@@CarPlayLife Thanks alot for your swift response But again, is it possible to install a launcher of my choice on the AI box launcher in my factory head unit. I have some very nice launcher I would love to use with it Thanks
This is an area I’d like to go more into in a separate video. Some boxes allow launchers on them. But I’ve not done it enough to know if the original launcher starts to fight with permissions of the one you install on top
Have been watching a lot of your videos. You mentioned this is not the fastest box you tried so far - which one is? Would be great to see a top 5 vid of this 👌
Can’t wait to try one of these. I’ll need one with HDMI out option so it can also double as an Android smart box when traveling. So I’m between MMB max 4.0 and Ottocast P3. I think they have the same chip? Do you have a recommendation between these 2?
Thank you for the awesome video! I just have a couple questions - I would be using an iPhone to connect to carplay - it seems I would need to connect via my phone's hotspot to watch streaming apps (correct?) and if so, is this using my hotspot data or just cellular data?
Thanks for watching. Yes you need to give the adapter an internet source in order to stream content from internet based apps like CZcams. Hotspot from your phone uses your cellular data, so it’s the same thing.
Good review but you've forgot one important thing. I own VW like you do. B8 and MK7 share the same VW entertainment platform. So the question for million dollars... Is It compatible with steering controls? Volume,Next,Menu,etc... Does It work or not?
Could you give a detailed account of how you applied the 2024/03/ 07 update. The Website is a little vague and the video tutorials are showing it on a Chinese computer. It would be great if you could do a step by step video from going on the website downloading the firmware to your computer then installing it to a flash drive and then updating it to the MMB box,so there are no mistakes made on installing the firmware update. Love your videos and you talk very clearly you would be perfect for this tutorial, nobody else does this that I have seen so be the first and stay ahead of the others please 😊😊😊
Hi Ian, thanks for watching and for your kind comments. Updating the 5.0 is a lot easier than other models from MMB. I’m not sure if OTA updating is possible on this one. But If I remember, it’s just a case of downloading the zip file (don’t unzip it) then place this on a TF card in the root of the storage and then insert this card before plugging the adapter in or giving it power. Once powered, a pop up prompt will appear that asks if you wish to apply the update. Tap to confirm and wait a while for it to apply and reboot. Hope this helps and I’ll see if I have time to do an update video.
@@CarPlayLife thanks for you reply still waiting for it to arrive, it be great if you could do an update video on it and I’m sure others would appreciate it too. I will keep my eyes on your channel waiting for it🤩
Thanks for the review. I see you noted the HDMI port is no longer on the 5.0 but was on the 4.0 - is not having that worth getting the 4.0 instead? What would that be used for? Trying to decide which one to get...
The HDMI is output not input so it’s just for connecting up to an external monitor like a rear seat head rest mounted display etc. so if you don’t think there is a use for that then the 5.0 maybe a bette option if cheaper. I don’t know if there’s any more advances with the 5.0 over the 4.0. I think there is a comparison chart on their website.
You’re really good at replying to people’s requests for recommendations (which is much appreciated so I’ll give this a go). I already have wired and wireless CarPlay with a 2023 Toyota. I just want to be able to view CZcams and Netflix (and screen mirror my phone if possible) on the car display. Not so concerned with price but don’t want to spend more than needed either. What device(s) would you recommend for my use case. Thank you!
Mirroring if never great on these boxes. So I wouldn’t put that down as a must have/use feature. They are always underwhelming in that area. As for YT and NF, well most AI Boxes come with this functionality, so that opens your options, but if you’re on a budget I’d look at the CarlinKit Max/ambient AI Box czcams.com/video/jowdKsEVzv0/video.htmlsi=y0GridpDfHBPmdTc or similar with a 6125 or 6225 CPU and at least 8GB RAM.
Price is correct at the time of review. I don’t have time to monitor the price day to day and update it accordingly. This is stated in the pro con card in the video.
I just bought this. Thanks for your great CZcams review… I cannot log into my google account on any Google products, Google Play, Google Maps, CZcams. the error says: "Couldn’t sign in. There was a problem communicating with Google servers. Try again later.” I did, however, login/sign in to Disney, Netflix and Spotify. They play wellI. I am using an AT&T SIM Card. Thoughts? Also, I cannot change the screen, home page colors. Thoughts?
