Carlinkit 4.0 vs 5.0 - The New King of Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto Adapters?

The new Carlinkit 5.0 or 2air was recently released as the newest generation of wireless carPlay and android auto adapters, that convert your wired vehicle connection into a wireless one. But whats the difference between the Carlinkit 4.0 and 5.0 and which one is best for you?
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[@JDizon849]

Heads up, someone reposted your video under the channel name “Carlinkit Carplay”. I could be confused but I felt like I should try to notify you.

[@johnfischer1708]

Your reconnect time test is totally flawed. I have the same Jeep and the USB port retains power for 30 minutes after you shut off the vehicle. The Carlinkit never shut off in your test, therefore it appeared to reconnect immediately.

[@kulviks]

i was just about to say the same thing, my car also retains power on the USB for some time after i turn of the car, so the carlinkit would not have turned off at all in that short amount of time

[@MrSavage77]

For those complaining about connection issues with older models...check from time to time for firmware upgrades. I still use the 2.0 and the experience after upgrades it's improving dramatically.

[@אביאלדהאן]

Where can you fonud the upgrades?

[@erik5024]

I use Samsung S23 Ultra, and just got the 5.0 2air for my 2020 Audi A5 premium plus. Setup was very quick and it works as advertised. Boot up time when starting the car is the same as wired connection. Maps and texting was exactly the same. No lags or glitches for me. I have a wireless charging pad in the console anyway, so I don't need wired connection for power. Very convenient for quick trips where I can leave my phone in my jacket pocket.

[@erik5024]

I have experienced an issue I would classify as an annoying glitch. When my wife rides with me, the system recognizes her iPhone automatically and doesn't recognize my Samsung. A screen shows up on my display showing the carlinkit with available phones, but mine doesn't show up. My wife has to disable her Bluetooth before the car display boots up, or it won't recognize my phone at all.

[@HannibalXKarma]

I bought the 3.0 in 2021. Loved it, it partially works...my wife's phone wont work with it anymore, so i just ordered one :) thanks dude!!!

[@dennisl4000]

Thanks, I got mine today and it works like a champ.

[@wmf1595]

I had hope you tested the the two devices with Android Auto and not just CarPlay. It would be interesting to see the effect on boot up time and performance between 4.0 having to convert protocols and 5.0 converting both Android Auto and carplay natively.

[@VRacing]

Same with the cars head unit. They are actually running in the background and take 2 to 5 minutes before they actually shut down.

[@digicabtech]

Questions: If you connect the device to your car's USB through the USB-C port. 1) Can you connect the other USB-A end to the USB Dashcam? And then install the app from this dashcam into the CarlinkIt device? 2) Can you connect the USB hub to the device USB-A socket and access multiple USB storage devices through the USB hub?

[@SAMARITAN83]

I recently bought carlink kit 5.0 I must say its so quick in getting connected ❤❤❤❤❤

[@manu-g21-mx]

Mine takes forever

[@todheeraj]

Can both iPhone and Android be connected simultaneously with 5.0. Many thanks

[@joer-o8627]

Carlinkt 4.0 is good but it is very clunky and slow in my experience. Be good if there was a way to switch multiple devices i.e. if my wife’s phone connects it would be great if I could disconnect via the interface and choose my phone. I wouldn’t be rushing out to buy another as support has been rubbish as well!

[@MikeHightower1]

Just put your phone in airplane mode then tap your wife’s phone in the startup screen. Make sure both are connected first. You can do this once both are saved. Then turn airplane mode off.

[@MikeHightower1]

Then Vice versa.

[@joer-o8627]

@@MikeHightower1 this is what we do however it is clunky, be better if the interface would allow you to do this a little better

[@Powerstroke98]

I read somewhere, that some of these devices, where using 2.4 Ghz, and many had 5 Ghz as well, and the newest one's out also use 5.8 Ghz. Unsure if having these options helps, speed wise, but overall many of these devices on the lower cost side 'can' have issues, albeit this CarlinKit is often one of the top performers.

