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Mini Wireless Apple CarPlay Adaptor US$16, Android Auto Adaptor US$16.72 Delivered (New User Only) @ Factory Direct AliExpress

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ozvictor on 05/11/2023 - 18:45 aliexpress.com (4941 clicks)
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Was looking for a wireless Apple CarPlay adaptor for my car and found this, similar items on Amazon are selling for over $60. This is new user welcome deal, I just registered a new account with a new email to get this price.

Item Description:

Bluetooth 5.2

• Carplay and Auto Box Integration :Connect your phone to your car's infotainment system seamlessly with the Mini Carplay&Auto Box Dongle.

• Wired to Wireless Connectivity :Enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity while still being able to use your car's existing wired system with the Mini Carplay&Auto Box Dongle.

• Compatibility with Multiple Car Brands :The Mini Carplay&Auto Box Dongle is compatible with a wide range of car brands, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, Mazda, Nissan, BMW, Suzuki, Subaru, Kia, Ford, Opel, Skoda, and more.

• Easy Installation :The Mini Carplay&Auto Box Dongle is easy to install and can be done in just a few minutes, without the need for any special tools or expertise.

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  • blitzn on 05/11/2023 - 19:24
    +2

    Whats the connectivity like with this or others. Is there any delay or lagg or disconnects while using this.

    • derekek on 05/11/2023 - 21:35
      +7

      My car has genuine wireless CarPlay, it also disconnects and lags when making call. So I’m using wired..

    • Make it so on 06/11/2023 - 12:31

      I have a Motorola wireless Android Auto adaptor. It also has dropouts and lag. Same with my wife's Pioneer head unit, and a relative's Skoda with built-in wireless.

      It's just Android Auto that's crap. I think it's because it uses a really wide 5GHz channel that has way more theoretical bandwidth than it ever needs, but which makes it extremely susceptible to interference. For me, being within 150 metres of any mobile phone tower causes a dropout.

  • rezmata on 05/11/2023 - 19:53
    +6

    I'll wait for the day I upgrade my phone to a wireless charging one, and techno of these wireless android auto (AA) adapter's support wireless charging. For now I'm happy with easily pluging in the phone, knowing it's reliable AA connectivity and charging without battery draining for WiFi connectivity.

    • EatSleepOzBargainRpt on 05/11/2023 - 20:40
      +21

      Thanks, you talked me out of buying this. Now, can you talk me out of buying everything else on OzBargain, please?

      • rezmata on 06/11/2023 - 10:07

        :D

      • macrocephalic on 06/11/2023 - 17:37
        +1

        I have an AA Wireless one of these (was popular when this tech was new) and it's great. It has flaws, I'm normally half way down the street by the time it's connected, but I can just hop in the car and go. If I'm going on a long drive I might unplug the wireless adapter and plug my phone in, it's just a matter of taking the cable from the little box and putting it in my phone, but I'm more often on short trips and would rather leave my phone in my pocket.

    • ATangk on 05/11/2023 - 22:24
      +5

      I never liked wireless charging in a car. If you are nagivating using google maps most phones will just overheat and stop charging.

      • rezmata on 05/11/2023 - 22:55

        Really? good to know!! Now it's not a factor to upgrade the phone. Can happily stick to good ol tech!

        • [Deactivated] on 06/11/2023 - 02:56
          -3

          lies, ive been using qi charging in my car even before apple started using it on their phones, long road trips have never been an issue.

          the only problem with heat ive ever run across is those ring stickers coming undone and dropping the phone. which is no longer a problem as you can now buy phone cases with the qi ring built in.

        • Bigboomboom on 11/11/2023 - 16:25

          Depending on where the phone lies, on my Atto 3 unfortunately the charger is in full sun and on sunny day yes my Pixel 7 Pro will stop charging. On not so sunny day it's fine.

      • spriggan43 on 06/11/2023 - 00:47
        +1

        Try setting your map app to dark or nightmode, this may help lower the power usage on your screen and lower the heat.