For Google, make sure the device date and time is accurate and time zone is correctly adjusted to the right region. Then it should work. I’m not sure you can change the colours other than the wallpaper? Even that might not be possible. It should be in the Android stock settings area.
Thanks man! My mmb box does not seem to be connecting to my phones wifi hotspot. The message says ‘obtaining IP address’ then fails to connect. Any suggestions?
If it’s MMB 5.0 it might need a new update you can get this from their support pages. Make sure maximum compatibility is set to on in the phones hotspot settings. Restart both and try again.
hey u were saying stuff like this is not one of the fastest out there but what do u think like one of the fastest out there would be lol like I just want it to be able to run games using cloud gaming and like more
This is the fastest chip you can get in an AI Box right now czcams.com/video/I7X-qJr0Vuc/video.html the 6490 inside gets a 3DMark score of 3040, where as this MMB 5.0 with its 6225 chip gets a 3DMark score of just 586. So if you plan on gaming on the box the 6490 chips are leaps and bounds ahead of the rest right now. If you’re just playing 2D games or streaming off the Xcloud then this is different but you do need decent WiFi spec to maintain that level of bandwidth needed to play over the cloud plus a decent data connection for it also. I’ve not had the chance to test the latter as it’s quite a niche use case.
I think it should work with the central dial but text input might be a challenge using that. A BT remote might help speed things along with signing into accounts etc.
i just bought and waiting for carlinkit 2.0 for wireless carplay. now im looking for good ai box. what would be best for 21 honda accord? your videos are deeply appreciated
What he said 👆🏻 These boxes need the power to make them feel usable. The 6125 and 6225 are there, not just not quite. The 6490 in the Rocket is another level. Hopefully, we still see more of them this coming year. As I feel that's where we need to be in terms of power in these boxes. After that, it is down to streamlining the connection process, CP/AA improvements, better UI etc. Maybe we will be gifted by this in the 6.0
Bought one, but sometimes it starts a restart loop and this doesn’t stop until next time I start the vehicle. Also it is not related to heating as the first time used it I’ve traveled couple of hours and I’ve been using it the whole time, but from the second day it started restarting on random.
This seems to be a common issue with MMBs doing this but it’s hard to pin point what the cause of this is. I only got this with their old Android 9 ai boxes, I’ve not seen it occur in their newer boxes yet.
Need to update price for link in description. False advertisement unless ur providing a code for that price? Otherwise, lowest price as of posting is $203.15.
Prices are always at time of recording and include sales. It’s mentioned in the pro and con card in the video. I’d need a minion helper to keep on top of prices as they fluctuate so often. 🤷🏻♂️ Use coupon code carplaylife for 10% off at checkout 👍🏻
Thanks for the heads up. I’m sure it will come my way soon enough but this is the first I’ve seen/heard about it. It does look like a merging of many recent adapter features we’ve seen lately.
Any idea why none of these wireless CarPlay adapters ever work on a 2018 Nissan Murano? No matter which one I try to use, I always get a connection error? Any ideas why?
I've been through quite a few of your videos and still haven't found anything that'll play both AA and Apple Carplay. Currently my connection is wired only, I'm simply looking for a decent wireless option that can do both AA and Apple Carplay. Any suggestions?
Most AI Boxes will do this. But if you’re not interested in Android apps and streaming video then a 2in1 wireless adapter will be better and boost faster. If you have both wired CP and AA then check out the CarlinKit 5.0. If you don’t have Wired AA then try the CarlinKit 4.0. Alternatives are also Ottocast u2-x pro.
Thank you for all of your reviews. I ended up picking up a Carinlink Plus box and am mostly pleased with the box but have a problem that most likely can't be fixed. My Corolla doesn't support Android Auto so I ended up finding these boxes as a fix. My problem is that I drive a lot and use two devices. My phone is used for calls and work. I use a tablet to listen to music. On my radio I have the phone set to connect as a phone and my tablet set to audio. This has been good but I'm missing the map on the display. Is there a box that will allow me to connect my phone for Android Auto or at least for calls and use the Google map on the device and connect my tablet for music?
