Very Professional Video!! Love your level of detail, and your voicing is great, to be honest your better than most others I've seen. Also your level of tech info is really well balanced! Great work man!! Loved all you mentioned!!!
Hey mate. I realize that the AI boxes are always going to have a delay for phone calls when using CarPlay due to the Wi-Fi specs. But do any of the AI boxes have minimal/no delay when using BT when in the basic android system? If have an applepie 2 and the delay is terrible when using BT phone. Happy to upgrade to a better AI box. Don’t mind spending big $$ but want to be able to make no delay calls. Thanks! Love your videos.
I’m gonna check out your other vids but maybe you can point me in the direction faster. I’m looking for a wireless CarPlay adapter that works well and will cast video from my phone but considering this video is 11 months old now, has anything better come out since this or do you have a recommendation for something better. I’d like to use CarPlay but I’d also really like to be able to easily cast my iPhone screen as well.
Hi, Is there an option to automatically connect to CarPlay after the boot up? If so, how long does it take in total from cold boot to fully connected CarPlay?
If you want to watch youtube, netflix, yes. But if you dont have hotspot then you can just connect it as bluetooth and use google maps and listen to audio only such as youtube music, spotify but no video watching. For video watching you need to connect it to any wifi network or your phone hotspot. As I have noticed on mine.
@@jk41shadowhow has the overall experience been? Read places where these adapters work the first time then after a while become unresponsive or take longer to connect. Wanted to know if you had that experience. Thanks.
Hello, what do you connect it to for testing purposes? How are you able to conenct it to Carpuride screen? Which model is it? I am looking for something to test these adapters at home without connecting them to the car everytime.
I am using the Carpuride W901 Pro. And a custom demo pod with an installed Pioneer 93DAB aftermarket receiver. Some ai boxes do not work with the carpuride.
Say you are driving and your phones connected and then you get out of the car for 20mins if I get back into the car will my phone automatically connect without doing anything or touching my phone?
Thanks for the video! I have 2023 RAV4 with stock CarPlay. I don’t have data connected to CarPlay. Does this still work without a data plan driving the CarPlay stereo?
You only need data for the Android apps to work on this adapter. RUclips, Netflix, RUclips music and Spotify all need internet to download their content unless you saved any content locally. You don’t need data for wireless CP/AA but you will again for live nav data or content in the apps you use on the platform.
If there is a factory area that requires a code, in there, there is a way to replace apps with newer downloaded apk app files from an inserted TF card or USB stick, whichever is available on the adapter. I can’t remember the code for this off the top of my head unless I mention it in the video. Download the update from apkmirror. Matching the same version as what’s on Google Play store.
Is there an app update app on this adapter? The Play2Video Pro has it but I can’t remember if the original had one. Usually you’ll need to access the factory mode and from there you can load the app update onto a USB or TF card that you insert into the adapter and it will detect this and allow you to update the app from the factory menu.
Just bought this box and was under the impression that it works on my 2024 seat Ateca but i cannot get it to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated
I assume your car has wired CarPlay? Using the correct usb port for CarPlay? Try a different cable. Try it in a different CarPlay vehicle. If all these still don’t make it work it is either compatibility issue or you received a broken unit.
What happens if you have you spotify playing and navigation, turn off the car. Then come back later and turn on the car, does it resume music automatically? or does it bring you again in the home menu of the Ottocast?
If it’s CarPlay it should resume how you left it. Navigation apps vary so it’s 50/50 if will continue. If your already reached your destination then it will like not resume. If midway through there should be an option to resume
Hi Anthony, great videos as always. I have a 2021 VW Passat R-Line. As you’re very familiar from driving your Golf, I wondered which Apple compatible CarPlay device was best for streaming Netlfix, Amazon Prime etc.. (regardless of price). Thanks in advance 😊
Device just arrived... I have android phone, but it only connects as carplay, not android auto. What i need to do to use device as android auto? i tried to click on android auto, and it just showing me screen with photo of zlink and code 0000, but i can not connect.
Hi, I bought the U2-X Pro from Amazon, plugged into my INFINITI but it would only connect as Car Play, no idea how to connect as Android auto, also RUclips and many other apps do not show up, how did you get it to connect as Android Auto and for RUclips, netfix and other apps to show up? Thanks!!
The U2-X Pro isn’t an AI Box like this Play2Video so it won’t do youtube or Netflix. To switch to android double tap the bottom left icon a few times. It will reboot into android auto mode.
