Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expired
expired
Tinkleondabeach 82.4K Views
Nov 20, 2023 8:36 AM

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

$37

$180

79% off
+ Free Shippingat Mini In The Box
Visit Mini In The Box
Good Deal?
118Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
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.

Original Post

Written by Tinkleondabeach
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
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.

Original Post

Written by Tinkleondabeach

Community Voting

Deal Score
+55
Good Deal
Visit Mini In The Box

Top Comments

StadiumRocks
732Comments
107Reputation
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.
Go to Comment
PolishDude
1.4KComments
202Reputation
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.
Go to Comment
boosterjm
11.4KComments
422Reputation
Biggest drawback which is Pass for me: you cannot pair this with multiple phones. Some other similar devices have that functionality
Go to Comment

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

118 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 21, 2023 3:51 PM
119 Comments
Joined Jan 2012
lekhtuzNov 21, 2023 3:51 PM
119 Comments
Quote from boosterjm View quoted comment :
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.
Thanks. Submitted cancellation request.
Nov 21, 2023 3:55 PM
11.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2007
boosterjmNov 21, 2023 3:55 PM
11.4K Comments
Quote from WaitWhaat View quoted comment :
Would you mind posting the link again. Can't find it. Search on Slickdeals it's just like the Amazon search: bull..! TIA
It was this one for $70 but for now it is out of stock.
https://www.costco.com/Aluratek-W...85840.html
Nov 21, 2023 4:10 PM
462 Comments
Joined Jan 2004
jbeck22Nov 21, 2023 4:10 PM
462 Comments
Can you install other apps from the google play store? Specifically I want to know if I can install Plex, so that I can watch videos from my Plex server on my screen (when parked of course). Or is there AT LEAST a decent built-in browser? If so, I could always use that instead of the native app.

I have another one of these boxes (different brand) and it doesn't have a browser nor does it all installing anything, so while it works, it is lacking a few features.
2
Nov 21, 2023 4:12 PM
2 Comments
Joined Apr 2016
ManuermaNov 21, 2023 4:12 PM
2 Comments
Quote from boosterjm View quoted comment :
It was this one for $70 but for now it is out of stock.
https://www.costco.com/Aluratek-W...85840.html
This is only for carplay, different functionality than the one in discussion here (supports both carplay and AA).
Nov 21, 2023 4:13 PM
72 Comments
Joined Feb 2004
DiscountDogNov 21, 2023 4:13 PM
72 Comments
Okay, I know I'm an ignorant older person, but what does this thing do? Can it start my car a few minutes before I go out so it's warm when I get in?
1
Nov 21, 2023 4:18 PM
11.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2007
boosterjmNov 21, 2023 4:18 PM
11.4K Comments
Quote from Manuerma View quoted comment :
This is only for carplay, different functionality than the one in discussion here (supports both carplay and AA).
Yes only car play. But seems much better if you don't need AA
1
Nov 21, 2023 4:18 PM
11.4K Comments
Joined Dec 2007

This comment has been rated as unhelpful by Slickdeals users.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 21, 2023 4:24 PM
732 Comments
Joined Aug 2008
StadiumRocksNov 21, 2023 4:24 PM
732 Comments
Quote from DiscountDog View quoted comment :
Okay, I know I'm an ignorant older person, but what does this thing do? Can it start my car a few minutes before I go out so it's warm when I get in?
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.
Nov 21, 2023 4:31 PM
174 Comments
Joined May 2020
DanWesaonNov 21, 2023 4:31 PM
174 Comments
For that price worth taking a chance on 1.
Nov 21, 2023 4:40 PM
214 Comments
Joined Jul 2019
bigboiahoyNov 21, 2023 4:40 PM
214 Comments
I have one and have occasional stutters as well as a complete drop on longer trips. Otherwise it works well. Anyone have any potential fixes to this issue (am on latest update).
1
Nov 21, 2023 4:49 PM
179 Comments
Joined Jun 2021
NeatWater9826Nov 21, 2023 4:49 PM
179 Comments
I had one for a while last winter. It turned out to be a real POS and would start glitching and lagging on drives over 20 minutes using maps.

Also, I believe some of the reviews saying it fried their USB ports, because I noticed how hot this thing got (even in freezing temps).

I would recommend using with caution.
2
Nov 21, 2023 4:54 PM
1.6K Comments
Joined Jan 2005
smoker68xNov 21, 2023 4:54 PM
1.6K Comments
Quote from WaitWhaat View quoted comment :
Would you mind posting the link again. Can't find it. Search on Slickdeals it's just like the Amazon search: bull..! TIA
The Costco deal is for a different brand. I've been using this brand for a long time, and I love it, rarely are there issues (once every 4-6 months I have to unplug it and plug it back in), but Carlinkit has been great for me.
Nov 21, 2023 4:55 PM
584 Comments
Joined Apr 2008
DealwagonNov 21, 2023 4:55 PM
584 Comments
ALL of these I have tried (multiple now) have a 1-3 second delay on audio, AND take 10-15 seconds to connect when starting the car. Perfectly fine for most things, but I've had the audio delay affect my driving when I needed faster instructions in maps. Just know that the audio WILL have a delay.
Nov 21, 2023 4:59 PM
1.6K Comments
Joined Jan 2005
smoker68xNov 21, 2023 4:59 PM
1.6K Comments
Quote from Dealwagon View quoted comment :
ALL of these I have tried (multiple now) have a 1-3 second delay on audio, AND take 10-15 seconds to connect when starting the car. Perfectly fine for most things, but I've had the audio delay affect my driving when I needed faster instructions in maps. Just know that the audio WILL have a delay.
With this one, you can go into the settings (through your browser) and set the audio delay to 300ms instead of the default 1000ms. The only time I notice a delay now is when I hit forward/rewind during a podcast, and even then it's minimal. I haven't found that option on any other device I tried.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Nov 21, 2023 5:00 PM
1.5K Comments
Joined May 2005
dark_velocitiesNov 21, 2023 5:00 PM
1.5K Comments
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?
Quote from flea View quoted comment :
Looks like a run of the mill Chinese vendor website. Won't be easy.
FWIW their customer service is actually really good. I had my order from the previous deal either stolen or accidentally opened in transit and was delivered an empty padded envelope. They sent me a replacement within a week, no questions asked.

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

AutosAuto Parts & SuppliesFree ShippingOccasionsBlack FridayMini In The Box