My uncle drives quite a lot during the week, mostly for work and visiting family, so he spends a good amount of time in his car. His car already had factory CarPlay, but he always mentioned that plugging in the cable every time felt a little annoying. I got this AI Box adapter for him so he could connect his phone wirelessly, and he ended up liking it a lot. When we first opened the box, the setup was pretty simple. We plugged it into the USB port where the regular CarPlay cable normally goes, turned on the car, and followed the connection steps through Bluetooth and WiFi. The process didn’t take very long. After the initial setup, his phone started connecting automatically whenever he starts the car, which he really appreciates because he doesn’t have to deal with cables anymore.
He mainly uses it for navigation, calls, and listening to music while driving. The apps show up clearly on the car screen and everything runs smoothly. The screen responds quickly when switching between maps and music. He also likes that he can keep his phone in the cup holder instead of plugging it in each time. Another nice feature is the Android system support and video capability. When he’s parked and waiting somewhere, he sometimes checks videos on the screen, which is a fun extra feature for longer waits. The device itself is small so it stays tucked away near the console and doesn’t take up space. One small thing is that the first connection took a couple minutes while we figured out the steps, but after that it works automatically.
Overall it’s been a really useful addition to his car. It makes connecting the phone easier and keeps the driving setup simple and tidy.
