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The U2W Plus dongle is a wireless CarPlay adapter that allows you to use CarPlay in your car without any cords or cables. It's perfect for almost all wired CarPlay-enabled vehicles and receivers, which covers around 98% of all current models. If you have an iPhone and your car has a wired CarPlay system or an Aftermarket Head-Unit (such as Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood, etc.), then the Carlinkit 3.0 is the right choice for you. For those who use both an iPhone and Android Phones, the Carlinkit 4.0 is the best option. It's the first wireless dongle of its kind, using both Bluetooth and WiFi to connect your device to your car. With the latest 4.0 update, the Carlinkit has set the market standard for stability, compatibility, and performance, making it the most reliable choice on the market.
If you enjoy using apps like Netflix or YouTube in your car, you deserve 👉Tbox Plus( Full Android 13.0 System and 8+128G memory) or Carlinkit Tbox Max. Covering a wider range of functions, compatible with iPhone and Android smartphones.
If you use Carplay and Android Auto in the Aftermarket Android Head Unit, You can choose 👉CPC200-CCPA. It's specially made for Android head units, which is suitable for model system versions above Android 4.4+.
Features:
✅ Convert Your Wired CarPlay/ Android Auto to Wireless!
For your daily commutes, which usually last about ten minutes, it's unnecessary to constantly deal with the hassle of plugging in your device. With our top-of-the-line Carlinkit 3.0/4.0 U2W dongle, you can easily transform your wired CarPlay/Android Auto into a wireless system that operates via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This means you can enjoy a completely wireless driving experience without the need to plug in your device each time. Simply keep it in your pocket and go, or leave it in your bag without having to fish it out each time you need to use it.
✅ Connect Automatically and Flawlessly!
All you need to do to get started with the Carlinkit 3.0/4.0 wireless CarPlay adapter is to turn on your vehicle, and it will automatically connect. The initial setup is a breeze - simply plug in the adapter and select it from your iPhone's Bluetooth settings. Once you've made this connection, the adapter will automatically and seamlessly connect to your phone every time you start your car, as long as your iPhone is in the vehicle. No more fussing with cords or manually connecting your device - just effortless wireless connectivity every time you hit the road.
✅ Plug and Play
In most CarPlay-enabled vehicles and aftermarket installations, you'll find a USB-A port available, which is where you can connect the Carlinkit Dongle using the USB-A end of the cable. This allows the Dongle to connect to your car's "Apple CarPlay" USB socket and enable CarPlay functionality. Although the Carlinkit Dongle comes with a USB-C female port, it is not typically used in this context.
✅ Wireless Capability
Previously, you had to keep your phone wired to use CarPlay all the time, Carlinkit 3.0/ 4.0 wireless CarPlay adapter now solves this problem.
✅ Brand New Carbon Fiber Shell
The Carlinkit 3.0/4.0 wireless adapter now comes with a new carbon fiber material that is scratch-resistant and anti-fingerprint. With this upgrade, you won't have to worry about your dongle falling off and getting scratched if you hit a bump while driving. This feature makes the device more durable and reliable, giving you a long-lasting driving companion at an affordable price.
✅ Small, Compact, and Unobtrusive.
Just fit inside the center console vertically or fix it with velcro in the glove box, then forget about it, it takes almost no space at all.
✅ Carlinkit 4.0 VS Carlinkit 3.0
Carlinkit 4.0 supports both Apple CarPlay for iPhones and Android Auto system for Android mobiles, while Carlinkit 3.0 only supports Apple CarPlay for iPhones.
✅Supports OTA Online Upgrades
To access the settings menu of your Carlinkit 3.0/4.0, simply open a browser on your phone and enter 192.168.50.2. From there, you can online upgrade the version or adjust backend settings like parameters and preferences.
✅ Support Connecting Multiple Phones to the Carlinkit 4.0 Adapter
The Carlinkit 4.0 adapter is designed to connect to only one phone at a time. But you can pair multiple phones with the wireless adapter, and switch between them as needed. When you want to switch to a different phone, you can disconnect the currently connected phone from the adapter, and then connect the new phone to the wireless CarPlay adapter.
