Car play cable question

Hi. I have a 2021 trd pro.
I’ve seen some videos online of people having a usb c port inside center console. I only have the “lighter” port.

I have the 3 usb a ports below the front dash.

Anyone know if it’s possible to put some type of usb c port in the 2021 tundra?

what are people doing for CarPlay? Or do you just wire it with the usb a cord. seems like such a bummer to have it so visible with no way to tuck it away.

Hopefully I’ve just missed it somewhere.

thanks

 

Do you have a stock Entune or aftermarket radio?
Are you wanting the USB C to connect to the radio?

I don't understand why you have a loose USB cord and not a plug in the dash.

 

The USB port on the left is your data port for wired CarPlay. The other 2 USB ports are just charging ports.

Many of us run a dongle that essentially gives you wireless CarPlay (just leave the dongle plugged in all the time). Then you can leave your phone in your pocket, bag, etc... and don't have a bunch of wires all plugged in!! Also, it seems like eliminate a ton of quirks of the wired CarPlay system in our rigs...

$60 MMB Mini Wireless Carplay Adapter, 2025 Carplay Adapter for Apple iPhone, Plug & Play, Smallest, Fastest for Converts OEM Wired to Wireless Car Play Only for Car Model 2017+ and iOS 10 USB & Type-C

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8754QT6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Regarding the usb C ports, I'd recommend replacing the 2 existing USB ports (to the right of the data port) with Toyota OE part #85532-48080
Dual USB-C connector; it's out of a Prius but fits the same connectors... @French Avocado installed one recently, here's his post showing what it looks like: 102855


PS>>> Don't forget to check your current head unit firmware for the latest versions. Here's a link on how to do that as well.. https://www.toyota.com/firmware-updates

 

@Tripleconpanna Thank so much. I just told delivery of my truck so I’m probably asking dumb questions.

I will look into that dongle you shared. I’ve only really seen about one called carlinkit. But reviews seem hit or miss.

 

Not dumb questions at all, as we all learn from somewhere. BTW Congratulations on your new rig!!! What color did you end up with??

The dongle link I sent you is the same one I've been running for a couple of months now, and I like it. Prior to that I had an Ottocast dongle that worked well also, but it had a cord on it that plugged in to the data port. So, to eliminate that cord, I went with this new one. It apparently is newer technology (faster, etc.) than the Ottocast one I had been running.