Top 5 Best CarPlay AI Box Adapters 2023 | Which CarPlay AI Box Dongle Should You Buy?

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Top 5 Best CarPlay AI Box Adapters 2023 | Which CarPlay AI Box Dongle Should You Buy?

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Anthony Barker (CarPlayLife)

Күн бұрын

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@user-tc9rx3iu6r 5 ай бұрын

I've searched for and watched many KZfaq videos. Your AI box introduction is the most comprehensive and detailed on KZfaq. I also watched your individual video introducing the CarlinKit T-Box Max & Plus. Thank you so much!

@CarPlayLife 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much and glad my videos were helpful.

@rockyblankenship1166 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a review! Lot's of time invested. Thank you!

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad someone appreciates the time it took to do this one. 🙏🏻☺️

@paleh0rse Жыл бұрын

All of them seem to shine in one area or another, but I'm still waiting for one of these that can handle all of the following: 1. 60 fps 2. dual bluetooth for phone+OBD scanner or phone+controller 3. HDMI output 4. Solid wifi for Android Auto If only Ottocast would fix their damn bluetooth issues...

@jakeMTSU Жыл бұрын

magic box has hdmi hookup

@husseinbazzi5172 3 ай бұрын

Is there an AI box that does 60 fps?

@goatk1 Жыл бұрын

1) I feel there should by now be a way to get better result with something like a Rasberry Pi 4. 2) Seem like beside having IO and ability to host wireless AA & CP it would be best to get a rooted android device.

@teamcyrmining3673 9 ай бұрын

You would think not no one has done it. I have 3 year old Huawei phone that is worth $10 if I were to sell it, easily rootable, and it's 10x faster than these $200 devices..

@srikanth5707 Жыл бұрын

One suggestion. The main reason one would go for Ai boxes i believe is watching youtube videos. Can you review how's the youtube app UI, difficulty in navigation the interface, streaming speeds, 4k videos capable or not, any audio lag+ video lag when playing videos, any stuttering during streaming etc...

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I hope to do a video lag comparison video in the future. Have a few products to review first though.

@srikanth5707 Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife Looking forward. Any ETA probably?

@everythingRICHARDIFY Жыл бұрын

I hope to learn more about the stuttering issue though. It's my only concern so far before getting one

@cinereyes Жыл бұрын

Is nice when you’re just getting into researching something no the video just comes out 1 hour earlier

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

That’s some great timing ! 😂

@cinereyes Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife do any of these have audio bypass? As in I can have my CarPlay playing but my phone still not sending audio to CarPlay but to my audio DAC, this would be amazing for audio heads

@adamhorton9906 Жыл бұрын

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@villagevaliant Жыл бұрын

Probably didn’t reply because your sentencing is hard to make sense out of.

@merims7457 Жыл бұрын

@CarPlay Life Hello, can you suggest me the best AI box for BMW G30? BMW don't have wired carplay at all, just wireless.

@seane1984 11 ай бұрын

I actually returned the carlinkit and went with the piccasu 2 pro it's miles better. I customized it with Nova Launcher and I have Wi-Fi in my car so it's pretty much become my default infotainment setup I don't even need the wireless Android auto

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

Cool! Glad it worked out for you

@bobbyb69 Жыл бұрын

yes. thank you!.. I've been waiting for this. bookmarked.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@maikydb 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you are loving the fully charged show aswell

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

Fully charged show is great! I’ve been fully into EV research mode for my next car within the next couple of years.

@maikydb 9 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife I drive an Hyundai Ioniq 5. And its a dream car. only the android car play isn't that great as its wired. This is why I watched your video. i wanted to know what works better for me

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

The I5 is a nice car. 👏🏻

@TGrow216 Жыл бұрын

Which would you recommend to use just streaming services? All i plan to use it for is streaming videos?

@Sin-D_ 9 ай бұрын

Im exhausted looking for one of these that have no problems mirroring my iPhone 12.

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

MMB Max is a good mirroring ai box as are a few closed 3 in 1 ai boxes

@tinjelavruf7713 2 ай бұрын

Hi, can you make an update of the review with 2024 boxes? I am quite unsure what to buy right now, need fast and reliable car play and a good switching betw 2 phones connected wirelessly as well as good android ui / playback

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

That’s the plan. Hopefully I can get to making it soon.

@DeviniteHD 14 сағат бұрын

Hey there! I have a question: I have a BMW f20 from 2018. It only features Apple CarPlay after activation, but no Android Auto whatsoever. Would one of those AI boxes give me the option to use Android Auto instead of Apple CarPlay?

@CarPlayLife 10 сағат бұрын

Yes they will

@wey-87 Жыл бұрын

Will this work on my tlx which does not have carplay or android auto?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

No you need CarPlay on the system for these to work

@Randon131 6 ай бұрын

I was waiting to hear if any of these devices amplified your sound, because the old MMB that I had had a DSP AMP, I'm in the market for a new one. One with DSP AMP, AI, HDMI out, Android 12/13+, and works on a 15.5 inch screen (for Ford Mustang Mach E)

@CarPlayLife 6 ай бұрын

I remember most displays did this but not many did have DSP or some form of equaliser to boost the audio.

@Make_It_Yourself_DIY Жыл бұрын

Please help me, which one is better Playaibox UX999 Ultra or Carlinkit Tbox Plus ??