Product Specifications:
| CPU | Atmel AT91SAM9260 |
| WiFi Module | Realtek 8822BS/ Broadcom 4354S |
| MFI | MFI3959/ MFI 3989 |
| Power Output | DC5V±0.2V⎓1.0A |
| Power Consumption | 0.75W |
| WiFi | 5151-5250MHz, 5725-5850MHz |
| Bluetooth | 2412 - 2483.5MHz |
| Antenna Specifications | 3 dbi built-in FPC antenna |
| Product Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Resolution | Adaptive (maintain the original protocol resolution) |
| Language | Automatically switch or manually switch according to the vehicle language environment |
| Port | LED indicator, Type-C female port, USB port |
| Product Size | 80*46*13mm |
| Package Size | 115*81*37mm |
| Product Weight | 0.04kg |
| Product Gross Wight | 0.12kg |
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Tips:
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Before purchasing this Carlinkit 3.0/ 4.0 dongle, please ensure that your vehicle is compatible with it. Your car must have a female USB-A port (not a USB port converted from a cigarette lighter) and support wired CarPlay. This dongle is not suitable for aftermarket Android car stereos.
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Only vehicles that come with wired CarPlay can use this dongle to upgrade to wireless CarPlay. Carlinkit 3.0 is compatible with all iPhone models from the iPhone 6 and above running iOS 10 or above. Carlinkit 4.0 works with both iPhones (iPhone 6 and above, iOS 10 or above) and Android smartphones (Android 9.0 or above, some require Android 11.0 or above, such as Huawei).
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The Carlinkit 3.0/4.0 has a user-friendly interface available in 13 languages, including Portuguese, French, German, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English.
- If your car has both factory-wired Carplay and Android Auto, and you want to use wireless Android Auto, it is recommended you choose Carlinkit A2A or Carlinkit 5.0.
- Kindly note that our dongles are incompatible with BMW car models.
🚘 Compatible:
If your car model is listed below, the unit is compatible with your vehicle. However, if your model is not listed, please ensure that your vehicle meets the following requirements to use the unit:
- Your car already has wired Apple CarPlay installed either from the factory or upgraded through your dealer, and you are using its functions.
- Your car model has a USB port, and the cable that comes with the dongle is equipped with a default USB-C to USB-A port.
If your vehicle only has a USB-C port, you can purchase an additional USB-C to USB-C cable from the factory to support the connection with your car.
If you are unsure about the compatibility of your vehicle, please contact us to avoid any issues.
Please note that the product supports 98% of models with wired Apple CarPlay and USB ports, but not all models. We are constantly testing more models and collecting customer feedback to improve the list of supported models. We appreciate your feedback about your model, thank you!
