Customer Ratings & Reviews

1. Setup/Installation : Simple as it should be. Straightforward, plug the CPW-42 into your car’s USB, pair over Bluetooth, and it switches to Wi-Fi for data. Takes a couple minutes, then it auto-connects every time you hop in—perfect for nav, streaming, and voice commands. Dual-band Wi-Fi keeps lag low and the connection steady, so maps, calls, and music run smoothly with fast app switching. 2. Design: Small, no cable connection, lightweight. It no long cable connection is a huge plus. Also, the light indicate of working is facedown, less distractive while driving at night. 3. Connection: Once it’s paired, the CPW-42 feels just like wired—only wireless. You get nav, messages, calls, and streaming without plugging in, and Siri/Google Assistant stay snappy for hands-free control. It auto-reconnects whenever you start the car, so it’s super low-effort.

I recently got this and have been using it for the last 3 weeks. I previously had the Rexing CPW-2. This one is an improvement over the CPW-2 in that it is much smaller and directly plugs into the USB port of my truck, so no wires to deal with. It's easy to install and connect. I'll cut to the chase and say the only annoying thing about it is the same thing I didn't like about the CPW-2, and that's the lag between the phone output and the car speaker output. There's still about a 0.5-1sec lag. This lag is definitely noticeable when watching videos on the phone (audio lags actions like lips moving, etc). It seems possibly noticeable during conversations on phone calls, but hard to tell. It's not noticeable when using it for any other purpose. Just something to consider if you are interested in converting from wired to wireless CarPlay.

Huge improvement over the previous generation CarPlay unit that Rexing made, IMHO. I had been using their previous unit, and while it was great, I hated that it wasn't a dongle and instead was a corded unit that took up a lot of space in my center console. I now understand that all wireless CarPlay has a slight delay in skipping songs, it's the nature of how CarPlay works. What I love? Connection feels somehow faster than the previous model. Once paired initially, it connects every single time, super quickly. Barely has time to show the splash screen of the "connect to pair" before CarPlay fires up and runs like a champ. Maps work wonderfully, and its great because in PA they just made a new law that says even at a red light you can't have a phone in your hand, so I either keep my phone in my pocket, or throw it in the glovebox, and away I go! Overall, the size is perfect, takes up almost zero real-estate, and has allowed me to more seamlessly listen to music and navigate without having to mess around with all of the cords in all of our FCA vehicles (We have a Challenger, Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler 300)

Hello. This is my honest review about the CarPlay adapter from Rexing. Little background: I have Honda Civic with CarPlay feature. I got this car new and I have been driving it for the past 10 years. It is a great car, but recently when I try to connect my cell to the car, CarPlay started to kick me out. I tied buying a new cable, but that was not it. I think my cell phone port is worn out. So I was debating whether to upgrade my cell or get something to fix the issue. After researching online and asking friends, I came across of Rexing Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto. I already have multiple Rexing products and it was an easy decision for me. It was at a good priced point (20X cheaper than buying a new cell phone) and I also can reply on amazing customer support with Rexing. I have been using this Bluetooth connected CarPlay for a few days now and it is great and functions as intended! It is small and black and very convenient to use. No more frustrating disconnections. If you have an issue like me, please, get this and your problem will be solved. I hope this review will help someone. Thanks

I switches ro samsung and bought this for Android auto and i love it it has little to bo delay and its fast and always connects instantly compared to mynold one this is night and day difference

We got the Rexing CPW-42 for my wife’s 2018 Honda Odyssey, and she absolutely loves it. Setup was quick and painless—just plug into the USB port and follow the pairing instructions. Within minutes, her iPhone connected automatically, and now she never has to mess with cable again. CarPlay loads fast and runs smoothly, and she can jump straight into navigation, music, and messages without fumbling with cords while juggling the kids. It’s a small upgrade that makes a huge difference in daily driving. Highly recommended!

