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

*** 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 flawlessly on my 2025 street glide. Never failed to connect to my phone. Took 3 minutes to set up and connect

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.

It’s a good product that bypasses the headset if you don’t have one. Works about 85% of the time. Sometimes it will connect, but doesn’t recognize the Apple CarPlay features through an iPhone.

Works as described, just plug n play using the menus on the bike to find it. I used this on my 2019 Honda Goldwing Tour to bypass the need for a headset in order to run my apple car play for when I am not using my headset. It took awhile for my bike to find the bypass adapter so be patient. If you want to use a real headset just unplug it and reconnect to your helmet headset. I had to buy separately a USB to USB-C converter since the Honda Goldwing has the old USB connector in it.

highly recommend for a bypass to CarPlay

Well, I have purchased about 900 items on Amazon and have yet to leave a review. ;-) This is the exception. I purchased a 2025 Harley Street Glide Ultra, with the expectation of having CarPlay ability. Unfortunately, it sucked. I haven't been able to use CarPlay because it doesn't work without being hooked up to a headset on a Helmet, and I live in Arizona and don't wear a helmet most of the time. Pulled into the driveway last night, grabbed my package off the porch, and immediately plugged the MaedHawk Bypass into my bike. WHAM, absolutely immediate iPhone connection with CarPlay. I am absolutely giggling at how easy and inexpensive this fix was. I would highly recommend this to anyone with a new Harley; you definitely won't be disappointed. Of course, why would the world not do this from the start????

Works nice when it works. It seems to drop connection quite often or sometimes it won’t connect at all.