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Did you forget to check the CarPlay feature before you ordered your brand-new car? Do you still fond of the Apple CarPlay feature but you don’t need loose the original car infotainment system? If your answer is YES for the above questions, this is the right option for you.
There are aftermarket car heads that support Apple CarPlay. Even Sony has announced to release XAV-AX8000 shortly, however, all these branded units priced from $450 and some even cost around $1000. Which still comes with a 7-inch low-resolution display. Furthermore, installations of aftermarket head units may be complicated, which will require cutting few wires from the original wire harness. It is something that most of us don’t advice.
The option that we are introducing does not need any amendments except for a power line from the cigarette lighter port, which is also optional if you have enough backup power on the Android Tab that you are using as the smart display. In addition to the above features, the CarPlay Adapter is the cheapest option of getting Apple Car Play to your existing vehicle. It is affordable for anyone; in other words, you can have the car play if you save your Starbucks coffee money for one month.
If you have a spare Android Tab, that supports Android Version 5.0 or above the price can go down for less than $70. Since there is no physical mounting, you can even use your existing Tab — however, we advise to have a separate Tab which will be more convenient in the long run.
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Apple CarPlay required item list
- Wireless+Wired CarLin Adapter – $64.99 (3-8% discount depending on the quantity)
- Micro USB to USB 2.0 Male to Female OTG Adapter – $0.75 (Select if your Tab Port is Micro USB)
- USB Type C to USB 2.0 Male to Female OTG Adapter – $0.75 (Choose if your Tab Port is USB Type C)
Optional – Required only if the Tab needs charging while using Apple CarPlay
- OTG Power Splitter Y Cable Micro USB Male to USB A Male Female Adapter Cord – $0.99 (Fits if your Tab Port is Micro USB)
- 2 in 1 USB 3.1 Type C to Female OTG Cable Adapter & Type A USB Male Charger Cord – $2.09 (Match if your Tab Port is USB Type C)
- Remax 5V 2.4A 2 USB Portable Car Charger Car – 2 Port’s White –
(Buy only if you don’t have a car charger) - REMAX RCC-304 4.2A 3 USB Ports Car Charger for iPhone Samsung Sony Etc. – 3 Port’s Black – $4.22 (Needed if you don’t have a car charger)
Android Tab – Only required if you don’t own one
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A SM-T280NZWAXAR 8GB Wi-Fi-7″ Tablet
- Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Inch (AGS-L03) WiFi Tablet
- Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Tablet PC 8” FHD WiFi 16GB/64GB 5MP+13MP Cam Dual WiFi Tablets
Apple CarPlay Features
- Voice Control:
- Support Siri/Music/Maps/Phone calls/Messages/Audiobooks.
- The Siri function will help you call any one of your Contacts.
- The iPhone iOS speed matters the performance of the device.
- Touch screen & HD Display:
Compatible Devices
- iPhone with iOS (7.1 and above)
- Android Tabs/phones (5 .1 and higher)
Warm tip: The unit support many Android market phones & Tabs, but not 100% Therefore read well before purchasing the android Tab.
How to Connect CarPlay
Install the AutoKit App on your Android Tab. (Auto Kit app from the developer’s web AutoKit.apk
Connect CarPlay Dongle with the Android Tab; you may use the converters if required (links for converters provided above)
Connect the iPhone using the USB Cable or Bluetooth Option
Once the iPhone connects with the AutoKit app, you should be able to use the carplay options as usual. Using Apple CarPlay is really enjoyable, it is an app that everyone with an iPhone looks for, therefore we hope this guide will help you achieve the long waiting feature. We welcome you to our tech chat and comments to share the experience which will encourage us in future sharings.
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