With how expensive this is, I might as well just get the upgrade for my head unit. Looks like a great option for people who can't immediately do that though.
Just purchased this and installed it in my 2011 Volvo XC70, and I am thrilled! I love it! Now I have all the functions I missed in this car! Your review was one of the several I used before deciding to get it. What I really miss is that all of the reviews slips testing the back-up camera that comes in the wireless version. I will install it and test it myself soon tho, but I really miss that you guys doing the reviews also test it :)
@@kingdrift1136 I love it! Not so impressed by the backing camera in dark situations, but might try another camera some time that is better in dark situations. The unit itself is in use every day in my XC70, and I simply love it! Just what I felt my car was missing 👌
There are kits made for the single car, so you just have to buy the head unit, take the old one out, put an adapter and slap the new one in. I bought an android head unit + an android auto/carplay dongle for 150€ for my Fiat Grande Punto
@@loughrey101 Yeah, but this system sucks, with a vehicle specific you can simply remove the old headunit and put the new one in, without modifying anything.
@@mattex3396 it's not that simple though for every car as a lot of car features age built into the original unit and not everyone has the skills to replace a headunit. Replacing the headunit is the most ideal solution but it isn't practical for everyone, this is for those people
Thank you very much, although there are dozens of videos for this device out there, but especially regarding the options to connect audio to the hu, there is no video like yours! Thank you
Tempted to try one of these but wish I could buy it from a US based vendor. Have only seen it for sale on sites outside the US. Did see on Amazon but wasn't sure the wireless one was the same as what you review and what I saw elsewhere. Nice review and thanks for pointing out you can route the audio over the "direct" connection (which is your phone Bluetooth to car) instead of AUX or FM. Wonder how it handles phone calls - does it use the car's mic, the unit's mic or my iPhone's mic. Speakers too. Ideally it would let the car handle that like it does, and just give you control over the call on the screen.
I'm trying to get an official US link from the manufacturer itself a few days ago. Will update you here once I get one! Hmm, interesting question! Will try to figure it out. But, I believe the mic will depend on where you output the phone call.
Hi Rick! They recommended buying through this link: www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Coral-Vision-2021new-Apple-Android-portable_1600250017102.html?spm=a2747.manage.0.0.1bb471d2Y9mAx6
Need helps after iOS 17 update can’t connect by WiFi wirelessly and asking for CarPlay password WiFi for coral vision unit which password can be used to connect
this video is actually a big help was looking at getting an EV and my only options were mach e and Tesla and as some know teslas dont have CarPlay and mach es new are expensive vs a used Tesla so this video is a big help now that I can save money and still get CarPlay
In your experience do you have to manually set the audio to play out of your speakers (what you did at 3:17) every time you turn on the car or does it once and it learns?
I love the video and love the product but I have to agree with other people here in the comments with the price point off 200-400$ USD You honestly might as well go and buy a new radio and backup camera with better quality for that price and if you don't know how to install it there and lots of guides on CZcams to show you how and if not best buy offers free installs on radios and its like 100$ to have them install a back up cam and to buy one you can find good ones for about $80 usd for a back up and a radio for about $200 on the low end side and a good one for about $300-400 USD. But I will say if the product was cheaper it would for sure be a wonderful option
Hey, I bought device like this from some other brand. I don't have also dual channel Bluetooth on it but to stream music on my car I've used that function you showed how send directly the music to to the car Bluetooth audio. On iPhone it works simply and easy to find. How to do to the same effect on Android device like Samsung galaxy s21? Ofc on Android Auto. Do you know maybe? I believe probably I need some app that can do it like AirPlay from iPhone?
I just use my phone as an Android Auto unit. Opens automatically on bluetooth, and has al the features on a fast unit with high res screen, without having extra hardware or cables.
Nice video, quick question. When you say to use the audio from your phone to your car directly, I'm not sure I follow. I have an aftermarket receiver in my car that allows me to connect via Bluetooth. Will I be able to connect to that receiver for audio out and just use the Coral Vision CarPlay device as a means of controlling my phone in a car friendly way?
Can you give me any pointers on how to get the Bluetooth audio directly from phone to the car? I am using wireless android auto, but cant get the audio to my head unit, thx!!
Hi,just to confirm,that the iphone will transmit the audio via bluetooth to the car stereo while the phone is connected to the device under carplay mode? Just need this confirmed before deciding to buy this..
