Stand Alone Android Auto/Apple Car Play

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:04 pm

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of these cheap units that can be plugged into the auxiliary socket and cigarette lighter then stuck or secured to the dashboard.

My thinking was to find one I could secure in my non-idrive cubby.

Cheers for any help in advance.

BeardyJon · Post by **BeardyJon** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:42 pm

There's lots of topics and threads on this forum about them. Search MMI box.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 4:31 pm

Nick2449 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:04 pm Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of these cheap units that can be plugged into the auxiliary socket and cigarette lighter then stuck or secured to the dashboard.

My thinking was to find one I could secure in my non-idrive cubby.

Cheers for any help in advance.

I looked at them but decided to go the MMI type box..if you don't have iDrive I guess its an option..I would assume poor audio output..if you just want a Tom Tom style navigation app its ok..otherwise just put yor phone in a holder near the screen?

Interesting to see if legally seen as a defacto phone..in terms of user interface? Probably not..

Full android screen may be a better option..more faff to install.

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:35 am

Thanks for the replies. Android Auto no longer supported on mobiles and was looking for a cheap alternative. I've looked at Dave's videos and write ups but very pricey to do it properly.

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:28 pm

Nick2449 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:35 am Thanks for the replies. Android Auto no longer supported on mobiles and was looking for a cheap alternative. I've looked at Dave's videos and write ups but very pricey to do it properly.

Do you mean something like this....
https://amzn.eu/d/3THoBmR

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Sat Mar 11, 2023 2:01 pm

Nick2449 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:04 pm Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of these cheap units that can be plugged into the auxiliary socket and cigarette lighter then stuck or secured to the dashboard.

My thinking was to find one I could secure in my non-idrive cubby.

Cheers for any help in advance.

I have one, its small and discrete, in the glove box, connects just fine every time, simply put your phone in the holder and off you go (iPhone)....
Not good enough for an audiophile but as a petrol head I rarely if ever listen to music in my car anyways..
My cars in storage right now so cant get you the make or model info right now im afraid.
It was about £15

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:40 pm

AnubisZed wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:28 pm
Nick2449 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:35 am Thanks for the replies. Android Auto no longer supported on mobiles and was looking for a cheap alternative. I've looked at Dave's videos and write ups but very pricey to do it properly.
Do you mean something like this....
https://amzn.eu/d/3THoBmR

Yes exactly

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:01 pm

I was thinking this maybe:

https://youtu.be/alYc0hsbbFw

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:46 am

Well I've pressed buy using g PayPal so we will see.

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 8:48 am

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.
Yeah they look like they would work quite well and serve the purpose without the expense. I was thinking of getting one for my wife's car, as its just the basic Ford Sync 1 system, so I'll be interested in how well it works.

clarker63 · Post by **clarker63** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:37 am

Nick2449 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:46 am Well I've pressed buy using g PayPal so we will see.

where did you buy it from? the youtube advert?

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:58 am

https://www.seicane.com/car-dvr-wireles ... video-h041

It was £100, I'll let you all know if it's worth it once I've got it. Might need some advice on hard wiring aid removing storage lid on dash if it turns out OK.

clarker63 · Post by **clarker63** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:23 am

Nick2449 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:58 am https://www.seicane.com/car-dvr-wireles ... video-h041

It was £100, I'll let you all know if it's worth it once I've got it. Might need some advice on hard wiring aid removing storage lid on dash if it turns out OK.

cheers, I'm surprised its as cheap as that! It might be a bit large if you're putting this on the dash... but I'm considering it for my other car. It will be interesting to hear your opinions.

Oilyfingers · Post by **Oilyfingers** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:30 am

On the German z4 forum somebody wrote favourably about this one https://m.de.aliexpress.com/item/100500 ... t=Pc2Msite

Nick2449 · Post by **Nick2449** » Mon Mar 13, 2023 7:57 pm

Oilyfingers wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:30 am On the German z4 forum somebody wrote favourably about this one https://m.de.aliexpress.com/item/100500 ... t=Pc2Msite

Looks Identical but £40 cheaper. I'm gutted now

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