I deleted my earlier comment which was pretty negative about this unit. I’ve been playing with it and it’s actually pretty awesome. The CarPlay feature works flawlessly and the connection is quite fast. Probably about 20 seconds. It has additional RUclips and Netflix connectivity but you will have to allow hotspot if you want to use Netflix and RUclips outside of Wi-Fi and that hotspot will eat up your data. Also, it’s not going to be really high definition, maybe 720p or probably lower. Lastly, if you want Netflix and RUclips, you are going to have to input your password, etc. directly. I wouldn’t trust this app running on Chinese software with your credentials. Chinese software is notorious for using spyware just like TikTok so be careful. Outside of that with basic CarPlay it’s pretty awesome but maybe over priced. Cost me $159 so maybe look at cheaper alternatives.
I tried this unit with mixed success. Setup was easy, seamless. However, when I enter the car and start up, it can take as much as five minutes to connect. In addition, the unit cut out periodically, although when it did it would also re-connect itself within a minute or two. I also found that my phone became excessively warm to the touch and wore down very fast, down to 20% in about four hours. I have tried to contact the company, but so far, no reply.
What phone are you using? Might be an issue with the phone. Most recent Android software phones should be good, as well as any iPhone that supports CarPlay
i bought a carlinkit video box for traveling. we love it! i bought it for when i travel with my children, but yesterday we went to my father’s house 3 hrs away and my husband decided to watch a movie(i was driving and listening to it) on our drive home yesterday while stuck in traffic. it made a irritating time for my husband go by so much faster and i didn’t have to listen to his complaining, which made for a much nicer 3 hour drive. #carplay #androidauto #wirelesscarplay #carlinkit #netflix #youtube
I cannot get WiFi to connect to my iPhone XR hot spot. Just keeps saying "check password and try again". Doing the same with wife's phone. Any suggestions?
With all due respect, you state in your title this is the BEST option. How so? How is it better than all the other options? I have Carlink II. It has some issues. Does this have the same issues? I didn't learn anything here except that you like this one.
And if I’m being 100% honest this unit has issues as well, not so much about disconnecting or anything like that, but it does lag a couple seconds to transfer information at times, so it can be a little slow. If your car has steering wheel controls those are lost while using this device because it mirrors Apple CarPlay, it doesn’t directly connect wirelessly. Not sure if those are along the lines of what you’re experiencing with the car link kit
I have a 2020 Toyota Corolla. I presently use a CarPlay2Air Wireless Adapter. I love it and I CAN use my steering wheel controls (at least for volume. Haven’t tested anything else). Will I be able to use my steering wheel controls with this. I did just order it but now I’m wondering.
Hi I’m actually looking for something that I could use CarPlay and Netflix, Amazon… at the same time instead of switching between hotspot connection and Bluetooth Plus screen mirroring for my iPhone Any ideas? Thanks 🙏🏽
So this works on my 2010 Camaro with an aftermarket Alpine and CarPlay. However it does not work on my BMW x7 with a factory head unit. It recognizes it as a USB device but that’s its…CarPlay stops working also when it does connect via Bluetooth..:any suggestions?
Think this is a scam. I ordered it over a week ago and have not received shipping confirmation. The site says 1-2 business day for shipping. It’s been over a week and nothing. I sent an email. Will update if changes
Like the concept of these little devices but is it possible to get a real road test review. I seem to notice that everyone that reviews these wireless car play/android auto devices do so in their driveway or garage while connected to their home wifi. No offense but I could careless how it operates sitting still or near a home wifi connection. I've seen that the more expensive version has 4G capability but this one relies on wifi. So how well does Waze or Google Maps function wirelessly connected? the more expensive version also lets you download to the device from the play store I believe, not that I need to do that but is it an option on this one?