[@beekaye1496]

i love the 5.0 in my my Maxima but wish it had higher music quality like tidal or using a dragonfly

[@3rdWorldNola]

Feel like its not that great if you want to be switching between wired and wireless and hard to switch between different phones too, not as easy as sharing an aux cable for sure. I have android auto and had to disconnect and forget the bluetooth from my car to phone, connect the phone's wifi to the carlink and then connect the bluetooth of the phone to the carlink. Then it made the display output a lot smaller than how it is on wired android auto. When I disconnected it and tried to go back to wired android auto, I had to forget the carlink bluetooth and re-pair the car bluetooth for calls to be heard through the speakers of the car, like anyone would prefer. Quite clunky and wireless seems to drain the battery quick too, best to just stick with wired and use this when the cable inevitably goes bad and you're in-between getting a replacement cable.

[@nhatructong3485]

thanks for your review! which one is better? carlinkit 4.0 or carlinkit 5.0?

[@christianmbabazi9722]

If you have an Android phone in your car only takes Apple then get the 4.0

[@palmtrees63527]

Can I watch KZbin with just purchasing the 5.0?

[@zukacs]

No

[@jkeenanrball]

Great overview, we have a Carlink2.0 currently and considering upgrade due to delays and serious connection issues. I assume the 5.0 would be a considerable upgrade in lag and stability.

[@Skunkd]

Not really much difference… from 2.0 to 5.0 other than being compatible with android auto wireless as well as wireless CarPlay

[@cristoferfrancovilchis3915]

Almost same technollogy, they change the cover, just see uf the cpu changes the "next gen"

[@robertmorgan2145]

Boot up time got 100% worse. So you can’t assume things get better anymore. Sometimes a later model might be nothing more than a cost reduction version.

[@awwwtomotive]

I recently bought 5 version; waiting to arrived soon

[@swapnil5125]

Please share your experience. I am searching for such adapter.

[@marcesterman7824]

How does this device work if your cars monitor is not touchscreen?? '

[@Ed.Sel74]

Is there a dongle device I can use in my headunit that is not android auto. Our head unit is touch screen.

[@Nookiezilla]

That delay on the 4.0 and 5.0 is insane. I have the 3.0 Mini on my Toyota and it runs butter smooth.

[@Yakirmanz]

Had the Mini 3 and it work fine for about 5 min, then its overheating and starting to have serious delays (over 1 min delay). Just sent it back to the seller and thinkin which one should product should i go with

[@GunnyPhillips]

Why do you consider this one better than most others out there? It seems pretty much the same to me, except of course, the price.

[@Yakirmanz]

Hi, thanks for the compression Is there any advantage for 5 over 4 regarding the stability of the connection? the video already shows that the 5 have a slower booting connection (about as double) is that only for the first boot? or on a daily base? also do i need to choose the Carlink 5 on the Bluetooth list every time i enter the car? as you said at the video or i missed understood it. i have the 3 mini and i sent it back it was terrible after 5 min of use it was unusable due to major delays. Thanks.

[@michaelcruz6454]

Does this wireless solution allow you to watch Netflix and KZbin and what not?

[@lexhimself876]

Thats wat im here to find out too🤔

[@TechRoundUp]

Not with this solution, the T Box Plus does, you can check out the video on the channel.

[@IZ2OAV]

Hi, nice video. The second USB prt is useful to recharge the iPhone? Thank you.

[@ahh4991]

Can we mirroring our mobile

[@jajangmyeon47]

I have a hyundai grand i10 2024, I bought the device to have wireless carplay but when changing songs with the steering wheel does not work, I updated the device but still fails only at that point, the company does not give a good after sales service.

[@Gyurii91]

Has the Carlinkit 5.0 builtin microphone? Does it work with android headunits?

[@c.m.1537]

This is what I was looking for! I'm stuck with one car with wired carplay only support but Android phones. 4.0 for that car. The more modern car will get the 5.0.

