A few weeks ago, someone asked me about using Samsung DEX over HDMI on a CarPlay display. So I thought I’d explore more about this and take you along for the ride. Enjoy!
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HDMI to USB-C cable used in this video – Uni HDCP 2.2 HDMI to USB-C Cable.
I’ve looked at Samsung DEX before, but over Android Auto, using the AutoPro X adapter, which allows pass-through touch support with the DEX desktop, however, since then, many have asked me whether it’s possible to do this over HDMI and also over CarPlay. Samsung DEX does work over HDMI, but how well does it work on a CarPlay display?
I selected two HDMI to Carplay adapters – one from Ottocast (TV Mate Pro) and one from CarlinKit (HDMI to CarPlay Adapter). Although the CarlinKit failed to work with my now modern Cupra Born CarPlay system, the other adapter from Ottocast had no problem running Samsung DEX over HDMI to my Cupra Born CarPlay display.
I used a UNI HDMI to USB-C cable connected to my Samsung. Selecting the HDMI section of the Pro adapter. The non-pro version of the Ottocast should also work just as well here. Overall, the experience was pretty decent. However, one downside will be that you will not have touch pass-through as you do on the wireless adapter for DEX from AutoPro X, meaning that you will have to use either the software touchpad on the connected Samsung phone screen, or a Bluetooth connected device such as a BT remote like the G10S Pro, a BT mouse, or a BT controller such as an Xbox controller to control the DEX desktop and its apps.
If you’re willing to compromise on control input, then this method is a budget-friendly way to get DEX on your CarPlay display, all you’ll need is your Samsung DEX compatible phone, a HDMI to CarPlay adapter such as the Ottocast TV Mate Pro and an HDMI to USB-C cable.
I hope this guide has been helpful, if it has, please do share with those seeking similar help.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Brief overview
0:33 – Samsung DEX HDMI to CarPlay via Ottocast TV Mate Pro
1:04 – DEX YouTube on CarPlay Test
1:23 – DEX Audio to car speakers fix
3:04 – Samsung DEX HDMI to CarPlay via CarlinKit HDMI 2 CarPlay
3:34 – Which works best with DEX
4:18 – Apps & Gaming via DEX & BT Controller
6:58 – Wrap Up
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