Add Wireless Apple CarPlay to Any Car | Carpuride W901 Review
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2024
- I review the Carpuride W901, a device that allows you to add wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to any car! The Carpuride 901 supports wireless CarPlay, eliminating the need for a physical cable to connect to your iPhone. I also cover the features of CarPlay, including the ability to connect to your smart home devices and predict your next location.
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00:00 Introduction
00:15 Carpuride 901 Review
00:57 Carpuride Mounting Options
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The technology for these devices are getting so much better so quickly. Nice one.
Agreed! Appreciate it
Been using our Carpuride CarPlay device for a year now. Really love it, connected to the aux port of our 2016 Honda Odyssey. Makes road trips so much nicer with Waze on a large screen.
I’ve been enjoying mine as well!
@@beardfmWas thinking of buying one. Should I?
Is it easy to connect to the stereo system of the car? Any problems While on navigation and listening to music? Thanks
Hi there. How is the call quality?
I’ve had my Carpuride for a week now and it’s really nice to have CarPlay again.
Awesome! Still enjoying mine too 👍🏼
Wow… what a clearly, cleanly done, and informative review!!! ✅
Appreciate that!
Just saw this on Prime Day and this video sold me. Thanks.
Enjoy!
I was very happy to find your video when it was announced that Chevy won’t be including Apple CarPlay in future EV’s. I love my new 23 Bolt with CarPlay but thinking ahead if I get a Trailblazer EV I would still want CarPlay so you have shown me that there will be a viable workaround if/when that happens. Thanks again for a great straightforward and informative video.
Glad it was helpful! Still loving mine.
This review makes me wanna buy one, was thinking of getting an aftermarket radio… but I will reconsider after watching this video 😁
Even after many months of using it, I still love it!
Appreciate your thoroughness on this device. A lot of these reviews skip the part about how things are mounted so this is nice
Appreciate it 🙏🏻
Interestingly, the product on their website does not identify the CD slot type of mounting mechanism.
Thank you for this video-and your promo code-we just ordered one!
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you for saving the screen protector
Very informative video. You pretty much convinced me to go with Carpuride. I would like to mention one little thing though. You say in the video that this kit comes with a CD player mount, which is the method that I want. However, at least with the Amazon package, it is not included and has to be purchased separately. Not a big expense at $12.99. Just thought that others should know this. Thanks for the review !
Stephen, Thanks for the review. Ive been wanting Carplay in my F-150 but don't want to install an aftermarket system. Looks like I found my birthday present. Randall in Kentucky.
I think you’ll enjoy it!
Nice review! Thank you!
Appreciate that!
Awesome video! I had to get an equipment like this for my car too and it’s been awesome 😎. Have you experienced the calendar widget in the Dashboard? If the event has a location, it let’s you jump right in to Maps to get directions. Crossing fingers gas apps like Wawa’s and Shell’s integrate soon so that you can select a station/pump and pay directly from CarPlay and then fill up gas.
I saw the Calendar but since I use Fantastical by default I didn’t spend much time in it. Very cool feature though!
Love your videos man!
Appreciate that!
Nioce!!! On my Father’s Day wish list
It’s super fun!
Nice! Thanks for tips bro!
You’re welcome!
for audio i ended up still using the BT connection to my car - that way podcasts/music etc are just direct BT to the car. you can CarPlay wirelessly and still send audio to another BT connection which is nice.
If Bluetooth was better in my car I would. With CarPlay it starts playing automatically and stays on the right audio source. Car never stays on Bluetooth audio
@@beardfm thats a bummer
@patrick. Can you expand on this. So the device connects to the car via BT but the iphone connects to the device to BT so thats 2 BT signals going. Am I correct in this?
@@MichaelFrederickPhoto yeah - the phone is connected to your carplay display as well as your car. so you just send audio to the car.
@@impatrickt I think only the initial pairing requires BT connection. After that, the phone is connected via wifi to the carpuride. I think
Great video! I got the 7” ESLYYDS car play and I’m having some audio issues with it, both wired and wireless, so I’m switching to the Carpuride! Thank you!
Being connected by aux cable it’s been working great!
@@beardfm is there a slot i can connect an aux cable to carpuride, or does it come with its own built in aux
I tried the CD mount for my 2013 Soul but found it was just too bouncy. Also, it covered my reverse camera so I designed and 3D printed my own mount. It’s working much better but still need to make a few more tweaks.
Nice! Did you 3D print another kind of CD mount or does connect to something different?
Thanks for sharing
Good video, my prius doesn't really have bluetooth. So this was really helpful. Cheers
Glad it helped!