🚘 Compatible Vehicle Models List
Alpine
Pioneer
Kenwood
DAF9
DA120
AVH-ZL5150BT
Z7250BT
AVH-Z7100DAB
DMH-C2550NEX
DMH-1500NEX
AVIC-3400NEX
AVIC-2400E
AVH-2550NEX
AHV-2330
AHV-1440NEX
AVH1330
AVH-4200NEX
FH9400DVS
NEX Head Unit
250bt
AVH-Z5200DAB
AVH-Z3100DAB
DDX918WS
(do not recommend using it on Android Auto）
2017 - 2022 A3
2017 - 2022 A4
2017 - 2022 A5
2017 - 2022 A6
2017 - 2022A7
2018 - 2022 A8
2017 - 2022 Q2
2017 - 2022 Q7
2017 - 2022 S3
2019 - 2022 S4
2019 - 2022 S5
2017 - 2022 R8
2017 - 2022 TT
2018 - 2022 Q5
2022 e-tron
2022 Q8
2020 - 2022 Q3
2022 RS3
2022 e-tron Sportback
2022 e-tron GT
2017 - 2022 NSX
2018 - 2022 MDX
2018 - 2022 TLX
2019 - 2022 RDX (Unstable Compatibility)
2023 Integra
2018 - 2022 Giulia
2018 - 2022 Stelvio
2023 Tonale
2017 - 2022 Bentayga
2019 - 2022 Continental
2020 - 2022 Flying Spur
2017 - 2022 BX3
2017 - 2022 BX4
2017 - 2022 BX5
2017 - 2022 BX6
2016 - 2017 Excelle
2016 - 2022 LaCrosse
2016 - 2022 Regal
2017 - 2022 Encore
2017 - 2022 Envision
2018 - 2022 Enclave
2018 - 2022 GT
2018 - 2022 GT-MPV
2018 - 2022 GL6
2020 - 2022 GL8 Avenir
2020 - 2022 GL8 ES
2021 - 2022 GL8 Business Travel Edition
2016 ELR
2016 - 2019 ATS
2016 - 2019 ATS-V
2016 - 2019 CTS
2016 - 2019 CTS-V
2016 - 2022 CT6
2016 - 2022 CT6-V
2016 - 2019 XTS
2017 - 2022 XT5
2019 - 2022 XT4
2020 - 2022 CT4
2020 - 2022 CT4-V
2020 - 2022 CT5
2020 - 2022 CT5-V
2020 - 2022 XT6
2016 - 2022 Escalade / ESV
2016 - 2017 Cavalier
2016 - 2019 Volt
2016 - 2022 Camaro
2016 - 2022 Camaro Convertible
2016 - 2022 Colorado
2016 - 2022 Corvette
2016 - 2022 Corvette Convertible
2016 - 2022 Cruze
2016 - 2022 Impala
2016 - 2022 Malibu
2016 - 2022 Sail LOVA
2016 - 2022 Silverado
2016 - 2022 Silverado HD
2016 - 2022 Spark
2016 - 2022 Suburban
2016 - 2022 Tahoe
2017 - 2022 Aveo
2017 - 2022 Bolt EV
2017 - 2022 Prisma
2017 - 2022 S10
2017 - 2022 Sonic
2017 - 2022 Tracker
2017 - 2022 Trax
2018 - 2022 Equinox
2018 - 2022 Traverse
2019 - 2022 Blazer
2019 - 2022 Monza
2020- 2022 Captiva
2020- 2022 Trailblazer
2018 Explorer
2017 - 2022 300
2018 - 2022 Pacifica
2019 - 2021 Voyager
2016 - 2022 Aircross
2016 - 2022 Berlingo Multispace
2016 - 2022 C3
2016 - 2022 C4
2016 - 2022 C4 Picasso
2016 - 2022 C5
2016 - 2022 C5 Break
2016 - 2022 C6
2016 - 2022 Jumper
2016 - 2022 Jumpy
2016 - 2022 Spacetourer
2017 - 2022 C3-AirCross
2017 - 2022 C3-XR
2017 - 2022 C4 Cactus
2017 - 2022 C4-L
2017 - 2022 C4-Lounge
2017 - 2022 C4 Spacetourer
2017 - 2022 C-Elysée
2017 - 2022 C-Quatre
2018 - 2022 Berlingo
2018 - 2022 C5 Aircross
2017 - 2022 Challenger (do not recommend using it on Android Auto)
2017 - 2022 Charger
2018 - 2022 Durango (do not recommend using it on Android Auto)
