I use the Motorola Sound MA1. Works very well. Every now and then it will lose connection for a short bit. I think it has to do with microwave communications because it always happens at the same spot on a local highway, weird. Other than that, works flawlessly. I use one in my Ridgeline also.

 

This one has worked well, and fits neatly in the recess above the headlight connector.

 

THIS one works great for Android Auto but others have said it also works great for carplay.

You can remove the Cover from it and cut a slot in the rubber and it fits inside the USB socket or you can adapt to rotate the USB plug and it will fit without cutting the slot.

 

Use that one for carplay and it fits inside as stated

 

This one has worked well, and fits neatly in the recess above the headlight connector.

THIS one works great for Android Auto but others have said it also works great for carplay.

You can remove the Cover from it and cut a slot in the rubber and it fits inside the USB socket or you can adapt to rotate the USB plug and it will fit without cutting the slot.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I thought I'd test the Carlinkit Mini Ultra dongle again but this time I attached it to a USB extension cable and it worked. The bike recognised it straight away. I then tested it again without the extension and it wouldnt work. I'm guessing the dongle is not fitting into the USB port on the bike correctly, albeit the LED light comes on when I plug it in.

 

Yes, someone reported they had that problem recently, they pulled out the rubber that is inside the socket and that allowed the dongle to go in fully.

 

I'm not sure I want to remove the bit of rubber inside just yet. I will probably remove the casing from the dongle but first I'll give it a good test with a USB extension cable.

 

Part 12 is what they pulled out, probably need some needle nosed pliers to grab it and pull out.

 

I'm aware others have made their own but I came across this in my search for wireless adapters. Wireless Dongle for Honda AT/NT1100 – 3DMasterPrinting

 

I did the QuadLock wireless adaptor and so far so good, it does drop once in a while but reconnects automatically. Car - Wireless CarPlay Adaptor

 

I use the Motorola MA1 and see AA drop vicinity microwave antennas common to US rural ops (big farm and ranch ops) and railroad comms points. I haven't nailed down the make and model of the transmitters but will eventually figure out the power and frequencies in play. I am curious if the other wireless units are also seeing EMI drops.

 

I have had that with the AA wireless and the Carsifi but so far it hasn't happened with the cheap Chinese Aliexpress one.

 

That's curious. Can you confirm it should have dropped because you were in a spot it habitually dropped previously?

 

Yes, one place the Carsifi and AA Wireless always dropped out was when I went past a sawmill out in the countryside, I have gone past that same sawmill maybe 5 or 6 times with the Chinese dongle and not once has it dropped out. Another place I always got things dropping out was heading into Dundee and passing an industrial estate but the once or twice I have gone past that place with the Chinese dongle it has not dropped out.

 

I'm happy with the MA1 but I may experiment to see if I can get similar results as you with an Aliexpress variant of dongle.

 

I use the Quadlock one, not had any issues, its not meant for external use but had it mounted under the TFT sun shield for the last couple of years with no issues.

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Just to chime in, I had my Motorola MA1 installed under the collar fairing and it eventually died to moisture (I think within half a year-ish). Now I'm back to using a cable because my phone is mounted anyhow.

Wondering if anyone makes an IP-rated unit of some kind.

 

I've had the MA1 under the right side panel above the snorkle for four years. It's been double bagged with tape closing tight on the cable specifically to seal it up and prevent moisture incursions.

 

Similar arrangement here, but stuffed into the recess in the headlight housing above the connector. Should be pretty water resistant.

 

@Finners This combination has worked really well for me. Both available at Amazon.
MMB Mini + Poyiccot Short USB 3.0

 

after many attempts with various dongles i've just purchased this one from aliexpress for 10 euros

then i removed the plastic case and if fits

here is how it looks like

 

Did you have to cut into the bike at all? Like in the rubbers?

 

the bike is untouched, i've just put the dongle into the socket after removing its plastic case (with the plastic case it didn't work properly probably because it coudn't reach the full depth of the socket)

 

see https://www.africatwinforum.com/threads/apple-carplay-resolved.49340

 

Can anyone recommend an Apple Carplay wireless dongle that works please?

I've had a couple from Amazon and Ebay but they've been a bit hit and miss. One worked but was a bit laggy and had crackly sound and the Carlinkit mini ultra doesnt work at all on the bike but works fine in my car.

Cheers.

I use this from Amazon with iPhone 16 Pro Max on iOS26 and Cardo pack talk edge. Very happy with it. JDG is the brand.