The Carlinkit Mini Ultra 3 is a compact adapter designed to convert a factory-integrated wired CarPlay system into a wireless one, allowing you to connect your phone without cables. It works with iPhone 6 or later running iOS 10, as well as Android 11 or newer devices that support wired Android Auto. To function, the vehicle's original multimedia unit must already have wired CarPlay built-in. Inside its small black housing made of ABS and PC, the device uses a dual-core 1.0 GHz MIPS3 processor and 5 GHz Wi-Fi (supporting 5.2 GHz and 5.8 GHz bands) to ensure a stable connection. This hardware allows the adapter to maintain the original resolution of your vehicle's display protocol while consuming only about 0.75 W of power. Measuring just 24.98 x 24.98 x 22.35 mm and weighing only 7 g, the unit plugs directly into a USB Type-A interface, making it nearly invisible in your center console. An integrated LED indicator lets you know the current connection status, and the multi-language interface can be set automatically or manually to suit your preference.