This is quite a niche use case. Your radio would need to playback two separate sources which I don’t think maybe or any would allow. Yet you can listen to radio and view AAuto at the same time so it maybe possible as you have already said. You could try to connect the tablet to the boxes BT connection and your phone to the boxes AAuto connection and see if you can dual play audio that way so you bypass the car system. Is the music locally stored on your tablet to choose your tablet then or can you save these to your phone to have a more simpler scenario that would work for easily?
Thank you for the quick response. I tried to connect the tablet via Bluetooth and it keeps kicking off. I spend so much time in the car that I've gained quite a large library. I also use my phone for work so have a limited amount of space that's never enough. That lead me to start using the tablet for extra storage. Dang Samsung for eliminating the SD card slot. LOL Without the AI box it's easy to set up most cars to allow both devices. I'm in rentals quite a bit. I just have to set the radio to use the phone for a phone and the tablet for audio. It limits my phones audio but I only care for the map with it. With the box having it's own map I hoped there was a workaround.
Hi Anthony I’m looking for a recommendation from you, I don’t need Netflix or CZcams I just want the best Apple Car Play experience with the ability to link multiple iPhones so when I’m not driving my wife’s iPhone connects to it automatically and has decent audio quality or am I asking too much 😊
Woah! That’s far too much to ask 😂😉 If you’re just looking for wireless CarPlay for both you and the wife, then you want an adapter that can have the startup device be manually selectable and have auto connect off as an option. Few devices do this. Most of them will be autokit based, so CarlinKit is your first stop. The 5.0 is one of the fastest with good audio quality and has auto off as an option (it’s not default) and this way you might be able to swap devices manually. But it still might also connect if you both sit in the car. No one has really done this right. At least you have the option to select this way. Most won’t even allow this. The cuarko I recently reviewed also does this but I’ve not really tested it with multiple device switching. Hope this helps.
Sorry I don’t have a magic box 4.0 so I can’t really help. But usually you just got to WiFi settings and look for your phone hotspot to appear and then tap to connect to it. I’m not sure if this box works with remotes, usually go into settings then select Bluetooth, then turn your remote into pairing mode and then select search for devices on the screen and the remote should show up. Tap to connect to it.
I believe (I could be wrong) the term AI comes from Android Interface, as it’s built off the Android OS platform. It was coined AI Box quite a bit before AI is what it’s known for commonly now. It’s certainly nothing to do with artificial intelligence. They ain’t that smart 😂
These AI Box are all the rage right now here in Vietnam and I have read info and review from Chinese source where they originally come up with this Android running on Apple Carplay protocol adapter so I think I can answer why it's called AI Box The AI here is indeed Artificial Intelligence and yes it's a marketing buzzword to make these adapter sounds state of the art, but in reality it was used to mention a Virtual Assistant (VA) software that based on either Google Assistant API for those that sold outside China or Huawei EMUI/HarmonyOS or other Virtual Assistant API available in China as Google is not allowed there. Those boxes exported to Western market weren't pre-installed with those VA software because they are localized heavily therefore adding English translation to the Interface will cost the OEM more and yet many features those VA software won't make sense to Western customer and/or not actually work due to lacking support service. In Vietnam these VA software does exactly like what you would expect from Google Assistant but the local companies imported them from Chinese OEM developing and adding features to VA software, hence they call it AI to differ them from "base" Google Assistant that will require more voice command to achive the same result like these AI, some features I've seen so far are checking Traffic Fine Violation Status, briefing Soccer results of local and international league, checking today gold price/fuel price/currency conversion rate (for some reason), playing local TV channel by saying "Open [Channel name]", etc. In China, thanks to the online infrastructure these VA software can do online payment for parking ticket, connect to Smarthome platform to control smart appliance at home and in some case it can control various function on the car like turning on/off, adjusting temperatute of AC, opening/closing windows/sunroof, etc. if the car supports I hope this could help you understand a bit more about why these boxes are called "AI Box" Cheer.
I recently bought this item and have issues with hotspot. I keep getting a message on the CarPlay said IP configuration failure. It keeps trying to connect and nothing happens. Can anyone help with this? Also it doesn’t seem to be accepting the SIM card. I put the SIM card in the same way you put them into iPhones. Any help is appreciated.
