Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapter

Key specifications

A wired phone connection can leave you plugging in every time you get in the car, with another cable crossing the console. This adapter is designed to turn factory-wired CarPlay or Android Auto into a wireless connection.

Pair your phone once, then the dongle is intended to reconnect automatically when you start the car. The product description says reconnection can happen in as little as three seconds, actual connection behavior may vary by vehicle and phone.

It uses Bluetooth 5.4 and dual-band 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz Wi-Fi. The manufacturer also claims up to 40% improved performance, but gives no comparison method. Supported phones are iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, and Android phones running Android 12 or later. Your vehicle must already have factory-wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto, this adapter does not add either system to a car without it.

Who it’s for

This is aimed at drivers who already use wired CarPlay or Android Auto and want to leave the phone in a pocket or bag while keeping access to maps, music, calls, messages, Siri, or Google Assistant. It’s also relevant when one car is shared between iPhone and Android users, since the adapter supports both platforms, though the phone still needs to meet the stated requirements.

For a morning commute, for example, you could start the car, let the phone reconnect, and bring up directions without fishing for a cable. The adapter is also meant to keep the USB area tidier. It retains the vehicle’s original controls, including the touchscreen, steering-wheel buttons, rotary knobs, and voice commands, according to the product description.

A solid pick if the car has the required wired system and you want a simpler everyday setup. You may want to skip it if your vehicle relies on wireless CarPlay already, lacks factory-wired CarPlay and Android Auto, or your phone falls outside the listed versions. The description says it works with 98% of vehicles equipped with the wired systems, but that figure is not a guarantee for a specific car.

Included in the package

The package includes the wireless adapter, a USB-C adapter, and a USB-A extension cable. Those accessories offer different connection and placement options around the vehicle’s USB port. The dongle is described as compact, but no dimensions are provided, so there’s no way to judge its exact clearance without that measurement. If the USB area is unusually recessed or crowded, the extension cable may be useful for placement.

Before you decide

Does it work with any car that has a USB port? No. The car needs factory-wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto, a USB port alone is not enough.

Does setup require an app? The product description says no app is needed. Pair the phone through Bluetooth, and the adapter is designed to reconnect automatically afterward.

Can you still use the car’s controls? The description says the original touchscreen, steering-wheel buttons, rotary knobs, and voice commands remain available.

Should you buy it?

Choose this adapter if your car and phone meet the listed requirements and your main frustration is connecting a cable for every trip. It favors convenience over adding new in-car features: navigation, audio, calls, and voice assistants are the phone functions you already use, shifted to a wireless connection. Compared with simply keeping a charging cable plugged in, it reduces cable handling, but it also adds a dongle in the car’s USB area and depends on successful phone-to-car pairing. The listed compatibility coverage is broad, yet the product details don’t confirm fit for every vehicle. If a wired connection is already easy for you, the extra adapter may not solve a meaningful problem.