I get where you’re coming from. But it’s hard because 1) you can’t really play real music or watch movies and and capture it properly through video. Plus there’s copyright issues. 2) it’s not interesting at all. Just recording yourself with the phone connected and driving. I think you’re in the minority that wants to see it in use. Most people just want to know how it works. You can use your hotspot while driving. It’s like any other device. The movie/video/song loads and will keep playing even if you lose your connection, until you exit out of the application. If you lose your connection and try to load NEW media obviously it won’t work. I don’t most people will buy the more expensive option. Might as well buy an iPad or something instead of using a stock headunit. This is for watching stuff in a pinch , on your break, a quick trip, stuff like that. At least that’s what I’ve used it for. I definitely don’t use Netflix or RUclips while driving lol. Just a device to show off and of course use wireless car play for
@@jonsauce Appreciate the follow up and no I'm not asking for an entire video of driving,, I agree no one would wanna see that for sure. Just maybe 30-45 seconds of using maps and skipping thru music tracks 5-10 sec wont get you a copy right or even using some copy free music. I appreciate the review and you do well with it. Just would like to know more on real time functioning. I don't plan to use Netflix or RUclips while driving but seeing the thing function and features while on the go would be very helpful. Thanks again for the vid
It’ll work with wifi! I had it connected to my home WiFi to test it out. You can use hotspot or just your truck wifi but you have to add the network in the settings app. It’s a standalone unit with Android so I promise it’ll work! Keep trying
Thank you so much for reviewing this in a GR-Z (which is my portmanteau of the next gen twins lol) I’m curious if you know whether or not the AI Box Lite will also work fully in a 2020 BRZ, are the head units similar enough? My 2020 has CarPlay but the manufacturer doesn’t include Subaru head units in the compatibility list from what I can tell and I would appreciate some assurance that it will work, seeing it work in the ‘22 gives me hope! Liked and subbed!
I’m sorry you’re having issues with the unit. You can try contacting info@onecarstereo.com Denae has been working with me from the start. Hope they fix your unit asap
@@jonsauce No issues. I’ve charged my phone on the lighter port without issues. If your car has wired CarPlay and you use the dedicated CarPlay port it will boot up regular wired CarPlay.
How long does it take to get booted and going when you start up your car? I've seen other devices take 25 seconds as the current record to beat, other ones boot and get connected in about 36 to 45 seconds. Thank you
Not the quickest honestly not faster than 25 seconds. I would say under 45 seconds for sure. Haven’t timed it but by the time I start my car up, buckle up, and get ready to pick my playlist the unit is ready to roll 👍 hope this helps
@@nampham6755 i would try contacting one car stereo! If there is video then the device is connected. You may need to adjust some settings on the head unit
@@nampham6755 i would check your junk mail but their email is (info@onecarstereo.com) . Denae is the one who has been contacting me 👌🏻 hope you get your issues resolved soon.
The car/headunit has to already have factory apple CarPlay or android auto. If it doesn’t have wired CarPlay this device will not work. It can’t project CarPlay onto your stock stereo or head unit even if it has a screen. Your car needs to have software compatible with CarPlay/ android auto for this to work.
Haha a little steep! But there’s nothing like this available on the market for the price. Similar products that let you watch Netflix or RUclips go for over $400. But yes I totally agree it’s a little expensive
I deleted my earlier comment which was pretty negative about this unit. I’ve been playing with it and it’s actually pretty awesome. The CarPlay feature works flawlessly and the connection is quite fast. Probably about 20 seconds. It has additional RUclips and Netflix connectivity but you will have to allow hotspot if you want to use Netflix and RUclips outside of Wi-Fi and that hotspot will eat up your data. Also, it’s not going to be really high definition, maybe 720p or probably lower. Lastly, if you want Netflix and RUclips, you are going to have to input your password, etc. directly. I wouldn’t trust this app running on Chinese software with your credentials. Chinese software is notorious for using spyware just like TikTok so be careful. Outside of that with basic CarPlay it’s pretty awesome but maybe over priced. Cost me $159 so maybe look at cheaper alternatives.
appreciate the honesty! cheers brotha
I tried this unit with mixed success. Setup was easy, seamless. However, when I enter the car and start up, it can take as much as five minutes to connect. In addition, the unit cut out periodically, although when it did it would also re-connect itself within a minute or two. I also found that my phone became excessively warm to the touch and wore down very fast, down to 20% in about four hours. I have tried to contact the company, but so far, no reply.
What phone are you using? Might be an issue with the phone. Most recent Android software phones should be good, as well as any iPhone that supports CarPlay
Any update with your IONIQ 5, is it working now?
wow, there's still real men out here. he drives a manual 👍🏾
i bought a carlinkit video box for traveling. we love it! i bought it for when i travel with my children, but yesterday we went to my father’s house 3 hrs away and my husband decided to watch a movie(i was driving and listening to it) on our drive home yesterday while stuck in traffic. it made a irritating time for my husband go by so much faster and i didn’t have to listen to his complaining, which made for a much nicer 3 hour drive.