Sounds like you need to contact support about this. You might need to update the box firmware to support the hotspot connection and also help with SIM region for your data SIM.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks for the reply Anthony. I have emailed them. Quick question do you know the right way to put the SIM card into the box? Have you tried a way which works because I feel like I may be putting it in the wrong way.
Received today but it saves my IPhone connection but constantly says configuring IP address but then always says failed! Any ideas, tried installing it around 5 times now, everything is else is fine.
This is to do with the app being blocked on rooted devices, which most to all AI boxes are. To get around this you'll need to side load the update by downloading it and installing it through APK manager if it has one or a file manager and run it from there.
If I remember there is a switch either in the CarPlay app itself or you go via the settings menu. It might not be called how your think it is so it might needs tapping into each setting to find it
Yes it should. If using a remote with these things are a little hit n miss. Especially when connecting them up first time. Remote with keyboard is very much recommended. Also you’ll need a CarPlay port.
For full use of the Android OS on the adapter, I would go for as much power and RAM as possible. Right now that is the ApplePie Rocket czcams.com/video/I7X-qJr0Vuc/video.html. If you find anything similar with a QC6490 or better CPU with 8GB RAM as a minimum, this is where these adapters really need to be to have a smooth experience with Android OS apps.
Google maps - No first person view (3D) in explore mode. when I turn on navigation to the destination, the 3D view works normally.
I think it mimics how a tablet uses maps than a phone. So this might be why.
@@CarPlayLife I tested it on a tablet and everything works normally there, but it doesn't work on MMB Max 5.0 :/
Thanks for the nice review.
Can the pre installed apps be uninstalled (I probably won't be needing a bunch of it)
Thanks
Thanks 🙏🏻☺️
Some apps can I think. Ones that can’t might be enabled or disabled (hidden) via the factory menu
@@CarPlayLife Thanks alot for your swift response
But again, is it possible to install a launcher of my choice on the AI box launcher in my factory head unit. I have some very nice launcher I would love to use with it
Thanks
This is an area I’d like to go more into in a separate video. Some boxes allow launchers on them. But I’ve not done it enough to know if the original launcher starts to fight with permissions of the one you install on top
@@CarPlayLife You are simply 👌 💯
Thanks 🙌🏻
Have been watching a lot of your videos. You mentioned this is not the fastest box you tried so far - which one is? Would be great to see a top 5 vid of this 👌
This one here czcams.com/video/I7X-qJr0Vuc/video.htmlsi=z4f-m8a_GHQ32ktS
I hope to update another top 5 roundup soon
Can’t wait to try one of these. I’ll need one with HDMI out option so it can also double as an Android smart box when traveling. So I’m between MMB max 4.0 and Ottocast P3. I think they have the same chip? Do you have a recommendation between these 2?
I don’t have the 4.0 but the P3 has a dedicated hdmi menu which I don’t know if the max does, so you might have a better TV experience with the P3
None of these things ever work on my vehicle, always end up returning back to Amazon 😂😂😂
Maybe it’s a Nissan thing? Is Anyone in the forums or Reddit more successful?
Thank you for the awesome video! I just have a couple questions - I would be using an iPhone to connect to carplay - it seems I would need to connect via my phone's hotspot to watch streaming apps (correct?) and if so, is this using my hotspot data or just cellular data?
Thanks for watching.
Yes you need to give the adapter an internet source in order to stream content from internet based apps like CZcams.
Hotspot from your phone uses your cellular data, so it’s the same thing.
Good review but you've forgot one important thing. I own VW like you do. B8 and MK7 share the same VW entertainment platform. So the question for million dollars... Is It compatible with steering controls? Volume,Next,Menu,etc... Does It work or not?
Yes they work. In my car demos I would 100% say if they didn’t work
Could you give a detailed account of how you applied the 2024/03/ 07 update. The Website is a little vague and the video tutorials are showing it on a Chinese computer. It would be great if you could do a step by step video from going on the website downloading the firmware to your computer then installing it to a flash drive and then updating it to the MMB box,so there are no mistakes made on installing the firmware update.
