car controls lockup randomly. Highly disappointed and dissatisfied with this product and would not purchase it again. It’s not easy to uninstall and return so now I am stuck with rip off, malfunction equipment.

I'm so happy that this product exists! I've been wanting to get CarPlay in my 2014 Mazda 3 for years, but was too intimidated by the install (I'm not handy at all) and the dealership wanted too much money for it. Now, I'm glad I waited because this seems to be the only unit I've been able to find that comes with wireless CarPlay, and it works perfectly! The install wasn't as difficult as I was expecting. I just followed the installation video on YouTube by Greg F. Pettus and took my time. The only reason I gave this 4/5 stars and not 5/5 stars is that the USB port where your phone is supposed to go in for wired CarPlay does not charge my phone at all. However, the USB port below that one works for charging my phone, and since CarPlay is wireless on this model, it doesn't really make a huge difference assuming that bottom USB port never fails on me. I'm super happy that this wireless CarPlay model is available and works great. I'd definitely recommend.

I purchased the wireless version of the Retrofit Kit and opted for professional installation. The initial experience was positive - it connected seamlessly and provided the convenience of a wire-free environment. However, I began to encounter issues by the third use. Suddenly, CarPlay wouldn’t load. Regardless of the numerous troubleshooting steps I took - from wired connections to device removal and reconnection, and even resetting my phone’s paired devices - the kit displayed inconsistent functionality. At times, it would just begin to work again after a few hours, leaving me puzzled about its erratic behavior. It's disheartening because when it works, it's fantastic. Yet, due to these reliability concerns, I initially rated this product 2 stars. Update: I wanted to provide an update regarding my experience with the seller. After my initial review, the seller promptly reached out to me offering troubleshooting advice, a replacement, or a solution to ensure customer satisfaction. It’s not often you come across such proactive and considerate customer service. Their dedication to addressing customer concerns has genuinely impressed me. Because of their outstanding customer service, I’ve decided to revise my rating to 5 stars. While the product had its hiccups, the company's responsiveness and commitment to their customers is exemplary. 5 stars.

Installation didn’t take long. Once installed the wireless CarPlay was buggy at times but not often enough to be an issue. Then after 3 months when I would start my cx-9 it would start on a phone call to my self. Once I hung up the call I couldn’t access the CarPlay function and just get a blank screen. I unpaired to the box and tried again and got the same problem. Then I unpaired my phone completely to the car and now I can’t connect my phone via Bluetooth anymore it doesn’t give me the option to pair any phone to it anymore. The Carplay works but now only plays audio out of the front speakers as if I’m on a phone call. Buy a OEM box and save yourself the hassle.

When you haven’t started the car in a while, it does take a few seconds for the CarPlay to connect but nothing crazy. Super simple to install. I’d say the hardest part is removing the old usb hub. What I found to work though was removing the face plate with a couple picks in the sd card opening. Then you are able to access the four clips that need to be depressed. I actually shoved a paper clip in the four openings once I got the clip depressed. I was then able to just work the hub out with a pair of pliers. Probably sounds complicated for some clips, but it worked out great. Other than that, smooth sailing. You’ll have some extra cord, I just wrapped it up with a zip tie and secured it to some plastic behind the kickplate on the passenger side floor. Everything works great with the control knob, touchscreen, and voice commands. All fitments are nice and tight as well. Highly recommend.

Alright, let's talk about the Mazda Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit. This little gadget is like a magical portal that transforms your Mazda's entertainment system into a tech wizard's dream. It's the TK78-66-9U0C model, and it's specifically designed to fit into the MZD Connect System of various Mazda models ranging from 2014 to 2021, including the Mazda 2, 3, 6, CX3, CX5, CX9, and MX5. Unfortunately for Android Auto fans, this kit only supports Wireless Carplay, so it's more of an Apple orchard than a Google play park​​. Before you dive into installation, there's a little catch: your Mazda's firmware needs to be updated to at least version 70.00.21; otherwise, your shiny new toy might just sit there, unrecognized and lonely. So ensure your Mazda's brain is up-to-date, or you'll be stuck in last year's tech land​​. Now, if you're the adventurous DIY type, there are a few ways to retrofit wireless Carplay into your Mazda. It's like choosing your own adventure - either you've already got a factory-installed setup that just needs a little tweaking, or you go for the wireless Carplay adapter route. It's all about what fits your situation, your budget, and your Mazda model​​. And let's talk about this particular kit from the Amazon cosmos. It's the Type-C Mazda Wireless Apple CarPlay Retrofit Kit, and it's like the Swiss Army knife of Carplay kits. It's compatible with a wide range of Mazda models and years, and it's got all the bells and whistles of a modern tech gadget, minus support for Android Auto. So, if you're an iPhone wielder, this is your golden ticket to wireless Carplay bliss​​. TL;DR: The Mazda Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit is like a fairy godmother for your Mazda, turning it into a Carplay wonderland. Just make sure your Mazda's brain is updated, choose your retrofitting adventure, and voilà, you're in the modern age of car entertainment.