2019 - 2022 Journey
2016 FF
2016 F12 tdf
2016 - 2017 California T
2016 - 2017 F12 Berlinetta
2016 - 2020 488 GTB
2016 - 2020 488 Spider
2017 - 2020 GTC4Lusso
2018 - 2021 812 Superfast
2018 - 2022 Portofino
2019 - 2021 Monza SP1
2019 - 2021 Monza SP2
2020 - 2022 F8 Tributo
2020 - 2022 sf90 Stradale
2022 296 GTB
2017 - 2019 C-MAX
2017 - 2019 Fiesta
2017 - 2019 Flex
2017 - 2019 Focus
2017 - 2019 Taurus
2017 - 2022 Edge
2017 - 2022 Escape
2017 - 2022 Expedition
2017 - 2022 F-150
2017 - 2020 Fusion
2017 - 2022 Transit
2017 - 2022 Transit Connect
2017 - 2022 Mustang
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
2017 - 2022 Explorer
2018 - 2022 EcoSport(Do not recommend for wireless Android Auto)
2018 - 2022 Ford GT
2021 - 2022 Mustang Mach-E
2021 - 2022 Bronco
2021 - 2022 Bronco Sport
2022 Evos
2022 Maverick
2017 - 2022 G80
2020 - 2022 G70
2020 - 2022 G90
2021 - 2022 GV80
2022 GV70
2022 GV60
2022 G90
2023 GV60
2023 G90
2016 - 2022 Canyon
2016 - 2022 Sierra
2016 - 2022 Yukon
2016 - 2022 Yukon XL
2017 - 2022 Acadia
2018 - 2022 Terrain
2016 - 2022 Accord
2016 - 2022 Civic
2017 - 2022 Ridgeline
2017 - 2022 CR-V
2017 - 2022 Pilot
2019 - 2022 Odyssey
2019 - 2022 Clarity
2018 - 2020 Fit
2019 - 2022 HR-V
2019 - 2022 Insight
2019 - 2022 Passport
2018 - 2022 Gold Wing
2020 - 2022 Africa Twin
2015 - 2016 Genesis Sedan
2015 - 2018 Azera
2015 - 2022 Sonata
2016 - 2022 i10
2016 - 2022 i30
2016 - 2022 i40
2016 - 2020 Elantra GT
2016 - 2022 Tucson
2016 - 2022 Veloster
2017 - 2022 Santa Fe
2017 - 2020 Ioniq
2017 - 2022 Kona
2017 - 2019 Santa Fe Sport
2017 - 2022 Elantra
2019 Santa Fe XL
2019 - 2022 Accent
2020 - 2022 Nexo
2020 - 2022 Palisade
2020 - 2022 Venue
2021 - 2022 Bayon
2022 Casper
2022 Ioniq 5
2022 SANTA CRUZ
2023 IONIQ 6
2023 Palisade
2019 - 2022 E-Pace
2019 - 2022 F-Pace
2019 - 2022 I-Pace
2019 - 2020 XE
2019 - 2022 XF
2019 - 2020 XJ
2019 - 2022 F-Type
2017 - 2022 Compass
2018 - 2022 Grand Cherokee
2018 - 2022 Renegade
2018 - 2022 Wrangler
2020 - 2022 Gladiator
2022 Grand Wagoneer
2022 Wagoneer
2014 - 2022 Soul
2015 - 2020 Optima
2015 - 2020 Optima Hybrid
2015 - 2021 Sedona
2015 - 2021 Soul EV
2017 - 2020 Cadenza
2017 - 2022 Sorento
2017 - 2022 Forte
2017 - 2022 Niro
2017 - 2020 Optima Plug-In Hybrid
2018 - 2022 Niro Plug-In Hybrid
2018 - 2022 Rio
2018 - 2022 Stinger
2019 - 2020 K900
2020 - 2022 Telluride
2021 - 2022 Seltos
2021 - 2022 K5
2021 - 2022 K8
2022 Carnival
2022 EV6
2022 Niro
2023 Telluride
2023 Niro
2019 - 2022 Range Rover
2019 - 2022 Range Rover Discovery
2019 - 2022 Range Rover Discovery Sport
2019 - 2022 Range Rover Evoque
2019 - 2022 Range Rover Sport