Love your videos and you talk very clearly you would be perfect for this tutorial, nobody else does this that I have seen so be the first and stay ahead of the others please 😊😊😊
Hi Ian, thanks for watching and for your kind comments.
Updating the 5.0 is a lot easier than other models from MMB. I’m not sure if OTA updating is possible on this one. But If I remember, it’s just a case of downloading the zip file (don’t unzip it) then place this on a TF card in the root of the storage and then insert this card before plugging the adapter in or giving it power. Once powered, a pop up prompt will appear that asks if you wish to apply the update. Tap to confirm and wait a while for it to apply and reboot.
Hope this helps and I’ll see if I have time to do an update video.
@@CarPlayLife thanks for you reply still waiting for it to arrive, it be great if you could do an update video on it and I’m sure others would appreciate it too. I will keep my eyes on your channel waiting for it🤩
Thanks for the review. I see you noted the HDMI port is no longer on the 5.0 but was on the 4.0 - is not having that worth getting the 4.0 instead? What would that be used for? Trying to decide which one to get...
The HDMI is output not input so it’s just for connecting up to an external monitor like a rear seat head rest mounted display etc. so if you don’t think there is a use for that then the 5.0 maybe a bette option if cheaper. I don’t know if there’s any more advances with the 5.0 over the 4.0. I think there is a comparison chart on their website.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks for the additional information and taking the time to respond so quickly! Much appreciated...
You’re really good at replying to people’s requests for recommendations (which is much appreciated so I’ll give this a go).
I already have wired and wireless CarPlay with a 2023 Toyota. I just want to be able to view CZcams and Netflix (and screen mirror my phone if possible) on the car display.
Not so concerned with price but don’t want to spend more than needed either. What device(s) would you recommend for my use case. Thank you!
Mirroring if never great on these boxes. So I wouldn’t put that down as a must have/use feature. They are always underwhelming in that area. As for YT and NF, well most AI Boxes come with this functionality, so that opens your options, but if you’re on a budget I’d look at the CarlinKit Max/ambient AI Box czcams.com/video/jowdKsEVzv0/video.htmlsi=y0GridpDfHBPmdTc or similar with a 6125 or 6225 CPU and at least 8GB RAM.
this isn't $168.30, it;s $239.00 on the website. you need to look at the correct one. you got the MMB Max (1.0) price not the 5.0 price
Price is correct at the time of review. I don’t have time to monitor the price day to day and update it accordingly. This is stated in the pro con card in the video.
I just bought this. Thanks for your great CZcams review…
I cannot log into my google account on any Google products, Google Play, Google Maps, CZcams. the error says: "Couldn’t sign in. There was a problem communicating with Google servers. Try again later.” I did, however, login/sign in to Disney, Netflix and Spotify. They play wellI. I am using an AT&T SIM Card. Thoughts?
Also, I cannot change the screen, home page colors. Thoughts?
For Google, make sure the device date and time is accurate and time zone is correctly adjusted to the right region. Then it should work.
I’m not sure you can change the colours other than the wallpaper? Even that might not be possible. It should be in the Android stock settings area.
Hey man! Does this box use the car’s microphone or does it have its own microphone built in?
They don’t have internal mics. It should use the existing mic in the car.
Thanks man! My mmb box does not seem to be connecting to my phones wifi hotspot. The message says ‘obtaining IP address’ then fails to connect. Any suggestions?
If it’s MMB 5.0 it might need a new update you can get this from their support pages.
Make sure maximum compatibility is set to on in the phones hotspot settings. Restart both and try again.
When i have split screen Google maps and Spotify then I only hear Spotify music and I don't hear any navigation messages :/
Check if there is any separate volume settings anywhere for navigation.
Спасибо за обзор!! Только сегодня приобрёл такую же)
Nice one! I hope you enjoy it when it arrives :)
Hello! Thanks for the content!
Do you know which dongle will work on BYD DOLPHIN.?
