Wireless CarPlay - and some other features.

[Dave]

I have fitted an Android unit to my ZS EV to give Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto.

It is a very small module that simply plugs into the USB port where you would normally connect your phone for CarPlay.

It needs access to the internet to work fully. This can be achieved by tethering to your phone, the in-car WiFi or by putting a SIM Card into the module.

I went the SIM-Card route.

Wireless CarPlay works flawlessly. I get into the car and just lay my phone down on the charging mat in the car and it auto-connects.

It actually runs Android 9 and with a SIM Card removes the need for a phone completely.

I’ve downloaded a few apps that will keep me occupied when charging the car

It also runs the full version of ABRP, so you can do all your configuration and route planning using the in-car screen without needing a subscription.

Almost any Application available on the Google App Store can be downloaded and used.

A good video showing features is here..

 

[JohnInFrance]

That's an exceptionally cool box indeed, but gosh it's expensive!

 

[Darklegend]

How much is it and where to buy?

 

[S17TTN]

Can you watch videos while the car is in motion? Thinking more for passengers than the driver obviously

 

[Dave]

Can you watch videos while the car is in motion? Thinking more for passengers than the driver obviously

Yes. Passengers can watch videos while the car is moving. They can also browse the internet and play games.

 

[Dave]

CarlinKit Ai box Android System support wireless CarPlay /wireless Android Auto,4+64G, Snapdragon chip, 8-core processor, Dual Bluetooth, support Google Play, YouTube Amazon product ASIN B09GXRV8SN

 

[N2STY]

Lol it gone up £100 over night

 

[Deleted member 7171]

CarlinKit Ai box Android System support wireless CarPlay /wireless Android Auto,4+64G, Snapdragon chip, 8-core processor, Dual Bluetooth, support Google Play, YouTube Amazon product ASIN B09GXRV8SN

Think I'll settle for my £5.99 cable

 

[Mihir]

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003818152966.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.55c01d24S5BeuZ&browser_id=41d212b9f17c423a98f7a2da5630a4da&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=rv3mgpoalbycavas17f8fa2347262e662762503760&gclid=

The UX999-PRO does all of this mentioned above and it costs about £135 on AliExpress

 

[Darklegend]

Still very expensive....

 

[Dave]

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005003818152966.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.55c01d24S5BeuZ&browser_id=41d212b9f17c423a98f7a2da5630a4da&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=rv3mgpoalbycavas17f8fa2347262e662762503760&gclid=

The UX999-PRO does all of this mentioned above and it costs about £135 on AliExpress

Well found

 

[Dave]

Still very expensive....

Less than what I just paid to fill my Range Rover with diesel, a lot less !

 

[Gadget Geek]

Still very expensive....

Cheaper than the Trophy Connect though.

 

[Mike Cornwall]

I'm going to wait for the Motorola one, toss up which will come first, that, the car or the new sofa from DFS which we actually ordered on the same day as car. Was told both would be delivered in March, not holding my breath!!

 

[Mihir]

I've ordered the AAWireless one as well for Andriod Auto. But they have emailed about delays due to lockdown in China atm for a week. Fingers crossed it arrives soon!

 

[Gadget Geek]

I'm going to wait for the Motorola one, toss up which will come first, that, the car or the new sofa from DFS which we actually ordered on the same day as car. Was told both would be delivered in March, not holding my breath!!

That must be a fancy sofa! Is it one like Wallace and Grommit have? How many semiconductors are in it?

 

[Dodger]

I'm going to wait for the Motorola one, toss up which will come first, that, the car or the new sofa from DFS which we actually ordered on the same day as car. Was told both would be delivered in March, not holding my breath!!

You will be able to collect the sofa when your new car arrives, no problem!!

 

[N2STY]

@Dave have you logged it in to you car Hotspot?

 

[Dave]

@Dave have you logged it in to you car Hotspot?

Yep. Works fine. I stopped for a bite to eat at a truck stop that had poor reception on my phone so I could not get to my emails. Connected my PC to the in-car Wifi and all was great

 

[Mike Cornwall]

That must be a fancy sofa! Is it one like Wallace and Grommit have? How many semiconductors are in it?

It has got two recliners, two 3 pin sockets and two USB chargers, so god knows how many semiconductors!!