[@lana6335]

Hi. If I install it in my car, can I still use the reverse camera of my car? Because it shows on the screen when I reverse...

[@MusaRecordings]

i dont see why not... the signal being sent should be read as a "normal carplay signal"

[@RibCribTraining92]

I originally bought the 2nd version, then the 3rd and now have the 4th. I often get times where the phone refuses to connect all for many days at a time. After fiddling, it will connect good enough for another week or two, then it goes into the mode again where it won't connect at all for a long time. Not sure if I blame Apple or Carlinkit, but it's very frustrating. Hopefully 5.0 improves this issue.

[@ruimoura]

I have 3 version and it stopped working. It can connect in the first time of the day, but then it completely blocks and I have to disconnect it from usb, after that I doesn’t reconnect at all after connecting usb again. The confusing part is that it worked perfectly fine for months, and suddenly this started working, so i imagine that it was some sort of update from Apple that damaged the functionality of the device.

[@acc1tester398]

so my stock Head unit both supports wired carplay and android auto, which is better for me? 4.0 or 5.0?

[@huyanhle]

5.0

[@swapnil5125]

Does this device cause phones battery to drain fast?

[@tommytee8387]

You still need to keep the mobile device in the same position so might as well leave it hard wired..

[@HardCold-Alquan]

Why not just get one dedicated for each type?

[@kisoshi898]

How much does the 5.0 cost?

[@kisoshi898]

Great answer

[@yazctr]

can you play vidoes with this via Netflix or youtube?

[@tasos970]

Hello I have a Peugeot 308 without car play and android auto this think can make my screen to work car play or need from car to have already the car play with cable

[@1980baboon]

CarlinKit 4.0 works if your car comes with wired Apple Car Play. You can have wireless AC or AA. CarlinKit 5.0 works if your car has wired AC or wired AA.

[@JabDFilms]

which one would you say is faster i dnt recall you saying

[@chriswhelan1241]

If I am never going to use Android Auto, does it make sense to pay more for 5.0?

[@aviacaosimuladas]

Carplay 5.0 compatible Android 10????

[@icekingofdoom7646]

So will the device convert a system where only car play is able to have android auto, for example how the MG3 only has carplay will using this device able it to use android auto

[@GeraldHaniel]

Probably Yes... Because while using android auto, the head unit detects it as apple carplay... So may be this device works on the same principle as apple carplay unknowingly converting android auto signal into apple carplay

[@muhammedasad8364]

Does it also work with a phone which has Android 9 and 4G Wifi?

[@brienshieldon228]

Both Can connect to rav4 2020 and on iphone 14 pro max?? Much thank you

[@RedPanda_00806]

4.0 here, no problems so far

[@MitchellKnijnenburg]

Does this enable a car with Carplay, but no Android Auto, to run Android Auto through this device?

[@huyanhle]

Version 5.0 Carklinkit can

[@syednezab]

Phone battery drains fast while using this device? Can anyone confirm ? Please 😊

[@nicholasfitchett7278]

Android Auto and Apple car play both are battery intensive

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

Thanks for the video. If you use only Apple CarPlay and iPhones is there any reason to upgrade from version 4 to version 5? Only got my version 4 two weeks ago.

[@huyanhle]

No! Unless you are going to use Android Auto as well, then you need UPGRADE

[@johnlovett3111]

Does this also require a Wi-Fi connection between the phone and this device?

[@waynehook6138]

I have an MG ZS 2023 that comes with apple car play. Will the 5.0 give me access to android auto to use sat nav etc. I have an Android phone

[@xandearrudabjj]

Does this device fit the Civic 2015?? I would like to buy one for my car.