Sorry no. Maybe in the near future I will be able to answer that question 😑
hey u were saying stuff like this is not one of the fastest out there but what do u think like one of the fastest out there would be lol like I just want it to be able to run games using cloud gaming and like more
This is the fastest chip you can get in an AI Box right now
czcams.com/video/I7X-qJr0Vuc/video.html the 6490 inside gets a 3DMark score of 3040, where as this MMB 5.0 with its 6225 chip gets a 3DMark score of just 586. So if you plan on gaming on the box the 6490 chips are leaps and bounds ahead of the rest right now. If you’re just playing 2D games or streaming off the Xcloud then this is different but you do need decent WiFi spec to maintain that level of bandwidth needed to play over the cloud plus a decent data connection for it also. I’ve not had the chance to test the latter as it’s quite a niche use case.
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Hi is it working on a s3 2018 with carplay but no Touchscreen? Maybe with a remote Controll or can i use it with the Audi remote
I think it should work with the central dial but text input might be a challenge using that. A BT remote might help speed things along with signing into accounts etc.
i have same problem, i dont have touch screen in my car, an is impossible to connect to the wifi.
i have a magic box 4.0 i need the remote control
i just bought and waiting for carlinkit 2.0 for wireless carplay. now im looking for good ai box. what would be best for 21 honda accord? your videos are deeply appreciated
I hope to do an update in the near future of my new top 5. Stay tuned for that in the next few months.
Thanks for the video. What is your #1 Carplay box?
Off course ApplePie Rocket
What he said 👆🏻 These boxes need the power to make them feel usable. The 6125 and 6225 are there, not just not quite. The 6490 in the Rocket is another level. Hopefully, we still see more of them this coming year. As I feel that's where we need to be in terms of power in these boxes. After that, it is down to streamlining the connection process, CP/AA improvements, better UI etc. Maybe we will be gifted by this in the 6.0
Once MMB decides to use the QCM6490 chip it will the best all round box
Bought one, but sometimes it starts a restart loop and this doesn’t stop until next time I start the vehicle. Also it is not related to heating as the first time used it I’ve traveled couple of hours and I’ve been using it the whole time, but from the second day it started restarting on random.
This seems to be a common issue with MMBs doing this but it’s hard to pin point what the cause of this is. I only got this with their old Android 9 ai boxes, I’ve not seen it occur in their newer boxes yet.
Need to update price for link in description. False advertisement unless ur providing a code for that price? Otherwise, lowest price as of posting is $203.15.
Prices are always at time of recording and include sales. It’s mentioned in the pro and con card in the video.
I’d need a minion helper to keep on top of prices as they fluctuate so often. 🤷🏻♂️
Use coupon code carplaylife for 10% off at checkout 👍🏻
Hi Anthony, please can you try new carlinkit UHD HDMI? Maybe its another rubish but hopefully good rubish:)
Thanks for the heads up. I’m sure it will come my way soon enough but this is the first I’ve seen/heard about it. It does look like a merging of many recent adapter features we’ve seen lately.
Can I use the other cables I had than those two in the box? (like the one I used on my phone)
You can try but it’s likely not to work unless the cable is both data and power and the moon and the earth align correctly 😌
Why this box does not display incoming whatsapp/telegram messages from the phone ?
Is the WhatsApp installed and being used as a downloaded app on the ai box? If it’s coming through CP or AA it won’t display outside CP or AA
Any idea why none of these wireless CarPlay adapters ever work on a 2018 Nissan Murano? No matter which one I try to use, I always get a connection error? Any ideas why?
It has wired CarPlay I assume? These need CarPlay to work
I've been through quite a few of your videos and still haven't found anything that'll play both AA and Apple Carplay. Currently my connection is wired only, I'm simply looking for a decent wireless option that can do both AA and Apple Carplay. Any suggestions?
Most AI Boxes will do this. But if you’re not interested in Android apps and streaming video then a 2in1 wireless adapter will be better and boost faster. If you have both wired CP and AA then check out the CarlinKit 5.0. If you don’t have Wired AA then try the CarlinKit 4.0. Alternatives are also Ottocast u2-x pro.
Thank you for all of your reviews. I ended up picking up a Carinlink Plus box and am mostly pleased with the box but have a problem that most likely can't be fixed. My Corolla doesn't support Android Auto so I ended up finding these boxes as a fix. My problem is that I drive a lot and use two devices. My phone is used for calls and work. I use a tablet to listen to music. On my radio I have the phone set to connect as a phone and my tablet set to audio. This has been good but I'm missing the map on the display. Is there a box that will allow me to connect my phone for Android Auto or at least for calls and use the Google map on the device and connect my tablet for music?