2019 - 2022 Range Rover Velar
2020 - 2022 Defender
2019 - 2022 ES
2019 - 2022 LC
2019 - 2022 LS
2019 - 2022 NX（NX 2022 350 doesn't support Andriod Auto）
2019 - 2022 RC
2019 - 2022 RC F
2019 - 2022 UX
2020 - 2022 RX
2021 - 2022 ES Hybrid
2021 - 2022 IS
2021 - 2022 LC Convertible
2021 - 2022 LC Hybrid
2021 - 2022 LS Hybrid
2021 - 2022 NX Hybrid
2021 - 2022 RX Hybrid
2021 - 2022 UX Hybrid
2022 GX
2023 RZ
2017 - 2018 MKS
2017 - 2018 MKX
2017 - 2019 MKC
2017 - 2019 MKT
2017 - 2020 MKZ
2017 - 2022 Navigator
2017 - 2020 Continental
2018 - 2022 Nautilus
2020 - 2022 Aviator
2020 - 2022 Corsair
2017 - 2022 Ghibli
2017 - 2022 Levante
2017 - 2022 Quattroporte
2018 - 2021 GT Convertible
2018 - 2020 GranTurismo
2022 MC20
2023 Grecale
2016 - 2022 A-Class
2016 - 2022 B-Class
2016 - 2022 CLA-Class
2016 - 2022 CLS-Class
2016 - 2022 E-Class Cabriolet
2016 - 2022 E-Class Coupe
2016 - 2022 GLA-Class
2016 - 2022 GLE-Class
2017 - 2020 X-Class
2017 - 2022 E-Class
2017 - 2022 GLS-Class
2017 - 2022 SL-Class
2018 Sprinter
2018 - 2020 Vito
2018 - 2022 GLC-Class
2018 - 2022 S-Class
2019 - 2022 C-Class（do not recommend using it on Android Auto）
2020 Metris
2020 V-Class
2020 - 2022 GLB-Class
2020 - 2022 GLS-Class
2021 Citan
2021 - 2022 EQA-Class
2021 - 2022 EQC-Class
2022 EQB-Class
2022 EQS-Class
2023 EQE-Class
2017 - 2022 Maxima (Unstable Compatibility)
2017 - 2022 Micra
2017 - 2022 Murano
2018 - 2022 GT-R
2018 - 2022 Kicks
2018 - 2022 Leaf
2018 - 2022 Rogue
2019 - 2022 Altima
2019 - 2022 Qashqai
2019 - 2022 Rogue Sport
2019 - 2022 Sentra
2019 - 2022 Terrano
2019 - 2022 Titan
2019 - 2022 Versa
2020 - 2022 Patrol
2021 - 2022 Armada
2021 - 2022 XRAY
2021 - 2022 Granta
2022 Frontier
2022 Pathfinder
2022 Ariya
2022 Largus
2016 - 2020 ADAM
2016 - 2022 Astra
2016 - 2022 Corsa
2016 - 2022 Insignia
2016 - 2020 KARL
2017 - 2022 Ampera-e
2017 - 2022 Crossland X
2017 - 2022 Mokka
2017 - 2022 Zafira
2018 - 2022 Combo Life
2018 - 2022 Grandland
2017 - 2022 208
2016 - 2022 308S
2016 - 2022 3008
2016 - 2022 4008
2016 - 2022 408
2017 - 2022 301
2017 - 2022 308
2017 - 2022 308 SW
2017 - 2022 508
2017 - 2022 5008
2016 - 2022 Expert
2016 - 2022 Partner Tepee
2016 - 2022 Traveller
2018 - 2022 Rifter (do not recommend using it on Android Auto）
2017 - 2022 718
2017 - 2022 Panamera
2017 - 2022 Macan
2017 - 2022 Cayenne (not recommend using 4.0 on Android Auto)
2017 - 2022 911
2017 - 2022 Boxster
2020 - 2022 Taycan
2018 - 2022 Ram 1500
2018 - 2022 Ram 2500
2018 - 2022 Ram 3500
2018 - 2022 Ram 4500
2017 - 2022 Clio
2017 - 2022 Espace
2017 - 2022 Kadjar
2017 - 2022 Mégane
2017 - 2022 Mégane Estate
2017 - 2022 Scénic
2017 - 2022 Grand Scénic
2017 - 2022 Talisman