      • Franc-T on 06/11/2023 - 14:46

        On my car, its enough to keep the phone from losing charge, im happy with that

      • sween64 on 06/11/2023 - 21:27

        No issues for me but I use a vent mount holder with wireless charging so I guess the AC helps to cool it.

  • MS Paint on 05/11/2023 - 20:09
    +6

    say goodbye to bondage

    Gold.

  • peternorth on 05/11/2023 - 20:11
    +2

    Thanks OP, grabbed one, happy to risk at this price

  • SpeedAU on 05/11/2023 - 20:26
    +2

    all of them delay, so good for music and maps calls hopeless. all the same chipset

  • Mdol on 05/11/2023 - 20:26
    +2

    I can vouch for the AA version of this actually works really well.

  • heartychat on 05/11/2023 - 20:37

    I have a Mazda CX-9 2016 which does not have Apple CarPlay, but has the original Mazda Connect Infotainment System which has touch screen features. I can connect my iPhone to this system by a wired connection and a wireless connection.

    Will this convert my Mazda Connect Infotainment System into CarPlay, or is this only to switch existing wired CarPlay to wireless CarPlay?

    • ozvictor on 05/11/2023 - 20:39
      +12

      No it’s an adaptor so it won’t work if your car doesn’t have wired CarPlay by default

    • Cachew on 05/11/2023 - 21:09
      +7

      You can, however, buy something like this https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001447097099.html and upgrade the infotainment system to have Carplay. Took me a few hours (software updates take a while) and then get the wireless adapter.

      • heartychat on 05/11/2023 - 21:40
        +2

        Awesome. Thanks ozvictor and Cachew.

        • Oyster59 on 06/11/2023 - 22:02

          I have a 2017 cx5, (the newer shape with the dash top mounted stereo) and I bought one of these. But I also had to update the software on the stereo which wasn't easy, and the files are hard to find on the internet because Mazda basically hates people doing this. Mazda charges around 550 to add the module and update the software last time I checked.

      • theguyrules on 06/11/2023 - 12:07

        Yeah I've done this too, no issue.

      • sandman20104159 on 07/11/2023 - 13:20

        is there something to enable andriod auto on a Holden VF?

    • PhillipC on 05/11/2023 - 22:01
      +2

      Note, your Mazda can get Carplay / AA retrofitted by Mazda for like 500 bucks, albeit it's still wired, but the interface is pretty neat (albeit no touchscreen for AA whatsoever).

      • Brick50 on 06/11/2023 - 03:31
        +2

        You’re paying Mazda $500 for the $83 AliExpress link. It’s quite easy to fit, just have to route a few wires and swap the usb unit.

        From memory your have to update the radio via a USB BEFORE you install the new parts

        • Underlord on 06/11/2023 - 20:03

          The tricky part was obtaining a copy of the latest firmware!

          • Oyster59 on 06/11/2023 - 22:04
            +2

            @Underlord: I have a copy and I could upload if anyone needs it. If anyone has any suggestions where to upload it I cam probably do that.

      • SidComp on 08/11/2023 - 11:42

        604$ for the wired CarPlay from Mazda! Includes the software upgrade and a lifetime warranty as per my local dealership.

  • xdestinyyx on 05/11/2023 - 20:46

    Has anyone purchased this before? The price is tempting

  • Naigrabzo on 05/11/2023 - 21:03

    Buy this sort of thing from Amazon. If no good for calls etc due to lag, just send it back.

