LAMTTO Wireless Carplay Adapter for Streaming Net-Flix/YouTube/TikTok | 3-in-1 Magic Video AI Box Dongle with USB Drive, Dual WiFi,Airplay, OTA for OEM Wired Apple Car Play and Android Auto Cars

Purchased this LAMTTO CarPlay adapter to be able to 'stream' videos to the display in our SUV.** if you need to use ANDROID AUTO, when you plug in the unit, you simply use the SIM Key that is included in the package and there is a small button on the side of the unit that you press in and hold for about 5 seconds tochange the default boot-up to be Android Auto. After booting up, it will then show Android as that is the Op Sys.I am familiar with CarPlay adapters and have tried several different ones in our cars over the last couple of years.I say this as I am familar with all the different types of installs and connections that a person may have to go thruto get connected to your vehicle.This review is in regards to connecting up to our wired-only (does NOT have wireless) CarPlay in our 2022 KIA Telluride.Connecting the LAMTOO up and actually connecting to CarPlay was one of the easiest setups I have done!To use any of the CarPlay units, including this one, you have to connect your phone to both Bluetooth and WiFi inorder to be able to use the device as a wireless unit.For the use of streaming, you WILL HAVE TO HAVE a mobile plan with a HOTSPOT.These units, like any other that can stream video, need to have a mobile connection and in order to do so,they need to be able to connect using your phone as the HotSpot.* make sure your plan has this if you intend to streamI did not have HotSpot already on my phone but I did sign up for it which was only $10 per month andthen was able to connect to Amazon Prime and YouTube without any issues.Some pictures were taken at night and some during the day after which is when I activated my HotSpot; one pic even shows the No Internet Connection which is what made me realize what I needed to do to change that.You can literally watch music videos and movies thru your display in your vehicle now. :)I wouldn't advise you drive and watch them yourself (haha) but it is nice to have for others riding in yourcar to be able to watch something if on a road trip, especially if you dont have the super expensive headrest displays.The smoothness of the video (latency) will fully depend on your mobile internet connection so if youaren't getting 5G you may have a slight buffering or lower resolution video.As for the CarPlay side though, it is flawless and super smooth with no hiccups.I like that the main home screen allows you to select if you want to use CarPlay or just go right into using YouTube,NetFlix, Amazon or a slew of other video apps.You can also opt to play music from a USB Flash drive that is plugable into the back end of the LAMTTO unit.If going into CarPlay and then wanting to exit back out, there is a 'CAR' Icon showing in CarPlay that all you need to do is click and it will take your right back to the home screen.for the most reliable, non streaming unit that I could find, I paid $50-60 for it but for this unit which does it allits only about $20 more !Not only does it allow you to stream but what I like, and because I have only 1 data comms USB in our vehicle, itallows you to plug in a USB flash drive into the LAMTTO itself and run music and video off of that! AWESOME!!For the money and the compact size, this unit is a Win Win Win!Any negative reviews are likely from people that either are not familiar with internet/ Bluetooth/ WiFi connectionsor how to navigate Android based systems.I did have to update my Prime app and when doing so it showed me that I signed in via Pixel 6.so, that tells me that the Android system on the LAMTOO unit is legit and not some hacked up version.Bottom Line, I am happy with my purchase and suggest it to others.*** please forgive any typos or grammar mistakes

I was really hopeful about this LAMTTO Wireless CarPlay adapter. The very first time I used it, it worked excellently and connected without any issues. After that initial success, though, the performance dropped off noticeably.Apps started taking 10–15 minutes just to load. It refuses to automatically connect to the saved Wi-Fi network, so I have to dig into the settings every single time to get it online. It also randomly kicks me out of apps, and downloading anything new takes forever.Overall I’m very disappointed with how it performs after that first use. At this point I’m not sure it’s worth the money.

I’m really impressed with this CarPlay adapter. Setup was quick and easy, and once it connected the first time, it automatically reconnected when I got back in the car. Not having to plug my phone in every time is a huge convenience.The wireless CarPlay works great for navigation, music, calls, and everything else I normally use while driving. I also really like the built-in video apps and the ability to connect to a hotspot for streaming. The USB support is a nice bonus for having media available without relying on a phone connection.The dual Wi-Fi feature is also a great touch because I can keep CarPlay connected while using the hotspot for streaming. Overall, it has added a lot more entertainment and convenience to my car without making the setup complicated.Just make sure your vehicle already has factory-wired CarPlay or Android Auto before purchasing, since that’s an important requirement. For my setup, it’s been a great little upgrade and definitely worth it.

