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CarlinKit Mini5 Pro Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter US$11.42 (~A$20.99) Delivered @ Carlinkit via AliExpress

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lachlantula on 21/03/2025 - 23:55 vi.aliexpress.com (15582 clicks)
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absolute steal for the latest and greatest from carlinkit. i have one of these and it works well. ive admittedly only tested the android auto so far but i imagine carplay is just as good from what i've seen.

this is a successor to the carlinkit 5, which was well received on here at almost $40.

this supports both usb c and usb a.

detailed review here(youtube.com) from anthony barker, who reviews a lot of these dongles
an unboxing/overview(youtube.com) from gary cantrell

this is an affiliated item, so don't forget about your 19% tcb cashback(topcashback.com.au)
(you can check affiliation here(portals.aliexpress.com)). you can also stack with ali's in-house cashback and coins.

before someone else points it out, ill note that if you happen to have a raspberry pi (or similar sbc) with the right specs (usb otg + wifi/bt + low power enough for a car context) you can set it up as a wireless aa(github.com) or wireless carplay(github.com) dongle. i dont believe there's any way to do both with an rpi but id love to be corrected on this

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  • BargainsGrabber on 22/03/2025 - 00:50
    +3

    Great find - @WatchNerd and myself can at least rest for a while when these spams were monthly previously

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 00:52
      +1

      yep, these are priced stupidly outside of ali

  • HappyXD on 22/03/2025 - 01:27

    what's the difference between this and the carlinkit 5 ?

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 01:33

      smaller form factor and usb a+c support without extra cables. not sure abt any more specifics than that tbh. and its cheaper!

      • McMaferMur on 22/03/2025 - 10:48

        When we will use usb c? Most car has a now maybe tesla does c?

        • Maltopia on 23/03/2025 - 19:36

          Tesla has USB C. A 2019 BMW X1 I was loaned also had USB C.

  • Danielj on 22/03/2025 - 01:29
    -1

    Thanks @lachlantula! ordered, but it came up as $14.30 for me, then at checkout added $2.51 for GST?! Not sure what happened there but can't complain for that price.
    Only thing is the image of the unit changed after the oder from the the boxy dongle to the memory stick type. Again not sure what happened there, or why they have gizilion different models. Just wanted to share my experience for what it is worth.

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 01:30
      +1

      but it came up as $14.30 for me, then at checkout added $2.51 for GST?!

      yeah.. sorry, i should've clarified - this is a thing aliexpress does

      Only thing is the image of the unit changed after the oder from the the boxy dongle to the memory stick type

      the memory stick type is the one you want, don't worry :) the picture on this post is wrong

      • Danielj on 22/03/2025 - 01:40

        super, thanks for making time to clarify mate!

  • UosdwisRDewoh on 22/03/2025 - 01:34

    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005007374267736.html

    Unless I'm mistaken Mini 5 Pro is cheaper elsewhere on Aliexpress? $11.21 at above link for me

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 01:35

      do you have the mini5 selected or the mini5 pro amongst the variants?

      • UosdwisRDewoh on 22/03/2025 - 01:36

        2nd box - Mini5 Pro.

        • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 01:36
          +1

          oh, i see. i believe that's for new aliexpress customers only. good price though!

          • UosdwisRDewoh on 22/03/2025 - 02:06
            +1

            @lachlantula: You're right, my account had logged out for whatever reason.

            Can still get bit cheaper if not new if you go bundle deals route, $14.09 for me which is pretty nice

            • Maltopia on 23/03/2025 - 19:38

              @UosdwisRDewoh: With enough email addresses and credit cards, you can always be a new AliExpress customer ;)

      • Clear on 22/03/2025 - 02:21
        +1

        The Mini5 Pro USB dongle is US$8.99 before tax in Bundle Deals.

        https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/144344/120545/screensh…

        • aong152 on 22/03/2025 - 04:04

          Yep - I got it in bundle deals for a bit cheaper.

          There's now "bundle" directly competing with "choice". So annoying because I have one item in choice and two in bundle

  • mrshorty on 22/03/2025 - 05:12

    there is still tax added to the price so im getting 12.64 USD with some coins used too

  • gadgetguy on 22/03/2025 - 05:21

    Is there a switch to go between Android and carplay?

    My partner and I have iphone and android devices so need to be able to choose which one gets connected if we are both in the car.