@tarekm97 2 ай бұрын

Love your content 🙏, was wondering if u ever got a chance to have a look at the new, heyincar h max/ wizcar m3 pro?. Practically almost the same device i think. Keep up the amazing content

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻☺️ I don’t think I’ll get hands on time with these two but they will likely perform just like these three boxes but with a different UI layout: Binize Ambient kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oqmVrahm26_Jcas.htmlsi=7rry2_nJesov_bC8 ApplePie 996 E kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNBlpr1nq6yseKM.htmlsi=zuUAR-JW6R9voSoh MIB 5.0 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7OFqcWbqcmlYas.htmlsi=fphFWMxNo8flQ7w8

@diaconunic Жыл бұрын

hello, I want to buy an Al Box, but I hesitate between QCM6125 Android 13 8g+128g carlinkit carplay ai box plus and PICASOU 2 Pro CarPlay AI Box at the moment they are about the same price???i have a Toyota Corolla 2019, i dont play games , i just want GPS wireless ,incoming and outgoing calls and to stream video like KZfaq, Netfix,TV life, dont need to use remote or console, maybe to to share the video with other monitors tablets wireless or wired, or you can recomannd me something better for my needs, i use more samsung phones than iPhone, but I don't want cables and no system that runs slowly and intermittently

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

If performance is a concern then I’d go with the CarlinKit plus with 8GB ram. No adapter out at the moment will tick all those boxes and you’ll have to compromise on something.

@diaconunic 11 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife Hello, I bought this model QCM6125 Android 13 8g+128g and many times it takes a long time to connect to AndroidAuto or many times I have to keep trying to reconnect it, if I try to run 2 apps the same it freezes or moves very difficult, maybe I have to make some settings or maybe you recommend some updates, I have a Toyota Corolla 2019

@user-yu9ve9kt4x 2 ай бұрын

Sorry but i didn't get which one support phone screen mirroring from ur top 5 can you please let me know and thank you for the awesome review ❤

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. The only adapter out of the ones mentioned in video is the Exploter ApplePie Ultra

@davidc2023 11 ай бұрын

Hi thanks for the video, I just got the latest 13 android AI box from Carlinkit for my MDX 24” that comes with AppleCarplay my main problem was to cast screen mirror to watch Netflix or KZfaq on my car screen but it seems that doesn’t work I want to be able to screen mirror with my iPhone to my car screen, thanks any recommendations?

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

Due to copyright limitations I don’t think you can cast from a mobile to the adapter but KZfaq should work. You might need to use an app to connect instead of using the screencast option in the Android OS. Auto link I think it’s called.

@davidc2023 11 ай бұрын

@CarPlayLife it would be awesome if my MDX 24' has a Touch screen system, feels very slow using the carlinkit Tbox with the knock of the car , I'll contact them to see if I can return it

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that, good luck with the return

@vinaychilukuri Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the comprehensive review. Amazing content! I have a basic question. The Carlinkit TBox plus supports a 4G sim, correct? If one were to use a 4G sim.. I'm assuming the Maps on the menu would work instead of connecting your phone for Android auto? Or, does one still need to pair their phone for this? I'd like to use a 4G sim instead of connecting my phone, for using Google Maps. Please let me know if this is possible.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I think it’s supports 4G LTE. Soon as you give it internet, features like maps tile on the menu can come to life. I guess if you download maps it could still work without but you wouldn’t get any traffic data from the internet connection.

@acupofwhat Ай бұрын

Anthony, is there a box that can connect to my phone through Bluetooth, for calls?

@CarPlayLife Ай бұрын

Most of them do this. It’s when people want to call from an inserted SIM, that is more rare to find in ai boxes.

@MatchFixah Жыл бұрын

I just purchased the M.I.C Ai box for my Toyota RAV4 and hoping I made the right decision! Looking at using KZfaq, Netflix, phone casting etc...

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Good choice. Hope it works for you. Sadly the MIC doesn’t do casting from a phone though. Unless they have upgraded this ability.

@MatchFixah Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife The Carbit link app in the ai box allows casting doesnt it?

@johngarrett7861 3 ай бұрын

Great review really helpful thanks

@CarPlayLife 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful for you. Thanks for watching. ☺️

@armandoragusaucy96z.71 Жыл бұрын

At last, the most anticipated standoff is here!! 😀

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

😂 enjoy

@jpmcnown1 Жыл бұрын

I would gladly pay 2x the cost if someone bothered to make a decent one of these boxes. All the same repackaged Chinese garbage.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Yup it’s pretty sad that it’s like this.

@seane1984 Жыл бұрын

Imagine i have a cusp right now. 10x better than the magic box was but come on. Give me some processing power

@mohanadsharaf3209 Жыл бұрын

exactly my thoughts now, I bought carlinkit android 12 8+128GB and GPS not working, device is slow and lagy, iw wouldn't even mind if it needed and external power supply and wired GPS antenna, I don't want to change my whole entertainment unit for this, but for now it seems like the only option to get a decent experience and everything working

@bigbaderek1978 11 ай бұрын

Same

@user-gb3bg5mz1m 6 ай бұрын

Скажите пожалуйста, штатное управление мультимедиа,будет работать на этом устройстве,у меня экран не сенсорный, w213 Мерседес 2017 год

@CarPlayLife 6 ай бұрын

A touch screen is a much better experience overall. Your car will need wired CarPlay to make these adapters work.