Thanks for doing these video reviews, I was wondering if this or the 2 in 1 Android Auto/CarPlay Wireless Adapter U2-X Pro is better. I like to get one for Android auto for my Infiniti to make it wireless. Are they both capable of playing youtube videos and use any apps that are already on my Samsung phone? Thanks very much!
Both will only work with a CarPlay system, but it will allow android auto on it. Both are similar but play2video is more complex and will only do video streaming out of the two
@@CarPlayLife Hi Anthony, just to be clear, if I want to be able to play youtube and other downloaded videos etc, I should get the Ottocast play2video instead if this and it will do it properly right? And play2video is also capable of changing my wired android auto into wireless? I supposed it will still do everything else like Waze, YT music too? Would it be able to allow most of my apps, games to function in car as well? Thanks a lot! :)
@@CarPlayLife Thanks Anthony, just watched this video again, seems like this box would work but maybe not very well given that it's getting (own older versions of) youtube and netflix from the box instead of from the phone. Are there AI boxes that can get most of the (Android) apps from the phone and can still make the android autoplay wireless? Thanks again!
No expect much the same with faster multitasking maybe a little faster to boot/pair. Android 12 won’t over much other than app compatibility and a different looking pull-down menu/settings.
Hello,I'm wondering if there are any carplay with youtube and Netflix without android auto?Maybe you know any models or boxes that can do that.Please let me know. Thank you in advance and always watching your channel its awesome .
Most now come with both CarPlay and android auto support through the same app, be it Zlink, Multiplay, autokit and Speedplay. All are pretty much the same really. So right now I don’t know if any that limit to just CarPlay. I doubt you’ll see any new ones that would do that TBH. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Are there any ai boxes that boot up into Android auto instead of apple Carplay? I want one that I can run side by side with my iphone and be able to switch back and forth without have to unplug anything
As long as they have paired before. It will auto boot into what it last connected to and is available. If that was android auto then it will boot and pair with that android automatically. You can not run both simultaneously from the same adapter though.
I've had very mixed experience, serious Google Maps latency and GPS searching issues on Android Auto connection. Netflix seemed ok. I'm really struggling to update firmware. Any videos on this which you could make would greatly help. The manual and online videos haven't helped yet. Thanks for the content
Any idea why you tube is telling me i meed to update the app? I wmet on my.phone amd youtube is updated. I went through hell foguring the play2video out( im mot really good with technology haha) and o finally had youtube working last night. But now today when i try to launch it says it needs to be updated
Try a different cable first. USB 3.1 Power and data cable. If that doesn’t work reach out to support for helps as you’re within your return window for a replacement.
@CarPlayLife I have reached out many times. No one responses That's why I am on RUclips. I have my order and email if you need it. This is a serious problem. The support Try to up sell me. I think I shouldn't have to pay more for a software or hardware issue.
@@jonathanthole5106 no you should definitely not be upsold anything that has stopped working. You’re within your right to return but if it wasn’t through Amazon, distance selling and returns start to get a little foggy and difficult. There’s little I can do on my end. I’ve already told them recently they need to improve their support service. If you paid with a credit card you can try a charge back on the card for a faulty item that you want to return but at your expense most likely if you bought it direct off them. If possible, try it in a different wired CarPlay vehicle though. Just to rule that out. If you don’t see anything come up onscreen for carplay once it’s plugged in there’s something wrong with the adapter.
Please DON'T buy this item. Total waste of your money. The display resolution of your factory OEM CarPlay or Android Auto will be much less than the OEM. Also, the unit gets very high temperatures which is quite dangerous for having it in any glove box. Better stay away from the OTTOCAST company that does not follow their returns policy. They are just losers.
Sorry to hear that. Can you tell us what vehicle brand, model and a year you’re using this with. To help anyone else reading who might be considering it.
@@CarPlayLife It was used on a 2020 Mercedes GLC coupe. Very disappointed also the way these people treat their customers when requested to return my order. They have offered me $10 as a compensation to keep it or sell it myself to another person 😂😂
Their CS does have quite a reputation, sadly it is a negative one. I have experienced much the same with many other brands, so it's not exclusive to Ottocast. When it comes to returning an item to China it is almost an immediate non-starter, and I am sure some brands know this. $10 off is a laugh. Sorry that you've had a bad experience there.
I agree with you on the resolution on Android Auto. The fonts are just too small. I think this is something they can fix with an update. Besides the resolution, mine works fine on the 2021 Honda Pilot.
