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Carlinkit Mini Ultra Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter

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Carlinkit Mini Ultra Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter

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Last updated September 11, 2026

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A compact wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter with 5.8GHz Wi-Fi and an included USB-A to USB-C tip.

Best for

Drivers who want the smallest possible wireless CarPlay/Android Auto adapter for a car that already has wired CarPlay.

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Overview

The Carlinkit Mini Ultra is a small dongle that converts a car's wired CarPlay or Android Auto into a wireless connection. It runs a dual-core 1.0GHz processor with a Broadcom BCM8335 Wi-Fi module on the 5.8GHz band, and connects over USB-A with an included Type-C adapter tip for USB-C ports. After the first pairing it reconnects automatically, and it supports iPhone (iOS 10 and later) and Android 11 and later phones.

The good

  • Very compact form factor
  • Adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to a factory wired system
  • 5.8GHz Wi-Fi connection
  • Includes a USB-A to USB-C adapter tip

Specifications

Processor
Dual-core 1.0GHz
Wi-Fi
5.8GHz (BCM8335)
Connection
USB-A (USB-C adapter included)
Phone support
iPhone iOS 10+; Android 11+
Dimensions
32.85 × 20 × 6.55 mm

FAQs

Does the Mini Ultra work with USB-C ports?

Yes — it connects over USB-A and includes a Type-C adapter tip for cars with a USB-C port.

Does it support both CarPlay and Android Auto?

Yes, for iPhone (iOS 10+) and Android 11+ phones, on a car that already has wired CarPlay or Android Auto.

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