MaedHawk Bypass Motorcycle CarPlay Bluetooth Headset Adapter with Passthrough USB-C Charging Port

Works wonderfully!! Easy set up. Great product for the price

I purchased the MaedHawk Bypass Motorcycle CarPlay Bluetooth Adapter in November 2024, and it has worked flawlessly ever since. It tricks my Harley into thinking a wireless headset is connected, which allows me to use Apple CarPlay wirelessly without any issues.One of the most convenient features is the passthrough USB-C charging port. I can keep my phone plugged in and charged during long trips without losing CarPlay functionality, which is a huge plus for all-day rides.Important note: This device does not support phone calls since it doesn’t include a microphone. If you rely on taking or making calls through your headset, you’ll need a separate solution.That said, for music, maps, and general CarPlay use, this adapter is a clean, reliable fix. Highly recommended for Harley riders who want wireless CarPlay without the usual hassle.

Works as advertised. It’s occasionally glitchy but I’m not sure if it’s this, the bike, or my phone that causes the issues. Fortunately, it connects without a hitch 99% of the time.I would definitely buy again.

paired easy didn't work when first paired. reset factory settings and repaired device worked like a charm on my 2021 goldwing. great option when you live in a state with no helmet lawUpdate worked for only 3 days. Then stopped. It’s not an issue with the product but an issue with the 2018+ gold wings. Figured out I need to un plug the adapter every time I shut the bike off and initiate a sequence to trick the bike to seeing a headset. Turn bike on wait for it to load up. Then plug in adapter to seeing a headset. Then plug phone in. Don’t leave adapter plugged in I guess. Not a huge deal and for $25 I’m still happy with itUpdate again! Still was having issues connecting to CarPlay. Used a usb A to usb C adapter and put the adapter in the rear left bag and went straight cable upfront. Still saw a headset putting it in the rear bag. seems to be working fine now, comes CarPlay comes back on without even removing my phone from center console. I’ll update again if anything changes.

After purchasing our new 2024 Harley Road Glide, we were looking for a way to bypass having to purchase their car play product. Why it isn’t included is ridiculous, but this was the PERFECT solution. My husband plugs it in and connects to it, and we are able to use every option with ease. A MUST BUY!

Does exactly what it promised! CarPlay on your Harley Davidson without needing to have the headset connected. 👏🏻

*** I write this as an owner and user of an iPhone. I suggest you check the product description for compatibility of other phones BEFORE purchasing. My only experience using this is with Apple / iPhones. ****Let's face it, the biggest complaint that I hear from other riders is that motorcycle GPS systems are woefully inadequate and often inaccurate. I know mine could be a LOT better, but I've accepted that the interface is only a platform to use better apps. Unfortunately, CarPlay won't work on our bikes WITHOUT a hand-free connection like a Cardo or SENA device provides. FEAR NOT - this MaedHawk eliminates the "hands-free" demand of those units to give you access to CarPlay on your equipped motorcycle.The MaedHawk is a fraction of the price of a Cardo or SENA headset. It also takes up a fraction of the space - which is always at a premium on motorcycles.**** Your Bike MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE GPS SYSTEM / subscription for this device to work. This is NOT a hardware workaround to a missing software option ********Both the male and female end of this device is USB-C, so PLAN ACCORDINGLY FOR ADAPTERS / CABLES to connect it between your bike and phone.Once in place on your bike, it's a simple matter of pairing the device to your bike, then making a physical connection between the phone and MaedHawk. Once complete, you should see CarPlay on your touch screen. This is pretty handy for using that app, Google Maps, Waze, Weather apps - whatever you have installed on your iPhone that you want to access through the touchscreen on your bike.When properly connected, the MaedHawk will also CHARGE your phone while you're using the available apps. You should check that you hear the tone that it's charging when you connect it before your ride.I have had the most success maintaining a connection using USB to USB-C CABLES over ADAPTERS.The cable connections seem more secure and provide some flexibility in storing the MaedHawk and Phone in a compartment in the bike. Adapters seem to work themselves loose from vibration far more often than the cables.This device performs well to solve the connectivity issues of a hands-free requirement to use CarPlay / phone apps on your motorcycle's touch screen.

Works well. Just make sure your phone is close to it.