CarPlay Life

I’ve covered many wireless Apple Carplay Dongles on these very pages and on my YouTube channel, and a popular question I always get asked is, what is the best wireless CarPlay dongle? I last answered this question in 2022, but after some time I have not…

The MINIX CP89-HD is a premium portable CarPlay display with an 8.9-inch laminated IPS screen for improved clarity and a high-end feel. It offers fast wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, customizable mounting options, and multiple audio outputs, including…

In this review, I install a FITCAMX integrated 4K dash camera into a Cupra Born. This camera will also work in a VW ID.3 without all the trouble of using fuse cables, feeding wires down interior bulkheads or using 12V sockets or USB ports. You can buy this…

In this review, I look at the CarTablet Pro Max CarPlay Display & Dash Cam. You can buy this car stereo display for $124.95 directly from CarTablet – https://bit.ly/cartabletpromax. TLDR: The CarTablet Pro Max is a 10.25-inch car stereo display that offers…

In this review, I look at the MMB AI Box Wireless TV 2.0. You can buy this budget AI Box for $111.75 directly from the MMB store – https://bit.ly/mmbtv2 and also from their AliExpress Store for $90.82 – https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCenfK1 TLDR: The…

A few weeks ago, someone asked me about using Samsung DEX over HDMI on a CarPlay display. So I thought I’d explore more about this and take you along for the ride. Enjoy! You can buy the Ottocast TV Mate Pro for $69 Ottocast directly using the $10-off coupon…

In this video, I look at the Eonon P5 vertical and horizontal car stereo display. You can buy this vertical Apple CarPlay display for $99.99 direct from Eonon.com, get €/£10 OFF using coupon CARPLAYLIFE  (valid until March 16, 2025), for $89.99 with coupon…

In this video, I compared both UHD AI Boxes from CarlinKit. The SDM 660 and the SM 6225 chipset versions of the same CarlinKit UHD TBox. At the end of this video, you will know which of the two is worth buying – the result was shocking! You can buy either…

Join me on an exciting journey into Electric Vehicle ownership. In this multi-part series, I will document my new car journey, from my 2014 Golf GTI to my first electric vehicle. Check out Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/Km7h2EIvmC4. In Part 3 of this series, I…

In this review, I look at the StageSound Stage LinkFree Wireless CarPlay Adapter. You can buy this wireless CarPlay dongle currently $49.99 – https://amzn.to/42BbCAH, for £39.99 on Amazon UK – https://amzn.to/4i98AbZ, and for €47.99 from Amazon DE –…

In this review, I look at the Ultimea Nova C40 projector. You can buy this affordable projector on Black Friday sale for $239.99 directly from the Ultimea store – https://bit.ly/novac40 using coupon code RainerC40 for $20-off this C40 projector. TLDR: The…

Join me on an exciting journey into Electric Vehicle ownership. In this multi-part series, I will be documenting my new car journey, from my 2014 Golf GTI to my first electric vehicle. Check out Part 1 video here. In Part 2 of this series, I was able to test…