Q1BD Wireless CarPlay Adapter At 6 g On The V821
The lightest adapter we build, in aluminium alloy and glass, on its own CPU platform.
The Q1BD is the smallest and lightest product in our CarPlay range at 6 g. It is also the only adapter built on the V821 CPU rather than the V851S, in an aluminium alloy and glass shell with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. It exists for programmes where every gram and every cent is counted.
| CPU | V821 |
|---|---|
| Shell material | Aluminium alloy + glass |
| Connection | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Power input | 5V 1A-2.1A |
| Powered interface | USB |
| Net weight | 6 g |
| Usage | Plug and play |
| Phone OS | iOS 10+, Android 13.0+ |
| Applicable vehicle | Original car supporting wired CarPlay and compatible with the CarPlay protocol |
Why Buyers Specify This Model
6 g
The lightest unit in the range, less than half the mass of most metal adapters.
Metal Shell At The Entry Point
Aluminium alloy with glass even at the lightest and most cost-focused position in the line.
V821 Platform
Its own CPU platform, selected to hit this size and cost point rather than scaled down from a larger design.
Disappears Into The Dashboard
At 6 g it sits in a USB port with no leverage and barely protrudes into the cabin.
Problems It Solves
Dongles Stick Out And Get Knocked
A 6 g body sits close to the port and takes no leverage from a knee or a bag strap.
Freight Cost Per Unit Is Too High
This is the lightest adapter we can offer, which is the single biggest lever on air freight cost.
Entry Products Feel Cheap
The Q1BD is still aluminium alloy and glass rather than ABS.
Who It Is For
- High-volume marketplace sellers
- Promotional gift buyers
- Distributors with tight freight budgets
Application Scenarios
- Very high-volume retail programmes
- Recessed or awkwardly angled USB ports
- Promotional giveaways where shipping weight dominates
- Minimalist dashboards
Technical Features
- Wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
- V821 CPU
- Aluminium alloy and glass shell
- Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.0
- 6 g net weight
- Original car controls supported
Customization Options
- User interface logo
- Bluetooth broadcast name
- Silkscreen artwork
- Colour box
- Instruction manual
Low MOQ OEM and ODM accepted. Our own mould workshop handles size, material and function changes.
Comparison With Other Models
The Q1BD is the only V821 model in our range and the lightest at 6 g. The nearest ABS alternative is the Q1BU at 9 g on a V851S. If you need mirroring at a similar weight, the 3 in 1 Q1AF is 7 g in ABS.
Use Guide
- Confirm the car supports wired CarPlay
- Plug the adapter into the car USB port
- Pair over Bluetooth then Wi-Fi on first use
- CarPlay or Android Auto launches by phone type
- Leave it in place, it is small enough to stay permanently
- Reconnection on later journeys is automatic
Quality Control And Warranty
Every unit passes three inspection gates: IQC on incoming material, IPQC on the line and FQC before packing. The model ships with CE, RoHS and FCC documentation, carries a twelve month warranty against manufacturing defects, and any quality issue receives a proposed solution within 48 hours.
Download the certificates and test reports before you place an order.
Industries Using It
Other Models Worth Comparing
2 In 1 Adapter Q1BU
The lightest ABS adapter on the V851S, built for cost-led volume programmes.
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3 In 1 Adapter Q1AF
Mirroring added to wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in a 7 g ABS shell.
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2 In 1 Adapter Q1F
The clean metal and glass 2 in 1, with no light and no vent, at 17 g.
View SpecificationsQuestions About The 2 In 1 Adapter Q1BD
Does the V821 perform differently from the V851S
It is a different platform chosen for this size and cost point. Both run the same wireless CarPlay and Android Auto function set.
Is 6 g too small to be reliable
The shell is aluminium alloy and glass, not thin plastic. The size comes from the platform, not from removing shielding.
What Android version is required
Android 13.0 and above, or iOS 10 and above.
Can we print on something this small
Yes, silkscreen artwork is available. Send your artwork and we will confirm the printable area before tooling.
Quote The 2 In 1 Adapter Q1BD
Send the quantity, the destination market and any branding you need. We will confirm price, lead time and the certification position for your country.