@Ghostldnx 2 ай бұрын

We need a 2024 tier list

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

I do. Let’s hope I have time next month to do one.

@SaeedKhan-hi6vk 2 ай бұрын

Hi, I need some assistance with the carlink box please. I’ve got the carlink tbox plus, I’m using it on a Mercedes w213 2019 (large screen) and when I’m trying to connect to my phone hotspot from the carlink wifi search menu, it prompts me for a password, the keyboard comes up, but it doesn’t let move to the letters using my Mercedes controls or steering control, i think it assumes the car has touchscreen, but it isn’t touch screen, are you able to connect to wifi and type the password without touching the screen? Using controls only, doesn’t allow me to in Mercedes :( thinking of changing it for a picasso but not sure if that will have the same issue

@CarPlayLife 2 ай бұрын

Most will act the same. So what I suggest if you can’t connect it to a different car system with touch control is to buy a BT remote like this one amzn.to/3yGvi9k you can usually pair with the adapter without going through the BT pairing screen. Or you shouldn’t need a keyboard to get that far in order to connect to it.

@user-yo6eq6xb6q Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing me this!! I can’t wait for the apple pie to come!!

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

@TheReisners Жыл бұрын

I’m using OTTOBOX PICASOU 2 over CarPlay in a Honda. I have terrible audio delay. what’s the best way to improve latency? I tried over USB and Bluetooth (phone, Honda wasn’t showing up)

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Audio delay is caused by Wi-Fi signal and how Wi-Fi works. It’s not as fast at BT. Only way to ‘slightly’ improve it is changing the media delay in the IP config menu. Sadly AI Boxes do not carry this functionality.

@MadeUpUserNem Жыл бұрын

Great review!! Which of these would you recommend for a Samsung with Android 13?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

It’s more the CarPlay system it’s being plugged into, not the android device you want to connect for wireless AAuto

@krazes 6 ай бұрын

Which one to get for my golf mk7? Just want fast response times to watch YT or Netflix really. Also access to play store to download whatever.

@GabeTran 11 ай бұрын

Appreciate all your review videos! Do you still stand by this list now that it's towards the end of the year? Or has there been some new releases that you'd recommend over these?

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

Pretty much still stands. The exception is the CarlinKit tbox plus can now be bought with 8GB ram and 128GB storage, which makes it even more good value and performance (expected). Next two CarPlay videos will be some hopefully new contenders for the crown from Ottocast and CarlinKit but don’t get too excited. Specs wise they aren’t that much difference. It’s just the software that will be different and my first chance to see if 8GB RAM does make a difference.

@joeyweijts2003 7 ай бұрын

@CarPlayLife hi I bought the carlinkit and it doesn't start in my car do you maybe have an explanation and or a solution much thanks

@oguzhanbulut4340 Жыл бұрын

Which carplay box is best for BMW Software? I often see that some carplay boxes do not work well with BMW?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Not many do support bmw. Makers had to create bmw specific adapters instead. I hope to be getting into a BMW in the next few months to do a BMW specific video on these adapters.

@ZScherling Жыл бұрын

Have you ever reviewed 'The Magic Box' or the 'StreamToYourCar 11Pro'? Or are both of these rebranded CarlinKit 4.0's or similar?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Yes they are rebrands

@blitziboss 11 ай бұрын

Great video @carplaylife thanks. I have a BMW X3 G01 from 2020 with wireless car play. no wired car play available! which Android Box should i purchase so i can watch netflix and all the other apps i have no clue!? thanks in advance harry

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

Few aI boxes out there that work with BMW wireless CarPlay only systems. MMB and Auroralink do them. Maybe some others. But I can’t test these without a BMW to try them on. Sometime I hope to look into hiring one soon for a video.

@Adamprivate678 7 ай бұрын

What makes the AI box better than a standard CarPlay box?

@CarPlayLife 7 ай бұрын

It not really better than a wireless adapter, especially at speed of boot and stability and speed of the wireless CP/AA connection. The primary advantage is installing Android apps and running them on your CarPlay display to do things like watch films and tv shows whilst waiting for cars to charge or waiting for the kids to finish etc. Personally I’m not in the car long enough for an ai box so I always have a wireless adapter plugged in instead.

@PwnedPS Жыл бұрын

Hi. Great reviews on these products. I have 3 questions that I have been grappling with and I can’t get clear answers on searching and I hope you will help me out please. 1. Do these CarPlay ai boxes work with after market radios that have CarPlay/AA. I am hoping to use with Sony XAV series. 2. Will these boxes work with a wireless CarPlay stereos. I understand the primary function of the boxes is to turn wired CarPlay/AA into wireless one. But I have a user case where I would wish to have the android system in a stereo which already has wireless CarPlay built in. I imagine the Carpuride system that you have used in some of the reviews is wireless? 3. Flowing from 2 above, are there ai boxes that are manufactured to only provide android os for wireless CarPlay aftermarket stereos using the stereo usb. These would necessarily have the function to adapt wired into wireless CarPlay/AA. Thanks for great content 👌

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

1. Yes they work with pioneer and alpine aftermarket’s just fine but Sony HU are rumoured to have a problem with them, I don’t have Sony to try them on but my advice is to buy from Amazon so you can try and return easily. 2. Yes. They work on the pioneer93DAB which has both wireless CP and AA and the coral and carpuride are wireless too. For the pioneer it helps to turn wireless off. 3. Not sure I understand this one. Most AI boxes are for wired CarPlay systems, there’s non that I know of that use wireless CarPlay to allow Android auto. There are 2in1 adapters for carplay usb to allow android auto on a CarPlay supported system. They don’t have AI box functionality for things like KZfaq support. But they keep it simple for that functionality alone. So if that’s all that you’re after they are a cheaper solution than an AI box.

