OTA Update Instructions
Note before updating :
1. Play2Air offers the OTA (Over-the-Air) update function for users experiencing compatibility issue with their car.
2. There is NO NEED to update your Play2Air if the current software is compatible with your car.
3. If you have compatibility issue please use our Online Customer Form to contact us so we can best serve your need.
4. The following steps describe the OTA process should you need to update your unit in the future.
5. The OTA update process will require you to change your iPhone’s name and personal hotspot password. Please keep a note of the original name and password so you can restore them after OTA is completed.
iPhone Settings
(1) Settings→ General→ About→ Name→ Change the Name to “p2a”.
(2) Back to Settings→ Personal Hotspot→ Allow Others to Join(Switch On)→ Wi-Fi Password→ Change the Password to “0123456789”.
Plug Play2Air into a power source, and place your iPhone nearby
(MUST NOT be a CarPlay head unit/infotainment system)
Updating (LED light indications)
(1) Power on
(2) Starting Device
(3) Searching
Green light on
Blue & Orange LED Flashing Slowly
Blue & Orange LED Flashing
(4) Connected to Personal Hotspot
(5) Update completed
Blue & Orange LED flashing twice
Three lights on
Update Completed, you can connect Play2Air to your car to check the version status on car screen and continue to use wireless CarPlay.
(It is recommended to change your iPhone’s name back to the original setting before using CarPlay)