Mascom International stocks the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter, covering wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, in black, at KSh 5,800, brand new and sealed. The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter plugs into the USB port your car already uses for wired CarPlay or Android Auto, then links to your handset over a 5.8GHz Wi-Fi channel and Bluetooth 5. It works with iOS 10 and later and Android 11 and later. You can see it running in a car at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, and pay by M-Pesa or cash.
Built for taxi drivers, sales teams, estate agents and daily commuters across Kenya, the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter removes the cable you plug in at every trip. Bolt and Uber drivers stopping and starting along Thika Road or Mombasa Road know how quickly a worn cable stops charging or drops the connection. With the adapter in place, Google Maps, Waze, WhatsApp calls and Spotify appear on the car screen a few seconds after you start the engine. Your handset stays in your pocket or a holder, and the frayed cable stops being a daily problem.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded dongles that only handle one platform, Mascom International carries the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter, which serves both iPhone and Android households from one unit. Customers across Nairobi tell us that shared family cars are the main reason they choose a 2-in-1 model. We are happy to plug it into your car outside the building and confirm it works before you pay. Come by to try the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter
How much is the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter in Kenya?
The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter costs KSh 5,800, brand new, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price includes a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. One adapter handles both wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, so a household with an iPhone and an Android handset needs only one unit. There is no subscription or app fee; once paired, the adapter works every time you start the car.
Will the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter work in my car?
The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter works only in cars whose screen already supports wired Apple CarPlay or wired Android Auto. It converts that existing cable connection to wireless; it cannot add CarPlay to a screen that never had it. Many Japanese imports sold in Kenya carry factory or aftermarket screens without CarPlay, so check first. Plug your handset in with a cable: if CarPlay or Android Auto appears, the adapter will work. Send your car model to Mascom International on WhatsApp for help.
Is wireless CarPlay through the Porodo Play-X better than a plain cable connection?
The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter gives you convenience, while a direct cable gives you charging and a slightly quicker response. Wireless means you get in, start the car and your maps and music load without touching the handset, which suits short, frequent trips. A cable charges the battery while you drive and has no wireless link to set up. Drivers making ten or more stops a day usually prefer wireless; long-distance drivers may still want a charging pad or holder.
Does the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter handle Kenyan heat and rough roads?
The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter is rated to work from -20°C to +70°C, which covers a car parked in the Mombasa or Kisumu afternoon sun. Its alloy and glass housing is small and light, so it sits firmly in the USB port over potholes and speed bumps. In a dusty area such as Athi River or along murram roads, keep the port covered or the adapter plugged in, so grit stays out of the connector.
Does the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter use my mobile data?
The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter uses its own direct Wi-Fi link to your handset, which carries no internet traffic and costs no bundles. Maps, streaming music and voice calls still use your Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom data just as they would with a cable. The adapter only moves what is on your handset to the car screen. Offline maps and downloaded playlists reduce data use on long drives to Nakuru or Eldoret, whether you connect by cable or wirelessly.
How do I set up the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter the first time?
First setup of the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter takes a few minutes: plug it into the car's CarPlay USB port and pair over Bluetooth. Your iPhone or Android handset then joins the adapter's Wi-Fi link automatically, and the car screen switches to CarPlay or Android Auto. After that first pairing, Auto Connect links the two whenever you start the engine. If your car has a USB-C port instead of USB-A, use the USB-A to USB-C converter listed among its features.
Who should buy the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter, and who should skip it?
Buy the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter if your car already shows CarPlay or Android Auto by cable and you are tired of plugging in. Ride-hailing drivers, logistics coordinators and families sharing one car gain the most. Skip it if your car screen has no CarPlay or Android Auto at all; a new head unit with that support built in is the better fit. Also skip it if your handset runs Android 10 or older, because it needs Android 11 or later.
Can I make hands-free calls through the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter?
Yes, the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter passes calls, messages and voice commands to your car's speakers and microphone. You can answer a client call on the steering wheel button, ask Siri or Google Assistant to read a WhatsApp message, or dictate a reply. Hands-free calling keeps both hands on the wheel through busy Nairobi junctions, and it helps you avoid traffic police stops for holding a handset while driving, which Kenyan law prohibits.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Wireless Performance
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto in one unit — iPhone and Android drivers sharing a car both connect without swapping hardware.
- 5.8GHz Wi-Fi link — a fast, short-range channel that carries the car screen picture and audio between handset and dashboard.
- Bluetooth 5 — handles the first pairing and the quick hand-off that starts the wireless session when you switch on the car.
- Auto Connect — after the first pairing, the adapter rejoins your handset by itself every time the engine starts.
- Allwinner processor inside — a dedicated chip that manages the wireless link, so your car screen does not need any update.
Compatibility and Requirements
- Works with iOS 10 and later — covers every iPhone that supports CarPlay on a current or recent iOS version.
- Works with Android 11 and later — handsets on Android 10 or older will not connect, so check your version under Settings.
- Needs factory or aftermarket wired CarPlay or Android Auto — the adapter makes an existing cable link wireless, rather than adding CarPlay.
- USB-A plug with a USB-A to USB-C converter listed among its features — fits both older and newer car USB ports.
- Runs from the car's USB power at 5V and 300mA — a tiny draw that will not strain the car battery.
Build and Durability
- Alloy and glass housing — a solid shell that handles daily plugging and unplugging better than soft plastic dongles.
- Working temperature of -20°C to +70°C — keeps operating in a car parked in direct afternoon sun.
- Compact plug-in body — sits close to the USB port, leaving the centre console clear of extra wires.
- RGB light — a coloured glow that shows at a glance when the adapter has power and is working.
- Black finish — blends into most dashboards and centre consoles without drawing attention to itself.
Inclusions and Everyday Use
- Plug and play — no software to install on the car, and no app needed on the handset for normal use.
- Hands-free calls and messages — routes calls, WhatsApp read-outs and voice dictation through the car's speakers and microphone.
- Navigation on the big screen — Google Maps, Waze or Apple Maps show turn-by-turn directions on the dashboard display.
- Music and podcasts — Spotify, YouTube Music, Boomplay and Apple Music play through the car's audio system with steering wheel controls.
- Shared family car friendly — an iPhone driver and an Android driver can each pair with the same adapter in one car.
Package Contents
The Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter arrives brand new and sealed in Porodo retail packaging. Inside is the black adapter, and the product features list a USB-A to USB-C converter for cars with USB-C ports. Ask our team on WhatsApp to confirm the exact contents of the unit in stock. No mount or charging pad is included, so plan for a holder or wireless charger if you want the handset charging while the adapter runs.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. To make a claim, bring the adapter and your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, where our team assesses and handles it.
Where to Buy the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter in Kenya
Pick up the Porodo Play-X 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay Adapter at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We trade Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Park nearby and our staff will test the adapter in your own car before you pay, so you leave knowing it works. It comes in black.
For orders or a compatibility check, contact us through:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All orders ship with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Drivers in Nairobi and its environs receive it the same day, and those in Mombasa, Machakos, Naivasha, Kakamega and other major towns get it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
It is covered by the 6-month warranty above, and our team will walk you through first pairing by phone.
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