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Nov 20, 2023 8:36 AM

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

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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 $37 when you apply coupon code US37 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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  • About the product:
    • This is $3 lower than the previous FP deal.
  • 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
  • About this store:
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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 $37 when you apply coupon code US37 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.

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About the product:
    • This is $3 lower than the previous FP deal.
  • 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
  • About this store:
    • Click here to view Mini In The Box's 30-day return policy.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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StadiumRocks
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If your car (head radio unit) has wired Android Auto or/and Carplay capability, this device makes it wireless. So it basically makes the connection between your car and your android phone or your iPhone wireless. Instead of plugging in USB cable from your car to your phone every time to make connection, you plug this device in to your USB port on your car, and the connection to your phone would be wireless.

Hopefully I won't confuse you even more.
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PolishDude
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Purchased 2 on the last deal, got pretty scared after seeing some of the comments that this is a shill post and these aren't good but I've been running one in my car and one in my wife's car for CarPlay for the last 2-3 weeks and they work just as good as the Motorola MA1 worked for me which I believe is pretty universally regarded as the best Android Auto device. Also a whole lot easier to setup. No regrets so far.
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boosterjm
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Biggest drawback which is Pass for me: you cannot pair this with multiple phones. Some other similar devices have that functionality
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Nov 20, 2023 2:48 PM
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bakerde24Nov 20, 2023 2:48 PM
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On the fence with this for my 17 Yukon! Can someone talk me over or back from the edge!?
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Nov 20, 2023 3:07 PM
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PolishDudeNov 20, 2023 3:07 PM
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Quote from bakerde24 View quoted comment :
On the fence with this for my 17 Yukon! Can someone talk me over or back from the edge!?
Purchased 2 on the last deal, got pretty scared after seeing some of the comments that this is a shill post and these aren't good but I've been running one in my car and one in my wife's car for CarPlay for the last 2-3 weeks and they work just as good as the Motorola MA1 worked for me which I believe is pretty universally regarded as the best Android Auto device. Also a whole lot easier to setup. No regrets so far.
Nov 21, 2023 2:24 AM
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fxstsNov 21, 2023 2:24 AM
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I got one a few months ago, and it works pretty well with 2019 Ford Fiesta ST and 2023 Mazda CX-30 although I have only tried it with Apple Carplay.
Nov 21, 2023 2:33 AM
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frerkNov 21, 2023 2:33 AM
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I wouldn't call Carlinkit the best but they are usually ok. My wife uses CarPlay and every few months we have to remove the device from her phone and pair it again. I use a different brand and have never had a single issue but the one posted here has a more appealing price. If I was only using Android Auto I'd get something else. There's too many good AA adapters to name but the CarPlay landscape is more bleak.
Nov 21, 2023 3:42 AM
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iShopperNov 21, 2023 3:42 AM
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Read some bad reviews that made me hesitant during the last sale. I must be lucky because no issues at all in my Tahoe. Connects as soon as I get in the car. Unlocking my car turns on its power and music starts blasting without me having to start the ignition. Everything just works as it should. A little lag when hitting next, but I think it was like that connecting through USB as well.
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Nov 21, 2023 4:09 AM
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Nov 21, 2023 4:15 AM
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techie333Nov 21, 2023 4:15 AM
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Would this work in a 5+ year old after-market stereo supporting wired android auto
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Nov 21, 2023 1:10 PM
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lekhtuzNov 21, 2023 1:10 PM
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Is it easy to switch phones when 2 drivers are using the same car? I returned MA1 1.5 years ago because it was a royal pain.

I accidentally placed the order because the "submit" button is labelled "continue". Very sneaky. How good is their return policy?
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Nov 21, 2023 3:26 PM
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fleaNov 21, 2023 3:26 PM
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Quote from lekhtuz View quoted comment :
Is it easy to switch phones when 2 drivers are using the same car? I returned MA1 1.5 years ago because it was a royal pain.

I accidentally placed the order because the "submit" button is labelled "continue". Very sneaky. How good is their return policy?
Looks like a run of the mill Chinese vendor website. Won't be easy.
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Nov 21, 2023 3:27 PM
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boosterjmNov 21, 2023 3:27 PM
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This or the Costco deal posted yesterday?
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Nov 21, 2023 3:31 PM
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boosterjmNov 21, 2023 3:31 PM
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Biggest drawback which is Pass for me: you cannot pair this with multiple phones. Some other similar devices have that functionality
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Nov 21, 2023 3:32 PM
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boosterjmNov 21, 2023 3:32 PM
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Quote from lekhtuz View quoted comment :
Is it easy to switch phones when 2 drivers are using the same car? I returned MA1 1.5 years ago because it was a royal pain.

I accidentally placed the order because the "submit" button is labelled "continue". Very sneaky. How good is their return policy?
There is no free return and probably no return at all. If you want this brand better to get from Amazon for $54 right now.
Nov 21, 2023 3:34 PM
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ManuermaNov 21, 2023 3:34 PM
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Quote from boosterjm View quoted comment :
Biggest drawback which is Pass for me: you cannot pair this with multiple phones. Some other similar devices have that functionality
Can it not be paired with 1 Android and 1 iOS phone?
Or do you mean that we can't connect both devices at the same time, but can switch from one to another?
Nov 21, 2023 3:36 PM
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WaitWhaatNov 21, 2023 3:36 PM
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Quote from boosterjm View quoted comment :
This or the Costco deal posted yesterday?
Would you mind posting the link again. Can't find it. Search on Slickdeals it's just like the Amazon search: bull..! TIA

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Nov 21, 2023 3:44 PM
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40longNov 21, 2023 3:44 PM
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Quote from Manuerma View quoted comment :
Can it not be paired with 1 Android and 1 iOS phone?
Or do you mean that we can't connect both devices at the same time, but can switch from one to another?
I bought this a year or two ago (not sure if this specific version, but definitely the same product from the same retailer). Upon power up, you can select which phone you want to connect to (android or iPhone, doesn't matter). One phone per power cycle.

For this price, the convenience is worth it. Wired CarPlay is a pain and this gets the job done. I would say 5% of the time, it seems unresponsive (led stays solid red). This can be annoying but I just unplug for a few minutes and try again. The version I had also had scaling issues with Android, but iPhone works great.

I saw a Costco SD for different adapter that is more expensive. Would hope that is more reliable if you are willing to pay. But this is worth $37 imo.
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