#carplay #androidauto #wirelesscarplay #carlinkit #netflix #youtube
Ive never used that one! Glad that works for you 👍
Doesn't work on my Chevy. Unsupported device error message.
I cannot get WiFi to connect to my iPhone XR hot spot. Just keeps saying "check password and try again". Doing the same with wife's phone. Any suggestions?
Same here !
My unit take 2 minutes to connect to my phone or sometimes not connect
With all due respect, you state in your title this is the BEST option. How so? How is it better than all the other options? I have Carlink II. It has some issues. Does this have the same issues? I didn't learn anything here except that you like this one.
Partially clickbait but I like it because of the multi-functionality
And if I’m being 100% honest this unit has issues as well, not so much about disconnecting or anything like that, but it does lag a couple seconds to transfer information at times, so it can be a little slow. If your car has steering wheel controls those are lost while using this device because it mirrors Apple CarPlay, it doesn’t directly connect wirelessly. Not sure if those are along the lines of what you’re experiencing with the car link kit
I have a 2020 Toyota Corolla. I presently use a CarPlay2Air Wireless Adapter. I love it and I CAN use my steering wheel controls (at least for volume. Haven’t tested anything else). Will I be able to use my steering wheel controls with this. I did just order it but now I’m wondering.
Hi
I’m actually looking for something that I could use CarPlay and Netflix, Amazon… at the same time instead of switching between hotspot connection and Bluetooth
Plus screen mirroring for my iPhone
Any ideas?
Thanks 🙏🏽
Do you have to turn on your hotspot from your phone and connect to the device to play youtube video????
You connected by Bluetooth only and you can just watch RUclips?
So this works on my 2010 Camaro with an aftermarket Alpine and CarPlay. However it does not work on my BMW x7 with a factory head unit. It recognizes it as a USB device but that’s its…CarPlay stops working also when it does connect via Bluetooth..:any suggestions?
Is there any sound quality difference between wired and wireless carplay?
None that I could tell! There is a slight delay though, compared to wired. When you start or stop music it might take up to a second to respond
Think this is a scam. I ordered it over a week ago and have not received shipping confirmation. The site says 1-2 business day for shipping. It’s been over a week and nothing. I sent an email. Will update if changes
Will this also work with Amazon Prime videos?
Like the concept of these little devices but is it possible to get a real road test review. I seem to notice that everyone that reviews these wireless car play/android auto devices do so in their driveway or garage while connected to their home wifi. No offense but I could careless how it operates sitting still or near a home wifi connection. I've seen that the more expensive version has 4G capability but this one relies on wifi. So how well does Waze or Google Maps function wirelessly connected? the more expensive version also lets you download to the device from the play store I believe, not that I need to do that but is it an option on this one?
I get where you’re coming from. But it’s hard because 1) you can’t really play real music or watch movies and and capture it properly through video. Plus there’s copyright issues.
2) it’s not interesting at all. Just recording yourself with the phone connected and driving. I think you’re in the minority that wants to see it in use. Most people just want to know how it works.
You can use your hotspot while driving. It’s like any other device. The movie/video/song loads and will keep playing even if you lose your connection, until you exit out of the application. If you lose your connection and try to load NEW media obviously it won’t work.
I don’t most people will buy the more expensive option. Might as well buy an iPad or something instead of using a stock headunit. This is for watching stuff in a pinch , on your break, a quick trip, stuff like that. At least that’s what I’ve used it for. I definitely don’t use Netflix or RUclips while driving lol. Just a device to show off and of course use wireless car play for
@@jonsauce Appreciate the follow up and no I'm not asking for an entire video of driving,, I agree no one would wanna see that for sure. Just maybe 30-45 seconds of using maps and skipping thru music tracks 5-10 sec wont get you a copy right or even using some copy free music. I appreciate the review and you do well with it. Just would like to know more on real time functioning. I don't plan to use Netflix or RUclips while driving but seeing the thing function and features while on the go would be very helpful.
