The Carlinkit 4.0 Adapter for Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto adds wireless connectivity to an existing wired-only CarPlay 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).

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.
     
• Anti-fingerprint carbon fibre pattern surface.
   
• 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 functionality.
    • existing wired Android Auto systems not supported.
    • see Carlinkit 5.0 adapter for more info.
       
  • manufactured from 2016 to 2023.
  • Volvo / Dodge / Polestar models currently not supported.
     
• For CarPlay users:
  • supports iPhone 6 (or higher) running iOS 10 (or higher).
     
• For Android Auto users:
  • wired connection requires phone:
    • running Android 6.0 (or higher).
  • wireless connection requires phone:
    • running Android 10.0 (or higher).
    • 5GHz Wi-Fi support.
       
• Feel free to contact us if unsure about car audio system compatibility.

What's in the Package?

• Carlinkit 4.0 Wired to Wireless Adapter
• USB-C to USB-A Cable (30cm)
• USB-C to USB-C Cable (30cm)
• User Manual (view pdf)

Support Notes

• Only use provided cables with Carlinkit adapter.
• Connect adapter to factory wired Apple CarPlay audio systems ONLY and not Android Auto systems.
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• Does not work with:
  • car audio systems supporting Android Auto (see Carlinkit 5.0 adapter).
  • non-OEM (aftermarket) car audio head units with touch screens.​​

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