CarPlay Screen Radio for Opel Grandland X and Crossland X (2016-2020): How to Install Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

The Opel Grandland X and Crossland X are two of the brand's best-selling compact SUVs in Spain since their launch in 2016. The good news is they already come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from the factory. The bad news is that, on the vast majority of units, that connection only works via cable: every time you get in the car, you have to find the cable, plug it into your phone and leave it tangled in the dashboard slot. If you're tired of that, there's a much simpler solution than replacing the whole radio.

Do the Opel Grandland X and Crossland X have CarPlay as standard?

Yes, but wired. The IntelliLink or Multimedia Navi Pro system Opel fits in the Grandland X and Crossland X (2016-2020) includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from the factory, but only via USB connection. Opel didn't offer a wireless version of these systems in this generation, so if you want cable-free CarPlay or Android Auto, the original screen won't allow it no matter how much you update the software.

The solution: wireless interface for Opel Grandland X/Crossland X

Instead of replacing the whole radio (which already works well and has good quality), the most practical solution is a wireless interface that connects behind the original screen and turns wired CarPlay and Android Auto into wireless. Its main advantages:

• Fully wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, without touching the original screen or its menus
• Automatic connection when you start the car, no cables or manual Bluetooth pairing each time
• Installation hidden behind the dashboard, with no visual changes
• Keeps all the original radio functionality: Opel navigation, radio, Bluetooth for calls
• Compatible with the original reversing camera and parking sensors

Compatibility with the Grandland X/Crossland X: supported versions

This interface is designed for:

• Opel Grandland X (2016-2020) with IntelliLink or Multimedia Navi Pro system with factory wired CarPlay/Android Auto
• Opel Crossland X (2016-2020) with the same multimedia system

Your car must already have wired CarPlay or Android Auto from the factory, since the interface builds on that existing connection to add wireless mode; it doesn't work with screens that never had CarPlay from the factory.

What's the installation like?

The process is simpler than fitting a full radio, because the screen itself isn't touched:

1. Access the back of the multimedia unit, usually by removing a dashboard panel
2. Connect the interface to the internal USB port where you'd normally plug in your phone's cable
3. House the interface box in a hidden space (the glovebox or behind the screen itself)
4. Start the car and pair your phone the first time; after that, the connection is automatic

Since it doesn't modify the original wiring or the screen, it's a fully reversible system: if you sell the car, you can remove it in a few minutes and leave everything exactly as it was from the factory.

At an Opel dealership, there's no official update that turns wired CarPlay into wireless: it's a hardware limitation of the IntelliLink system in this generation, not a software one, so no update fixes it. The only way to get it is with an interface like this one.

Frequently asked questions

Does my car need to already have wired CarPlay for this to work?
Yes. This interface turns the wired CarPlay/Android Auto that the Grandland X/Crossland X already has from the factory into wireless; it doesn't add CarPlay to cars that never had it.

Are there any visible changes to the original screen?
No. The screen, its menus and the dashboard design stay exactly the same; the only change is that you no longer need the cable.

Does it work with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, the interface is compatible with both systems wirelessly.

Is the installation reversible?
Yes, since it doesn't cut or splice any original cables, it can be removed at any time without leaving a trace.

Can I still use the USB cable if I prefer, someday?
Yes, the wired connection remains available as an alternative if you ever prefer to use it.

See the wireless CarPlay interface for Opel Grandland X/Crossland X

If you have an Opel Grandland X or Crossland X (2016-2020) and want to forget about the CarPlay and Android Auto cable, you can see all the details of this interface on our product page.