[@markschneider4469]

Do I have to use a specific usb plug or can I use any. It would be nice to not have to lay it in the wireless charger

[@sbond1963]

I’m older and lack modern technology understanding. I hope you can help me understand what’s going on. I have a iPhone 13 Pro Max connecting to a 2019 Jeep Cherokee with Uconnect 4. I’m connecting to the radio with Bluetooth and I get CarPlay. To get the navigation I need a connection. How will this change going wireless? Do I even need this device? Thanks for helping an old man lol

[@St3mi02]

If you can connect to carplay via bluetooth, there is no need to use a cable for navigation since it's a part of carplay. So this wouldn't do much for you.

[@A7mad3aref]

Does it work on cars with “wireless carplay oem” cars such as nissan xtrial 2023 so i can use the features of mirroring and play youtube or different streaming apps

[@georgem9907]

The reviews on Amazon don't look good...

[@timmiller4979]

Excuse my ignorance concerning car play. I have 2012 Honda Ridgeline. I do have a 5 in screen built in. Can your 5.0 work in this truck. Thanks

[@stevey500]

Heh, "volkswagen" showing up as the car menu icon on the 5.0 is just poor design of the wireless adapter. VW and FCA have no affiliation what so ever when it comes to stereo systems. Uconnect is exclusive to only fiat, chrysler, jeep, etc.

[@bilaltariq5809]

Will this work on the 2016 HONDA Fit Hybrid honda internavi display that is in Japanese?

[@lilsixrb]

Would it make my car have car play if it’s not supported on my vehicle ?

[@marzero116]

On my 2020 Lexus nx the android auto screen is shrunk. Is there a way to make it full screen

[@theheck5176]

How to update software in version 4? The ip address doesn't work. (Can't update the device)

[@OUTDOORCRIB]

this one wont work if your infotainment dont have android auto or apple carplay correct?

[@nvrqit9361]

Hope you can help I have a aftermarket radio ( Sony 9500 ES ) is built with auto car play wireless I purchase the carlink plus and connected to the c connector on the head unit…. But the C connector is just a power supply cord, not a connection to the radio. So the radio doesn’t connect with the carlink I took it to the local sound store, they told me that I need a carlink that is wireless do you know any carlink that wireless can connect ? Thanks

[@pcorraljr]

Just got the 4.0 for my 22 accord, every time i use Waze or Maps the image blurs out, as if i had bad internet connection, which is not the case my phone usually works fast on those areas, any idea what’s wrong???

[@erionvreto6679]

Does this work on toyota rav 4 2017

[@SaiManojKumarYadlapati]

Do you leave the carlinkit device always connected in the car? If so, does it drain the battery? Also, does carlinkit enable connecting to multiple iphone or android devices?

[@Keestral]

Most cars shut off the USB ports off the headunit when you turn them off so battery drain really shouldn't be an issue unless your car is different.

[@endc3043]

So does this play mp4?? Straight from.your movie downloads on your phone

[@captainfuture74]

Anyone tried the 5.0 on a Honda NT 1100 motorcycle by any chance?

[@puliarmo]

is it availiable in australia ? car model : Mercedes-Benz GLC

[@nasserghazaleh2593]

Will 5.0 work in 2018 Mazda CX5 ?

[@SmartVideoBE]

So this device is only giving me wireless CarPlay on the same car that i already have wired CarPlay? What about mirroring? KZbin etc.? I have no idea how am i suppose to watch netflix or youtube in my car... enlight me. MB W213 with the widescreens

[@LAMBDA34]

If you already have CarPlay or AA, this will only turn it wireless.. so you don’t have to plug in a wire. No screen mirroring

[@arifpatel3014]

Is this compatible with factory fitted headunit or only compatible with aftermarket Android head unit?

[@huyanhle]

both

[@mitulpatel8949]

Quick question. I have a car which only has Apple Carplay. It does not support Android Auto/ cant use my android device. Does the 4.0 overcome this issue?

[@TechRoundUp]

4.0 and 5.0 will both allow you to do that

[@christianmbabazi9722]

Yes. I have the 4.0 and wireless Android auto works fine and wired

[@infakobe3853]

Does it even work if you don't have any of both, neither car play not android auto ? Just an Infotainmentsystem ?