This wireless CarPlay adapter worked quickly and easily the first time I plugged it into my 2019 Honda Civic Type R. I had no issues connecting it to my iPhone hotspot. I then proceeded to open Netflix but it prompted me to download an update. I logged into my Google account and the update was done in no time. I was then able to open Netflix and start a movie. The picture quality and sound are great. I then tried out YouTube and had no issues there. I was already logged in since I had logged into my Google account which was nice.I shifted over to CarPlay and had no issues connecting the first time with Bluetooth. There are some slight delays with controls but I believe that's normal with wireless and I'm used to my wired connection. I had some trouble figuring out how to get back to the main menu but realized I just needed to swipe down from the top of the screen then click the home icon.It loses a star because of the following...I am not able to open Prime Video. It prompts me to download an update but it doesn't, it just gets stuck on pending. The screen mirroring also leaves a lot to be desired. I am not able to do much on my phone and have it show up on the screen. For example, Hulu and Prime Video both have issues displaying video (no issues with sound though). I'm hoping a software update will resolve these issues at some point.Additionally, sometimes when I start my car I have to unplug the device then plug it back in for it to work. I would say this is maybe one out of every three or four times. The same goes for the Bluetooth connection when I start CarPlay. Most of the time it connects to my phone automatically, but sometimes I need to connect manually through my phone. Honestly these are pretty minor inconveniences overall.

Tbh I wanted to love this for obvious reasons but it honestly is crap. It’s laggy, slow, unresponsive a lot and loses WiFi connection constantly. It has a great variety of apps and features but that all is mute if it doesn’t perform as advertised. When you use certain apps and it loses WiFi connection, there’s literally no way to go back to the menu (weird I know) so I have to power cycle it to get back to the main menu. Also super frustrating is the time always shows 9:43 on the main screen even though it’s set to EST. But if I use app or apple CarPlay it shows the correct time. If I didn’t throw away the box for it, I would 10000% return it for a refund. And yes before you ask, I checked for updates to software and firmware but it shows as current version available. Hugh disappointmentUpdate: This is a junk product from my experience that’s why I updated the review to 1 star. After multiple attempts and research, I found out that every time the car turns off, the system resets the date and time. You have to always be connected to WiFi in order for this issue to work correctly. And it won’t automatically connect to a phone hotspot without opening the hotspot menu on your phone. My car has built in WiFi but it doesn’t always connect to this so it’s basically pointless. There is a severe lag and delay in the menus responses. I wish I didn’t throw away the box bc I want nothing more than to return this POS. Do your research , there are better options available but will cost you slightly more money, but is worth it imo.

I've been really impressed with this adapter. Setup was straightforward, and within a few minutes my wired Apple CarPlay was working wirelessly. The connection has been stable, and it reconnects automatically every time I start the vehicle.One of my favorite features is having access to streaming apps like YouTube and Netflix when parked, and the wireless convenience means I no longer have to plug my phone in every time I drive. The interface is responsive, and the OTA updates are a nice bonus for keeping everything current.If your vehicle already has factory wired Apple CarPlay and you're looking to add wireless functionality along with additional entertainment features, this is a great upgrade. Overall, it's been a worthwhile purchase and has made using my infotainment system much more convenient.

The LAMTTO 3-in-1 Magic Video Box works well overall and performs as advertised in my 2019 Ram 1500 Bighorn. Wireless CarPlay connects reliably, and streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok run smoothly without major issues. Setup was straightforward, and once it’s running, it’s pretty seamless for everyday use.The biggest downside is how limited it feels. I really wish there was an option to add more apps or customize it further. You’re basically locked into what comes preinstalled, which makes it feel restrictive for a device with a lot of potential.Overall, it’s a solid product if you want simple wireless CarPlay and basic streaming in your vehicle, but the lack of app expansion holds it back from being truly great. Good functionality, limited flexibility.