@PwnedPS Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your response. I will purchase from Amazon and try one of them with Sony and report back. On the third question what i have in mind is these kind of adapters for use just as a multimedia device using the CarPlay connection for android apps. I now understand the idea is to use one of these devices and ignore the wireless CP/AA function and just use for android apps. Of course the HU must support carplay for the ai box to work. Thanks ✅

@ocuzi8541 Жыл бұрын

What do you think is best for my car? Its an 2010/11 audi, got aux, but not bluetooth...and what items in total do I need and what does it gonna cost me?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

A CarPlay display is your best bet for CP/AA in your Audi. None of these adapters will work without wired CarPlay already present in your Audi. You could try looking for a stealth box but that requires access to behind your Audi system.

@enriquesoemanta8037 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid!

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

@Gtisnowy88 3 ай бұрын

Hi great video thanks for taking the time to do it, very informative. Is your opinion still the same? What's the best ai box for Android auto right now ?

@CarPlayLife 3 ай бұрын

I hope to update this video soon with latest adapters available. Maybe next month. There are quicker AI boxes out now, with the fastest being the Rocket kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f52IYNR715a6pZc.htmlsi=tUytOg9vpFrl2FaT

@Gtisnowy88 3 ай бұрын

@CarPlayLife thanks for getting back to me, I have seen your review video of the rocket, it's a nice bit of kit, the only thing that put me off was that my car is a 2019 q7 and has the type a usb's and I would like to hide it out of sight which would be a problem. Sorry for all of the questions. What would be the next best that would run off the type a?

@CarPlayLife 3 ай бұрын

It can use a type A as well as type C it comes with both cable types.

@ibz2906 Жыл бұрын

Sorry about the stupid question! I do have a factory screen on my car but not CarPlay, would this boxes give me CarPlay or what?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Nope they need wired CarPlay to work.

@maviclive4837 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, nice work. I recently got a magic box brand for my Ram truck with the uconnect 5 12” display. Lots of apps are not properly fit in the display as the 12” is kind of tall. I’ve been through support and updates to no avail. Do you have a recommendation of a unit that will work well with this display? Also magic box brand seems slow and clunky.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t. It seems adapters do struggle with screens like this or very large ones. It’s just something the makers haven’t adopted yet as it’s still quite a rare size in vehicles so the support for them is slow. It will get there but I don’t know of any that supports them. Best hit the forums to see if anyone has tried one that works.

@timhaeusler9357 Жыл бұрын

Helpful video thanks! Can any of these AI boxes connect to a Wireless Carplay headunit? I do not have an available USB connection on the front of my Kenwood DDX9019DABS headunit which has wireless carplay already

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

They all need to connect via a cable to a CarPlay port. I think so BMW adapters might work with Wireless but I’m not sure about them working with other brands and receivers.

@slonato2004 Жыл бұрын

Hay, I have a qustion, do they support fm radio? Thank you for your answer

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

On the adapter itself? I don’t it without an FM input. The closest thing would be running a radio app like TuneIn or similar to get radio stations on the adapter. Or just switch your car’s own FM radio on instead. :)

@rampton01 11 ай бұрын

Hi Antony, I have a 2015 VW Touareg 7p can you please tell me if any of the car play gadgets will work with my car and which is the best for me to buy. Also do any allow you to access all your apps that are on your phone, apps like KZfaq and other 3rd party video streaming apps ??? Any advice would be much appreciated.

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

I assume your VW doesn’t have wired CarPlay? If it doesn’t, none of these adapters will work with it.

@smylblack 9 ай бұрын

Hi, my car has rca input. I think hdmi to rca adapter would work. So... can i somehow plug any ai box to rca with adapter and make carplay work? Plus since i'm using my car screen for only screen not input, i'm gonna need joystick or knob like solution for input. Is this idea possible somehow? It's like plugging ai box to tv and use it as carplay.

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

If your car has RCA video inputs you could try installing a CarPlay interface kit. These connect to rca to offer CarPlay and you’ll use the existing dial or knob to control it or if your car doesn’t have one they supply. A dial and button that you can mount on the dash to control CarPlay. Using an ai box is tricky as it would need to be one that works over hdmi off the bat. Many still need to be plugged into CarPlay systems to installed devices like a BT controller and many suffer with the lack of keyboard support. So that makes it difficult to log into accounts or use certain apps for keyboard input if the software keyboard doesn’t show up.

