- Kaufland offers three great gadgets for drivers
- Thanks to them, you can use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay wirelessly
- Gadgets don’t cost that much and installation is absolutely simple
How to get wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in your car and why? | photo: René Ramos/Hadrian
Having Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in your car is a practical thing that makes driving more enjoyable. Thanks to this, you can see everything you need on a clear display and you don’t have to be distracted by picking up your mobile phone while driving. However, in this case you would face a fine in most countries, as mobile phones behind the wheel are not tolerated.
Thanks to the gadgets that we will present to you, you can connect your mobile phone to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay absolutely easily and most importantly wirelessly. Therefore, no cable will bind you anywhere during driving.
Carlinkit 2air
Carlinkit 2air is a smart adapter with which you can expand the functions of your car radio. However, as the manufacturer points out, it only works with original car radios with the system Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Thanks to this adapter, you can view maps, play and control music, read incoming messages, listen to podcasts or audio books directly on the car radio. There are really many options. And all this without having to connect the mobile phone to the car radio via cable. It works wirelessly and with mobile phones and tablets.
Before buying, you need to check the compatibility of your car radio. However, according to the manufacturer, this adapter is suitable for most of the company’s car radios that have been on the market since 2015. The adapter replaces the wired phone connection. Compatibility is guaranteed for phones and tablets with the operating system Android 10 and above or iOS 10 and above. The phone is then connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The price of this gadget is 1069 crowns and Kaufland offers free shipping.
Carlinkit 2air
CarPlay Stick
Like the first product, this one can turn your wired system into a wireless one. Thanks to its compact design in the form of a USB key, this gadget is inconspicuous and does not interfere in the car. It is compatible with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Must have for use iPhone 6 or later, or iOS 10 or higher. As for mobiles with Androidhere it is necessary to have the version of the operating system Android 11 and higher. At the same time, the manufacturer warns that this gadget does not support smartphones Huaweibecause they have their own operating system.
The adapter is very easy to use as it supports plug-and-play, which means you don’t have to be delayed by lengthy installation. After a successful connection, the device will automatically connect every time you get into the car. The device is equipped with a 5 GHz Wi-Fi module, which guarantees a fast and stable wireless connection. The CarPlay Stick is available in the Kaufland online store and you pay for it 1,254.50 crownswhile you get free shipping.
CarPlay Stick
Mini USB Dongle Box
This is a wireless adapter in the form of a mini USB that is suitable for Android Auto. As the manufacturer points out, this gadget does not add functions, it only allows a wireless connection instead of a wired one. Unlike the two gadgets mentioned above, this one is only suitable for Android. Thanks to its simplicity, you can easily connect your smartphone to Android Auto in the car. This gives you access to maps, music, news and other applications.
No installation required, just connect the device to a USB port. This allows you to use this device in multiple vehicles. The gadget works if you have Android 11 or later on your phone. As the seller points out, the adapter does not work with car brands Škoda and BMW. However, other vehicles are supported and compatibility is guaranteed with almost a thousand models of different brands. The price stopped at the amount 1,202.50 crownswhile shipping is free and Kaufland guarantees 30 days to return the product if you are not satisfied with it.
Mini USB Dongle Box
Why want a wireless connection?
Thanks to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (depending on which operating system you use), you can view maps or navigation on a clear monitor. You can also see notifications here, you can control music, handle phone calls and the like. Simply put, multimedia content is always at hand.
Although you can connect your phone to Android Auto or Apple CarPlay with a cable, having a wireless connection is much more practical. You won’t be tied up by the cable anywhere, and the interior of the car also looks better thanks to it. In addition, all gadgets are easy to install, just plug them into the USB port and you can start using them. You can easily transfer them to another vehicle if you have more than one car in your family.
Can these products be bought cheaper?
Kaufland’s online marketplace is not the only place where you can find these or similar products. If the price seems too high, it is ideal to look at websites that offer price comparison. It is also a good choice to choose one of the Chinese e-shops, where you can find such products for a lower amount. Popular ones include, for example AliExpressor an ever-expanding marketplace Ago.
Source: mobilizujeme.cz
