The Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) Adapter for Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto adds wireless connectivity to an existing wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto audio system.
No need to spend thousands of dollars on a new head unit for your car console.
This little adapter solves a very common annoyance for many iOS CarPlay and Android Auto users.
- Have we tested it? You bet!
- Works great with most factory wired car head units (see compatibility below).
What's the difference between Carlinkit 5.0 and Carlinkit 4.0?
- Carlinkit 5.0 supports conversion of wired CarPlay and wired Android Auto to wireless.
- Carlinkit 4.0 only supports the conversion of wired CarPlay to wireless CarPlay or wireless Android Auto.
Features
- Hassle-free automatic wireless connectivity.
- simply plug adapter into USB-A or USB-C port of car audio system.
- see Watch Video section for wireless device pairing and mobile phone setup.
- Integrates with most existing car head unit operation.
- e.g. built-in steering wheel buttons / volume knobs / touch screen interaction etc.
- 2.4GHz & 5GHz wireless connectivity for fast signal transmission and low latency.
- OTA (over-the-air) firmware upgradeable.
- Includes 12 months warranty.
Compatibility
- Only connect Carlinkit adapter to original car audio systems:
- with existing factory wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto functionality.
- manufactured from 2016 to 2023.
- Volvo / Dodge / Polestar models currently not supported.
- For CarPlay users:
- supports iPhone 6 (or higher).
- requires iOS 10 (or higher).
- For Android Auto users:
- supports most phone devices.
- requires Android 11.0 (or higher).
- requires 5GHz Wi-Fi connection (for wireless Android Auto).
- Feel free to contact us if unsure about car audio system compatibility.
What's in the Package?
- Carlinkit 5.0 2air Wired to Wireless Adapter
- USB-C to USB-A Cable (30cm)
- USB-C to USB-C Cable (30cm)
- User Manual
Support Notes
- Only use provided cables with Carlinkit adapter.
- Only connect adapter to factory wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto audio system.
- Non-OEM (aftermarket) car audio head units with touch screens not supported.
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