@bohdan199x Жыл бұрын

Hi. I have a Geely with no Carplay or Android Auto. It is Geely Azkarra. So, it can connect to android or iphone via app, similar to mirror link. My question to you is: I want to use any of that box as smartphone without screen. So it will be always connected to car, will automatically start app to run mirroring. So, it is possible to use any box as smartphone without screen?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

All of these only work with CarPlay systems. So you’ll need that regardless of using the display or not.

@merims7457 Жыл бұрын

@CarPlay Life Hello, can you suggest me the best AI box for BMW G30? BMW don't have wired carplay at all, just wireless.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I hope to cover bmw in a few months time. Atm I can’t say until I get myself in a BMW

@georgemorgan3415 7 ай бұрын

I connected this piece to the Pioneer 3800 screen and it works well... but I have a problem. The piece works well with the mobile SIM card and works well with the hot spot from an Android phone, but when I try to connect it to the hot spot from an iPhone, this message appears (IP configuration failure). Are there any suggestions to connect it to the iPhone hot spot?

@pieterwellens760 Жыл бұрын

Can you make a review of the Herilary C7 CarPlay Ai Box ? Thanks

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Might have the c6 and c8 coming my way soon

@highseize3077 Жыл бұрын

Any hands on with the binize? Best amazon reviews by far. Does it compare?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Binize looks like a CarlinKit OEM (rebranded) so expect the same software and hardware as theirs.

@stevebusch1205 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2022 Ford Explorer. It has wired CarPlay. The Ford Sync system is mediocre at best. Terrible sound as well. I am a music guy. No interest in Netflix or KZfaq in my car. Do these AI boxes help improve OEM sound quality with equalizer and DSP? Do they have their own media players? Also can you run different car launchers like Carwebguru? Great in-depth and informative videos. Appreciate any advice.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Some of the newer boxes now come with an equaliser area that can improve audio if your car doesn’t have such a feature. But honestly you’re still at the whim of your actual stereo and it’s speaker setup, so I don’t know how much you’ll improve things going this route than what a hardware upgrade would offer instead. Usually playback comes through whatever source your play it through, be it CarPlay or android auto media players or the boxes own media player via BT or inserted/saved media on the box. You can run different launchers but I’ve yet to go deep on that topic and if over time they get overrun by the old launcher after some time like my own android system has started doing recently.

@stevebusch1205 Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife Hey CarPlay Life. I would like to report back that I purchased the Carlinkit CPC200-Tbox and in fact it does fairly impressively improve the sound of my factory Ford system. Not audiophile stuff but a noticeable upgrade. Musicolet Media Player has a good equalizer with a ton of adjustment. My Stones mixes sound really good. Now I'm working through all the customizing you can do with these units. Definitely not used to Android so I find myself spending hours in my car tweaking the unit. My wife thinks I'm nuts. I don't know if this is a crazy thought, but has anyone connected their AI Box to a PC and done all the tweaking and downloading there? I'm worried that I will run out of gas, drain my battery or take in too much CO2 in my car port. 😂. Appreciate your hard work.

@nikhilkothari4954 Жыл бұрын

Recently brought Carlinkit 11 mini AI Box. Playing it in TATA HARRIER XZA PLUS, India. Quite often Wi-Fi connection to Apple car play is missed and the dongle keeps waiting for it. How to fix it up ?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

The Wi-Fi spec of this adapter isn’t that great so disconnecting might be a thing due to range or interference in the car messing with the Wi-Fi signal on connection. Make sure other phones or BT devices that have previously connected with it have also been turned off or has their profiles removed. If you’re seeing the BT connect, Check Wi-Fi ID from the adapter on the phone and if you see tap it and try to manually connect to it or go into its info page and toggle auto login/connect on/off

@its_m2k Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the detailed analysis.. do these top 5 work with steering mounted controls on a Skoda..?? Also do they all support screen locking via Google security settings..?? TIA..

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Only android 9 AI boxes support screen locked. After that it was removed from them as people were forgetting passcodes and locking themselves out and flooding support with enquiries so they chose to remove it 🤷🏻‍♂️ Most do support wheel controls but it all varies between vehicles and their system setups. So you’ll have to try it and see.

@black8237 Жыл бұрын

Hey What’s the best AI box for apps like Netflix, Amazon, KZfaq.. CarPlay, Mirroring iPhone and automatically swap between my phone hotspot for videos and CarPlay? Please help Thanks

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I’ve not seen an aI box that does all that you want yet.

@mohammedatweh6697 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your review.Just come across your review while searching to upgrade my MMB plus.I have two previously only problem.and launch app bit sluggish and they freeze occasionally. Was thinking between MMB max or picasso 2with data sim .

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Picasso 2 would be my choice out of those two, unless you needed casting

@damiengruendl9266 Жыл бұрын

Are any of these Capable of utilizing an iPad as the primary or secondary display in the car? Also are there enough games where not having Bluetooth controller connectivity will be a big loss?

@damiengruendl9266 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of using my Xbox in my car with the Picasou Pro but what is the actual performance like with a console? Latency/resolution. Etc

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I wish I still had a console to try it. Using a pc I found the input to screen lag a bit too much for intensive gaming tbh. Resolution is fine but on a small car screen text can read a little small. I’ve yet to explore pushing the display out to an iPad. I don’t think it’s possible as iPad connection over hdmi is out and not in. So it won’t display an input feed from the adapter.