[@alhussainalshukairi4738]

Can this devices work with a car that don't have wired carplay/android auto ?,

[@billsbe1]

looking for a device that work for 2016 ACURA ILX has no wired car play

[@blackbushido]

Hello. Will this work with a 2014 vehicle and Alexa?? Thank you an thank you for your timely response

[@LAMBDA34]

If your car already has wired CarPlay or Android Auto, yes. If you can’t use it already then no

[@yudasatriaa]

Is this compatible with my 2012 Hyundai Sonata factory radio head unit stereo? Please let me know :)

[@timk1586]

Yes

[@gergo.r]

Which one is a better choice for a corolla 2020?

[@mjbowman821]

I have the 4.0. with my 2020 toyota Awesom, so much better than autotune and scout

[@djaniberisa3321]

Will this work on mercedes v klasse 2019?

[@BurekSaSirom5]

Is support KZbin?

[@Cocoied]

Does this works for the `DFSK Forthing 4 U-Tour?

[@Mayes-Villian]

Can u play Apple TV on it??

[@lightsshades9778]

KZbin enabled ?

[@SimmCity3]

Can you play netflix, disney, hulu, or others with this?

[@TechRoundUp]

No, but the carlinkit max does

[@souldeep808]

Does this ADD Android auto to a 2015 Vehiicle?

[@larocheone]

Can anyone help I’m having trouble connecting to my phone hotspot to get internet is there a video

[@mohamedghareb5940]

So you have to manually connect to it via bluetooth every time?

[@justingonzalez1880]

In what I’m seeing, it looks like once you connect it automatically registers, think of it as Bluetooth on ur car.

[@TechRoundUp]

Yup it will auto reconnect, just the initial connection that takes some time

[@amjad-1506]

So this only turns your car from Wired carplay to wireless? Or adds the apple carplay feature to your screen?

[@Hillbillyspree]

The former

[@dl8098]

What if my vehicle comes with wired and wireless apple carplay and android auto? Will either device work? Which device is best for latency?

[@uksupporter8867]

If you have wireless carp,any already you do not need this

[@dl8098]

@@uksupporter8867 I wanted to be able to watch Netflix and KZbin using screen in the car. All good now, after doing my research I ended up buying the Carlinkit TBox Plus which turns my touchscreen into an android tablet.

[@vasylforuzhenko6489]

It's work with mini cooper countryman 2020

[@saintsking1313]

Can you get Netflix and KZbin on these?

[@LAMBDA34]

No

[@deepakpattnaik5343]

Does it require the car's factory infotainment system to have wired carplay or android auto?

[@Adversed5K]

yes it already needs to have carplay by factory

[@Vteckickinyo]

The android auto not working at my radio! 😵

[@NILLYWETBILLY]

Does your car need to have CarPlay to use the car link ?

[@TechRoundUp]

Yes, it needs wired CarPlay available

[@yoelingerardino2986]

Can this device work on my Honda Pilot exl 2012 can anyone tell me if this will work on my car

[@sadafkoo]

When you switch off your car 🚗 open the door and try again to connect the device,

[@quaest]

I'd rather you showed how responsive the maps app is or whether pinch to zoom works, not the stupid music app.

[@summerbroome3764]

I have a 2018 Nissan Armada that does not have wired car play. Is there anything that I can add to it that will allow for my apple phone to display on the screen or add apple car play to the car other than taking it to a third party stereo vendor?

[@rauland]

You would have to replace the OEM head unit with either one that HAS CarPlay, or an aftermarket one. The issue is that CarPlay requires specific hardware as well as having specific resolution requirement for its screens.

[@18Thesuperking]

Does it work on a stock radio that doesn’t have car play

[@LAMBDA34]

No

[@nav01nav]

Can you screen mirror?

[@LAMBDA34]

No