Works perfect, plug in, connect and play. Very simple and too the the point. Makes life easier just getting in the car and Android Auto starts up immediately, highly recommend.

I have a 2025 Indian Pursuit motorcycle and have had nothing but problems with the integrated Apple Car Play (ACP) on the Indian/Polaris Ride Command (RC) system. When hard-wired, ACP is completely unusable with constant crashes, loss of audio output when a stream is interrupted by any other audio feed (like navigation prompts or other notifications) and random head unit reboots. There have been a lot of people talking about different wireless ACP solutions giving them relief so I started trying different options. The first two ACP adapters I tried ('Big A' purchases) were both improvements over the hard wired experience but they were still very glitchy and unreliable. Then I found the Rexing CPW-42!! This has BEEN A TOTAL GAME CHANGER!!! This one little device has SOLVED ALMOST ALL of the Polaris/Indian RC problems!! Installation was quick and easy. Remove from box, plug it in, power on, connect the phone to the dongle via Blue Tooth (BT), and done. It took about 3 minutes in the parking lot of Best Buy. This uses both BT and wireless connectivity to the phone, so both must be enabled, but all the config is automatic. My iPhone 16Pro Max connected right away with no complications. Connectivity has proven to be very good overall so long as the phone is within a foot or two of the adapter. It works flawlessly in my jacket pocket or when in a fairing pocket. I tried putting my phone in the bike's trunk (4-5ft from the receiver...) and started experiencing 'network connectivity issues' so they need to be very close together for optimum results. The other models I've tried had problems when actually touching the phone, so this is a MASSIVE improvement. ACP response is quick and smooth. All ACP functions operate with no problems. All ACP apps I've tried have work properly. Streaming is smooth with very few, occasional glitches. (99% perfect) Only problem is the RC head unit will not properly send phone call audio to a BT connected (Cardo) helmet headset. I have tried with the Cardo and another cheap-o BT with no success. Something else - some people are reporting they are using Android Auto (AA) with the Ride Command system. AA is NOT compatible with RC and will not work - even with this adapter. I tried. The phone will connect to the Rexing but no data will display on the RC screen. I believe those users are actually using AA on their phone and then BT streaming to the bike - which does work well. But AA does not integrate or display on the RC system. If you have a Polaris/Indian Ride Command system and long to use ACP without problems, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND giving this unit a try!!

The setup is super easy, and the connection is rock solid. Its small form factor makes it look like it came with the car. Just a heads up, make sure you paired it while it’s still connected to the car. I was in a rush and paired it while it was connected to my computer’s USB port, thinking I could save some time in the morning. But guess what? I had to unpair and pair it again when I actually started using it. So far, no issues.

I had an earlier version of the Rexing CarPlay adapter - the BBY-CPW-1 - in my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. It wasn't stable, would lose connection from time to time, and there would often be a noticeable lag between the iPhone and the car. This model CPW-42 is a real improvement. It is much smaller - like a fob rather than a box with a USB cable - the connection seems to be solid - I haven't experienced a lost connection - and it is much more responsive. No noticeable lag. I wasn't satisfied with the previous model; I am with this one.

I recently got this adapter, and overall it’s been a solid upgrade to my wired option. The setup was extremely simple - plug it into your USB port, pair via Bluetooth, and it just worked! It paired with my Samsung phone seamlessly with zero hiccups, and the connection has stayed stable even after restarts. Audio and navigation functions respond as quickly as the wired setup. If you’re looking for a fuss-free way to get wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, this adapter delivers.

I purchased this to use in my 2018 VW Golf GTI. It is small, about the size of a USB drive and so it doesn't get in the way. I got it to work in less that 2mins. No issues with my OnePlus 13 Android phone and it's fast and seamless. I tried another product from a different manufacturer which did not work as quickly. I will buy this again for our second car.