This is quite a niche use case. Your radio would need to playback two separate sources which I don’t think maybe or any would allow. Yet you can listen to radio and view AAuto at the same time so it maybe possible as you have already said.
You could try to connect the tablet to the boxes BT connection and your phone to the boxes AAuto connection and see if you can dual play audio that way so you bypass the car system.
Is the music locally stored on your tablet to choose your tablet then or can you save these to your phone to have a more simpler scenario that would work for easily?
Thank you for the quick response. I tried to connect the tablet via Bluetooth and it keeps kicking off.
I spend so much time in the car that I've gained quite a large library. I also use my phone for work so have a limited amount of space that's never enough. That lead me to start using the tablet for extra storage. Dang Samsung for eliminating the SD card slot. LOL
Without the AI box it's easy to set up most cars to allow both devices. I'm in rentals quite a bit. I just have to set the radio to use the phone for a phone and the tablet for audio. It limits my phones audio but I only care for the map with it. With the box having it's own map I hoped there was a workaround.
How about putting the tablet music onto an SD card and put that into the adapter?
I'll give that a shot and play through the app on the device.
Hi Anthony I’m looking for a recommendation from you, I don’t need Netflix or CZcams I just want the best Apple Car Play experience with the ability to link multiple iPhones so when I’m not driving my wife’s iPhone connects to it automatically and has decent audio quality or am I asking too much 😊
Woah! That’s far too much to ask 😂😉
If you’re just looking for wireless CarPlay for both you and the wife, then you want an adapter that can have the startup device be manually selectable and have auto connect off as an option. Few devices do this. Most of them will be autokit based, so CarlinKit is your first stop. The 5.0 is one of the fastest with good audio quality and has auto off as an option (it’s not default) and this way you might be able to swap devices manually. But it still might also connect if you both sit in the car. No one has really done this right. At least you have the option to select this way. Most won’t even allow this. The cuarko I recently reviewed also does this but I’ve not really tested it with multiple device switching. Hope this helps.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks mate really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I’m going to try out Cuarko and see how it goes cheers and all the best
Does this overide your installed unit or when unplugged old setup is still there ?
No you can go back to your car system with a press of a button
How do you go back to your car system?
how i can connect magic box 4.0 with hostpot of my iphone ???
magic box 4.0 have a control remote ???
thanks
Sorry I don’t have a magic box 4.0 so I can’t really help. But usually you just got to WiFi settings and look for your phone hotspot to appear and then tap to connect to it.
I’m not sure if this box works with remotes, usually go into settings then select Bluetooth, then turn your remote into pairing mode and then select search for devices on the screen and the remote should show up. Tap to connect to it.
Will a ps5 controller work?
Want to use ps remote play to play my ps5 in the car.
As long as it has Bluetooth connectivity it should work
There is always a problem with data transfer over interet, always lag. I used iptv, and always buffering 🤦. I am connected via hotspot.
I always get that with IPTV apps. I always thought it’s their servers that’s to blame
@@CarPlayLife This is not a server problem. I use the same IPTV on my tablet, TV and phone and there are no problems.
We can watch the resolution in what p.
At least 720p via CZcams and maybe higher if local files are used.
Google maps not working with split screen ://
Take it off the Home Screen by selecting a different app for the panel. Or choose the other style layout that doesn’t have it.
Does anybody know how to update CZcams on this device. When I click on CZcams it says update app. The mmb is on the latest version it says.
Best to side load the update if it doesn’t automatically. Apkmirror.com
You keep calling this an AI box. What part of it has to do with AI?
It looks like they are just tacking that on for marketing. I didn’t see anything in the review that appears to use any AI.
I believe (I could be wrong) the term AI comes from Android Interface, as it’s built off the Android OS platform. It was coined AI Box quite a bit before AI is what it’s known for commonly now. It’s certainly nothing to do with artificial intelligence. They ain’t that smart 😂
Android interface it turns your infotainment into an android interface
To be clear: AI Box is what these devices are called generally. It’s not marketing specific for this device.
