I reasonly brought one of these for my 2014 Malibu because I don't have a screen with any of these options in my car...a little hard to figure it out but after watching this video I feel much more confident and I can refer back to it for information on the product things I can't figure out...Thank you this was very informational and helpful for me
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.
You have means to position it in a way that dont't block the view on majority of cars, people have been doing this with phones for years. Attaching holders to the vent will not only block the vent but will also probably break its fins (it has happened to my prior car).
I bought this from Amazon-direct, from your recommendations and how it would fit in my 2014 CX-5. It has an ‘entertainment’ system but cannot be upgraded. I wanted Car Play. This unit worked well when connected initially. Connected easily, adapted to the aux in in the car. Next drive, the touch-buttons were way off. Touch screen is way off for selecting items. Touch the desired item on the screen, touch command shows up to the left about 3”. Cannot select ‘Factory Reset’. Fail. Return
Thanks for your video. I have a similar unit-as yours. Mine is called a Smart Screen. It has been working well until the other day. Still allows me to stream music in my iPhone to the stereo speakers of my car but now when I receive or make a phone call it initially plays through the speaker on my phone. To play through car speakers I need to manually tap car kit on my phone to move from phone speaker to car speakers. I never had to do this before. Any thoughts on why this may be happening or setting changes? Any help would be appreciated. Marty
you need to have cigarette port which has power when you turn the key; you can run your own wire (from example from factory radio), connect it to usb charger and then connect this screen
I mean, the same way as before? You just go from the station for this device or AUX to your local radio station. Same way you’d switch sources on the car before.
Hey Thanks for the video, I 'm having a problem, I messed up the settings and the touch is reversed, and when I click on the setting it says not ready, I tried to hard reset it using the button behind but it seems to do nothing... please help me how to reset it!
Thanks for the informative video. Can I ask if anyone has changed the UI to an Android Auto Launcher on this device? For example Car Web Guru, etc? I did pose this same question to the online vendor but his response was just a simple yes without further elaborating. Thanks
Got this device but when I use the AUX cable to my car stereo people cannot hear me when on phone calls. I can hear them just fine. When I unplug the AUX cable and use the built in speakers on the device then it works just fine. Any thoughts?
Just bought this - I'm plugging in to a 12v usb outlet. There is no indicator (Green lightning bolt) that shows it is charging. When I plug my phone in, i get the lightning bolt. Does this mean that my phone is charging, or both the phone and unit are charging? How do I get this to charge?
@@SimpleCarGuy thanks for your quick reply. I got it to show it was charging. Think the plug just needs to go in in a specific orientation. 2 more questions- if I use the aux cable- how do I select that? That is not listed with the other options- fm transmitter, etc. and - if I use fm transmitter- are the only options for channels the ones shown? How do I get others? Thanks
Bought the 7” device , problems were the voice directions for navigation did not work using CarPlay. Bluetooth connection kept dropping. Device came in on Friday and I returned it for my refund on Sunday from Walmart , very disappointed
Good morning! I am hoping you can help me. I bought the same unit 2 weeks ago, and as of today, I've not been able to pair the phone with the unit, I have an android cell phone. Can you please take a minute and tell me how to pair the unit, what to do on each unit so they can pair? the instructions say to look for car.... something in Bluetooth, code 888888, but I can't seem to be able to put the code or get it to work. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated! I'm 70 years old and I need any help I can get! I'm going to return it in one week if I cannot make it sync with my phone. Thanks a lot for your help. Dr. Ibanez 04/05/2024.
You’d be surprised. I have received very strange emails where people have pieced together the approximate location and included screenshots etc. and other personal information they could find.
I reasonly brought one of these for my 2014 Malibu because I don't have a screen with any of these options in my car...a little hard to figure it out but after watching this video I feel much more confident and I can refer back to it for information on the product things I can't figure out...Thank you this was very informational and helpful for me
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.
That’s what I’m going to do as well. So much safer.
You have means to position it in a way that dont't block the view on majority of cars, people have been doing this with phones for years. Attaching holders to the vent will not only block the vent but will also probably break its fins (it has happened to my prior car).
this is exactly what i was trying to find, thanks for confirming that this is an actual thing
can you put a link in for the holders you use that attach to ac vent
I'll probably put it in my cd holder 😆
Can you connect that unit's audio to your radio via Bluetooth?