Finally someone actually talks about the streaming platform works and shows how it works. No useless information.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻☺️
Very Professional Video!! Love your level of detail, and your voicing is great, to be honest your better than most others I've seen. Also your level of tech info is really well balanced! Great work man!! Loved all you mentioned!!!
Thank you so much for this comment. It made my morning! 😍 thanks for finding us and for watching 🙏🏻☺️
Hey mate. I realize that the AI boxes are always going to have a delay for phone calls when using CarPlay due to the Wi-Fi specs. But do any of the AI boxes have minimal/no delay when using BT when in the basic android system? If have an applepie 2 and the delay is terrible when using BT phone. Happy to upgrade to a better AI box. Don’t mind spending big $$ but want to be able to make no delay calls. Thanks! Love your videos.
I like the USB media. To watch downloaded content when you don't have internet. Thanks Anthony. Great video as always!!
Yes it’s always handy to have that option. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻☺️
I’m gonna check out your other vids but maybe you can point me in the direction faster. I’m looking for a wireless CarPlay adapter that works well and will cast video from my phone but considering this video is 11 months old now, has anything better come out since this or do you have a recommendation for something better. I’d like to use CarPlay but I’d also really like to be able to easily cast my iPhone screen as well.
I hope to do a comparison vid just focusing on video sync at some point. Have a lot of product reviews to do first though 😔
Can you review the Ottocast MX adapter
Yes I will be soon. As long as it works as intended, I’ll have my review on this channel.
Hi,
Is there an option to automatically connect to CarPlay after the boot up?
If so, how long does it take in total from cold boot to fully connected CarPlay?
On some you can set to auto boot the CarPlay app, and have it auto connect. Usually they take around 30-40+ seconds
So you need to have hotspot on your phone or internet in your car?
Either should work. It can only connect to WiFi and there isn’t a SIM on this one.
If you want to watch youtube, netflix, yes. But if you dont have hotspot then you can just connect it as bluetooth and use google maps and listen to audio only such as youtube music, spotify but no video watching. For video watching you need to connect it to any wifi network or your phone hotspot. As I have noticed on mine.
@@jk41shadowhow has the overall experience been? Read places where these adapters work the first time then after a while become unresponsive or take longer to connect. Wanted to know if you had that experience. Thanks.
Hello, what do you connect it to for testing purposes? How are you able to conenct it to Carpuride screen? Which model is it? I am looking for something to test these adapters at home without connecting them to the car everytime.
I am using the Carpuride W901 Pro. And a custom demo pod with an installed Pioneer 93DAB aftermarket receiver. Some ai boxes do not work with the carpuride.
will it work on Kenwood radios with wired and wireless
CarPlay
It’s possible if it works on a wired and wireless pioneer
Say you are driving and your phones connected and then you get out of the car for 20mins if I get back into the car will my phone automatically connect without doing anything or touching my phone?
It should reconnect, yes.
How does this work with a car without touch screen? I only have a knob that turn and I press on the knob to select, along with another back button
As long as it has wired CarPlay still, these boxes usually work with dial/knob controls too. It’s just way more frustrating to use them that way.
Thanks for the video! I have 2023 RAV4 with stock CarPlay. I don’t have data connected to CarPlay. Does this still work without a data plan driving the CarPlay stereo?
You only need data for the Android apps to work on this adapter. RUclips, Netflix, RUclips music and Spotify all need internet to download their content unless you saved any content locally. You don’t need data for wireless CP/AA but you will again for live nav data or content in the apps you use on the platform.
@@CarPlayLife Thanks!
Hi mate….. i just set up my play2video dongle and it requires the youtube to be updated, how to I update it? Thank you…..
If there is a factory area that requires a code, in there, there is a way to replace apps with newer downloaded apk app files from an inserted TF card or USB stick, whichever is available on the adapter. I can’t remember the code for this off the top of my head unless I mention it in the video. Download the update from apkmirror. Matching the same version as what’s on Google Play store.
Boss, how i can update the youtube, Once i opened the YT it required to update, and the Play Store did not working
Is there an app update app on this adapter? The Play2Video Pro has it but I can’t remember if the original had one.
Usually you’ll need to access the factory mode and from there you can load the app update onto a USB or TF card that you insert into the adapter and it will detect this and allow you to update the app from the factory menu.
can you download videos from the youtube app connected to a wifi? an then wath them offline?