@tylerladd4043 Жыл бұрын

Can these just connect to my Iphone via Bluetooth that’s running on 5GLTE and run Hulu, Spotify and maps easily? Like I don’t need to have Wi-Fi or anything else crazy in my vehicle to use these?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Internet is only shared over Wi-Fi hotspots to and from your connected phone.

@chalostraps Жыл бұрын

Hello sir Which one supports aftermarket stereos with wired apple play? I have a KENWOOD Dax 7709s

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Most of them do support aftermarkets, just as long as you have wired CarPlay.

@nerdonskis Жыл бұрын

Did I miss a link to the score sheet? I'd love to see it. Thanks for the video!

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

No score sheet. It wasn’t pretty enough to show it on video :) I basically scored each against each others specs in various areas giving scores for each area and the one with the most points won. I might publish the ranking table on the site in the future

@srikanth5707 Жыл бұрын

Can you also test if some of these devices's built in youtube app plays videos in full screen? Tried off box amazon stuff and they play the video only in a tiny square. i gotta admit my car's screen is a wide one. 10" i believe.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

All play full screen. The tiny box you are seeing is when you’re out of the app and it’s overlaying other apps whilst playing. Tap the window, then tap the middle option to go full screen.

@user-ew8cf6jq9e Жыл бұрын

Hello I want to buy the carlinkit tbox plus that you recommend,I see on Ali express so meny different so box with an 12 128 go it’s seems better version from what you segest,please advise send link what is best to buy?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I asked to review these spec bumped adapters but they didn’t want to supply any review and there’s very little difference in them other than their boost in RAM and ROM. So if you think you’ll utilise this for things like multitasking then it’s recommended you go with those higher spec’d versions.

@michaelphines1 Жыл бұрын

Hey. Thanks for all your great reviews! I have a regular wireless CarPlay adapter and these reviews are helping me through my upgrade process a lot. One thing I’d like to see that I think is missing in all these reviews is the interface for connecting to Apple CarPlay. Do any of the devices have better or worse interfaces for making the connection? My device right now has a terrible interface for choosing between multiple connected phones. My partner and I both have iPhones and a major factor for me is finding a device that will allow me to easily choose between my partner’s iPhone and my own when we are both in the car. Do AI boxes generally have a better interface for this? Do any have a better interface than others? Do any have a disconnect button that allows disconnecting a device once connected?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for your kind comments. CarPlay interfaces on AI Boxes are worse for multiple devices. I’ve not seen any that have a menu for multiple devices like the more limited wireless adapters. The best app/software is Zlink. It has way more options than MultiPlay, SpeedLink and AutoKit. But no multi device support. zlink5 allows video casting, driver side orientation, HD stream, and a few more. Out of these finalists only the ApplePie ultra has zlink5.

@michaelphines1 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I wonder if you sideload multiple CarPlay apps and connect different phones to each app? What do you think the best non-AI box is for multiple devices?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

The issue there will be the hardware limitation of connections. I think it can only handle one device connection. So with many apps only one device will be seen from them. Maybe you can use one app per device exclusively. Most apps need a licence authorising and that can be a mission to do. Best device for multiple devices (iPhones) is the CarlinKit 3.0 or 3.0 mini or U2-X Pro or CarlinKit 4.0 for iPhone/android,

@tomrey5 11 ай бұрын

When you say bad wireless performance on the car link does that translate it to being laggy on the screen or when making calls?

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

It’s not much of an issue but it can be noticeable when Wi-Fi connection is poor. CarPlay only needs 150mbps or less to connect so you’d think anything offering more would be wasted but in my experience a higher bandwidth makes for a smoother touch and lag experience. It feels like going from 30fps to 60fps video.

@ed-th6ev Жыл бұрын

Does any of these support resizing the split screen when in multi app mode? The ones I've seen support only 50-50 split

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

All I’ve seen is 50/50. It’s much easier for them to code it that way then deal with manual adjustment

@BrantleyIAQ 5 ай бұрын

Have you came across any that can actually go full screen? I bought one that was suggested on the list (Carlin Kit) but my Ford F150 has a silly side screen thing that this box doesn’t recognize so 1/3 of it is cutoff and the box is unusable. However regular CarPlay recognizes it and gives you an option to full screen and make that side screen disappear.

@CarPlayLife 5 ай бұрын

That’s interesting. Not having experienced this I assumed all these dongles mirror how they behave when being used wired. If they don’t, that’s news to me. They should max the display they usually have when wired. Have you tried the various display modes in the config menu of the CarlinKit?

@BrantleyIAQ 5 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife I saw display small, medium and large. I’ll try to look at other display options. I’m in contact with the manufacturer right now and they are looking into it. Thanks for the response! If you’re interested in seeing it for yourself, I’ll post a link to the video below.

@patrickmc6685 Жыл бұрын

I have the CPC200 and have problems with the Wi-Fi auto connecting to my iPhone’s hotspot. Then when I go to connect Wi-Fi it looks like it’s connecting and the Apple CarPlay loads and never connects to my hotspot. I’ve selected auto connect on every setting I can find and I still have problems. Any ideas? It connects to CarPlay just fine, but when launching KZfaq or Netflix, I’m never connected to internet… any help is appreciated!!!

