This is an excellent device if you are seeking to add wireless (or wired) CarPlay. It also works with Android Auto, but this is installed in my wife's vehicle so I haven't tried using it for that yet. I'm going to break down the pros and cons below:
Pros
1) Excellent sound quality using Aux port and FM transmitter
2) Bright display that can be dimmed for night driving
3) Extremely easy to use
4) Excellent suction mount with an easy install (under 15 minutes to get paired up and everything working properly)
5) When using the FM transmitter, the device has excellent call quality
6) The device powers up immediately and reconnects to the phone with no issues
Cons
1) The included mic is terrible, but the one built in the device is fantastic when using FM
2) FM transmission does require there to be open channels near your location which can be an issue in more urban areas
3) The swiping detection is a little slow
4) The power supply includes two USB ports to plug in other cords, but I would have liked to see a USB-c port instead of two regular USB ports
5) If your car does not turn off power to your 9v when you turn it off, you will have to unplug it every time. Thankfully my wife's car does turn off, so it wasn't an issue.
This is an excellent device with just some minor flaws that do not warrant removing 1 star in my opinion. I would have given this device 9/10 for these few flaws. If we lived somewhere difficult to use the FM transmitter, it would be 4/5 stars.
I would also like to add that it would be awesome if the manufacturer created a model of this device that included a dash camera so that it could be multipurpose.
If you are looking to update a vehicle with a wireless CarPlay experience, this is the way to go! We contemplated putting in the new stereo system, but this is a much cheaper option! It is definitely better if the car has an aux port or you live in an area with a few open FM stations, so make sure you can do one or the other before purchasing
| Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 59 g |
|---|---|
| Display size | 0.1 Inches |
| Manufacturer | ZYGD |
| ASIN | B0CZ166XW9 |