That’s exactly what I want but i just need to make of something:- Now if my stock head unit has bluetooth, what happens when i connect airplay that device and open Spotify in it, would it keep spotify and maps running in that device while keep all audio in/out through my car’s builtin headunit bluetooth ?
I’d rather use this method than having to rip the dash apart just to install a whole new system, I don’t believe it’s worth it; not to mention it’s pricey. With that being said, I will indeed one day buy a Wireless CarPlay device to save all that trouble.
Hey Marion, I just bought this and have a couple of questions. 1) Is there a way or setting to power off the unit so that you don’t have to unplug the power cord at the screen or cigarette lighter end. I’m worried about forgetting to do it and getting a flat car battery! 2) Other than detaching the suction cup stand off the windscreen along with the attached screen is there easier way of removing it to hide it when away from the car. It’s very hard to easily remove the back of the screen from the stand? 3) I’m using my car’s built in Bluetooth to play music through the car speakers, but when using the navigation it plays through the speaker of the unit and not through my car speakers any tips? Thanks.
Hi James.Here's some answers. Hope they help! 1. As soon as your car electronics are off, the device turns off and will not be able to suck in battery. So no need to worry about that. 2. You can maybe turn the ball joint loose and pull it out. 3. For this, you can use the aux or FM transmitter to play audio and navigation together in your car speaker. Don't forget to set your phone to play in CarPlay and your car to the right radio frequency or aux input.
@@zachb1598 Overall I’m pretty happy with it. I have a IPhone so the CarPlay ability is a great addition. I would say there are a couple of quirks though, this may be related to my car though. For instance when I leave my car I have to remember to unplug it from the 12v socket or I would get a flat battery! My car also has Bluetooth which can cause a conflict with the units own Bluetooth. So sometimes I have to manually switch it over to CarPlay. I use an Aux cable as I find it sounds best with that. If I was to use the Cars Bluetooth only I find that sound say for a navigation app will only play through the unit speaker and not the car speaker? Some of these issues may be user error or settings I haven’t found but something to be aware about I guess.
@@jamesb7563 Awesome thanks so much! Got it on Amazon on lightning deal today, $100 off. My cigarettte lighter turns off with the car, and I won't be upset if I have to use aux lol, aux audio is better than bluetooth in my car anyways.
@@MarionSerrano oh OK, I live in Italy and I dont think it is here but I saw some articles and videos about people being stopped in the U.S. for things like this so I asked. Thanks for the info💪🏾
@@MarionSerrano Awesome solution for motorcycles! I have placed the order and will see in few weeks once delivered. Will be super cool to have also slightly smaller and waterproof IP67 version for motorcycles !
Thanks for the video! Quick Q: If I get a phone call and I have my iPhone connected through my car's bluetooth, is the call routed through the CarPlay headhunt or through my car's bluetooth? Thanks!
If you accepted the call using the car’s controls, it is routed to the car. If you accepted it using the CarPlay head unit, the call is routed to the CarPlay head unit.
Since I use wireless CarPlay, the audio had to be sent through Wifi to the head unit then transmitted to the aux. I find the bluetooth connection having a cleaner audio output.
Well this is overpriced, Don't buy Chinese things on Amazon because resellers are princely. :D I recommend you to look on AliExpress, mirroring devices with CarPlay capable on are just around 100 bucks way cheaper I've one like that and does same job what this one for 350 usd... end even turns much faster it take maybe 7-8 secs enough to fasten seatbelts and turn on your aircon. For 300-400 you cany buy new radio on android to your car. :D
Product is kinda dumb tbh. Just upgrade ur head unit that does everything without the clutter. Imagine connecting aux port and then connecting bluetooth is redundant. Also you have to plug it in the 3.5V all the time. Imagine all the clutter in your dashboard. Just use your phone honestly, pretty much the same thing.
Agreed. Especially when Crutchfield has install instructions that make installing a new unit so foolproof. Plus this is sort of a break in magnet. a double-din headunit looks more factory and provides more theft deterent.
You said connecting via Auxiliary was less stable and had worse audio quality than connecting via bluetooth? Lol you weren't lying when you said you aren't an audiophile haha
It had worse audio because it was wireless CarPlay. So signal had to be transmitted to the CarPlay head unit from the phone via Wifi, then sent through Aux. Connecting the phone to the car via Bluetooth sent a cleaner audio signal. Be curious, not judgmental.
Someone needs to make this below $100. It'll be an instant hit.
I agree 100%!
Jon Rettinger made a video about this. It uses a android tablet and a carplay dongle. He overpayed for the dongle. Get them off ebay not amazon.
