2021 questions (potential new buyer)

[minarets]

I have a quick question. On the 2021 with those equipped there is a wireless charger in the cell phone holder, correct? If so, is CarPlay wireless now? Or does it still require a plug in connection?

Thanks.

 

[Patriot_66]

My 2021 1500 Limited has a wireless charger in the cell phone holder, but I can't use it with the OtterBox protector I have on my iPhone. I've read where dealerships will provide you a protector that will work with the wireless charger.

CarPlay is wireless in this model, and works flawlessly.

 

[BNeal]

My 2021 1500 Limited has a wireless charger in the cell phone holder, but I can't use it with the OtterBox protector I have on my iPhone. I've read where dealerships will provide you a protector that will work with the wireless charger.

CarPlay is wireless in this model, and works flawlessly.

Carplay is wireless? Not on my 21 Limited. Are you sure about that?

 

[Arvid]

The new Uconnect 5 may have wireless CarPlay coming out

 

[Patriot_66]

WHOOPS! Retraction...only through the plug-in connection...

 

[minarets]

So it has a wireless charger but you cannot use CarPlay wirelessly? That sucks.

 

[Farmer Fran]

So it has a wireless charger but you cannot use CarPlay wirelessly? That sucks.

Kind of but he usb port is literally right there, and if you do not have 3 seconds to hook it up, you might want to loosen up your schedule a bit. - Brian Regan

 

[Patriot_66]

I read a technical article and the limitation is the large volume of data that CarPlay transmits. Receivers that do support CarPlay wirelessly have a more powerful version of an in-car/truck wireless network capability than our Ram's have...

 

[Farmer Fran]

I read a technical article and the limitation is the large volume of data that CarPlay transmits. Receivers that do support CarPlay wirelessly have a more powerful version of an in-car/truck wireless network capability than our Ram's have...

Yeah, Chevy has it... well at least the Camaro

 

[minarets]

Kind of but he usb port is literally right there, and if you do not have 3 seconds to hook it up, you might want to loosen up your schedule a bit. - Brian Regan

Not a deal breaker but then why have wireless charging? BMW offered it wirelessly and a few others. Just don’t know what it is about most that have wired only. My wife’s 2021 QX80 has wired too. Just seems odd to me.

 

[Patriot_66]

It's all about the Benjamins$$$. They'll put it in a newer model, higher price package.

 

[Farmer Fran]

My understanding is it is not Bluetooth, it is WiFi now so that might be the hold up. GM has wireless and they have also had 4G in their vehicles for a while, so maybe they are just ahead of the game.

But who knows with MFGs, they do weird crap all the time.

 

[NavyGuy2007]

My '16 GMC Denali had wireless charging, my '20 Ram doesn't have it but i have seen it on these trucks. But I bought the Laramie, might have been an option on the Limited. I plug my phone in for Android Auto anyways so its not a big deal for me.

 

[Sandevino]

I’m still waiting for the flip phone wireless charger to become a thing.

I listen to AM radio most of the time so the new tech is meh to me.

 

[BNeal]

Not a deal breaker but then why have wireless charging? BMW offered it wirelessly and a few others. Just don’t know what it is about most that have wired only. My wife’s 2021 QX80 has wired too. Just seems odd to me.

I don't know. my last BMW had it and it was great... jump in the car with phone in pocket, and it hooks right up. I miss it... not the BMW - the wireless CarPlay.

 

[minarets]

I don't know. my last BMW had it and it was great... jump in the car with phone in pocket, and it hooks right up. I miss it... not the BMW - the wireless CarPlay.

Exactly. It just makes sense. Obviously, there is a reason most require a wired connection but it can work or some wouldn’t offer it. I just wonder what it is that makes it not worth offering for so many manufacturers. Having the wireless charging pad just scream wireless CarPlay to me. Would be great.

 

[Pudge]

Wireless charging of any device has nothing to do with wifi. That’s why the Ram can have one feature and not the other.

I too wish Ram allowed wifi connection on CarPlay.

 

[VStan]

I tried the CPLAY2AIR Dongle in my 2021. I use the left USB port under the screen and keep the unit in the little cubby to the left. I just leave it there and my iPhone XR connects in about 15 seconds. I wait till it connects before putting it in the Qi charger.

 

[Cactusmonkey]

To use the wireless charger the phone must have Qi. Our iphone 6s do not have it but for 19 dollars you can get a Qi case that will allow the phone to be charged. It is a nice sturdy case as well. Carplay works when the second phone is plugged into the usb port.

 

[KeithP]

Carplay is wireless? Not on my 21 Limited. Are you sure about that?

CarPlay is wireless in my 19 lone Star w/8.4 screen. I use it every time I drive.