Carlinkit5.0 Android Auto & Wireless CarPlay Adapter,Plug & Plug, Two Channel Connection, Online Update,for Cars with OEM Android Auto & Wired CarPlay (2016-2025), 10s Auto-Connect

Short answer: 5/5 ⭐️ and 👍 👍!I purchased this unit for use in a 2021 Lexus RC 350 equipped with a Mark Levinson stereo w/wired factory Android Auto (AA)/Apple Car Play (ACP) support, and a Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5g. I've used the phone with many other Bluetooth connections including a USA-Spec BT45 Bluetooth adapter in my 07 GS 350. The RC's AA/ACP works seamlessly with the S20 5+ using the wired connection.Pros:• The unit sets up easily (plug and play as promised) and paired seamlessly with my Samsung S20+ 5g.• Port connection vs. hard-wired USB cable allows the use of longer cable supporting more placement options.• It starts up quickly and within 15 seconds of engine start my playlist is playing.• Sound quality is equivalent to my Lexus factory Bluetooth connection.• Rapid response and full compatibility with my Lexus Touchscreen. ZERO lag and access to all sections of the screen.• Full preservation of existing screen function. No replaced menu items.• Flush USB C connection port allows the use of any compatible cable• AA *AND* ACP support• Manufacturer-provided management and configuration app• Updates in-place via mobile phone. Does not have to be removed from the vehicle.• Value – the most expensive unit but the best-running, fullest featured, and only one app-supported.Cons• Price - most expensive unit testedSummary:This is “The Keeper”. It works every bit as well as the Anyfar, and addresses both of the issues I had with it. It supports ACP, which was a requirement for me. It has a flush USB port which allows me to use any of my many USB A-USB C cables to stash the dongle in the dash near my phone mount for the shortest wireless connection path. I also really like the app. It supports basic configuration and performance functions and it gives you some visibility into what’s happening with the device.The ability to update-in-place is a nice touch. As noted above, I plan to place the device in-dash to preserve what little storage space Lexus gives us in the RC’s console. Update-in-place ensures I won’t have to go into the dash to perform updates. Finally, while ‘Price is a con’, value is a definite “Pro”. Application support isn’t free, and price is not advantage if it doesn’t meet your needs…..

Setup was very easy. I then connected my iphone with not a problem. So far, so good. Started driving down the road and the map kept going off and then back on. I checked the software version and it needed an update. That process was pretty simple to update which it needed. I tried again driving down the road using the map and it kept disconnecting and then connected. what the heck!I really, really wanted this thing to work but after all day of checking and getting the same on/off again while driving, I give up. I returned it for a refund.

Well butter my biscuits. It took longer to open the package than it took for it to link to my 2021 Toyota Camry SE. I have researched these devices for months. Many of them are offered from what I call "ABC" Chinese manufacturers. The reviews are sketchy at best and not very convincing. But I chose to research beyond Amazon and look at YouTube. There I discovered the ease and convenience of the Carlinkit 2air. It worked as seamlessly as my wired connection. The only exception was every time I moved my knee the connection would break. That was beyond frustrating. Now I can confidently say that those problems are in the past. Thank you Carlinkit you saved the day.

I thought Apple Carplay was a gamechanger back in 2020 when I got my Honda Odyssey, but when my husband got a newer vehicle with _wireless_ Carplay, I was jealous. This device wasn't cheap, but it was significantly cheaper than buying a new car! Other reviews helped me temper my expectations, and I'm very happy with this device. Yes, the interface that you see on your monitor while it's connecting looks a little sketchy, and yes, it takes 10ish seconds to connect each time you get in the car (it's usually done by the time I back out of my driveway if I don't want to wait for it), yes about 1 time out of 10 I might have to go into Apple settings to reconnect the bluetooth, and yes, there's a consistent 3-4 second delay that's noticeable when you use commands like pause and skip. With those limitations it's hard to give a 5-star review. But all in all, it's totally worth every penny. Add a magnetic charging mount and never have to fumble with plugs again!

The Carlink Wireless 5.0 works but not great. It loses connection at times and takes a good minute when reconnecting to paired IPhone. Overall better than having a cable but it should have better and faster software. It also doesn’t support any video streaming.

This device does exactly what it's intended to do. It allows me to use the wired Apple CarPlay in my car without taking my phone out of my pocket. The initial setup took less than a minute. I just plugged it in to the appropriate USB outlet in my car, Bluetooth paired to it with my phone, and it was ready to go. My biggest fear with it was that phone calls might have serious degradation, because I had read that these type of devices generally cause a significant delay, but I can confirm that there is no noticeable delay on phone calls, and CarPlay works great with my GPS app and my music plays great. The only issue we have had is when two phones that have paired with it are present, it sometimes pairs with the phone we don't want it to pair with and there isn't an easy way to switch, other than turning Bluetooth off on the phone we don't want to be paired with it. But I don't think there's really any easy way to get around that issue without adding significant expense to the device. So I am super happy with this adapter and how it works in my car.