How do you play music on inbuilt speakers rather than the player speakers. Struggling with this
Aux
@@deadlead03so connect the aux throught the phone
A great review.👍 The tip about mirroring is great. Being able to watch youtube is important to me as I sit in the car to have my lunch.👍👍👍
that part! debating on this product while eating lol
I bought this from Amazon-direct, from your recommendations and how it would fit in my 2014 CX-5. It has an ‘entertainment’ system but cannot be upgraded. I wanted Car Play. This unit worked well when connected initially. Connected easily, adapted to the aux in in the car. Next drive, the touch-buttons were way off.
Touch screen is way off for selecting items. Touch the desired item on the screen, touch command shows up to the left about 3”. Cannot select ‘Factory Reset’. Fail. Return
Will it bluetooth to your car? So you can still have steering wheel controls?
Had the same unit. Unfortunately it stopped working after 6 months.
Thanks for your video. I have a similar unit-as yours. Mine is called a Smart Screen. It has been working well until the other day. Still allows me to stream music in my iPhone to the stereo speakers of my car but now when I receive or make a phone call it initially plays through the speaker on my phone. To play through car speakers I need to manually tap car kit on my phone to move from phone speaker to car speakers. I never had to do this before. Any thoughts on why this may be happening or setting changes? Any help would be appreciated. Marty
Hi how do u charge it? Cause mine is not going bat full
I can't connect mine to my car radio as the led screen on my car is old and can't see the led lettering or numbers
I just ordered it and I will be using the aux input for my music. I can’t wait to use it.
How did it sound?
How was the sound
i have exact same one love love it
Can you install Waze on this device and use a dongle on it?
Bought it today and arrived today. I love it. However, downside is the mirroring works 50/50
Which backup camera works with this? Just bought this on Amazon and would like a backup camera.
Hey simple car guy can you doca video on how to replace the Hydraulic pump on the E89 Z4 roof ?
Any problem with overheating with this unit?
i bought this exact one on ebay for my e350 benz. love love it
How do you install the camera thing?
Does it hurt the unit to keep it plugged in?
Its better than having to get a touchscreen head unit that requires you to tear the dash out to just to put it in..
Can you add a back up camera to this unit?
Any feed back like fm transmittwes making it not as loud as native source
does this come with a backup camera?
Does it have AUX OUT? To Play CarPlay audio on the car radio
It does
I got one of this but the touchsreen is inverted horizontally, any idea how can I fix that? screen calibration did not help
How do you charge your phone
Hello, is the screen light sufficient in sunlight? Is it useful?
Yes, it was doing fine in direct sunlight and I find CarPlay units very useful
I bought one went through all the steps for connection but the screen never switched the car play any advise?
What is this device called so I can look it up?
Can you install apps on it?
Does it play videos?
No
What about overheating because of the sun?
Is there a way to make it turn off automatically without having to unplug anything?
If only he wouldve answered that in the video...
@@terryanthony5323lol
you need to have cigarette port which has power when you turn the key; you can run your own wire (from example from factory radio), connect it to usb charger and then connect this screen
@@terryanthony5323it turns off when your car is off.
you dont have to unplug. when you turn engine off. it turns off
will this device mirror everything i have on the main screen ?? like facebook, or I don't know, youtube?? or comes with pre-installed applications
Can I connect power from usb port instead of lighter power?
Sure, why not
How to connect audio from the car play, to car audio aux???😊
How do you listen to your local radio station?...sounds a pain to be switching from a car to device every time....
I mean, the same way as before? You just go from the station for this device or AUX to your local radio station. Same way you’d switch sources on the car before.
i use it via bluetooth and its amqzing. great sound
Can you install Google maps on the device? Thanks
Yes, of course. It uses apps on your phone that are supported by Apple CarPlay
How hard is it to remove the unit?
Hey Thanks for the video, I 'm having a problem, I messed up the settings and the touch is reversed, and when I click on the setting it says not ready, I tried to hard reset it using the button behind but it seems to do nothing... please help me how to reset it!
How do hard reset?
Aux connection possible
Thanks for the informative video. Can I ask if anyone has changed the UI to an Android Auto Launcher on this device? For example Car Web Guru, etc? I did pose this same question to the online vendor but his response was just a simple yes without further elaborating. Thanks
The screen was locked. I changed the developer settings and locked it. What did the dock do, it does not work
Having issues with microphone. Nobody can hear me unless I scream
Why the time date and year its not saved when you switch off the car?
The date and time is based on your phone. As soon as the phone connects, it will set the date and time on the unit
I cannot car play any video services (Prime, Netflix, Max) am I doing something wrong???
he said you can only do that via streaming it via airplay/ mirroring your phone
Mirror nor car play with work with those services. When you mirror it locks up the device and you have to unplug it.@@meetdamien
How can you fix the sensitivity touchscreen
Got this device but when I use the AUX cable to my car stereo people cannot hear me when on phone calls. I can hear them just fine. When I unplug the AUX cable and use the built in speakers on the device then it works just fine. Any thoughts?
