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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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Written by Tinkleondabeach
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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 23, 2023 4:10 PM
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Joined May 2009
potNov 23, 2023 4:10 PM
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never worked on my 2022 outback (no display) just wondering if that got fixed with a firmware update.
Nov 23, 2023 6:43 PM
82 Comments
Joined Oct 2008
yantasticNov 23, 2023 6:43 PM
82 Comments
I have the 3.0 version, how is this different? The website doesn't really do a good job explaining
Nov 23, 2023 6:59 PM
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Joined Oct 2015
crsennNov 23, 2023 6:59 PM
64 Comments
Bought one. Not a fan. Have to power cycle daily if not more frequently. 2022 Honda crv fwiw
Nov 23, 2023 11:40 PM
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Joined Mar 2016
fastlane9Nov 23, 2023 11:40 PM
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Quote from fastlane9 View quoted comment :
I own this, and it's nice when it works, but the intermittent connectivity drop results in poor user experience. Ended up getting another branded dongle by MMB CarPlay adapter and I've noticed it's been pretty solid and it's connects a tad faster than the Carlinkit 5.0.

Here is the asin number if anyone is curious on the exact item: B0CHP9RFFQ
All these -1 not helpful… lol. Bro, I own this and I'm saying as it is, based on first hand experience… the Carlinkit 5.0 performance is average.
Nov 24, 2023 3:47 AM
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Joined Sep 2011
iambrinkNov 24, 2023 3:47 AM
92 Comments
I bought one of these but could not get it too work on my wife's 2015 GMC Acadia Denali. Do these work on all cars or does it need to be a certain year/infotainment setup?
Nov 24, 2023 3:54 AM
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Joined Sep 2011
iambrinkNov 24, 2023 3:54 AM
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Quote from StadiumRocks View quoted comment :
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.
Thank you. I thought it would give a car with an infotainment system that does not have AA or ACP that functionality.
Nov 24, 2023 4:39 AM
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Joined Aug 2016
fayadhasanNov 24, 2023 4:39 AM
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I got this after my motorola m1 was fried in Californian heat. This works, but it was super duper unreliable. It would disconnect automatically and would not reconnect unless I plug it out and in. I still used it for good 3-4 months until it did that during a long trip and just before a crucial complicated turn while getting in new york. Got the m1 again. In short, this thing was an agony with my Mazda cx5.

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Nov 26, 2023 2:08 AM
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TechiebugNov 26, 2023 2:08 AM
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Update: tested on a 1-hour drive. Worked fine most of the trip. Occasionally the screen "flashed" black for like half a second. Also the screen froze a couple times. Not a deal breaker yet. Will see.

Never know this thing existed! I just bought one off Amazon for $60 so I can return if it doesn't work. It works like a charm! I use CarPlay all the time for Google Maps. Will need to test this over long driving section to see how well it connects. But so far I'm impressed.

P/S: I have a 2020 Honda Ridgeline semi truck
Last edited by Techiebug November 25, 2023 at 10:46 PM.
Nov 26, 2023 3:33 AM
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Joined May 2018
CoolGoat3614Nov 26, 2023 3:33 AM
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I bought the AAWireless from Amazon for 55. Highly recommended on Reddit and is made in Europe.
Nov 27, 2023 2:51 PM
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Joined Oct 2007
CowboyjloveNov 27, 2023 2:51 PM
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I got this other than wireless car-play these suck and disconnect on there own if you use the web .You have to unplug the device and plug it in to get working again. You cant play movies on this one. Unit get super hot and tape provide works about a week. I would look for a better one and save your money.
Nov 28, 2023 8:30 PM
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Joined Jul 2022
PurpleTank3505Nov 28, 2023 8:30 PM
47 Comments
Doesn't work with my SF90, wouldn't recommend
Nov 28, 2023 8:32 PM
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Joined May 2010
js619Nov 28, 2023 8:32 PM
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Quote from avhokie View quoted comment :
I have an earlier version (like v1 or v2) of this and have 2 iPhones paired with it. I don't use it much these days because of start up time and audio lag. I believe those are better with the newer versions. But did they get rid of pairing multiple phones??
No, you can absolutely pair this with multiple phones. That guy doesn't know what he's talking about. You get a menu when it starts up that lets you pick which paired phone you want to connect to.

I've been using one of these for a few months and so far, it does exactly what it's supposed to do. I like it.
Nov 28, 2023 8:39 PM
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Joined Dec 2019
Dealsfinder2019Nov 28, 2023 8:39 PM
555 Comments
Does anyone know if this device can make your phone screen to broadcast on to the car deck? I don't want carplay.
Nov 28, 2023 8:46 PM
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BunduckieNov 28, 2023 8:46 PM
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so this only works for newer cars that has a screen? won't work on an old 2012 Accord with backup camera or any of the LCD screens?

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Nov 28, 2023 8:55 PM
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Joined Feb 2010
WormlipsNov 28, 2023 8:55 PM
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Been a roller coaster reading through this thread. Ultimately decided against buying this product. Can anyone recommend a brand for wired>wireless android auto that you can program at least 2 phones? Thank you,

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