Just wait for the chinese to make it, then buy it through alibaba. That should cost much less than 100 bucks
Someone needs to make this free. It'll be an instant hit.
@@me831foo why not just make this and let them pay us instead while giving it for free
With how expensive this is, I might as well just get the upgrade for my head unit. Looks like a great option for people who can't immediately do that though.
Yeah! It’s for people who don’t wanna mess with their head unit or wants a device that can be transferrable to another car.
Just purchased this and installed it in my 2011 Volvo XC70, and I am thrilled! I love it! Now I have all the functions I missed in this car!
Your review was one of the several I used before deciding to get it. What I really miss is that all of the reviews slips testing the back-up camera that comes in the wireless version. I will install it and test it myself soon tho, but I really miss that you guys doing the reviews also test it :)
How does it hold up today?
@@kingdrift1136 I love it! Not so impressed by the backing camera in dark situations, but might try another camera some time that is better in dark situations. The unit itself is in use every day in my XC70, and I simply love it! Just what I felt my car was missing 👌
There are kits made for the single car, so you just have to buy the head unit, take the old one out, put an adapter and slap the new one in. I bought an android head unit + an android auto/carplay dongle for 150€ for my Fiat Grande Punto
Can you share the link? Did yours have blue and me?
I have a fiat too helpppp
The whole point of this is that you don't have to take out your car's original headunit
@@loughrey101 Yeah, but this system sucks, with a vehicle specific you can simply remove the old headunit and put the new one in, without modifying anything.
@@mattex3396 it's not that simple though for every car as a lot of car features age built into the original unit and not everyone has the skills to replace a headunit. Replacing the headunit is the most ideal solution but it isn't practical for everyone, this is for those people
Thank you very much, although there are dozens of videos for this device out there, but especially regarding the options to connect audio to the hu, there is no video like yours! Thank you
Hi; what about the quality of the built in microphone?
They're fortunately making a new version the sends Bluetooth audio from the Coral Vision to the car head unit. Will be available in spring
Appreciate the multiple options for audio connection. My car doesn't have an AUX port! 😳
I guess they removed headphone jacks/aux ports on new cars too. 🤣
How do you connect to the CarPlay device and the audio of your stock car at the same time?
Tempted to try one of these but wish I could buy it from a US based vendor. Have only seen it for sale on sites outside the US. Did see on Amazon but wasn't sure the wireless one was the same as what you review and what I saw elsewhere.
Nice review and thanks for pointing out you can route the audio over the "direct" connection (which is your phone Bluetooth to car) instead of AUX or FM.
Wonder how it handles phone calls - does it use the car's mic, the unit's mic or my iPhone's mic. Speakers too. Ideally it would let the car handle that like it does, and just give you control over the call on the screen.
I'm trying to get an official US link from the manufacturer itself a few days ago. Will update you here once I get one!
Hmm, interesting question! Will try to figure it out. But, I believe the mic will depend on where you output the phone call.
Hi Rick! They recommended buying through this link: www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Coral-Vision-2021new-Apple-Android-portable_1600250017102.html?spm=a2747.manage.0.0.1bb471d2Y9mAx6
Need helps after iOS 17 update can’t connect by WiFi wirelessly and asking for CarPlay password WiFi for coral vision unit which password can be used to connect
maybe less video on u and more on the product? like 360 around the devices and how is fuction and much more details...
Mounted and soldered a blackvue dashcam 2ch in my car you should mount The back can and document it in a video 👍
this video is actually a big help was looking at getting an EV and my only options were mach e and Tesla and as some know teslas dont have CarPlay and mach es new are expensive vs a used Tesla so this video is a big help now that I can save money and still get CarPlay
Glad it helped! Wish I can get an EV as well. 😁
In your experience do you have to manually set the audio to play out of your speakers (what you did at 3:17) every time you turn on the car or does it once and it learns?
It’s very intermittent. Sometimes it goes to the car audio, sometimes it goes to the carplay head unit.
Hi I luv your videos , the website u we’re using was what ??
nice!how i wish can see more of the product itself while you are narrating.
I love the video and love the product but I have to agree with other people here in the comments with the price point off 200-400$ USD You honestly might as well go and buy a new radio and backup camera with better quality for that price and if you don't know how to install it there and lots of guides on CZcams to show you how and if not best buy offers free installs on radios and its like 100$ to have them install a back up cam and to buy one you can find good ones for about $80 usd for a back up and a radio for about $200 on the low end side and a good one for about $300-400 USD. But I will say if the product was cheaper it would for sure be a wonderful option
Isn’t it possible to connect a Bluetooth adapter to the aux out and make a connection to the cars Bluetooth ?