  • woojin444 on 05/11/2023 - 21:04
    +9

    I bought the CarPlay one recently and have used it for a week now and been using it with a Mazda 3 (2020).
    For anyone considering:
    Good:
    1. Connects to my phone without fail as soon as I turn on my car. There is a “starting screen” that comes up for maybe 3~5 seconds but by the time I’ve come out of park, the “starting screen” is well over.
    2. CarPlay’s control has no delay at all. The only delays I have noticed are when skipping music (1 sec) and when setting a route from my phone (1-2 sec).
    3. The wireless bit is really useful even if it’s the purpose.
    Bad:
    1. If you also connect your phone to your car to charge, the audio output changes from Bluetooth to normal CarPlay. But because the normal CarPlay is taken over by the device, there isn’t any audio. You can fix this by going to your music app and changing the output back to Bluetooth. (Only tested this with Apple Music, not sure for Spotify)
    2. If you have a Bluetooth audio device like a headset and you were using it as you turn on your car, the Bluetooth’s audio output can random swap to your audio device. You can fix this by properly disconnecting or just not having both connected when the car starts.
    3. Calls are slightly delayed so it feels like you’re talking to someone who’s in a different country. Call quality is also degraded but it’s okay.

    Overall, I think it’s great and the only annoyances have been related to audio output for me.

    • amrdeus on 06/11/2023 - 14:29

      For calls, does it have it's own mic? Or does it use your phone's mic?

      Sorry for the last question.

      • macrocephalic on 06/11/2023 - 17:38

        It uses the car's microphone - like like if you plug it into the cable. Basically this just creates a connection from your phone to the car's USB as if you'd plugged it in.

        • amrdeus on 06/11/2023 - 21:02

          Oh gotcha thanks. Not for me then. I thought this maybe made your dumb car smart. Kind of like a Bluetooth receiver but that was smart and could do calls too.. ah well

  • plmko on 05/11/2023 - 23:36
    +4

    I have the Android version. Other than the confusing instructions that contradicts itself because it looks like it's for another product; it's fairly easy to use and I didn't notice anything different compared to wired. Works well.

    However the sound quality was noticeable downgraded. That alone made me switch back to wired and put this away in the shame drawer. However I don't believe it's the fault of this product, just the nature of wireless.

    • sovereign01 on 06/11/2023 - 00:46

      I can't speak for these things but genuine wireless CarPlay streams lossloss audio @ 24bit/48kHz - So no drop in quality for going wireless.

  • summer1 on 06/11/2023 - 00:32

    Can you stack this with new user coupons?

  • yahms on 06/11/2023 - 00:52

    TL;DR - a similar device (carlinkit) is in my car, unplugged, and I use cable.

    Not sure how this compares with carlinkit , and ottobox, those are generally the best (or most popular / well known) ones out there?

    Mine seemed decent for calls, no lag. no complaints from other end, and only small lag on GUI input , and I had it set for 1sec of music buffer, worked fine. Didn’t really notice the wireless being much worse

    Was sweet not having to plug in a cord too, so phone can just stay in pocket etc

    Even still, I’ve almost entirely stopped using it.

    Minor thing, but I found the occasional cutouts to music (I assume 5ghz interference, it’s like cd skipping) really jarring.

    Secondly , the heat generated in the phone during GPS+streaming music+wireless CarPlay caused overheating. Same deal for phone calls+gps+wirelessCP. Sunlight on phone likely a factor too. Add in charging or even worse , wireless charging and yeh, not ideal.

    It’s not over yet tho - I’m going to try a MagSafe holder which covers as little of the phone as possible , like one of those funky circle/ ring ones, and try mount in front of an AC vent. Also I think there was ios16 overheating reports associated with CarPlay in general, which I did notice once or twice with wired - so I’ll try with ios17 again one day

    If that test works I’ll try a small MagSafe charger, on a hot day,

    All this lengthy rambling probably just reinforces my overall point that wireless is has its own quirks to contend with, YMMV

    • Oyster59 on 06/11/2023 - 22:17

      I bought a heymix magsafe charger and it has active cooling, like a little peltier cell and a fan. My phone comes off the charger with an actual cold spot, so it seems to be legit and works well. Only downside is the quality is otherwise average, it will probably last a year or 2 before it falls to bits.