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need to turn wireless auto connect off on the Multiplay app settings. So your iPhone doesn’t auto connect and allow your phone to be used for hotspot instead. You can’t have both on as the other will not work. It’s never a seamless experience switching between them both.

@steoined Жыл бұрын

im a delivery driver so i spend a lot of time waiting in my car, which is the best for just youtube/netflix? i can plug in for car play so no big deal for that

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Most are good enough for video watching from the box itself.

@steoined Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife thanks bro

@palmtrees63527 Жыл бұрын

Hey CarPlaylife, I would love to get one of these for my car . I do not have a touch screen tho. Only a dial that I can and press on (2017 e300) . My main goal is just to be able to watch KZfaq and Netflix and use Waze with ease. Would the picssso still be viable for me ?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Hi, yes the Picasou 2 is still a good choice IMO. I believe it works with dials but I can’t be 100%. Check their sales images and materials to confirm. You’ll need wired CarPlay also for these to work. Hope this helps and enjoy!

@kyhassen Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I have a question if you might know. Is there a box I can wireless cast my phone to?? I like using Samsung Dex. I tried the picasou 2 and unfortunately it didn't work and wireless android auto was super buggy for me.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Casting is a hit and miss feature on most of these aI boxes. Any adapter that comes with zlink5.0 will allow casting. MMB adapters do casting also. At the end of the day it’s just software and Wi-Fi so maybe there’s plenty of apps out there that allow this. That’s for another video 🙃

@SlickOne79 Жыл бұрын

I have 19 lexus es with only wired carplay. I'm looking for te best box for running android auto. Whichever has the best version of that. I don't care about the video streaming but will spend extra if the aa works the best. What's your recommendation.

@kritarthakhatri7699 4 ай бұрын

I wonder Do any of these work the same with iphone/ios ? If yes which one ? If not are there such products compatible with ios mobile phones ?

@CarPlayLife 4 ай бұрын

They work with iOS for wireless CarPlay. They meant to be plugged into a CarPlay usb port.

@Keeganslade Жыл бұрын

what one can you change the carplay home icon in ?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Not many new ones seem to do that these days. It’s mainly certain CarPlay apps that offer this than the adapter itself. Some builds of these apps also remove this feature for some reason.

@_EyeOfTheTiger Жыл бұрын

Anyone know how to get google maps to not go into the low quality handfree audio mode while navigating? I've tried turning off ok google detection and play over bluetooth but the issue persists. It makes music playing in the background sound very noisy and distorted.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Turning off that option should have worked. Make sure it’s been applied/saved afterwards. Try rebooting and seeing that option has also been saved afterwards

@_EyeOfTheTiger Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife nope still didn’t work

@tjrick Жыл бұрын

So in your opinion, which one is the best of all available for strictly only Android Auto (one phone)?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Do you mean to use an AI box just for wireless AAuto or an AI Box for use only on an AAuto only car system? If it’s the first, don’t bother get a 2in1 or CarlinKit 5.0 if you have CarPlay system. If it’s the second then none of these work on an AAuto only system. They need a wired CarPlay port.

@tjrick Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife not interested in casting or mirroring as way as carplay (so not 2 in 1). But there are so many. I've seen all your videos, but I still don't know which. Something that you don't talk about much is dpi. I don't want option for high dpi.

@RenePWN Жыл бұрын

Which one is available for real airplay. So I can stream Netflix KZfaq directly From my phone without using my phone as a hotspot ?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

You still need to connect to the adapter over Wi-Fi, which means connecting to its hotspot in order to cast to it.

@teamcyrmining3673 9 ай бұрын

What is the best chip available for these devices? QCM2290 is excruciatingly slow. Should be illegal. QCM6125 is ok but with 8GB hovering around $170 is a bit expensive QCM6490 is very expensive So I am looking for something else. Any other CPU available?

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

MMB uses MediaTek but that sits between the 2290 and 6125. Yet to get my hands on a 6490. I don’t know of many others being used as most are rebrands of white label boxes.

@Okamiiee Жыл бұрын

Local media files?? Meaning you have to download the movies? Not stream them through the phone?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Yup local is media files on a usb or Sd card. Like the good old days 😂

@ZoltanUszta Жыл бұрын

I'm using the M.I.C Ai box, but not completely happy with it - it seems to loose the Carplay connection, when I leave the mobile phone coverage area (over wifi it seems to be more stable)... Does it maybe need more power? Can you recommend a way (good Y-Cable) to add more power to it? I'm thinking of trying out the new Carlinkit box - can you set the GPS to Car GPS like with the M.I.C box?

@PetersReviews 9 ай бұрын

Hi there, i have a xiami mix fold 3 chinese rom version mobile it supports all the google apps but will not load android auto as it wasnt designed for europe. My question, your top 5 boxes is android auto software built into these boxes so the mobile attached doesnt need the android auto app and the phone is just needed for the hotspot wifi?? Having difficulty understanding if the software is on the device. I drive a 2022 kona electric with wired careplay and android auto for information.

@CarPlayLife 9 ай бұрын

Both Android auto and CarPlay is on device, these boxes just allow the stream to display on the car system, the mobile is still doing all the heavy lifting.

@pdixit75 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Do all above CarPlay have Netflix and other streaming apps preloaded?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

All will have Netflix, KZfaq and Spotify preinstalled. Some have Disney+ and Hulu the rest will have to be downloaded from the Google Play store on the adapter.

