Car Play Life News Updates

Join me on an exciting journey into Electric Vehicle ownership. In this multi-part series, I will be documenting my new car journey, from my 2014 Golf GTI to my first electric vehicle. Read more »

The CarlinKit Mini 5 SE Pro is a dual-platform wireless adapter supporting CarPlay and Android Auto. It offers fast connection times, smooth performance, and excellent configuration options, all for a competitive price of $35. While the setup process for Android Auto isn’t seamless for multi-user scenarios, it remains a strong… Read more »

Join me on an exciting journey into Electric Vehicle ownership. In this multi-part series, I will be documenting my new car journey, from my 2014 Golf GTI to my first electric vehicle. Check out Part 1 here – https://youtu.be/Km7h2EIvmC4 In Part 4 of this series, I was able to test… Read more »

Click here to learn about how the future of the automotive industry is blockchain technology. Read more »

I’ve covered many wireless Apple Carplay Dongles on these very pages and on my YouTube channel, and a popular question I always get asked is, what is the best wireless CarPlay dongle? I last answered this question in 2022, but after some time I have not only reviewed many new adapters,… Read more »

The MINIX CP89-HD is a premium portable CarPlay display with an 8.9-inch laminated IPS screen for improved clarity and a high-end feel. It offers fast wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, customizable mounting options, and multiple audio outputs, including Bluetooth, AUX, and FM. While its magnetic mounting arm design could be… Read more »

In this review, I install a FITCAMX integrated 4K dash camera into a Cupra Born. This camera will also work in a VW ID.3 without all the trouble of using fuse cables, feeding wires down interior bulkheads or using 12V sockets or USB ports. You can buy this camera for… Read more »

In this review, I look at the CarTablet Pro Max CarPlay Display & Dash Cam. You can buy this car stereo display for $124.95 directly from CarTablet – https://bit.ly/cartabletpromax. TLDR: The CarTablet Pro Max is a 10.25-inch car stereo display that offers wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, AirPlay, and a… Read more »

In this review, I look at the MMB AI Box Wireless TV 2.0. You can buy this budget AI Box for $111.75 directly from the MMB store – https://bit.ly/mmbtv2 and also from their AliExpress Store for $90.82 – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCenfK1 TLDR: The MMB TV 2.0 Wireless AI Box is an affordable… Read more »

A few weeks ago, someone asked me about using Samsung DEX over HDMI on a CarPlay display. So I thought I’d explore more about this and take you along for the ride. Enjoy! You can buy the Ottocast TV Mate Pro for $69 Ottocast directly using the $10-off coupon code… Read more »