These AI Box are all the rage right now here in Vietnam and I have read info and review from Chinese source where they originally come up with this Android running on Apple Carplay protocol adapter so I think I can answer why it's called AI Box
The AI here is indeed Artificial Intelligence and yes it's a marketing buzzword to make these adapter sounds state of the art, but in reality it was used to mention a Virtual Assistant (VA) software that based on either Google Assistant API for those that sold outside China or Huawei EMUI/HarmonyOS or other Virtual Assistant API available in China as Google is not allowed there. Those boxes exported to Western market weren't pre-installed with those VA software because they are localized heavily therefore adding English translation to the Interface will cost the OEM more and yet many features those VA software won't make sense to Western customer and/or not actually work due to lacking support service.
In Vietnam these VA software does exactly like what you would expect from Google Assistant but the local companies imported them from Chinese OEM developing and adding features to VA software, hence they call it AI to differ them from "base" Google Assistant that will require more voice command to achive the same result like these AI, some features I've seen so far are checking Traffic Fine Violation Status, briefing Soccer results of local and international league, checking today gold price/fuel price/currency conversion rate (for some reason), playing local TV channel by saying "Open [Channel name]", etc.
In China, thanks to the online infrastructure these VA software can do online payment for parking ticket, connect to Smarthome platform to control smart appliance at home and in some case it can control various function on the car like turning on/off, adjusting temperatute of AC, opening/closing windows/sunroof, etc. if the car supports
I hope this could help you understand a bit more about why these boxes are called "AI Box"
Cheer.
I recently bought this item and have issues with hotspot. I keep getting a message on the CarPlay said IP configuration failure. It keeps trying to connect and nothing happens. Can anyone help with this?
Also it doesn’t seem to be accepting the SIM card. I put the SIM card in the same way you put them into iPhones.
Any help is appreciated.
Sounds like you need to contact support about this. You might need to update the box firmware to support the hotspot connection and also help with SIM region for your data SIM.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks for the reply Anthony. I have emailed them. Quick question do you know the right way to put the SIM card into the box? Have you tried a way which works because I feel like I may be putting it in the wrong way.
You shouldn’t be able to out it in the wrong way as it will slide in and then go at an angle. If it goes in both ways that’s odd.
Hi will it work on my Mini Cooper Countryman ? Car was purchased last year
If it has CarPlay which I would think it would it should work. As long as you can connect to CarPlay over a wired connection and not wireless only.
Received today but it saves my IPhone connection but constantly says configuring IP address but then always says failed! Any ideas, tried installing it around 5 times now, everything is else is fine.
Have you tried max compatibility setting on/off?
@@CarPlayLife Yes, it’s
Having none of it
Perhaps check if you are running the latest and if not update it.
@@CarPlayLife Tried it last night on my my home WiFi and it worked fine so for some reason it just won’t connect off my phone hotspot, frustrating
Just got mine how come I can't get Disney or peacock says not compatible have iphone 14 pro max and 2024 kia?
Do you mean the Android apps from the Google play store?
@@CarPlayLife yes when I go to play store on car play screen it's says not compatible
This is to do with the app being blocked on rooted devices, which most to all AI boxes are. To get around this you'll need to side load the update by downloading it and installing it through APK manager if it has one or a file manager and run it from there.
How do you get it to start up with apple car play every time
If I remember there is a switch either in the CarPlay app itself or you go via the settings menu. It might not be called how your think it is so it might needs tapping into each setting to find it
Does this work with Android head unit.
It needs a wired apple CarPlay usb port.
Hi, does it work with none touch screen systems ?
Yes it should. If using a remote with these things are a little hit n miss. Especially when connecting them up first time. Remote with keyboard is very much recommended. Also you’ll need a CarPlay port.
Thanks, I’ve been watching your vids for ages now, but which would you actually buy for full multimedia access ?
For full use of the Android OS on the adapter, I would go for as much power and RAM as possible. Right now that is the ApplePie Rocket czcams.com/video/I7X-qJr0Vuc/video.html. If you find anything similar with a QC6490 or better CPU with 8GB RAM as a minimum, this is where these adapters really need to be to have a smooth experience with Android OS apps.
does this do 60 fps?
No not this one. They changed the internals to something more generic and 30fps on the 5.0 and likely 4.0 also