1:43 did you try it out with a wired connection? If yes, did you get a smoother experience?
I see this product in the vehicles of many GM loyalists in the near future.
Haha for sure
Keep up the good work very informative. Off topic . Where did ya get your glasses . I . Like the style . TIA
Thank you! And Warby Parker is my go-to
Good presentation of this solution, although the display physically jiggling up and down would drive me nuts! But that's just personal preference on how it's mounted. Thanks!
Haha I get it. Suction cup to the windshield helps that a little.
Any suggestions on a dongle? I have a 2023 Honda Pilot and it blows my mind that CarPlay is still wired on their flagship vehicle
Cool review! A quick question, does this allow to be connected to the vehicle's bluetooth like you would connect your iphone? That should enable play/pause, skip, back skip the music, and volume control on my steering buttons... I know the phone can be connected to this W901 via bluetooth, which is nice, but my question is, if the W901 can connect to the vehicle's bluetooth... If you could test that out. My commute is rather long, and FM transmitter doesn't work for me, as well as the AUX connection doesn't let me skip music I'm playing (Spotify etc...). I use my current CarPlay (which just died) for navigation (WAZE, Google map or Apple Map), play news on commute on Audacy, or music on Spotify...Thanks!
I wanna know this too!
Love this vid! How do you know which device to get for your car?
The 901 would work in pretty much any car depending on how you’d like to mount it!
I got a different one than this specific model but I was able to do CarPlay and use Waze on the car play screen and just play my music through my Bluetooth stereo so if your stereo has Bluetooth you may want to try that.
Nice, will try that!
Nice review Stephen! One question, no problem to switch between iPhones/users with this?
Oh good question. I didn’t try connecting multiple phones but I imagine it would take disabling the CarPlay toggle on my device for another to connect. You can disable without unpairing though.
I find it silly that we can't just use an iPad for carplay.
Honestly I’m down for a dedicated device that I don’t have to worry about a battery charging for the car. Cheaper than an iPad too!
Also if you left it in your hot car daily your ipad wouldn't last long. These add on units like the carpuride don't have batteries
Or a dedicated app for iPhone. Would be simple
I used to use an iPad in an old car. Got some command hooks, 2 on the bottom and 1 either side so the iPad just slipped in. Cellular iPads have GPS built in so just used Google maps and Waze etc, then Bluetooth to the car for music.
Granted it was an iPad I already had, but it was at a time when I'd managed to get screen burn on one phone already (early OLED's) from Google maps so this was a far better solution
heck an iphone plus is similar size to many cars built-in displays. As long as its hard mounted on your dash whats the difference? Let us use our devices!
Nice review
Thanks!
Great video’ The question I have will this unit run through your existing unit ? I’ve looked at a couple that had speakers in the back of unit
If you connect it via aux cable or FM transmitter, it will work through you car system. There’s a newer version as well that can connect to the Bluetooth in your car as well: czcams.com/video/a2BBJ9suyHU/video.htmlsi=42EkWrvi1Y3QztEJ
Great video I wasn't looking for one but thought this was interesting...I have Kenwood and the call quality isn't that good... So looking at potions are great
Built-in mic is ok, better than my Kia Soul but that's a *very* low bar.
Great detail
Appreciate it!
Great video! Have you tried the similar device by Car and Driver called Intellidash?
Thanks! And I haven’t 🤔
My car has a cassette with a MALE end aux. Car has no Aux input and I don’t want to do FM transmission so my question is will I be able to plug my cassette aux into it and use it that way
Great video, I have watched all you videos on Carpuride Carplay displays, I have been to there site and have a question. What is the difference between the numbering system, is the 100 series newer or the 900 series or does that have nothing to do with what is there newer products are. I have a 2015 Honda CR-V and this is my first carplay product, what do you feel is the best option? Thanks for your help and your input. Much appreciated.
Thank you! The W103 is a newer model then the 901, I’m unsure of their numbering scheme 😅 the main difference beside aspect ration is the W103 has the dual Bluetooth capability.
Do you have an Aux line-in on that car? If so, the Bluetooth feature wouldn’t matter as much and then it’s just your preference on aspect ratio.
I do have Aux line-in but it's via usb, I would have to get a usb to 3.5mm adapter. Thanks for getting back and the information.@@beardfm
Webull! It’s not a Car Play-specific app, but if you need to see stock prices and don’t want to take your eyes off of the road, it’s helpful!
Oh nice!