Hey, I bought device like this from some other brand. I don't have also dual channel Bluetooth on it but to stream music on my car I've used that function you showed how send directly the music to to the car Bluetooth audio. On iPhone it works simply and easy to find. How to do to the same effect on Android device like Samsung galaxy s21? Ofc on Android Auto. Do you know maybe? I believe probably I need some app that can do it like AirPlay from iPhone?
Nice concept but too expensive for just a mirror screen. I suspect a lot of the price is licensing to apple and Google
I just use my phone as an Android Auto unit. Opens automatically on bluetooth, and has al the features on a fast unit with high res screen, without having extra hardware or cables.
Google is doing away with that, unfortunately. Dont be surpirsed if the Auto app dissappears one day.
Nice video, quick question.
When you say to use the audio from your phone to your car directly, I'm not sure I follow. I have an aftermarket receiver in my car that allows me to connect via Bluetooth. Will I be able to connect to that receiver for audio out and just use the Coral Vision CarPlay device as a means of controlling my phone in a car friendly way?
Yup! That is possible.
Can you give me any pointers on how to get the Bluetooth audio directly from phone to the car? I am using wireless android auto, but cant get the audio to my head unit, thx!!
How do we connect the unit in order to use the steering wheel control.
This CarPlay support Uber driver app ?
My car already has a camera do I need to use the one it comes with?
Pepa palit kunemu Stock Head unit ku na Android Auto And CarPlay at satisfied ku keng bayu Head Unit at Mura yamu pero sulit ya😍
the unit is a solid performer but the windscreen mount bracket will melt in the sun. remove it from the windscreen when you park
Have not experienced this yet. Mine’s fine!
you should get more followers PERIOD
is that really how shape the screen is at 2:25? That's really nice. I'm getting this.
It's pretty good! Links are in the description for easy access. :)
Hi,just to confirm,that the iphone will transmit the audio via bluetooth to the car stereo while the phone is connected to the device under carplay mode? Just need this confirmed before deciding to buy this..
Yup! That is possible.
The lazada link is no longer available Sir. Can you recommend other links? From shopee perhaps?
That’s exactly what I want but i just need to make of something:-
Now if my stock head unit has bluetooth, what happens when i connect airplay that device and open Spotify in it, would it keep spotify and maps running in that device while keep all audio in/out through my car’s builtin headunit bluetooth ?
That is possible. That’s what I do. Audio is routed to the car’s stereo.
I’d rather use this method than having to rip the dash apart just to install a whole new system, I don’t believe it’s worth it; not to mention it’s pricey.
With that being said, I will indeed one day buy a Wireless CarPlay device to save all that trouble.
I paid for 200 dollars for Garmin GPS before. This one is cheaper. 30 seconds is too long. My Merc warms very quick.
More video footage of the product...like 80% of this video was of you talking instead of product footage with your voiceover.
Hey Marion, I just bought this and have a couple of questions.
1) Is there a way or setting to power off the unit so that you don’t have to unplug the power cord at the screen or cigarette lighter end. I’m worried about forgetting to do it and getting a flat car battery!
2) Other than detaching the suction cup stand off the windscreen along with the attached screen is there easier way of removing it to hide it when away from the car. It’s very hard to easily remove the back of the screen from the stand?
3) I’m using my car’s built in Bluetooth to play music through the car speakers, but when using the navigation it plays through the speaker of the unit and not through my car speakers any tips?
Thanks.
Followed. Curious about the answers
Hi James.Here's some answers. Hope they help!
1. As soon as your car electronics are off, the device turns off and will not be able to suck in battery. So no need to worry about that.
2. You can maybe turn the ball joint loose and pull it out.
3. For this, you can use the aux or FM transmitter to play audio and navigation together in your car speaker. Don't forget to set your phone to play in CarPlay and your car to the right radio frequency or aux input.
Hey, thinking about getting this for Christmas. How are you liking it? My 2016 Jeep Compass has a touch screen unit that doesn’t do CRAP lol
@@zachb1598 Overall I’m pretty happy with it. I have a IPhone so the CarPlay ability is a great addition. I would say there are a couple of quirks though, this may be related to my car though. For instance when I leave my car I have to remember to unplug it from the 12v socket or I would get a flat battery! My car also has Bluetooth which can cause a conflict with the units own Bluetooth. So sometimes I have to manually switch it over to CarPlay. I use an Aux cable as I find it sounds best with that. If I was to use the Cars Bluetooth only I find that sound say for a navigation app will only play through the unit speaker and not the car speaker? Some of these issues may be user error or settings I haven’t found but something to be aware about I guess.