You have to select internal mic when using the Aux as Aux would just be for output
Select internal mic where? Do not see this option in settings?
Can you use waze?
Yes, any supported CarPlsy app
has it a Battery?
It does not have a battery.
Will this working my oldie Goldie 1999 vehicle 😅😅 I really need one of these.
Need some help. On My android phone the bluetooth doesn't recognize the device. Thank U
U tried with other phone ?
Do you hear static or does it sound clear
Just bought this - I'm plugging in to a 12v usb outlet. There is no indicator (Green lightning bolt) that shows it is charging. When I plug my phone in, i get the lightning bolt. Does this mean that my phone is charging, or both the phone and unit are charging? How do I get this to charge?
This unit does not have a battery. It’s charging your phone.
@@SimpleCarGuy thanks for your quick reply. I got it to show it was charging. Think the plug just needs to go in in a specific orientation. 2 more questions- if I use the aux cable- how do I select that? That is not listed with the other options- fm transmitter, etc. and - if I use fm transmitter- are the only options for channels the ones shown? How do I get others? Thanks
What took so long for these to come out. ?
Does it support Netflix?
dont watch netflix while driving lil bro.
Nah it's for the kids in the back haha
Bought the 7” device , problems were the voice directions for navigation did not work using CarPlay. Bluetooth connection kept dropping. Device came in on Friday and I returned it for my refund on Sunday from Walmart , very disappointed
Was it the same unit/brand? I used this one for a week or so and never had any issues.
@@SimpleCarGuy mine was Awesafe
That’s probably why. I have tried another 5+ of these devices and didn’t make videos about as they were crap. The brand and models matters here.
does this support spotify?
Yes, it does
My 12 v socket already occupied by dashcam. So in this case how to connect this car play to my car
You can get a splitter or you can just use a USB cable if that's an option. FM won't work as well either as the cable has built in antenna (I believe)
@@SimpleCarGuy thank you. Will try it
Get a hardwire kit for your camera, it gets power from the fuse box and frees up your 12v socket.
Hello, can you write the device dimensions in cm?
I buy one I press something in settings and now my touchscreen doesn’t respond any tips?
Can you fix it?
Camera instalimi for back pls
BRO HOW TO CONNECT MOBILE WI-FI PLEASE LET ME KNOW THANK YOU
How do i mirror to a samsung phone?
All well and good, but I wanted to see hos the mapping worked. Thats one of the reasons I'm interested in 1. Go to a different place and show it.
Hi everybody. Hi Dr Nick
i can’t share my screen with airplay ? what do i do ???
Connect to the device with WiFi and then go to AirPlay to share the screen.
Can you upload the latest firmware?
How to buy in india
My sound stop working having figured out how ro get it back
Some body told me that it will not work with Samsung mobile phones is this right
Mine when i connect to the old stereo the volumen its very low
Mine freezes sometimes
Connect it via Bluetooth would be better sound quality I guess.
When you connect to Apple Car play, does it have Spotify??!
Yes, of course.
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Hi, that's fine as long as you credit my channel and link to the video.
what if my truck doesn't have an auxillary port?
You can use the built in radio transmitter.
Thanks
The native volume is very low I turn my car volume to max and still barely hear anything. I have an $8 Bluetooth that works way better with volume
Anyone have trouble with the text messages not showing?
Good morning! I am hoping you can help me. I bought the same unit 2 weeks ago, and as of today, I've not been able to pair the phone with the unit, I have an android cell phone. Can you please take a minute and tell me how to pair the unit, what to do on each unit so they can pair? the instructions say to look for car.... something in Bluetooth, code 888888, but I can't seem to be able to put the code or get it to work. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated! I'm 70 years old and I need any help I can get! I'm going to return it in one week if I cannot make it sync with my phone. Thanks a lot for your help. Dr. Ibanez 04/05/2024.
Really? Blurred your location? Who wants see your location bro??
You’d be surprised. I have received very strange emails where people have pieced together the approximate location and included screenshots etc. and other personal information they could find.
that one doesn't take reverse
nice unit
Can i have spotify on it??
Yes, you can
So no Netflix?
No, CarPlay does not allow video
I just got one
Madwoman. she looked so embarrassed. Because she couldn't afford a car, she generated a large amount of waste. instead it's the car's job
Typical...Apple user...AGAIN🤦♂
Guys if you need it you can by to temu I have one thanks 🙏.