Carlinkit Mini SE Pro Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter, USB-A/C

I admit I had low expectations of this product, based on years of trying to use devices in my car that weren’t included in its original build. I am pleasantly pleased and surprised! This works exactly as advertised with simple setup. I have been using it for several months now, and it still works beautifully. My only recommendation is to be sure to disable any other Bluetooth connection you may have between your car and your phone. Otherwise your car may not know what to choose. This little item is an elegant solution to a problem the manufacturer should have fixed with a software update, but didn’t and won’t. CarPlay is seamless and I am happy to have it without plugging in!

I heard about this on a podcast and tried it out. I went for the mini that’s a bit cheaper than the regular CarPlay adapter. I have a 2017 Mercedes E300. It has CarPlay but not wireless. I just plugged the dongle into the USB-A CarPlay port, followed the instructions and it appears on the console. It generally works well. Every once in a while it might glitch and you’ll have to wait a few seconds for it to do the pairing, but generally works great. I am very happy with it.

I use this in my Mazda 3. It works, but the connection isn’t quite as seamless as I expected. With my iPhone 14 Pro Max, I usually get a Bluetooth connection prompt when I get in the car even though I already have CarPlay and auto-connect set up. I have to tap it myself, and sometimes it takes around a minute before CarPlay is actually connected. I also can’t get Siri to wake up through CarPlay. I double-checked my Siri and CarPlay settings and everything that should be enabled is on, but it still doesn’t respond when I try to activate Siri. My boyfriend has an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and we noticed another weird issue with his. If Google Maps is open without active navigation and he uses voice input to search for a destination, the whole CarPlay connection drops. The car goes back to the main screen and shows CarPlay as disconnected. Other than that specific situation, we haven’t really had random disconnects. It is definitely mini like the name says, so the adapter itself isn’t big. My only concern is how far it sticks out once it’s plugged into the USB-C port inside my center console. It kind of just hangs there and looks a little awkward, which makes me nervous about accidentally bumping or bending it when I put things in the console. I just have to be a little more careful about what I keep in there. Overall it works, but I was hoping the connection and voice features would be a little more seamless.

At first, I was frustrated because it felt like yet another bad CarPlay adapter. The connection was unreliable, and I almost gave up. Then I learned through the instructions and online notes that the device actually supports firmware updates. That gave me some hope, but even after updating, my connection still wasn’t great at first. The real breakthrough came when I discovered the issue wasn’t the adapter—it was my Subaru WRX infotainment system, which is notoriously slow to boot. By adding a 15-second startup delay in the Carlinkit settings, the connection became much more reliable. I mean, the delay didn’t fix the slow connection speed itself, but it did make it consistent—now I don’t have to intervene or reconnect manually. If you’re using this with a Subaru WRX (or any car with a sluggish infotainment system), I highly recommend giving the startup delay option a try. Once configured, this little device has been stable and hassle-free. Good product overall, just requires a bit of tweaking to get it right.

Installed in my 2025 Porsche GT4RS. Updated to latest firmware. It starts up quick but after 5 minutes the screen is unresponsive. Cannot answer calls, respond to text messages or change the Nav. It will track your position realtime, no lag but the car’s CarPlay screen is non responsive. Can use the physical buttons to get to the car’s Home Screen and then back to car play but that doesn’t help. Holding the power button for 30 seconds and rebooting the head unit forces CarPlay to reinitalize and it will work again for another 5-10 minutes then it stops sending touch screen requests to the phone again. I went back to wired connection. No drama.

It is the best wireless carplay adapter i have used and is half the price and more compact than all the ones i have used before. It is worth every dollar you pay for it. Only about 20% more latency than wired. But worlds better than the avg wirless experience which is about 1 to 2 second delays and super choppy animations. Very easy to setup and boots very fast.

Setup took a couple minutes. I even restarted the vehicle once. But just as I was thinking neg thoughts, I shut the vehicle off once more and when i turned it on, VOILA'. Everything came up as expected. That was a week ago and it still works properly every time I start the vehicle. I rent a lot of cars and this units performs just like Car Play in every rental I use.

Pros: it’s nice when it works Cons: The biggest con is the device goes to a “Device not activated screen” quite often. I contacted support and had to plug it into a computer to update the firmware. I have done this twice now the last time being two weeks ago and the activate screen is back and it doesn’t work again! Very disappointing and have no idea why this happens. Always happens at the worst time as well. There is also audio lag.

It’s good for wired android auto and apple play vehicles , easy to use

I've used wired CarPlay in my 2019 Chevy Spark for years, but cables were a hassle since I like to keep my iPhone in my pocket. This dongle lets me keep in in my pocket instead of having to remember to fish it out beforehand. Setup is plug-and-play: connect to the USB port, pair once via Bluetooth, and it auto-connects on startup. After the car sits off for a while, it takes about 20-30 seconds to connect - but this must be a Chevy CarPlay issue, as it happens even with wired carplay too. Once connected, it's a stable connection. No cut-outs. The connection has no noticeable lag for maps, music, siri or phone calls. It supports online updates; I applied one via the web interface after following instructions. It's compact, durable, compatible with my Spark's system, and causes minimal phone battery drain. It works well on long trips. For a 2019 Chevy Spark or similar, this adapter is a good way to go wireless! Five stars.

Semplice nell’utilizzo e fa quanto promette facendomi dimenticare del cavo. Veloce e immediato e risponde ai comandi nei tempi standard. Dimensioni praticamente ridottissime avendolo istallato nel porta oggetti della mia Peugeot 3008/2024. Interessante la possibilità che può essere aggiornato il suo firmware on line.

A True Game-Changer! The Best Wireless Adapter on the Market. I am absolutely blown away by the Carlinkit MINI SE, PRO Series Wireless Adapter. This device is a total game-changer for anyone who has been dealing with the hassle of wired CarPlay or Android Auto. From the moment I plugged it in, the experience has been nothing short of flawless. The setup was incredibly simple—it was literally plug-and-play. I connected it to my car's USB port, followed the on-screen instructions, and within about a minute, my phone was connected wirelessly. The connection is stable and fast; there's no noticeable lag when using navigation apps like Waze or Google Maps, and music starts playing almost instantly. The convenience this adapter provides is worth every penny. My car feels so much cleaner and more organized without a charging cable cluttering up the center console. I can leave my phone in my pocket or bag, and my favorite apps are ready to go as soon as I start the engine. This is the way infotainment should have been from the factory. If you're looking for a reliable, high-performing wireless solution for your car, look no further. The Carlinkit MINI SE, PRO Series has exceeded all my expectations. Five stars, hands down!

Werkt perfect.