@@jamesb7563 Awesome thanks so much! Got it on Amazon on lightning deal today, $100 off. My cigarettte lighter turns off with the car, and I won't be upset if I have to use aux lol, aux audio is better than bluetooth in my car anyways.
Why would you buy this when an aftermarket stereo is the same money and a hell of a lot neater?
Isn't putting things on your dashboard illegal?
It may differ from country to country. From mine, as long as it is not 4 inches above the dashboard.
@@MarionSerrano oh OK, I live in Italy and I dont think it is here but I saw some articles and videos about people being stopped in the U.S. for things like this so I asked.
Thanks for the info💪🏾
Can you connect your iphone to carplay & car bluetooth at the same time?
Yup! Carplay uses wifi.
That’s ridiculous! Just mount your iPhone on the dash and use either a cable or Bluetooth,
That can also work! But if you want an interface meant to be touched in a car, this is your best option. New cars have CarPlay built in.
Good content!
Brightness??
I am planning to use it on the motorcycle. Can I use the CarPlay from my iPhone and transmit audio to bluetooth device? (Helmet bluetooth)
That works!
@@MarionSerrano Awesome solution for motorcycles! I have placed the order and will see in few weeks once delivered. Will be super cool to have also slightly smaller and waterproof IP67 version for motorcycles !
They are releasing a motorcycle version that sends audio to earphones or a headset very soon
@@loughrey101 any link for the manufacturer or more detailed info?
How much this device?
Thanks for the video! Quick Q:
If I get a phone call and I have my iPhone connected through my car's bluetooth, is the call routed through the CarPlay headhunt or through my car's bluetooth? Thanks!
If you accepted the call using the car’s controls, it is routed to the car. If you accepted it using the CarPlay head unit, the call is routed to the CarPlay head unit.
Aux audio is better than Bluetooth Audio though
Since I use wireless CarPlay, the audio had to be sent through Wifi to the head unit then transmitted to the aux. I find the bluetooth connection having a cleaner audio output.
Does this have an Android auto variant??
This can do Android Auto as well.
FM 90,10 is our local radio lol
Glad you skipped the unboxing. I don’t know who started that but it’s really a turn off.
Show more of the product while talking, it's not good to see only your face the whole video while I came for the product
Way over priced I think , but a good idea
So i've had this for a while, and I have to say this is NOT that reliable. Yes, it does the job, but it's not perfect
Thank you brother 👊
I have a better idea, get a phone mount and place your damn phone directly, it will be fast and it will do everything you want.
My thought exacly!
nice device but this could easily be stolen
30 seconds............. passss!!!!
In practice, it doesn’t bother me at all.
30 seconds is way too long for me. I usually get in, seatbelt and drive.
350 usd 😅
Well this is overpriced, Don't buy Chinese things on Amazon because resellers are princely. :D I recommend you to look on AliExpress, mirroring devices with CarPlay capable on are just around 100 bucks way cheaper I've one like that and does same job what this one for 350 usd... end even turns much faster it take maybe 7-8 secs enough to fasten seatbelts and turn on your aircon. For 300-400 you cany buy new radio on android to your car. :D
If you use it in bay area or San Francisco it will be gone along with your car glass by night 🤣
Product is kinda dumb tbh. Just upgrade ur head unit that does everything without the clutter. Imagine connecting aux port and then connecting bluetooth is redundant. Also you have to plug it in the 3.5V all the time. Imagine all the clutter in your dashboard. Just use your phone honestly, pretty much the same thing.
Agreed. Especially when Crutchfield has install instructions that make installing a new unit so foolproof. Plus this is sort of a break in magnet. a double-din headunit looks more factory and provides more theft deterent.
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No android Auto? What a failure
Listen carefully to 6:01. It does have Android Auto.
this thing is janky
You said connecting via Auxiliary was less stable and had worse audio quality than connecting via bluetooth? Lol you weren't lying when you said you aren't an audiophile haha
It had worse audio because it was wireless CarPlay. So signal had to be transmitted to the CarPlay head unit from the phone via Wifi, then sent through Aux.
Connecting the phone to the car via Bluetooth sent a cleaner audio signal. Be curious, not judgmental.
Just get a better car 🙄✋