Add CarPlay to an older car with a 9-inch screen and no wiring job
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- cars from before factory CarPlay, work trucks, and anyone who does not want to pay for a head unit install
- Skip if
- Audio routes through Bluetooth, FM, or AUX rather than a direct head unit connection, so sound quality depends on which your car supports
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A 9-inch touchscreen that mounts to the dash or windshield and runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto without being wired into the car's head unit. It draws power from a 12V socket and sends audio to the car stereo over Bluetooth, an FM transmitter, or an AUX cable depending on what the vehicle has, so nothing needs to be pulled apart behind the dash. A backup camera input is included for cars that never had one. The unit takes over-the-air updates, which is unusual at this price and means CarPlay compatibility does not freeze at the firmware it shipped with. Best fit: cars from before factory CarPlay, work trucks, and anyone who does not want to pay for a head unit install.
Pros
- No dash disassembly, it powers from a 12V socket and mounts on a bracket
- Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto both supported, not one or the other
- Backup camera input included for vehicles that never had one
- Over-the-air firmware updates, so compatibility keeps pace
Cons
- Audio routes through Bluetooth, FM, or AUX rather than a direct head unit connection, so sound quality depends on which your car supports
Frequently asked questions
Does it connect to my car stereo or does it have its own speaker?
It routes audio to your car stereo over Bluetooth, an FM transmitter, or an AUX cable. Bluetooth or AUX gives noticeably better quality than FM.
Is CarPlay wireless or does my phone need a cable?
Wireless. Your phone pairs once and reconnects automatically when you start the car, so nothing needs to be plugged in.
Where does it mount?
Dash or windshield with the included bracket. Check your state's windshield obstruction rules, since some states restrict where screens can sit in the driver's view.
Do I need a backup camera to use it?
No. The camera input is optional. Without one it works as a standalone CarPlay and Android Auto screen.
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