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Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapters

If your car already has CarPlay or Android Auto but only works with a cable, a wireless adapter removes the cable. The adapter plugs into the car's CarPlay USB port and pretends to be your phone. Your phone then connects to the adapter by Bluetooth and WiFi each time you get in.

Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter (product photo)

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Will an adapter work in your car?

An adapter only converts wired CarPlay or Android Auto that your car already has. It does not add CarPlay to a car without it. For a car without CarPlay, look at our portable CarPlay screens.

Check these points before you buy:

  • Your car shows CarPlay or Android Auto when you plug in your phone with a cable. If it does, the car is suitable.
  • The car's USB port. The adapter has a USB-A plug. If your car only has USB-C ports, you need a small USB-C to USB-A adapter.
  • Your phone. Apple says Siri must be turned on for CarPlay. For wireless Android Auto, Google lists a phone with Android 11 or higher and 5 GHz WiFi support.

What to expect

A wireless connection takes a few seconds longer to start than a cable, because the phone first finds the adapter by Bluetooth and then switches to WiFi. Your phone also charges only if you put it on a charger, so a phone holder with charging or a short charging cable is still useful on long drives.

More background on CarPlay options is in Portable CarPlay screen or a new head unit?.

Frequently asked questions

Does a wireless CarPlay adapter work without factory CarPlay?

No. The adapter turns wired CarPlay or Android Auto into wireless. Your car must already show CarPlay or Android Auto when you connect your phone with a cable.

Does my phone charge with a wireless adapter?

No. The phone is no longer plugged in, so it runs on its battery. Use a charger in the car on longer journeys.

Can I use the adapter in more than one car?

Yes, as long as each car has wired CarPlay or Android Auto. You pair the adapter once and move it between cars.