2017 - 2022 Talisman Estate
2018 - 2022 Koleos
2018 - 2022 Fluence
2019 - 2020 Twingo
2016 - 2022 Alhambra
2016 - 2022 Ibiza
2016 - 2022 Leon
2016 - 2022 Toledo
2017 - 2022 Ateca (do not recommend using it on Android Auto)
2018 - 2022 Arona
2020 - 2022 Tarraco
2017 - 2022 Impreza
2018 - 2022 BRZ
2018 - 2022 Crosstrek
2018 - 2022 Legacy
2018 - 2022 Outback
2019 - 2022 Ascent
2019 - 2022 Forester
2019 - 2022 WRX
2019 - 2022 WRX STI
2023 Solterra
2016 - 2022 Baleno
2016 - 2022 Ciaz
2016 - 2022 Hustler
2016 - 2022 Ignis
2016 - 2022 Lapin
2016 - 2022 Solio
2016 - 2022 Solio Bandit
2016 - 2022 Spacia
2016 - 2022 Spacia Custom
2016 - 2022 SX4 S-CROSS
2016 - 2022 Vitara
2018 - 2022 Jimny
2016 - 2017 Yeti
2016 - 2022 Fabia
2016 - 2022 Octavia
2016 - 2022 Rapid
2016 - 2022 Superb
2017 - 2022 Karoq
2017 - 2022 Kodiaq
2017 - 2022 Scala
2018 - 2022 Kamiq
2020 - 2022 Enyaq iV
2023 ENYAQ iV
2018 - 2022 Aygo
2019 - 2022 Avalon
2019 - 2022 Corolla Hatchback
2018 - 2022 Camry
2019 - 2022 C-HR
2019 - 2022 Sienna
2020 - 2021 86
2019 - 2020 Rav4
2020 - 2022 4Runner
2020 - 2022 Corolla
2020 - 2022 Highlander
2020 - 2022 Prius Prime
2020 - 2022 Sequoia
2020 - 2022 Supra
2020 - 2022 Tacoma
2020 - 2022 Tundra
2020 - 2022 Yaris
2021 - 2022 Avanza
2021 - 2022 Mirai
2021 - 2022 Venza
2022 Corolla Cross
2022 GR86
2022 Foxy
2023 bZ4X
2016 - 2020 ADAM
2016 - 2022 Astra
2016 - 2022 Corsa
2016 - 2022 Insignia
2016 - 2022 Viva
2017 - 2022 Ampera-e
2017 - 2022 Crossland-x
2017 - 2022 Mokka
2017 - 2022 Zafira
2016 Spacefox
2016 - 2018 CC
2016 - 2018 Scirocco
2016 - 2022 Amarok
2016 - 2019 Beetle
2016 - 2019 Beetle Cabriolet
2016 - 2022 Golf R
2016 - 2022 Caddy
2016 - 2022 California
2016 - 2022 Caravelle
2016 - 2021 e-Golf
2016 - 2021 Fox
2016 - 2022 Golf
2016 - 2022 Golf Cabriolet
2016 - 2022 Golf SportsVan
2016 - 2022 Golf Variant
2016 - 2022 Golf SportWagen
2016 - 2022 GTI
2016 - 2022 Jetta
2016 - 2022 Lamando
2016 - 2022 Multivan
2016 - 2022 Passat Variant
2016 - 2022 Polo(Except for Polo with Type-C)
2016 - 2022 Sharan
2016 - 2022 Tiguan
2016 - 2022 Touran
2016 - 2022 Transporter
2016 - 2022 Passat
2017 - 2022 Atlas
2017 - 2022 Crafter
2017 - 2022 CrossFox
2017 - 2022 Gol
2017 - 2022 Saveiro
2017 - 2022 Voyage
2018 - 2022 Arteon
2018 - 2022 Bora
2018 - 2022 Magotan
2018 - 2022 Sagitar
2018 - 2022 T-Roc
2021 - 2022 ID.3
2021 - 2022 ID.4
2022 Taos
2022 ID.5
2022 Talagon
2023 ID.Buzz
337 Excellent Reviews
It’s always convenient to stay in your own ecosystem, same phone, same car, same cable without any change. But as you start sharing your car with your family and that family insists on sticking to iPhones, things change fast.
