New Box CarPlay to kick off 2026 called CarlinKit CPC200-Tbox Pro, a system to enhance your car’s system on both Android and iOS.
This new Android Auto Box, also known elsewhere as CarlinKit iBox Pro, offers two SoCs: the classic Qualcomm SMD450 and the more modern QCM2290, which allows you to run apps without high resource demands. The system runs Android 9 or 11 with the Google Play store for installing any app and can be easily updated via OTA. This box is ideal for updating your car’s existing system if it has become outdated. All you need is compatibility with the CarPlay or Android Auto system.
This box is easily configured via Plug and Play; you just need to connect a USB-C cable and follow the steps indicated. You can also connect to it wirelessly via Bluetooth.
CarlinKit CPC200-Tbox Pro specifications
This CarlinKit CPC200-Tbox Pro box includes two SoC options: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 with Android 9 or the more modern QCM2290 that supports Android 11. This chip integrates high-efficiency ARM Cortex A-53 processors. In terms of graphics, we have an Adreno 506/702 GPU, respectively, which offers maximum compatibility with all types of apps.
This Android Auto Box comes in versions with 3/4 GB of RAM and internal storage options of 616/32/64 GB of the eMMc type. For external storage, there is a micro SD card slot for multimedia files.
Other notable features
The CarlinKit CPC200-iBox Pro includes dual-band Wi-Fi 5 wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 4.2 and BLE 5.0. The only connector is a USB-C port to activate the Android Auto system on your car’s screen. As an added bonus, it has all the DRM certificates required to view streaming platforms such as Netflix and other apps that require these permissions.
For this system to work, your car must be compatible with the CarPlay or Android Auto system, which is normally found in SEAT, Cupra, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Audi, Peugeot, Toyota, Skoda, VW, Volvo, Hyundai, and Chevrolet models, among others. Please note that it is not compatible with BMW cars, for example.
Price and availability
- The CarlinKit CPC200-Tbox Pro can be purchased on AliExpress only for $79 / €70 with free shipping using the February Coupons on AliExpress.
- Also available on Amazon soon.
