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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.

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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).
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.
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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fastlane9
11-14-2023 at 05:06 PM.
11-14-2023 at 05:06 PM.
Anyone update their Carlinkit 5.0 to the latest software update? Noticed any improvement? Random disconnects resolved?

Software Ver: 2023.10.14.1711
Hardware Ver: U2AC35800
Initial Ver: 20230419
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