I’m the only one that uses Android in my house, and that wasn’t an issue until I moved back home and got married. My Polo is now being used by my wife and my dad as well, so we were constantly changing the USB cable on it to connect different phones. Add to it, the smaller distances and trip times in Ludhiana now (compared to Delhi earlier), and plugging in every time seemed like an unnecessary step. So I looked into solutions and while I could find a good number of options for Wired to Wireless conversion adapters for Carplay, and also for Android Auto; there were almost none that did both with the same device.
The search ended with Carlinkit 4.0. Once you connect the device, you are greeted with a login screen and you have to connect the Bluetooth from your phone to this device, after that just follow the prompts on your phone and voila, you are connected!
That was as expected but what I really wanted to see is how it worked with multiple phones previously paired, and to my surprise, it works perfectly. It starts off and gives a list of previous phones and you can choose from those. It then tries to connect and if the Bluetooth and wifi of that phone is active, it will start it off.
One tip to note is that it takes almost a minute for it to boot up from cold, so you can connect the phone only after that. Luckily in Polo, the USB port of the Headunit powers on right after the car is unlocked from the key, so by the time I reach the car, adjust my seats and mirrors, it has finished booting up. So I try to unlock the car a few seconds in advance to ensure this.
The Performance is Fine, it is just as responsive as using Native wired Carplay/Android Auto. And in fact, the connection is more stable and reliable than I have felt with factory Wireless Carplay in my X1. There is almost a 2-3 second lag between the audio sync as compared to the Wired connection. But I feel it's barely any worse than the factory Wireless solutions. Only time you’ll really complain is if you decide to play Video in Android Auto (through unofficial ways of course).
Another scenario where it can be useful is if your car has only wired CarPlay and you want to run Android Auto on it. Would have been perfect for my X1 but alas, BMW feels wired CarPlay is too old school.
The price is not low by any means but I have honestly run out of cool mods to do on my Polo, so this was a nice value add.
I bought the Carlinkit 4.0 for my 2018 Lexus LC500. My car has CarPlay. Android Auto was not included in the LC until MY2021. I really didn't think this would work, but it does. For the money, it is a GREAT unit👍🏻 Hookup is very easy.
However, Carlink has an APK app to adjust the car's screen resolution, but there are only three choices. None of them give the optimum resolution for the screen on my LC. Two of them fill the screen but lose information on the top and bottom of the screen. The one that shows all the information (800xc400) leaves 40% of my screen blank. Carlinkit says there is no way to fix it❓
Really in love with this new buy, makes my driving so easy with this. And the device is so small that i have hidden it below my infotainment. Connection is so stable and quick. I got this for my MG Astor 2022.
A little quirky to connect at first, along with the MMI screen (2016 Audi A6) reflecting Apple Car Play instead of Android Auto. ... been working well.
I have an IPhone XR and drive 2022 Subaru Outback. The setup was easy and it connects fine and quick enough for me. However, on occasion the phone will lose its link for a couple seconds and then rejoin the bluetooth connection. It is somewhat finicky on location of the phone in my car when charging, i use non-data connected usb charger on back of console, otherwise It works best for me when not charging and set it on my passenger seat. The Map apps tend to lag behind updating the on screen video, behind the voice directions. The voice directions are on time, the arrow on maps lags behind about 20-30 seconds ago, where I already drove.
The day before I received Carlinkit, I had a terrible accident. I had a collision with my car and the car was destroyed. I have ordered a new car, but have to wait until february 2023. So I do hope the Carlinkit will meet my expectations because I will not be able to return Carlinkit. I have to wait 8-9 monts to see
