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CarlinKit 5.0 CarPlay Android Auto Wireless Adapter Portable Dongle for OEM Car Radio Expired

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Mini In The Box has CarlinKit 5.0 CarPlay Android Auto Wireless Adapter Portable Dongle for OEM Car Radio on sale for $40 when you apply coupon code CP46 at checkout (note: a $1.99 shipping insurance fee is also automatically applied during checkout but that can be removed if desired). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Tinkleondabeach for finding this deal.

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  • About the product:
    • Model: CPC200-2Air
    • Net Weight (kg): 0.14
    • Shipping Weight (kg): 0.11
    • Supported Phones: iPhone with iOS 10+, Smartphones compatible with Android Auto, Android 11.0+ (Wireless)
    • Interface: USB C, MicroUSB
    • Supported Vehicle Head Unit: Original Car With Carplay Model+Original Car Supports Android Auto Models
    • Main Function: Original Car Wired Carplay to Wireless Carplay / Original Car Wired Android Auto to Wireless Auto
    • DIN: 2 DIN
    • Adapter Type: Wireless CarPlay Android Auto Adapter
    • System Features: 5G WiFi Bluetooth, Original Car System, Wireless Android Auto, Wireless CarPlay, Plug and play
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This is the lowest price on SD yet. It's for enabling wireless connectivity on your existing OEM Android Auto + Carplay headunit.

$40 with free shipping when using code: CP46



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Last Edited by venky August 25, 2023 at 12:39 AM
Buyer Beware

accidentally placed an order with no coupon and cancelled the order
They don't reply emails, no phone support
They wont refund
Still fighting for my $100
Buyer Beware
SD should not support these merchants


I tried these at least twice with multiple vehicles. It is just unreliable. Starts working ok and over time develops connectivity issues and you end up spending a lot more time troubleshooting it. If you could get it on Amazon at least you can return within 30 days and you will have a chance to test it before you decide to keep it. Not sure about miniinthebox. Overall, I wish I could trade in my time spent to fix this thing and spend it just plugging and unplugging my phone.

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Not saying the price is bad, but you should never order this type of product through a place like miniinthebox or lightinthebox or any other iteration of this place (or aliexpress). Compatibility is so variable between car type and phone type that it is not worth the risk when you have to return it. Pay a little more and get it on Amazon where you can have easy returns. I have had to return this twice already (earlier versions), thank goodness it was on Amazon. Read multiple previous threads on the horrible customer service experience of this seller (and lightinthebox).
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I use a similar device (MA1) and it's improved quality of life. It's super convenient hopping into your car to have audio/spotify play automatically, or google maps to open when you get in the vehicle.

The issue is additional drain to your phone's battery, e.g. auto connecting when phone battery is already low could be an issue. There's also a bit of stuttering between initial connection but should be connected before a minute.
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this same item was posted for $2 more about a month ago with comments saying that the warranty and customer service is really bad with the seller.
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price wise I've never seen them this cheap. Anyone actually use one? how well does it work?
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price wise I've never seen them this cheap. Anyone actually use one? how well does it work?
I use a similar device (MA1) and it's improved quality of life. It's super convenient hopping into your car to have audio/spotify play automatically, or google maps to open when you get in the vehicle.

The issue is additional drain to your phone's battery, e.g. auto connecting when phone battery is already low could be an issue. There's also a bit of stuttering between initial connection but should be connected before a minute.
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08-19-2023 at 05:28 AM.
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Using one in a 2019 Mazda CX5 and iPhone 13. The Carlinkit 5 is significantly better than v1/2 (which I tried a few years ago). Been using it for a week, very reliable and stable.

I paid $46 with last deal at lightinthebox
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Only work on oem units? i have a sony ax-7000 with wired carplay/android auto
it could work?
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Honestly can't imagine. I've been running the 3.0 version in my 22 Frontier for about a year and a half with no issues. Seems like a great price.
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this same item was posted for $2 more about a month ago with comments saying that the warranty and customer service is really bad with the seller.
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Only work on oem units? i have a sony ax-7000 with wired carplay/android auto
it could work?
I had it on a Kenwood and it was a little wonky but still worked, after I got a new truck it worked significantly better on the stock Toyota HU. The main issues on the Kenwood were long connection times (still kinda present but much faster), garbled phone audio, and siri was a little hit or miss.

Since these are a hacky work around to native wireless carplay you have to accept a little bit of wonk. I still prefer this over wired carplay unless I'm on a road trip, then I'm plugging in for a more reliable connection.
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I bought one of these pretty recently to augment my Carplay capable Kenwood deck with Wireless Carplay and it works pretty well. Takes slightly longer to connect than it did on a wired connection but once it is connected, I have had zero issues.
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08-21-2023 at 06:25 PM.
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I paid $55 for 3.0 version about 2 years ago . Sometimes it gets disconnected but it is very convenient to have it. Overall I would recommend anyone with oem carplay/android auto devices.
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Can anyone comment on the website. It looks pretty bad and identity thefty.
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Not saying the price is bad, but you should never order this type of product through a place like miniinthebox or lightinthebox or any other iteration of this place (or aliexpress). Compatibility is so variable between car type and phone type that it is not worth the risk when you have to return it. Pay a little more and get it on Amazon where you can have easy returns. I have had to return this twice already (earlier versions), thank goodness it was on Amazon. Read multiple previous threads on the horrible customer service experience of this seller (and lightinthebox).
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