Easy to install and does exactly what it said on the box, daughter could not be more happy with my efforts from an afternoon's work

UPDATE: Hat zweieinhalb Jahre meist sehr gut funktioniert. Immer mal wieder gab es bei iOS Updates Probleme, aber diese hat Apple dann immer behoben. Seit iOS 26 (Beta), iOS 26.01 sowie aktuell iOS 26.1 RC verbindet sich mein iPhone 15 PRO Max nicht mehr mit dem Gerät. Es ist somit aktuell nicht mehr zu verwenden. Ich hoffe immer noch auf ein Update, das das Problem löst. Original Rezension: Ich hatte zunächst vor, die kabelgebundene original Carplay-Integration von Mazda installieren zu lassen. Dann habe ich dieses Gerät entdeckt. Meine Idee war: Wenn die wireless Integration nicht funktioniert, kann ich hier einfach auf wired umschalten. Ich muss dazu sagen, dass mir mein Mazda-Händler das Gerät installiert hat. Kosten ca. 140 Euro. Ich bin mir aber sicher, dass ich es, mit den diversen Youtube Videos, auch alleine geschafft hätte. Der Händler hat mir dabei auch gleich die neueste Software Version für das Mazda Infotainment installiert, was alleine schon 30-40 Minuten dauert. Bei mir war die Box direkt nach der Installation nicht auswählbar. Das hat mir sehr viel Kopfzerbrechen gemacht, hat sich aber über Nacht „von alleine“ gelöst, da der Mazda da wohl den Strom komplett von der Box nimmt, was zu einem Neustart führt. Am nächsten Morgen hat alles funktioniert. Mein iPhone 12 ist schnell genug für Carplay, alles läuft geschmeidig. Die einzelnen Navi-Apps sind unterschiedlich gut in Carplay integriert. Ich habe früher immer TomTom go verwendet, das jedoch nicht ganz so gut integriert ist, wie Apple Karten, oder Google Maps. Aber ALLES ist besser, als die „here“-Karten des original Navis, dass sich ja nicht richtig mit dem iPhone Hotspot verbinden lässt und daher keine aktuellen Verkehrsinfos liefert. Ich hatte übrigens direkt, als das Gerät scheinbar nicht funktionierte, den Support des chinesischen Herstellers per WhatsApp kontaktiert, der sich direkt zu „Bürozeiten“ in China gemeldet hat. Ich nutze das Gerät jetzt seit zwei Wochen und kann nur Positives sagen. Eine Kleinigkeit, die auch in einem anderen Kommentar hier zu lesen ist. Von den beiden USB Anschlüssen lädt nur der das iPhone, der nicht das Smartphone Symbol hat. Ich vermute dieser Anschluss ist nur bei Carplay via Kabel aktiv. Man kann also nicht zwei iPhones gleichzeitig laden.

Be warned! It’s definitely not as easy as it sounds to install. You need to run cables through your car from your existing head unit, down behind your aircon, and depending on the location of your USB hub, even through the centre console to your armrest. I have a Mazda 3 2014 (BM SP25 GT) model. I bought this thinking it would be a simple swap of the usb hub and maybe the cables were just short and needed to be changed over. Looking at the instructions it seems like it’s just a swap and change cable. The instructions are almost useless when it comes to running the cables through your car. After doing lots of research and watching lots of videos, I learnt how to pull apart my car and do that swap. It’s not that hard to do but it took me about 2 hours all up. That’s not including watching at least an hours worth of videos on how to remove the car parts. Plus about another hour to update the firmware. The firmware topic was actually really annoying to arrange because you can’t simply download the firmware online (at least for my car in Australia). I had to join a Mazda forum and ask for support and wait for someone to send me the link to download the file. I waited 24 hours for a response. All up I’ve spent at least 4-5 hours to get his competed in my specific scenario. In the end the product does exactly what it says, the only issue would be the installation is not specific so they can’t provide a video for every make and model car. I’ve only tested it so far (1 day) and it’s working perfectly. I purchased the wireless CarPlay model and that works as well as the wired CarPlay. I will update my review if I have any issues like some people have mentioned about wireless dropping out.

Buen producto, fácil instalación. Lo recomiendo hasta ahora.

Venditore molto affidabile e disponibile, risposte rapide, il prodotto è ottimo di buona qualità è perfettamente compatibile e funzionante, consigliato!!!!