Carlinkit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter

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Product guide

Carlinkit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter

Adapter: Carlinkit 5.0 converts wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto to a wireless connection in a compatible car. It is a fit only if the vehicle already supports the corresponding wired system, so it does not add CarPlay or Android Auto to a car that lacks it.

At a glance

Designed to convert wired CarPlay to wireless CarPlay or wired Android Auto to wireless Android Auto.
The car must already support the wired system you intend to use. The adapter cannot add the other platform to a vehicle that only has one.
The listing gives iPhone 6+ with iOS 10+ and Android phones running Android 11+ as phone requirements, with a Huawei compatibility caveat.
Bluetooth pairing is the stated initial connection step before the product interface appears.

Price

£56.10Save 15%

Reference price: ~~£65.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Supports wireless conversion for either CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the wired system already present in the car.
USB Type-A and Type-C connector options are listed.
Compact listed dimensions of 43 x 12 x 76 millimetres.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	CarlinKit
Model	CarlinKit 5.0
Part number	CPC200-2air

Compatibility and connection
Vehicle compatibility	Vehicles with CarPlay support and Android Auto wired from 2016 onwards
Connector type	USB type A or USB type C
Input voltage	5 Volts
Current rating	1.5 Amps
Phone compatibility	iPhone 6+(Running IOS 10+)/Android Phone(Running Android 11+). Note: HUAWEI may be incompatible.

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	43 x 12 x 76 millimetres
Weight listed	112 Grams

Finish and warranty
Colour	Black
Finish	Matte
Warranty type	Limited
Manufacturer warranty	1 year manufacturer
Power plug type	No Plug

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Compatibility needs careful checking: the listing says vehicles with CarPlay support and wired Android Auto from 2016 onwards, while also warning that BMW and Tesla models are not compatible. It says the adapter cannot supply CarPlay or Android Auto if the car only has the other wired system. Phone guidance lists iPhone 6+ with iOS 10+ and Android 11+, and notes Huawei may be incompatible. Check the exact car and phone before purchase.

What’s in the box

Included

User manual
CarlinKit 2 x air adapter
USB A-C data cable, 1
USB C-C data cable, 1

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Drivers with a compatible car that already has wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto and want the corresponding system wirelessly.
Drivers with an iPhone running iOS 10+ or an Android phone running Android 11+, subject to vehicle and phone compatibility.

Less suited to

Cars without factory wired CarPlay or Android Auto.
Drivers expecting a car with only one wired system to gain the other platform.
BMW and Tesla owners, which the listing explicitly excludes.

Carlinkit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

3.8 / 5 · 927 ratings

5 stars56%56%
4 stars11%11%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars8%8%
1 star17%17%

Customer feedback reports straightforward setup and positive experiences with iPhones, a Volvo XC90 and sound quality. Connectivity and latency experiences are mixed, including reports of call disconnections and freezing after extended use, and opinions on value vary. For buyers relying on navigation or calls, these reported connection and delay issues matter even though the listing describes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules. Aggregate ratings are also mixed rather than uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers report easy setup and positive experiences with iPhones and a Volvo XC90.
Some customers praise sound quality.

Negative themes

Customers report occasional disconnections during calls and freezing after extended use.

Mixed feedback

Connectivity and latency experiences vary.
Opinions on value are divided.
Audio-quality feedback is not uniformly positive.

Frequently asked questions

Does this adapter add CarPlay or Android Auto to any car?

No. The car must already support the relevant wired system. A car with only wired CarPlay will not gain Android Auto, and a car with only wired Android Auto will not gain CarPlay.

Which phones are listed as compatible?

The listing specifies iPhone 6+ running iOS 10+ and Android phones running Android 11+. It warns that Huawei phones may be incompatible.

Will it work with BMW or Tesla?

The listing states it is not compatible with BMW and Tesla models.

What should I check before buying?

Confirm that your specific vehicle has the wired CarPlay or Android Auto you want to convert, and check phone compatibility. The listing gives a broad from-2016 vehicle description but also excludes BMW and Tesla.