That should be possible yes
Just bought this box and was under the impression that it works on my 2024 seat Ateca but i cannot get it to work. Any help would be greatly appreciated
I assume your car has wired CarPlay? Using the correct usb port for CarPlay? Try a different cable. Try it in a different CarPlay vehicle. If all these still don’t make it work it is either compatibility issue or you received a broken unit.
I have galaxy s23 ultra where or how do i get the mirroring option on my display. Cant find anywhere
What happens if you have you spotify playing and navigation, turn off the car. Then come back later and turn on the car, does it resume music automatically? or does it bring you again in the home menu of the Ottocast?
If it’s CarPlay it should resume how you left it. Navigation apps vary so it’s 50/50 if will continue. If your already reached your destination then it will like not resume. If midway through there should be an option to resume
Is there any Option for BMW ? Because Need a Wireless CarPlay adapter for BMW😢
I hope to do BMW soon in around June time. I have an adapter but no BMW. So have to rent one.
@@CarPlayLife you can use my BMW 540 G31 from 2020 for the Video :)
That all depends how local you are to Sussex, UK 🤔
Hi Anthony, great videos as always. I have a 2021 VW Passat R-Line. As you’re very familiar from driving your Golf, I wondered which Apple compatible CarPlay device was best for streaming Netlfix, Amazon Prime etc.. (regardless of price). Thanks in advance 😊
Is it just RUclips and Netflix you’re after? Because some adapters will offer this but no others apps can be installed on it.
Hi Mate.. just received mine and having trouble getting it to pick up internet.. any tips..
What are you using for internet? Data Sim or Wi-Fi hotspot?
My car only has Apple carplay. Unfortunately I have a Samsung S23, can I get Android Auto via this device?
Yes this should allow that. Also Ottocast u2-x, u2-x pro and CarlinKit 4.0 adapters are worth a look but these won’t do video.
What is the box with the fastest processor that is under $150?
Fast doesn’t come cheap. See if you can find a QC665 or QC6125 chip in an AI Box for that that price
@@CarPlayLife there don’t really seem to be any on the US Amazon store. I think I might have to give up on these full ai boxes until they get better
Hi, i have passat b8. I want to have android auto and car play wirelessly. Also i want to be able to play youtube videos. Which product should I buy?
This one would do that, but you have a number of other options for what is called 3in1 adapters (1. Carplay 2. AAuto 3. Android OS (locked). )
@@CarPlayLife thanky, but i ordered right now play2video and fast charger 45 w from ottocast 😁👌👌😊
Awesome! Enjoy
Device just arrived... I have android phone, but it only connects as carplay, not android auto. What i need to do to use device as android auto? i tried to click on android auto, and it just showing me screen with photo of zlink and code 0000, but i can not connect.
Hi, I bought the U2-X Pro from Amazon, plugged into my INFINITI but it would only connect as Car Play, no idea how to connect as Android auto, also RUclips and many other apps do not show up, how did you get it to connect as Android Auto and for RUclips, netfix and other apps to show up? Thanks!!
The U2-X Pro isn’t an AI Box like this Play2Video so it won’t do youtube or Netflix. To switch to android double tap the bottom left icon a few times. It will reboot into android auto mode.
How do you have 3g in 2023
I can barely get 3G some times, let alone 4G and 5G is like some mythic unicorn 🦄
Vintage 😂
RUclips wants to update but I couldn't do it, I can't enter the Google Store.
Contact support for the file and PIN code to enter the factory settings area
Thanks for doing these video reviews, I was wondering if this or the 2 in 1 Android Auto/CarPlay Wireless Adapter U2-X Pro is better. I like to get one for Android auto for my Infiniti to make it wireless. Are they both capable of playing youtube videos and use any apps that are already on my Samsung phone? Thanks very much!
Both will only work with a CarPlay system, but it will allow android auto on it. Both are similar but play2video is more complex and will only do video streaming out of the two
@@CarPlayLife Hi Anthony, just to be clear, if I want to be able to play youtube and other downloaded videos etc, I should get the Ottocast play2video instead if this and it will do it properly right? And play2video is also capable of changing my wired android auto into wireless? I supposed it will still do everything else like Waze, YT music too? Would it be able to allow most of my apps, games to function in car as well? Thanks a lot! :)
@@CarPlayLife Thanks Anthony, just watched this video again, seems like this box would work but maybe not very well given that it's getting (own older versions of) youtube and netflix from the box instead of from the phone. Are there AI boxes that can get most of the (Android) apps from the phone and can still make the android autoplay wireless? Thanks again!