Thanks again for the vid
This thing work only y you have your phone connected to the thing if you don’t have connected y not work cant use youtube
I have wifi on my pickup
It’ll work with wifi! I had it connected to my home WiFi to test it out. You can use hotspot or just your truck wifi but you have to add the network in the settings app. It’s a standalone unit with Android so I promise it’ll work! Keep trying
How do you add videos to the video app?
Does RUclips Video work when the car is moving?
Yes it does. The device can play Netflix/RUclips off of its own wifi or hotspot, so it can play music and videos while the car is moving
Thank you so much for reviewing this in a GR-Z (which is my portmanteau of the next gen twins lol) I’m curious if you know whether or not the AI Box Lite will also work fully in a 2020 BRZ, are the head units similar enough? My 2020 has CarPlay but the manufacturer doesn’t include Subaru head units in the compatibility list from what I can tell and I would appreciate some assurance that it will work, seeing it work in the ‘22 gives me hope! Liked and subbed!
You bet man! Appreciate that!! It will work on pretty much any unit that can run CarPlay through a USB port!
Forgot to mention that I am driving a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD
I’m sorry you’re having issues with the unit. You can try contacting info@onecarstereo.com Denae has been working with me from the start. Hope they fix your unit asap
Can you watch videos while driving?
Yup! You can. Just need to be connected to wifi/hotspot.
You can do Netflix RUclips, and other apps I believe.
Bro will this work on my 2015 jeep cherokee limit
That onecan work in my 2019 toyota camry
Have you noticed any problems If you physically plug your phone in another usb slot to charge it while the box is also plugged in?
Depends on the car I guess but in my BRZ it’ll display whatever was plugged in first.
@@jonsauce No issues. I’ve charged my phone on the lighter port without issues. If your car has wired CarPlay and you use the dedicated CarPlay port it will boot up regular wired CarPlay.
Does this work on a 2015 Honda Pilot
How long does it take to get booted and going when you start up your car? I've seen other devices take 25 seconds as the current record to beat, other ones boot and get connected in about 36 to 45 seconds. Thank you
Not the quickest honestly not faster than 25 seconds. I would say under 45 seconds for sure. Haven’t timed it but by the time I start my car up, buckle up, and get ready to pick my playlist the unit is ready to roll 👍 hope this helps
Does this unit compatible with after market Sony stereo system with Apple car play
Yes sir. If your Sony unit accepts wired CarPlay it should work with wireless as well. Works with aftermarket unit too.
It does work but only video no audio for Sony stereo system aftermarket
@@nampham6755 i would try contacting one car stereo! If there is video then the device is connected. You may need to adjust some settings on the head unit
I did contact one car stereo for help but no response from them.
@@nampham6755 i would check your junk mail but their email is (info@onecarstereo.com) . Denae is the one who has been contacting me 👌🏻 hope you get your issues resolved soon.
Does it play USB drive music?
What do you mean? If you have a usb drive with music, you can just plug that into your car with a USB port
@@jonsauce When u plug USB on Ai box will it play music?
Will this work in a 2014 mercesdes E250 coupe
If it has wired Apple CarPlay it will work. Or if it has an aftermarket stereo with CarPlay/ android auto compatibility it should work
How do you update the software please?
Would like an answer to this as well. Applications like Netflix and RUclips get updates all the time
Can i used netflix without wifi??
You need to at least connect a hotspot, it won’t be able to download and save shows offline
How about youtube same thing??
@@ronaldpogi9371 yup same thing bro
This is so cool
I love it!!
Does this work if you don't have Android auto?
If your receiving head unit doesn’t have wired android auto this device won’t work
@@jonsauce Thanks!!!
Still nothing that works for Honda/Acura
The car/headunit has to already have factory apple CarPlay or android auto. If it doesn’t have wired CarPlay this device will not work. It can’t project CarPlay onto your stock stereo or head unit even if it has a screen. Your car needs to have software compatible with CarPlay/ android auto for this to work.
So where can I get it from?
Link in description :) one car stereo website
@@jonsauce thank you 👍
what are you have
yes
@@jonsauce what car you have
@@alessioradu1693 2022 subaru BRZ!
👍
189$ lol
Haha a little steep! But there’s nothing like this available on the market for the price. Similar products that let you watch Netflix or RUclips go for over $400. But yes I totally agree it’s a little expensive