    The current dongle we use has a switch but it's a much larger unit.

    • KaTst3R on 22/03/2025 - 07:01

      Same situation. Any advice anyone?

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 10:31

      i don't believe so unfortunately but this isn't a situation ive had to test, so cant confirm. i suppose one of you could turn off bluetooth before entering the car but that is a hassle.

      • gadgetguy on 22/03/2025 - 12:55

        Thanks, yes it would be a hassle. I'll pass.

        [EDIT] I watched the linked YT review and there is no switch - he calls it out at the end as something that should be added. It looks in the review he has to even unplug the unit and disable BT on the other device in order to switch. Way too much hassle.

    • OZBMate8911 on 24/03/2025 - 14:55
      +1

      FWIW, AAWireless is bringing out the Two+ soon that'll do switching

  • Owgasm on 22/03/2025 - 06:41

    Just purchased, $20 is worth a gamble for wireless CarPlay!

  • bravyboy on 22/03/2025 - 07:14
    +1

    Can someone help a noob please

    I have a Mazda 2 with a little screen with no CarPlay. What would I need in addition to this to make it have CarPlay? Or does this alone make the car have CarPlay?
    Thanks!

    • edrift on 22/03/2025 - 07:18
      +6

      No. This only makes it wireless.

      You need a new head unit or a standalone unit to do so.
      Something like this : https://amzn.asia/d/98R2qg0

      • jacross on 22/03/2025 - 08:19
        +1

        As in the head unit must already have carplay/android auto, and this device simply means you can connect to the head unit wirelessly instead of via a cable?

        • edrift on 22/03/2025 - 08:30
          +1

          Correct.
          It only makes an existing system wireless.

      • Treasurehunter on 22/03/2025 - 19:10

        I have head unit wireless one
        But can I use this one for Better speed or just keep using my head unit ?

    • Tightmike on 22/03/2025 - 08:13
      +2

      There is a unit you can buy for around $100 from memory which you fit into car to replace existing usb outlets giving you CarPlay/AA. It’s around $500 fitted from Mazda. Not sure it’s compatible with your vehicle.

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/306131052262?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mk…

    • RandyG7 on 22/03/2025 - 08:13

      What year mazda 2 is it? If it's a 2015 or later, a dealer can install the upgrade for $500:

      https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-advice/mazda-apple-carplay-…

  • edrift on 22/03/2025 - 07:16

    Does anyone notice that wireless Android Auto chews the battery life of your phone?

    • dajackal on 22/03/2025 - 07:35
      +1

      How bad is it?

      • edrift on 22/03/2025 - 08:29
        +1

        Very noticeable.
        I have a galaxy fold3. With screen off and a short trip you lose a few percent battery. Never measured it but I'd say you lose 1-2% every 5-10mins.

        So for the most part I'll plug the phone in to the charger which defeats the purpose of wireless Android Auto

        • v00d00 AU on 22/03/2025 - 08:32

          Tend to agree. However in my case I have wireless charging. So still seating the phone and having wireless both charging and android auto works well

        • dajackal on 22/03/2025 - 08:45
          +1

          Thanks I'll pass on this and keep plugging in :)

        • macklington on 22/03/2025 - 09:46
          +1

          One scenario where you could still benefit is if your carplay usb charging is quite slow, you could have a 12v charger connected to your phone for faster charging, and still have wireless carplay. That is my intended use for this one, anyway!

        • lllllll on 22/03/2025 - 14:18

          You can try lowering max resolution for Android Auto. It's a setting in Android Auto after you enabled developer mode for Android Auto app.

  • TaurusHead on 22/03/2025 - 07:29
    +7

    Thanks OP, bought it, need to buy a car with Carplay next

    • WhyAmICommenting on 22/03/2025 - 09:35

      That’s some forward bargain thinking. When’s the next EV steal coming I wonder?

    • Agglr on 22/03/2025 - 13:04

      Just make sure to buy a car that doesn’t have wireless CarPlay; only wired. Or else, bargain lost! 😞

    • Agglr on 22/03/2025 - 13:06

      Or in other words, a moot bargain pursuit.

  • BilboBargains on 22/03/2025 - 07:37

    i bought this from amazon the other day for $35 via a link form ozbargain https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BGPGWS8K?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_f…
    which is better ?

    i see this does android auto and carplay , is that the only difference

  • FiloGuy on 22/03/2025 - 07:55

    Thanks OP! Hopefully it works.

