Makes factory CarPlay wireless with a dongle the size of a key fob
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- anyone whose charging cable has become the most-handled object in their car
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- Your car must already have factory wired CarPlay or Android Auto, since this converts the feature rather than adding it
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The Beamlit adapter plugs into the USB port your car already uses for wired CarPlay or Android Auto and converts it to a wireless connection, so the phone pairs from your pocket as soon as the car starts. It supports both platforms from the same unit, which matters in a two-driver household with mixed phones. Setup is a one-time pairing, after which reconnection is automatic. The adapter requires a car with factory wired CarPlay or Android Auto already built in, since it converts an existing feature rather than adding one. Zero-lag is the marketing claim, though a small delay on initial connection is normal for every adapter in this class. Best fit: anyone whose charging cable has become the most-handled object in their car.
Pros
- Converts factory wired CarPlay or Android Auto to wireless with no wiring or install
- Handles both platforms, so it works in a household with mixed phones
- Pairs automatically once set up, with the phone staying in a pocket or bag
- Key-fob sized, so it does not clutter the console
Cons
- Your car must already have factory wired CarPlay or Android Auto, since this converts the feature rather than adding it
Frequently asked questions
Will this work in a car without CarPlay?
No. It converts existing factory wired CarPlay or Android Auto to wireless. If your car has no CarPlay at all, you need a head unit replacement instead.
Does it work with both iPhone and Android?
Yes, this is a 2-in-1 adapter supporting both CarPlay and Android Auto from the same unit.
Is there a delay when the car starts?
A short connection delay of several seconds on startup is normal for every wireless adapter in this class, since the phone has to establish the link.
Do I still need to charge my phone?
Yes. Going wireless means the phone is no longer charging from that cable, so a long drive will drain the battery faster than wired CarPlay did.
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