Many companies have started selling these CarPlay adapters for vehicles that require one to tether (via cable) their phone to their vehicle for CarPlay to function. This adapter allows users the option of not tethering their phone but having CarPlay function when the vehicle's screen is active. I purchased this CarPlay adapter and expected with it installed in place of the cable my older model car would work just as well as the newer cars that don't require a cable for CarPlay to function. Pros - It works. I've been using the adapter for 30 days. It works every time I get into the vehicle and power on the screen. No working most of the time, works every time. And that's it, just like when the phone was tethered to the car it now doesn't need to be tethered to the car. Hooray! Cons - the pairing of a new users phone to the device isn't intuitive. A new user borrowed my car and wanted to pair their phone and use their phone for CarPlay in place of mine. If the phones were tethered this process is simple unplug my phone, plug in the new user's phone. With the CarPlay adapter and no instructions the person borrowing my car could not figure it out. Later with the instructions (when it wasn't needed any longer) we figured it out, but it isn't straight forward. Solution will be to leave the instructions in the car for the next time this operation needs to be completed. I'm very happy with this CarPlay adapter. The price is right and it works!

It works majority of the time when I drive. There has been a handful of times when it will disconnect and I have to manually reconnect it again. There’s times where it is connected but the music will stop playing. Compared to other wireless Apple Carplay brands, this works the best. It also fits nicely in my console. It also has an adapter if your car only uses USB-C

I will admit, I have purchased quite a few Rexing products and I do promote them to others. I have always been satisfied with both the equipment and their customer service if I ever had a problem. This wireless adapter is no exception. It is an upgrade from the previous CPW-22 I had as it takes up less space. It is an upgrade for those who want to remove the hassle of all the cords of a wired carplay or andriod auto.

Works very well and connected right away after pairing it with my phone. It did initially drop a call or two but hasn’t since. I have plenty of Rexing dash cams so it’s a brand I’m very familiar with. Their products are always simple to use and pretty reliable. CarPlay works with all the apps and couldn’t be happier. It’s nice that it’s small and not too bulky and it does come with a USB C adapter if needed.

I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, therefore I was using this with Android Auto. I was always jealous getting into a car where Android Auto would start up automatically without them plugging a cable in. My GMC Terrain from 2012 only has wired Android Auto. The setup of the Rexing CPW-42 was incredibly easy. All you do is start the car, plug the device into the USB port and then find the device in your Bluetooth settings. It took about a minute the first time for the device to show up in my Bluetooth settings on my phone. After it connected, Android Auto started automatically on my cars screen. I have all of the same features as I normally would with wired Android Auto. Since I play music through Android Auto and use Google maps, this is something I use everyday. The convenience of this starting automatically without the hassle of a wire is well worth it. After the initial setup. the device connects to my phone within 20 seconds and starts Android Auto on my screen. Definitely would recomend.

This works great - no issues connecting with my Pixel 9 and android auto. It connects quickly and holds the connection. I thought it would be flaky or have issues, but I've had it for 10 days so far and haven't had any problems. Its nice to not have to plug the cord in anymore.

I purchased this because both my wife and I have different iPhone's with different connectors and we were tired of dealing with the cords. We have both a Kia EV6 and a Telluride. The Rexing CPW-42 works great and automatically connects Car Play and then our phone connects to it. I have not noticed any difference between the connection speed when plugged into the car or using the wireless feature. Everything seems to work flawlessly. It is also very straight forward to connect. My only downside and the reason I give it 4 vs. 5 stars is that it only seeks to connect to the last phone that connected to it. so if I want to use my phone and my wife previously had her phone connected, I have to manually connect mine via Bluetooth. I contacted support and they confirmed this functionality and are compiling a list of people interested in this feature. If they get enough, they will issue a software upgrade that will be downloaded to the device when a phone is connected.

Another excellent Rexing product. Setup took less than 3 mins and the range of this device is really good. I didn't realize I forgot my phone until I was almost a block away and the music stopped playing. Highly recommend. Just remember this isnt a true Bluetooth connection, it requires your phone's Wi-Fi to be on, but this is the same for any Rexing product.