Wireless CarPlay AI Box with 32GB Storage
Product description
If your goal is simply to lose the cable, a basic wireless adapter may be all you need. This device is aimed at drivers who also want an Android-based box, app storage, and a remote in the same setup, so it asks for a little more from your car before it can be useful.
The key requirement is easy to miss: your vehicle must already support wired CarPlay or Android Auto. Without that, this box won’t provide a way to add those systems to the car.
How to use it
Connect the box to the car’s USB port with one of the included cables, then use the vehicle’s existing wired CarPlay or Android Auto connection as its starting point. The listing includes USB-A-to-USB-C and USB-C-to-USB-C cables, which gives you two connection options, though the car still needs the required built-in system.
Once connected, the device is intended to provide wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, with automatic connection listed as a feature. It also runs Android 11 and has 32GB of storage for apps. That makes it a different proposition from a small adapter focused only on removing the phone cable. Want to control the system without reaching for the dashboard? The included remote is designed to work even when the vehicle doesn’t have a touchscreen.
The listing names iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10.0 or later, and Android 11.0 or later. Since vehicle support is a separate requirement, phone compatibility alone won’t tell you whether this setup will work in your car.
Pros
The useful selling point is the combination of wireless phone projection and an Android-based system, rather than wireless connectivity alone. The remote may also be handy if your car relies on physical controls instead of a touchscreen. For a daily drive, that could mean connecting your phone for navigation and calls without plugging it in each time, then using the remote for basic interaction.
The maker lists dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, multi-user connection, and automatic reconnection. Those features suggest a setup designed for more than one driver to use, although the listing doesn’t explain how user switching works in practice. It’s a great fit if you want a more feature-rich in-car setup and your vehicle already meets the wired-system requirement.
Spec sheet
- Type: Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto AI box
- Operating system: Android 11
- Processor: Quad-core 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
- Memory: 4GB RAM and 32GB storage
- Wireless: Dual-band 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 and 5.0 are listed
- Included: Remote control, USB-A-to-USB-C cable, and USB-C-to-USB-C cable
- Requirements: Existing wired CarPlay or Android Auto in the vehicle, listed support for iPhone 7+/iOS 10.0+ and Android 11.0+
When it makes sense
This makes the most sense when your car already has wired CarPlay or Android Auto and you want both wireless access and the added Android box features. It may not suit you if your vehicle lacks that wired connection, or if all you want is the simplest possible way to connect a phone wirelessly. The product name mentions Wi-Fi 6, while the detailed specifications describe dual-band 2.4G and 5G Wi-Fi, the listing doesn’t clarify that difference. Consider that before choosing it based on Wi-Fi 6 specifically.