I have the same issue on my 2020 Mercedes Benz GLE, the USB’s on these cars are permanently on. I also have an AA wireless , their app has an option to deal with this issue, be nice if Carsifi does similar
I have also the same ‘issue’ with my Kia EV6.
I also have this issue with my Hyundai Tucson (2022).
Can you please tell me how does AA Wireless deal with this?
I just made a Tasker Profile that turned OFF WiFi and BT after the vehicles BT was disconnected, which is as soon as I close the drivers door on my Tucson, then kill AA, wait 5 mins and turn back on WiFi and BT.
The Task worked just fine but about 10 secs after turning everything OFF, BT and WiFi turned themselves back ON.
This only happens after using Carsifi. If I wait for power to be removed from my cars USB and run the Task again, it works as expected. So something within Carsifi is turning back on BT and WiFi.
Hello, I have a Hyundai I40. There is the same problem with the continuous voltage on the USB port. It would be nice if there was a feature that would make it work automatically. Kind regards
We’ve released new firmware v1.8.11 in the beta stage with a new Start/Stop feature. You can set up a Carsifi adapter to work only if your car head unit or another Bluetooth device is connected to your phone. Some cars powered USB sockets when the engine is off. This feature will help to make the experience with the Carsifi adapter and Wireless Android auto better.
How to use:
- Please, make sure that you have installed firmware v1.8.11 and up.
- Open companion app → Start/Stop features → Start/Stop based on car Bluetooth name → Select your car head unit Bluetooth name from the list and click Save.
- Enjoy Wireless Android Auto
This feature is under BETA testing. If you see firmware above v1.8.11, please update your adapter and this feature will be available too.
How can I get this update? Companion App says firmware is 1.8.0 and is the latest.
Please send us your UDID number (Companion app → Settings → UDID) to support@carsifi.com and we will add you access.
Also, we will release new firmware 1.9.0 tomorrow for all customers.
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So, should I just wait until tomorrow?
You shouldn’t post your UDID in the public forum.
Thank you. I did not read the instructions correctly.
What could happen now that I have published the UDID?
Hey guys, the adapter has been working really great so far, well done!
I seem to have the same issue though pointed out above, it’s my only gripe at this point.
Currently running 1.8.11, and I have set the start/stop feature to my car’s Bluetooth. Currently using a Samsung S21 Ultra in a KIA Sportage 2022 (NQ5).
The system seems to connect flawlessly if I have been away for at least 10 minutes, or perhaps a certain distance from the car. If I pop into the shops for 5 mins and return to the car, that’s when AA never shows up on the infotainment again. I have to remove the USB cable and plug it in again to restart the process and see AA again. Recently I switched my phone from silent mode to normal and noticed the phone goes bananas with notifications when I get close to the car again, not sure if it’s the Carsifi app starting or if it’s notifying me about AA starting again.
This is what 1.8.11 is supposed to fix. The new firmware is supposed to know when you disconnect from the cars BT and then turn OFF Carsifi. Carsifi will then turn back ON when you next connect to the cars BT. From your discription it does not sound that this is happening.
Have not seen this yet, is it supposed to be available?
Yeah that’s what I thought, though it doesn’t seem to work at the moment, at least not for my car, will try the new 1.9.0 when it’s available.
“Tomorrow” happened a while ago now. No 1.9?
UDID is not private information(it’s just internal UDID generated by a companion app.) and could be published. But, thanks for your notice.
A new version of v1.9.0 has been published. We postponed the release for additional testing. Sorry for that.
AA wireless was ok overall , not a lot of drop outs, biggest bug bear for me is I use the car with my wife and swapping phones out is pit of a pain, have to make sure one is turned if , etc…Carsifi is just a couple of taps of the device
hi I have a hyundai i30 n line and I have updated carsifi to v1.9, activating the start / stop function and selecting that it activates and deactivates according to the reception of the bloutoot connection of the car with key in off carsifi disconnects but if I do not wait 10 minutes the bloutoot system will not reconnect the phone to the car and consequently carsifi does not reactivate the android auto, while if I deactivate the start / stop function the phone will reconnect each time to the machine bloutoot but in key off it will continue to remain connected without the normal function of the phone until shutdown (10 minutes)
Solutions?