Only 1 finalist didn’t support any secondary Bluetooth connections, whilst the rest supported at least a Bluetooth remote control connection, and 6 offered both remote and Bluetooth game controller support. Netflix works fine on Apple TV, and while you're probably more used to seeing that in people's living rooms, you can take it along for the drive, too! Turn Your BMW into a Mobile Movie Theater with CarPlay MMI PRO! Besides supporting multiple car models, It supports a touchscreen, you can easily operate the rotate knob, Google assistant, and cast your screen. Compact in size I then ran each one on a number of CarPlay systems to test their versatility. This included my Pioneer 93DAB receiver, the Alpine X902D receiver, and two standalone displays from Coral Vision and Carpuride. If any didn’t display correctly on more than one of them, they were removed from the list too. The Final 11 CarPlay AI Box Adapters

The dongle comes with a GPS module upgrade, which means there is no more external GPS module required and the built-in module works faster. The device is more convenient for beginners to install for the first time. I tried a number of Bluetooth devices and peripherals, but I couldn’t connect to an ODBII device, and I was only able to get my alternative Bluetooth remote to work with it successfully, which the MMB Max could not. NiftyCity also sells a similar Bluetooth remote with an integrated keyboard, which makes it easier for browsing and text input. My ImpressionsSupported on iPhone X R, iPhone X S, iPhone X S Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation) and Apple Watch Series 5 or later. Support for car keys may be available only on certain car models and only in certain configurations, and not all models are available in all areas. Support for car keys is subject to change. See your dealer for details. Most AI Boxes came with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, with the exception of one finalist that came with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which earned an extra point as more RAM helps with multitasking between running apps.

Although it might look a little similar to CarlinKit’s earlier T-Box branded CarPlay AI Boxes, inside things are a little different. The Plus features an Android 11 operation system, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, a fast 8-core Qualcomm 6125 CPU and an Adreno 610 GPU. There is also the usual 4G LTE SIM and SD card slots for local internet and added storage of up to 128GB. If your car supports CarPlay both wirelessly and with a USB cable, plug your iPhone into the USB port in your car. An alert on your iPhone will offer to connect you wirelessly on your next drives. For your safety, please refrain from using the car infotainment system while the vehicle is in motion. Many states and provinces consider displaying video content within the driver's view while the vehicle is moving to be illegal.You won’t regret purchasing this multimedia box as it can easily convert any wired CarPlay into a wireless connection. What if you don’t want to send a voice message and you want to send a text? But every time you have to stop your car and type it considering the safety, right?