I have this head unit and be aware it does not always play nice with Bluetooth in my experience. It will very rapidly connect and disconnect, this stops location Services to load. I have raised it with Carpuride support who did eventually send a newer sw version, but this proved ineffective and the issue remains. I have asked for a return and refund but BE AWARE tgey will onky accept returns if cover all the shipping and customs costs to China. I reside in the UK. I maybe just unlucky but i feel people should know it's not a perfect solution.
Great looking option for older cars. BTW you never mentioned the price?
Gah! Forgot, $230 after using my promo code BEARDFM
Thanks for the review. If you plug your phone into the device using USB, can you connect your phone to a wifi internet source? I'm considering getting this for an RV where I'll have an onboard wifi router with my internet connection and I want to be able to connect my phone to my wireless router for data and then attach the phone to the Carpuride device by USB to use Android Auto.
Yes you can connect it directly and not use the wifi on device!
Have you tried to hook it up to an existing back up camera? I have a 2014 Honda Pilot and there's no way to do an aftermarket radio. This looks like a great option for me. I just need to figure out the best way to mount it and still be able to use my back up camera.
I haven’t tried a backup camera myself, but it’s a 2.5mm jack, so if your camera has that connection there’s a good chance it could work.
Can you use the CD mount for any of the Carpuride screens? or does it have to be a specific model?
I believe it's universal, the connector is the same on the back of all models.
how does this work in winter. if unit left in car
I'm looking what is probably a rebrand/newer version of the same product. The one I'm looking at has the option for a backup camera (sold separately or in bundle). You don't happen to have tried that option?
I reviewed a newer version here! czcams.com/video/a2BBJ9suyHU/video.htmlsi=nPN-EmcE2UcUlc64
❤very good 👍
Appreciate it!
Taking the screen protector off in the video earned my like.
Appreciate that 😏
Can u put a link to the cd mount you used, thanks!!
It’s direct from Carpuride here! carpuride.com/products/carpuride-cd-slot-mounting-bracket?_pos=1&_sid=7ea6a85d7&_ss=r
What size is the ball head on the mount? I was thinking of getting a short suction mount suction cup to put directly over my stereo.
Not entirely sure, but this is the ball join itself with measurements on Carpuride's website: carpuride.com/collections/accessories-1/products/carpuride-cd-slot-mounting-bracket
Question: Dis you mention that the Carpuride W901 makes a WiFi network to connect to the Iphone. (Because, I could not find that on the Carpuride website). At this moment my Iphone connects with bluetooth with my Car (Nissan, juke). Apple has a feature to remember in maps where your car is parked. It uses the bluetooth connection to do that. Does that feature stay? (Or: Connect with Carpuride via WiFi and with the car via bluetooth. And so: Keep the: find my car feature.). Does it play radio too? Via the internet? Of via DAB+?
You can keep your phone connected to the car via Bluetooth and use Carpuride over wifi, I’ve done it that way. And find my car will still work!
How did you get your audio (music, etc) to play through the car speakers rather than through the device? Thanks!
You have to disable the device speaker in the Carpuride settings! Not int he CarPlay UI
Has anyone managed to install a Carpuride system that allows steering wheel controls to still work? (Ideally wired)
Would love to have a USB out to comment to the stereo as an audio device rather than AUX
Stephen, thank you for the review. I bought one. On the podcast you mentioned that your Meross garage door opener shows up when you get close to home. How do you have this setup. Mine doesn’t show up.
I actually didn't do anything to set it up, just appeared. Do you have the garage door opener in the Home app already?
@@beardfm yes. It’s in home app already. I get notifications on my watch every time I come and go. BTW, you don’t sound Southern. Take it from someone born and raised in Alabama now living in southeast Texas.
I would truly be afraid someone breaks my window just to steal it. Looks pretty cool
I get that for sure
I have a 2013 Kia Soul. I was wondering what options are available now for car play. I looked on Amazon for this product but it seems now the cd 💿 attachment connector is now sold separately. I do see a bit of issue the controls for hazard lights would be blocked by the touch screen. On my Kia I have 3 buttons on top of dash Eco Mode, Hazard, and Passenger Side Air Bag. The only button I keep on is Eco Mode.
I’ve actually switched to a dash mounted suction and it’s working pretty well! I show it here: czcams.com/video/a2BBJ9suyHU/video.htmlsi=3rJwLfsRan6DMWsP
I have a 2012 Kia Soul with that horrible MS OS and I've been looking at these. Does the volume on the steering wheel still work when you output the audio through the 3.5 mm cable?
It does! Working great
Impressive.
I’ve enjoyed it!
