Carlinkit Tbox Series Compatibility Guide: Will It Work in Your Car?
The Carlinkit Tbox AI is an advanced smart AI box with enhanced features over the standard models, making it a top choice for upgrading your in-car entertainment system. However, this also means compatibility may not be as broad or stable as basic models. This guide will help you check which cars, head units, and systems are compatible with the Tbox series to ensure a plug-and-play experience.
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1. What is the Carlinkit Tbox Series?
The Carlinkit Tbox series is a range of Android-based AI smart boxes that upgrade factory-wired CarPlay/Android Auto screens into powerful Android tablets. They support apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Google Maps, and feature 4G connectivity and wireless casting to make your daily driving more intelligent and entertaining.
Popular models include:
- Tbox Plus (High performance, 8G+128G)
- Tbox LED (LED lighting effect, ideal for streaming)
- Tbox Lite / Lite S (Compact versions)
- Tbox UHD (CarPlay to HDMI cable, for rear-seat screens)
- Tbox S1 / S2
2. Basic Compatibility Requirements
To function properly, your car must meet this one requirement:
✅ Factory-wired CarPlay or Android Auto support
The Tbox AI series requires native wired CarPlay or Android Auto support. If your vehicle only supports wireless CarPlay/Android Auto or does not support them at all, the Tbox may not be suitable for you.
- ✅ Compatible: Vehicles with factory-wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- ❌ Not compatible: Wireless-only or no CarPlay/Android Auto support
- Examples:
- Tesla, All BMW factory systems
- Aftermarket Android units (Some customers reported success with CCPA adapters)
3. Incompatibility Lists
The following lists show vehicle models reported by customers as incompatible with the Tbox series. Compatibility may improve with future firmware updates.
⚠️ Note: Compatibility may vary slightly by firmware/software version. If unsure, please contact our support team with your car make, year, and head unit photo.
3.1 Vehicle Models Not Yet Compatible with Tbox Series
("Product" refers to the chip model used.)
| Chip | Brand | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Chevy Silverado | 2021/2022 | |
| Dacia | Duster | 2023 | |
| Ford | Bronco | 2024 | |
| GMC | Sierra | 2023/2024 | |
| GMC | Yukon Denali | 2016 | |
| 6225 | Honda | HRV | 2024 |
| 6225 | Honda | Accord | 2018 |
| 6225 | Honda | ZRV | 2023/2024 |
| 6225 | Honda | CRV | 2024 |
| 6225 | Honda | Civic | 2022 |
| 6225 | MG | ZS | 2023 |
| Hyundai | Elantra | 2018/2022/2024 | |
| 6225 | Jaguar | Fpace | 2018 |
| 6125 | Jeep | Renegade Sport | 2020 |
| 2290 | Jeep | Gladiator | 2024 |
| 660 | KIA | Niro | |
| 6225 | KIA | Carnival | 2019 |
| 660 | KG | Rexton Sports | 2019 |
| 6225 | Omanda | C5 | 2023 |
| Opel | Astra K | 2016 | |
| Pioneer | DMH-ZF9350BT | ||
| 6225 | Pioneer | DMH-ZF8550BT | |
| Pioneer | ZS5280bt | ||
| 6225 | Toyota | Corolla | 2022 |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser | 2018 | |
| Toyota | Corolla | ||
| Renault | Megane 3 | 2022 | |
| 6125 | Renault | Kadjar | 2017 |
| Renault | Clio | 2017 | |
| 660 | Skoda | Scala | 2021 |
| 6225 | Subaru | Forester | 2024 |
| 6125 | Seat | Ibiza | 2023 |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | 2023/2024 | |
| 6225 | MG | MG4 EV | 2024 |
3.2 Vehicle Models That Require Power Cable for Tbox Series
(For modern models, except special large-screen head units like Custin. If resetting and changing the cable doesn't help, try adding a power line.)
| Note | Brand | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese brand from Italy | DR | 4 |
| Japanese brands (most 2023/2024 models require extra power) | Nissan | All models |
| Nissan | Maxima | |
| ISUZU | All models | |
| Suzuki | All models | |
| Infiniti | All models | |
| Mazda | All models | |
| Toyota | Corolla Altis | |
| Toyota | Corolla Cross | |
| Toyota | Hilux | |
| Toyota | Touring | |
| Toyota | FJ Cruiser | |
| Toyota | Cruiser | |
| Toyota | Crown | |
| Toyota | Noah | |
| Toyota | Tundra | |
| Toyota | Tacoma | |
| Toyota | BZ4X | |
| Honda | Amaze Vx | |
| Isuzu | MU-X | |
| Lexus | All models | |
| Mitsubishi | Xpander | |
| Mitsubishi | L200 | |
| Mitsubishi | Expander | |
| Mitsubishi | Triton GLS | |
| Subaru | Solterra | |
| Subaru | Forester | |
| Korean | Acura | TLX |
| Hyundai | New i20 | |
| Kia | Cerato | |
| American | Lucid | Air |
| Jeep | Wrangler JL | |
| Chevrolet | Volt | |
| Ford | Everest |
3.3 Vehicles That Need to Switch to Android Auto Mode
(Since 2023, most KIA and Hyundai models support wireless CarPlay + wired CarPlay only, with few exceptions.)
3.4 Tbox UHD Secondary Display Compatibility Issues
(These vehicles have issues specifically with Tbox UHD secondary display support.)
🔹 Not Sure If Compatible?
No worries! Just send us your vehicle's model, year, and a picture of your head unit. We’ll help you confirm compatibility before you buy.
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