Have you tested the new Carlinkit Android 12.0 CarPlay Ai Box Max,8GB+128GB,8-Core,Snapdragon QCM 6125
No expect much the same with faster multitasking maybe a little faster to boot/pair. Android 12 won’t over much other than app compatibility and a different looking pull-down menu/settings.
Does this one do split screen?
I’m not certain it does
Hello,I'm wondering if there are any carplay with youtube and Netflix without android auto?Maybe you know any models or boxes that can do that.Please let me know. Thank you in advance and always watching your channel its awesome .
Most now come with both CarPlay and android auto support through the same app, be it Zlink, Multiplay, autokit and Speedplay. All are pretty much the same really. So right now I don’t know if any that limit to just CarPlay. I doubt you’ll see any new ones that would do that TBH.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Are there any ai boxes that boot up into Android auto instead of apple Carplay? I want one that I can run side by side with my iphone and be able to switch back and forth without have to unplug anything
As long as they have paired before. It will auto boot into what it last connected to and is available. If that was android auto then it will boot and pair with that android automatically. You can not run both simultaneously from the same adapter though.
Where is the firmware update file for this unit pleeeaassee?
Best to ask their support for this
@CarPlayLife Nevermind I fixed. I don't have a touchscreen, my 2019 lexus es350 use a trackpad and it's annoying 🤦🏾
After watching almost all your videos I am considering Carlink 5.0 or Ottocast U2-X Pro Which one do you prefer?
Thanks for watching. I’d go for the CarlinKit 5.0
I've had very mixed experience, serious Google Maps latency and GPS searching issues on Android Auto connection. Netflix seemed ok. I'm really struggling to update firmware. Any videos on this which you could make would greatly help. The manual and online videos haven't helped yet. Thanks for the content
Where are you getting the update files from?
Sucks you can’t get the navigation on the screen
Yes this adapter is limited by its closed platform and lack of Google suite of apps
You need to test the gps to know if it lags…. I brought a quad lock wireless adapter and it lags about 3-4 seconds using Google map.
Any idea why you tube is telling me i meed to update the app? I wmet on my.phone amd youtube is updated. I went through hell foguring the play2video out( im mot really good with technology haha) and o finally had youtube working last night. But now today when i try to launch it says it needs to be updated
Can it not be run without updating it ?
Hi. Anyone have a problem with this specific ottocast. Worked for three days now i only get 2 red flashing lights. And it doesn’t work. 😞
Try a different cable first. USB 3.1 Power and data cable. If that doesn’t work reach out to support for helps as you’re within your return window for a replacement.
@CarPlayLife I have reached out many times. No one responses That's why I am on RUclips. I have my order and email if you need it. This is a serious problem. The support Try to up sell me. I think I shouldn't have to pay more for a software or hardware issue.
@@jonathanthole5106 no you should definitely not be upsold anything that has stopped working. You’re within your right to return but if it wasn’t through Amazon, distance selling and returns start to get a little foggy and difficult. There’s little I can do on my end. I’ve already told them recently they need to improve their support service. If you paid with a credit card you can try a charge back on the card for a faulty item that you want to return but at your expense most likely if you bought it direct off them.
If possible, try it in a different wired CarPlay vehicle though. Just to rule that out. If you don’t see anything come up onscreen for carplay once it’s plugged in there’s something wrong with the adapter.
@@CarPlayLife ok thank you.
Please DON'T buy this item. Total waste of your money. The display resolution of your factory OEM CarPlay or Android Auto will be much less than the OEM. Also, the unit gets very high temperatures which is quite dangerous for having it in any glove box. Better stay away from the OTTOCAST company that does not follow their returns policy. They are just losers.
Sorry to hear that. Can you tell us what vehicle brand, model and a year you’re using this with. To help anyone else reading who might be considering it.
@@CarPlayLife It was used on a 2020 Mercedes GLC coupe. Very disappointed also the way these people treat their customers when requested to return my order. They have offered me $10 as a compensation to keep it or sell it myself to another person 😂😂
Their CS does have quite a reputation, sadly it is a negative one. I have experienced much the same with many other brands, so it's not exclusive to Ottocast. When it comes to returning an item to China it is almost an immediate non-starter, and I am sure some brands know this. $10 off is a laugh. Sorry that you've had a bad experience there.
@@CarPlayLife They have told me that the reply address is in USA not China
Many China located businesses act more professional on such matters
I agree with you on the resolution on Android Auto. The fonts are just too small. I think this is something they can fix with an update. Besides the resolution, mine works fine on the 2021 Honda Pilot.