tl;dr it works to pass-through android auto but cheaper devices do that.can't launch or update video apps so THAT is USELESSMirroring your phone screen works BUT- Most phones won't let you mirror while hot-spotting from the phoneSo you have to have a hotspot device (sold separately)- Then connect the aibox to the hotspot device, and your phone to the hotspot device.- Then connect only bluetooth on your phone. Then wait anywhere from 30s-3m for the aibox to show up in your mirroring list.-- I got mixed results, may be phone being slow (it's an s24 ultra) but sometimes the audio wasn't syncing on video being mirrored. Sometimes it worked flawlessly.Updated Conclusion - It's an expensive option that I probably won't use except for on those few longer roadtrips taken a few times a year. I drive alone 99% of the time, so it'll be a nice dangerous distraction while on auto-cruise.----***The device is locked down, I got to an app loader, but it fails to sideload AND Google Play fails to install/update too***Removed 1 Star because I tried to launch the apps but Prime Video & Netflix etc fail to load because the apps need to be updated, but then google play fails to update them so the video streaming services are useless.------**Mini-HDMI**Checked manual and it's an output only, was hoping I could plug a device into it to show up in the ai-box screen but nope. It goes the other way (out not in duh)--------I'm going to see if I can side-load apk on to it but I doubt that'll workI'm a tinkerer and like to see what I can do with devices n such----**Original Review**This was a bit of a 2am random impulse buy. I already had a Motorola Sound MA1($54) to make my wired android auto wireless in my 2020 Ford Mustang. But I wanted something that could stream video. I saw this, and out of all the off-brand adapters it had a good rating.-***What I should have looked at more carefully***I expected it to be a basic "full android" platform.I thought I could go to the Google Play store in the device and just download apps to it.That is incorrect.It has limited video and music streaming apps.Video:It has Disney, Prime Video, Youtube, TikTok and Netflix.It can also play video files from the device but who really is going to put a video file on their phone, then move it to the small storage on this box? Nobody.I primarily use Plex, which is not on the device.You can mirror your phone, but the audio via bluetooth lags a good 1 second making it uselss.---Music:It does NOT have Spotify, Pandora etc.- Not a huge deal cuz you can still passthrough to android-auto but what's the point of the device having its own interface you just go through it to get to what was already there?**Getting to Android Auto**My motorola Dongle would connect pretty quickly, maybe 5 seconds after car startup.This dongle uses CarPlay to sync so there's just more hoops for the phone/box/car to go through.This causes it to take more like 15-30 seconds to get synced up.-Not a huge deal but still, I may just end up using my Motorola Dongle and seeing if a friend wants this.I'd even give it to them for free honestly lol.-But if your money is tight and you're looking for a more robust streaming adapter, I would suggest looking elsewhere.The OttoAiBox P3 is a strong choice but it it about twice as expensive :(

Everybody are talking about this new trend regarding car connected AI devices. This time very different from bulky wires carscreen. All opposite: small as a chewing gum pack and, after pairing with your car and phone that will recognize next time, a simple USB connections and, like me, you can even hide the device as it is so Small…. But so powerfull! In fact what it adding is the possibility to play everything stock on your phone, which was impossible before (example Netflix). You can set the neon colours and the template. Play your videos and music, make and answer calls, using Waze…etc.. Pairing using Bluetooth is simple. Than, updating took 5 minutes. Open you wifi for more possibilities and that’s it! Start with personnalizing and… ENJOY this fantastic AI device. Strongly recommanded

I was doubting about all the Power advertised by this Small AI box. You have to understand it’s not a car screen like some tought. You must have yours. It’s more adding all you want and could not access by you Car Play. Plug in your USB car is very simple and Will automatically Power on the colour ring of the device. You Will than immediately been ask to update the device. You previously had open and Linked your Bluetooth. Updating is quiet long process. Dont disconnect!! About 3-4 min. After that your car screen Will show a lot of available softwares, settings and phone. But what I prefered was the mirroring with your phone. You can than access Waze or other favorites not included in device softwares. It’s kind of tricky because you Will have to find and allow the mirror function on your phone and link with your wifi. Good news because after that this ingenious box Will recognize on the spot for next times. You could than let plug in your box and as it so Small you Will find a place. After a few days I must admit there is plenty Power of AI in this so Small box and I am truly satisfied. I recommand without a doubt.