  • MondaySleeper on 06/11/2023 - 06:34

    I have carlinkit and can vouch for it. Grabbed one when it was listed on sale on OZB.

    Disconnection happened only once, but got connected quickly. With wired one, I had an issue of AA not loading sometimes. Its fixed now.

    Onlyt annoying things I noticed is that if you try to power the phone when its trying to estbalish connection with headset, it has some problem in connecting. So wait for the wireless AA to establish the connection and then correct the Type-C that is connected to Cig Light and quick charger.

    Never used wired one after getting the wireless AA

    • abs898 on 06/11/2023 - 09:37

      Can voucher for carlinkit, have the dual android auto and apple carplay one. Works very well with minimal to no lag.

  • nawapb on 06/11/2023 - 08:37

    Hi all,

    does anyone know if this is known to work with aftermarket headunits like Sony XAV-AX5000

    i have the above Sony unit and its only wired carplay and android auto atm.

    thanks

    • theguyrules on 06/11/2023 - 12:08
      +1

      I use a Carlinkit 3.0 with my XA-AX3000 and it works perfectly.

  • PleasureMe on 06/11/2023 - 09:14

    I've heard that all these wireless adapters (regardless of brand) drain your car battery when the car is off. Not sure if true for all or just some, just retelling what I have heard.

    • abs898 on 06/11/2023 - 09:36

      Yup, phone also heats up. I don't think the drain is that bad but comparing to a wired system, your phone isn't charging at the same time.

    • sovereign01 on 06/11/2023 - 10:01

      That usually depends on whether your car activates its USB ports when turned off or not. Some do, some don’t.

    • Make it so on 06/11/2023 - 12:33

      My motorola adapter stays powered on for several minutes after I switch off the car. Not enough to drain the battery.

    • macrocephalic on 06/11/2023 - 17:40

      Does your internal USB stay active when you turn the car off? Mine (i30) turns off at about the same time as the internal light goes off after turning the ignition off.

  • Clear on 06/11/2023 - 10:31

    Don't create too many new accounts. They'll ban you permanently.

  • ahly92 on 06/11/2023 - 12:54

    Hi, im confused can someone help.
    I have mercedes w251 headunit. Inside the glovebox there is a usb that connects to it. Will this device turn the headynit into carplay?

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/125008542228?chn=ps&_ul=AU&norov…

    • theguyrules on 06/11/2023 - 13:00

      This does not give you CarPlay if you don't already have it in your headunit. It just lets you use wireless Carplay from wired.

  • glasket on 06/11/2023 - 15:39

    What do you plug this into on the car? The USB port?

    • ozvictor on 06/11/2023 - 19:01

      yes plug in the usb port in the car

  • LackingRuth on 06/11/2023 - 15:45

    Page not found?

  • wenbin on 09/11/2023 - 08:21

    Good luck if they sent you the wrong item. To resolve it, they will ask you a tracking label between China and Australia, which you will not have (you will only have the tracking label between an Australian company, probably set up by AliExpress, and you). It will not go anywhere.

  • Cornetto on 14/11/2023 - 22:35

    I’m surprised it’s working well on my VW (so far)

  • eunos on 19/11/2023 - 09:25

    expired

  • moorey on 22/11/2023 - 15:11

    Am returning this item, it just stopped working (does not go beyond the boot screen)

  • basicerno on 23/11/2023 - 14:42
    +1

    I got the Apple Carplay box and have been using it for 2 weeks now with my Tiguan and Forrester and its been flawless!
    Really impressive for $30 and delivered in like 8days!

  • jsjc on 29/11/2023 - 13:52

    Just bought one - not expired

  • Miyagi on 14/12/2023 - 13:12

    I received mine and have been using it for about a week (Android) in my Mazda3. No issues so far, I have been pleasantly surprised at how well it works. Auto reconnects when I switch off the car and restart. I do find that my phone battery runs low quicker, other than that can highly recommend at this price!

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