I have an ESSGOO Android head unit in a 2012 Corsa using Zlink5 for CarPlay.
I connect my phone wirelessly through the car’s hotspot and Bluetooth. CarPlay does work, but I keep getting issues with:
Audio static and crackling
Music cutting in and out
Connection stability changing depending on location
Delay and occasional lag in sound
I am not using any wired USB data connection for CarPlay, only wireless through Zlink5.
What I have already tried:
Restarting phone and head unit
Reconnecting WiFi and Bluetooth
Keeping phone close to the screen
Using different locations in the car
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, so I don’t think the issue is the phone.
Has anyone with an ESSGOO or similar Android head unit found a stable fix for wireless CarPlay over Zlink5?