  • Trishool on 22/03/2025 - 08:04

    So for this to work, your car needs to have Android Auto already, correct?

    • bboT on 22/03/2025 - 08:06

      Yes

    • bcYield on 22/03/2025 - 08:34
      +1

      It's basically a usb wireless adaptor for car play and android auto. A mini wireless adaptor for pc these days is as cheap as $5.

  • parta on 22/03/2025 - 08:13

    When you have multiple devices in the car, how do you pick which gets connected?

    • Poor Ass on 22/03/2025 - 08:25
      +1

      Lucky dip

    • bcYield on 22/03/2025 - 08:32

      My andoid auto has an option to set priority but previously as not always worked I removed the other phones from the list. Now there's an upgrade which I haven't done, I can't tell if it's fixed yet.

  • duckdodgers245 on 22/03/2025 - 08:18

    Thank OP, needed a new one for the new car. Came to $20.78 for me.
    Have a similar one in the run around and works like a dream, only pain it takes ages to connect so hopefully this one is much faster as advertised.

    • slackerman on 22/03/2025 - 09:29

      how is it coming as $20.78, if the price is set in AUD it shows 14.88 (includes $2.51 Tax) for me

      • duckdodgers245 on 22/03/2025 - 09:58

        Had coins that I used that brought it down a little.
        You seeing it as US?

        • slackerman on 22/03/2025 - 10:45

          Its in AUD.I think the reason is explained in one of the comments above

  • dealsforlife on 22/03/2025 - 08:31

    Thanks OP. Got 1! Although, I've heard about heavy battery drain while using wireless AA. Let's see how it goes!

    • tangcla on 22/03/2025 - 08:36
      +3

      Yeah, it's fairly taxing. At least 10%/hour while driving.
      I wonder if different adaptors affect this - I've gone through about five of them to try and they are all similar. It makes sense for drain though.

  • Stanfella on 22/03/2025 - 08:36

    I can’t seem to get the cart to go through, tried with PayPal and card and both times says transaction cancelled

    • Stanfella on 22/03/2025 - 08:45
      +1

      Just downloaded the app and paid via Apple Pay and it has worked :)

  • mreddie on 22/03/2025 - 08:56

    Is the mini better…..

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 10:33

      vs carlinkit 5:

      smaller form factor and usb a+c support without extra cables. not sure abt any more specifics than that tbh. and its cheaper!

  • unity1 on 22/03/2025 - 09:10

    Does this come with an extension usb cble? If I plug this in directly to my usb port I don't think the armrest would close properly.

    • MondaySleeper on 22/03/2025 - 09:28

      I dont think so. Mine is CX-5 and I am sure the armrest wont close. This is lengthier than the other dongles available in the market. I have the non-USB stick one (v 5) and it works perfectly fine.

      • unity1 on 22/03/2025 - 09:32

        Yes, mine is Mazda too. I will just buy the cable. It's cheap.

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 10:33
      +1

      can confirm it does not come with a cable

  • timhn on 22/03/2025 - 09:14

    Anyone know if this one works with RAV4 2023? Got one of these (not this brand) before but didn't work with RAV4 but works perfect with CX5

  • Ozfanmel on 22/03/2025 - 09:33

    Any product suggestions to get car play for Mazda 3. Thanks

    • hodgie12 on 22/03/2025 - 13:40

      Only installed my unit yesterday. But I recently ordered the Eonon M3BLA12S from their website for about $420.
      First impressions are pretty good as long as you're comfortable tweaking some of the settings, can't comment on the longevity of the product yet.

    • samyall on 25/03/2025 - 18:57

      If your car has the LCD screen already you can do the upgrade yourself in a weekend with a relatively cheap part: https://www.amazon.com.au/Retrofit-TK78-66-9U0C-00008FZ34-Co…

      I just did it yesterday and it wasn't too hard but it is pretty fiddly and you will need to take off a lot of trim.

  • ultramic on 22/03/2025 - 10:09
    +2

    Access it via the coins page for extra savings - comes to US$9.11 all up for me.

  • DingoBlue on 22/03/2025 - 10:14

    My cheap-ass XUDA works a treat, will this make any difference?

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 10:32

      if it works for you, i wouldn't bother. i bought a car with a android-based headunit and my s23 can't seem to pair with it. using this dongle works a treat, though.