Hi Stephen, I'm curious to know if you get static electricity connecting via AUX. I had a similar module from Nanocam+ and if I connect via AUX port with power connected to the cigarette plug, I hear static interference. I hesitated getting modules like this after that. The noise becomes more apparent as you crank up the volume. Looking forward to your feedback. This was a deal breaker for me as I listen to music while using the map and I don't want the FM route. I even tried using both USB power and proprietary power cord of the device. Both had static. :( I even tried using a 3.5mm noise suppressor between carplya module and car aux port. Still the same. I think some of these modules don't have good grounding circuit.
Oh man, I’m sure every car is different but I haven’t had that issue and I’m still using this daily!
@@beardfm I saw the W901 pro spec and they claim it can transmit via BT now to the car radio if it is available. Just to check on the AUX cable connection, you don't hear any static noise even when there is no music playing or sound? usually when you crank up the volume it will manifest itself. Is that right?
Don’t have an auxiliary jack in my car to to connect from device and i understand I can use the radio transmitter on device to hear music from car speakers , but is there a Device I can buy that connects the auxiliary from device to car?
You can have an aux cable installed that connects to your car’s audio system. Then plug that directly into Carpuride!
If you put in a wireless backup camera can this be the screen so I don’t have two monitors
Yes it has a connection for that!
Hi, can you give us a link of magsafe charger…?? Thanks 👍
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What’s the difference in the pro model? Nice video
Thanks! Some of their Pro / newer models have dual bluetooth. So you can connect your phone to CarPuride, and CarPuride to car bluetooth. No aux cable or FM transmitter required.
Do you know if you could connect this device to a bluetooth FM adapter for a car that doesn’t have aux/bluetooth?
Carpuride actually has a built-in FM transmitter already! No additional device needed n
Can you use this for a reverse camera? Or if they have an additional add on for It?
You can! There’s a headphone-like port to plug in a rear camera
Hey how are you, I would like to know if the screen turns off by itself when I turn off the car or does it have to be turned off manually?
Yes, the screen turns off as soon as the car does!
Did the cd mount cd mount ckme with it? I didn’t see it in the Amazon link
That’s a separate add-on you can get directly on their site.
I need Apple CarPlay in a 2013 Nissan Xterra. It does not have an auxiliary jack or USB. The only thing it has is a cigarette lighter. What would be the best device to get Apple CarPlay with an iPhone? And also need back up camera.
Do you have Bluetooth in the car? If so, I'd recommend this: czcams.com/video/a2BBJ9suyHU/video.htmlsi=thpPHKIFGnB8tSXZ
Can we connect car rear camera to it.. so that when i reverse my car i get the rear view on screen? Planning to buy it for my Tucson!!!
You can! There’s an 1/8” headphone like jack on the Carpuride to connect cameras
ATTENTION!!! Guys do not use their original mount that blocks your view driving. I bought 2 heavy duty magnet phone holder that attaches to your AC vent in that way and stick my wireless carplay to it. And won’t block your view and to avoid accident.
I have the 2017 Ford Ranger, The model after that got Apple car play, I asked the Ford dealer if it would be possible to update the firmware and he said no i have to buy the latest model, I wonder if there is a workaround?
Probably not a workaround for the truck’s built-in display, but this device is an option!
Hi! I have a 2011 Infiniti m56. It doesn’t have aux, only Bluetooth. If I connect my iphone to this wirelessly, then can I connect the device to my car’s Bluetooth to use the car’s speakers?
That should work!
Would you recommend Carpuride W901 for a 2011 Mini Cooper..Thanks
I'd recommend it for any car! Still using mine to this day.
STEPHEN! PLEASE HELP ME SO I CAN DECIDE TO BUY THIS OR NOT! Does the blue dot on Apple Maps skip lag and chop while you’re moving or is it smooth like on an iPhone screen?! Pls reply! 🙏🏼
@beardfm
It will skip a little if you're not in turn-by-turn directions and just looking at the map, but it's pretty smooth. Having turn-by-turn on it follows very closely
So who has ordered from the company’s website and how was the experience? Im thinking of getting 2 and feel more comfortable getting it from Amazon but it’s way cheaper on the company’s site with their anniversary sale right now.
I can tell from my link that *many* people have ordered from the website 👍🏼
Is the touchscreen capacitive or resistive?
Also, it looks like your Amazon link brings us to something that needs to be installed into your actual car radio slot.
Capacitive! And strange, here’s the link: amzn.to/3JjBd6w
@@beardfm Awesome, thank you.
Does this mean that pinch-to-zoom works for Google Maps in CarPlay?
I usually like to skip through songs using the forward/backward buttons on my steering wheel. Would I be able to do that on this device?