@pdixit75 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, carLinkit 3.0 mini did not make this cut?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

The 3.0 mini isn’t an AI Box adapter. It’s just a wireless CarPlay adapter.

@RoshanDrummer 5 ай бұрын

Do they support split screen for example maps and youtube?

@CarPlayLife 5 ай бұрын

Some do yes

@RoshanDrummer 5 ай бұрын

@@CarPlayLife which ones do? Im looking for one so i can put on youtube for the kids while using maps

@statusleds6317 Жыл бұрын

Would these hypothetically work on say a 2023 Kia with plug in USB port for car play? I noticed you reviewed aftermarket HU's nothing OEM.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

They are meant to work more for OEM than aftermarket’s. Just make sure you check their compatibility lists before purchasing or buy from Amazon for easy returns.

@royblythe Жыл бұрын

Hi I got a Carlin kit to use on my carpuride external system. I can link Bluetooth to my phone when I try to link Wi-Fi by pressing auto kit it searches finds my phone then the Bluetooth looses its connection, ant ideas?

@NcK085 Жыл бұрын

so mmb 11 plus you don't recommend it? better picasso?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Yes. The MMB 11 plus has all sorts of problems during my test.

@salihbasoglu Жыл бұрын

Is there any solution for carlinkit plus. When have splitscreen youtube and google maps open at the same time. The sound of the video is very bad because maps switch the audio to voice. I can’t find any solution for this.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

To fix the audio quality issue you just need to tap on the Google Map profile icon, scroll down to Settings - Navigation settings - OK Google detection - While driving option, and turn it off. Now go back to navigation whilst music is playing and you should not get the quality issue anymore when navigation occurs over music playback.

@KidTaz Жыл бұрын

Can you do The Magic Box 2.0 review?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

It’s basically a MMB device. So check my review of that and the experience will be the same.

@toysars Жыл бұрын

Great review! I was not able to purchase Picasou 2 for $244 as suggested. Do you have more info on how to get it for that price?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

It was their 30% off sale price. Using the code mentioned in the video. If that’s passed, then you’ll have to wait for the next sale.

@jayseaz Жыл бұрын

Can any of the top 5 be upgraded to Android 13? I ask because I am concerned about compatibility with anything I’d sideload.

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I’ve not looked or seen one have any OS update. It feels like marketing spiel to me

@sezgi146 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, Is any of them 4g modem also can be used as hotspot disturbution inside car ? I am looking for an equipment which supports wireless android + youtobe cast + also hotspot with sim Any suggestions ?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Hi. Most latest boxes selling will do up to 4G LTE. Most AI boxes will allow hotspot from the inserted SIM card in the box. Just as long as they have a sim card slot.

@khaledsaleh8220 Жыл бұрын

Hi, my car head unit is not supporting apple carplay. It has an carbitlink app which give some options of apple carplay. But im looking to use something like ai box in order to not keep my phone connected to the screen all the time. Is there any way for my case? Thanks

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I am not sure. It might not be compatible with the type of system you’re describing. They need wired CarPlay to function.

@kuguaraskuguaras1438 Жыл бұрын

Who knows which adapters are operating with Subaru Outback 2020-2022 car with 11.6” screen?

@SuperHarut12 Жыл бұрын

is there anything thats a bit more affordable? i know they it will cost me performance but it will be significantly less in price

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

It depends what you’re after from the adapter. If it’s just KZfaq or Netflix you can pickup a 3in1 closed OS adapter with just throws two app and wireless CP/AA for around £100-130

@soujahh Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife Can you give an example of such? Thanks!

@timothymatthew2517 Жыл бұрын

hey can these AI box's work on a double din pioneer deck

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

If it has wired CarPlay it’s possible

@Cagefighter 11 ай бұрын

Could you do a review of the carleux pro?

@CarPlayLife 11 ай бұрын

I was going to but they are now going to send something newer instead.

@jasonstroud01 Жыл бұрын

I have a Banize adaptor that worked well with my trailblazer 2022 . I traded it and got a Volkswagen Taos 2023 . It has only type C output . When I put through type C on my car is doesn’t come on but the older A works just fine other cars it works . It supposed to work with type C . Ive used multiple cords but nothing Am I doing something wrong ? I’m afraid of buying another one of it doesn’t work with Volkswagen infotainment apple car play maybe . Any feedback be greatly appreciated

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

Does it at least power up? Some usb cables only allow power and not data

@jasonstroud01 Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife your right . Got new cable and did the trick

@truongkimson Жыл бұрын

wait, I'm confused. If it's running Android OS how can it connect to your car's display via CarPlay? isn't CarPlay Apple's proprietary technology?

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

It’s fools CarPlay into thinking an iPhone is connected and then sends its display feed (android OS) to the CarPlay display.

@truongkimson Жыл бұрын

@@CarPlayLife i see. Can’t they just use android auto to do the same thing? Or is it because android auto is more limiting?

@robloewen2815 Жыл бұрын

which ones will work for torque pro app with obd2 bluetooth and I'm in canada

@CarPlayLife Жыл бұрын

I’m going to start looking into this. I would need to test them again before I can say which work or not. Maybe that’s for another video in the future :)