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Small black USB-C dongle with metal edges, 0.07 kg

KEHIPI

KEHIPI EC28 Wireless CarPlay Dongle for iPhone

SKU CH-027T-A8STT MPN EC28

A compact dongle converts factory wired CarPlay to wireless using Bluetooth 5.3, supports 98% of post-2016 vehicles and includes USB-A and USB-C adapters

  • Key featuresBluetooth
  • Product weight0.07 kg
  • Converts factory wired CarPlay to wireless for iPhone 6+ and iOS 10+
  • 98% compatibility with factory wired CarPlay systems in cars after 2016
  • Bluetooth 5.3 and 5 GHz WiFi deliver zero-lag navigation calls and music
  • 60% smaller than other dongles with metal edges for heat and anti-shake stability
  • Plug and play with auto-reconnect and free online firmware updates

Wireless CarPlay adapter for iPhone

The KEHIPI EC28 converts a factory wired CarPlay system into a wireless connection for iPhone 6 or later running iOS 10 or later. It plugs into the vehicle's USB or USB-C port using the included adapters and pairs via Bluetooth 5.3 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. The dongle retains all native CarPlay functions such as navigation, calls and music streaming. Online firmware updates keep compatibility current with future iOS releases.

Drivers with factory wired CarPlay after 2016

This suit owners of vehicles built after 2016 that already offer wired Apple CarPlay and want to remove the physical cable. It supports 98 percent of those factory systems. It will not work for cars that lack factory CarPlay, for Android Auto users or for any vehicle that only offers mirroring via HDMI or proprietary apps. Buyers who need wireless Android Auto should look at a different adapter.

Bluetooth 5.3 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity

The single specification that decides fitment is the combination of Bluetooth 5.3 with 5 GHz Wi-Fi for the wireless link. This pairing enables the low-latency, stable connection required for CarPlay features such as Siri voice control and real-time navigation. If the vehicle's head unit does not support factory wired CarPlay, the adapter cannot establish the link regardless of the wireless protocol.

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Price $74.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 2,768 comparable items (median $21.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTKHIN
Model nameEC28
Size & build
Product weight0.07 kg

Questions about this item

How do I install the EC28 dongle in my car's USB port and what step do people often miss?

Plug the dongle into the factory USB-A or USB-C port using the included adapters, then pair your iPhone via Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi; the step many miss is confirming the car actually supports wired CarPlay before starting.

What maintenance or replacement will the EC28 need over time?

No hardware maintenance is required; keep the adapter current by applying free online firmware updates whenever a new iOS version is released to maintain compatibility.

What is the first limit I will hit during a long drive with the EC28?

The primary limit under sustained use is wireless connection stability; the advanced AI chip and metal-edged thermal design minimise dropouts, but prolonged high-temperature exposure can still degrade signal reliability.

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