I don't think it would work with this device, unless you connect your phone to the car's bluetooth directly and then use Wi-Fi to connect to this display (which does work, I've tried it). But there's a newer version of the Carpuride screen that has dual-bluetooth ability and would do what you're looking for. I'm covering that soon on the channel!
@@beardfm I really appreciate your reply. It’s hard to get answers sometimes!
I use wifi to connect to my dash cam so wireless connection to this is a NO GO. Can it be connected wired?
Yes you can connect with a cable to your phone!
Why do you need fm transmitter to play music on car audio system. Isnt there a bluetooth on this display that can connect to car’s Bluetooth system?
Yes, but for cars that don't have bluetooth or an aux jack, FM transmitter is the only option.
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I have a different brand that is very similar. My only qualm is that it’s speakers suck, and my aux port is spotty, so I usually end up using my phone speakers anyway.
Does yours have an FM transmitter??
@@beardfm not that I know of. I’ll look into it
How does the device start up when you switch on the car ignition ?
It gets power from the lighter / charger, so as soon as the car turns on the screen powers on
Hi may I ask , I am going to buy 1 but is there something I should looking for before buy?? Is WIFI and carplay are the same ??? If the media player they just say wifi is it automatic connect wifi and Bluetooth to player everytime u start the car without the wire usb connection?? Thank you
It's wireless CarPlay, yes. It has Wifi which is how your iPhone will connect to the device for AirPlay, but everything will connect automatically every time you start the car after you pair it the first time!
@beardfm Mr bearfm thank you so much , enjoy your music 🎶
I dont have an AUX port - can you connect this to the cars Bluetooth for its Audio?
For that, I would recommend the W103 model, which does exactly that: czcams.com/video/a2BBJ9suyHU/video.htmlsi=tOZN387Zhi32jBxB
Is the cigarette lighter the only way to power it? My car doesn't come with that
does this work if your car doesn’t have an aux connection? my car literally only has CD, i’ve been using FM transmitter for 2 years now and it sounds rly bad
The FM transmitter is pretty good in the Carpuride, but if you haven’t had good experience with other transmitters I’m not confident it will be great for you. Maybe buy on Amazon In case you need to return it
Hello! What happen if my car dosnt have connecto for jack 3.5? I saw the speakers from the carpuride, the conection for FM and Bluetooth are not too good? i have another option to conect the audio with the car?
You would need a dealership or shop to attach an aux cable to your stereo, which is possible!
@@beardfm thanks mate! I’ll try it. Great video too, helps a lot!!!!
I have a 2017 GMC and I don’t have Bluetooth option on the car. I can make calls but can’t play music thru Bluetooth. Will this work for me?
Do you have an aux audio jack? That would be the best option, but you can also use the FM transmitter built in!
does the reverse camera work?
Yes you can attach a backup camera via 1/8” connector
Nice Review
Appreciate it!
what if my car doesn’t have bluetooth? will it still work with the fm transmitter? Do u have any recommendations if the car doesn’t have bluetooth or an aux port?
FM transmitter would be the way to go. Or one of those cassette tapes with a headphone wire sticking out can plug directly into the Carpuride!
@@beardfmdoes that lead to an increased amount of static activity? have u experienced with that? thanks so much for the reply tho!
Does this work with back up camera attachments? I’m trying to get both without spending a wild amount
It had a 1/8” jack for a backup camera!
@@beardfm thank you that’s awesome
Does it support multiple phones?
You can connect multiple phones, but it would take disconnecting the first phone to use the second. Can’t do multiple simultaneous
Nice summary - I'm fortunate to have car play but I never really liked it at all in regards to how it worked so don't use it. Might have to give it another go but I don't think it's Apple's fault, but more likely Ford's.....
Is the built-in system a better experience? That would be unique for sure.
@@beardfm I don't think it's any different based on what you've shown here - but it's pretty flakey with regards to function and pairing, etc so probably not apple's issue as much as the hardware.
Will it work on a Honda Civic 2018 model
If you have an Aux line-in or FM transmitter, it works great!
Carpuride aren't sponsoring the video but send you a screen to try? Hmmm🤔🤔🤔. You must be a nice guy that provides free marketing service. 🤣🤣🤣
Sponsoring the video mean they paid for my endorsement. Sending the product without sponsorship means I’ll review it for better or worse. See my Deebot review which I didn’t prefer over the Roborock I bought a year ago.
Will it with stand Car Heat/ Cold
Living in Florida I can definitely say it withstands heat. Cold shouldn't be a problem either.
Can it be connected to phone and Carpuride BT steering wheel controller at the same time
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I use my Kia Soul steering wheel controls when it's connected to Carpuride FWIW
@@beardfm So it is possible to connect two devices via bluetooth at the same time?