Carlinkit 4.0 Wireless Carplay Adapter

Just don't. Spend more – I tried one of these in order to get wireless Android Auto happening in my 2022 Isuzu, which happily supports wired Android Auto. At the end of the day, I just wanted to be cable-free, and to avoid using the dash-mounted USB unless absolutely essential. As far as the Isuzu was concerned: complete fail. This product, which is allegedly designed… Read more

to work with any wired Android Auto system, simply didn't play ball. I was more than patient, trying all manner of combinations of cables and plug-in behaviour, but it was all for zip in the end.

I gave this product 2 stars instead of 1 because, to be fair, it DID talk to my 2021 Hyundai. I'm open to the idea that maybe Isuzu's system isn't as up-to-date or compatible, but we're talking about a car that's nearly a year newer... so, no. Even in something of a working state, the Carlinkit is laggy and loses its connection readily, even with a new and well-updated phone.

On top of this, the aftersales support and available documentation leads me to believe that this product isn't particularly up-to-date out of the box, and that doesn't bode well for future updates.

If the Carlinkit was 30 or 40 bucks, you could forgive these foibles, but the asking price is a big chunk towards a whole new entertainment unit in your car. Not recommended.