    • tangcla on 02/04/2025 - 13:42
      +1

      I've been through four different cheap AA adaptors and have just installed this one, to see if there is any discernible difference - I can safely say no, I can't tell any difference between the adaptors except for OTA updates (if available, and how to perform the update).

      • DingoBlue on 02/04/2025 - 14:43

        Champion, thx.

  • santomaharaj on 22/03/2025 - 10:17

    Well looks like no support for mitsubishi cars as per this link https://www.carlinkit.store/pages/compatibility-car-model-li…

    • tryonthis on 22/03/2025 - 10:42

      The previous model worked fine (albeit a bit slow) on my 2015 Pajero.

      • santomaharaj on 22/03/2025 - 10:47

        thanks for confirming this, I have still ordered, will give it a go

  • Rhymenoceros on 22/03/2025 - 10:25

    Cheers got one! says stock is low

  • npnp on 22/03/2025 - 10:31

    Previous version of carlinKit (I think it's 5) didn't work with my new corolla (2023) but worked well with a little old corolla (2020). In between these two model years, they did something to prevent it from working. Hopefully this updated version works, fingers crossed. It's very convenient as your phone just gets connected as you enter the car without having to plug in.

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 10:39

      sometimes updating or downgrading firmware can help with these sorts of weird problems

    • CVonC on 30/03/2025 - 07:13

      Did you find out if it works with your '23 corolla?

      • npnp on 30/03/2025 - 10:10
        +1

        Received it a couple of days ago. Unfortunately, it still didn't work with my '23 corolla. I think it's not this device's fault. Toyota has done something in their system 'blocking' this third party devices. 2023 onwards Toyota introduced OTA system updates (similar to Tesla) and I think allowing access to these android auto wireless systems make that system vulnerable hence they may have blocked that altogether.. That's the only explanation I can think of. All the android auto wireless dongles I've tried with my newer Toyota have failed to do the job so far. They all worked with the old Corolla (2022 or older).

  • misguided_will on 22/03/2025 - 10:35

    These don't work for tesla do they?

    • WowBargain on 22/03/2025 - 10:43
      +3

      Teslas don't support Carplay or AA, so no.

      • npnp on 22/03/2025 - 11:58

        Weren't they going to fix this with a software update like 100 years ago now? LOL

        • WowBargain on 22/03/2025 - 13:33
          +1

          It was never on the cards for them to add support for CP/AA. They're invested in their native UI/system, which to be fair is actually very good compared to most other cars.

          There's nothing to be "fixed" from their POV.

          • npnp on 22/03/2025 - 17:40

            @WowBargain: Everyone is different. For example, someone would have offline google maps downloaded into his phone, or offline youtube music downloaded into his phone and may want to play them or use them via android auto. I don't know if the Tesla infortainment system will have its full function when there is no internet connectivity, whereas Android auto will still have the full functionality via offline stuff.

  • WowBargain on 22/03/2025 - 10:37
    +1

    Mothers day sorted. Thanks OP.

  • imp on 22/03/2025 - 10:44

    Got one of these for a Honda CRV. Wouldnt work with a Samsung Android but worked with an Iphone. Samsung worked with cable but when it connected to the MiniPro it wouldnt initiate Android Auto.

    • Poor Ass on 02/04/2025 - 09:07

      hello. I just received this and got the same problem. it prompts up with apply car play and i have android.. did you find a way for it to work?

  • fan8956 on 22/03/2025 - 10:45

    Anyway to switch between 2 iPhone? Using one from another brand but a hassle when both wife’s iPhone and my iPhone are in the car and you need to switch.

    • hrcdan on 22/03/2025 - 11:08
      +1

      I turn Bluetooth off on phone I don’t want to use these with

  • SuHao on 22/03/2025 - 11:04

    In for 1, casback was 3.25 which brought the price down to 18-19

  • bhunter101 on 22/03/2025 - 11:10

    Wonder if this works with XUV700

  • Save Medicare on 22/03/2025 - 11:21

    Why is this so much cheaper than Aawireless?

    • lachlantula on 22/03/2025 - 11:22
      +2

      a better question might be 'why is aawireless so much more expensive than this'? i imagine they have a better support team etc but otherwise..

  • Melb 2017 on 22/03/2025 - 11:55

    thanks op. ordered one. au$13.27

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