When I first bought my Ioniq 5 EV a couple of years ago, I was surprised to find out that it didn't support wireless Android Auto or CarPlay. It was late 2022, and while wireless, phone-powered in-car infotainment was becoming more common, for some reason Hyundai opted for wired connectivity in the first version of its flagship EV. Looking back, this was a really strange decision on the part of the South Korean automaker. While plugging my Android device into my car's front USB port isn't exactly a chore, it can be pretty annoying sometimes, especially when I'm in a hurry. Also, if you've experienced the convenience of wireless Android Auto in a vehicle before, it's sort of difficult to go back to a wired setup. This is where the Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) comes in. As long as your vehicle supports wired Android Auto or CarPlay, this tiny $66 dongle easily added wireless Android Auto to my car in just a few minutes. There are several wireless Android Auto adapters out there, but I ultimately landed on the Carlinkit 5.0 (2air) because the price is right, and it comes from a relatively reputable company in the space. There are far more expensive, arguably better adapters out there, like Motorola's MA1 for example, but for me, the Carlinkit 5.0 strikes a decent balance between performance and price. It's worth noting that, in addition to Android Auto, the Carlinkit 5.0 also works with Apple's CarPlay The Carlink 5.0 (2air) adds wireless Android Auto to your car in just a few minutes I encountered one key issue, though Setting up the Carlinkit 5.0 with Android Auto was mostly straightforward. In the box, you get two cables, including a USB-C-to-USB-C and a USB-C-to-USB-A. In my case, I used a USB-C-to-A cable since my Ioniq
I added wireless Android <b>Auto</b> to my <b>car</b> with this simple accessory
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