Portable Car Stereo with Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Spedal CL786 CarPlay Screen for Car, Portrait & Landscape 7" IPS Touchscreen, Mirror Link/Bluetooth/Navigation/Voice Control

CarPlay enhances the driving experience by integrating your iPhone with your car's infotainment system. It offers a user-friendly interface that prioritizes navigation, communication, and entertainment.**Features:**1. **Navigation:**- CarPlay supports Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze, providing real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn directions.- The interface is clear and easy to read, with large icons and voice prompts that minimize distractions.2. **Communication:**- Users can make and receive calls, send and read messages through Siri, allowing for hands-free operation.- Integration with apps like WhatsApp and other messaging services is seamless, enhancing connectivity while driving.3. **Entertainment:**- CarPlay supports various audio apps, including Spotify, Apple Music, and podcasts.- The ability to control music and podcasts through voice commands is a significant plus, maintaining focus on the road.**Usability:**- **Interface:** The interface is intuitive, resembling the iOS design. It’s easy to navigate through apps using a touch screen or Siri.- **Voice Control:** Siri’s functionality is robust, enabling users to perform tasks without needing to look at the screen.- **Customization:** Users can rearrange app icons and choose which apps to display, tailoring the experience to personal preferences.**Performance:**- **Responsiveness:** CarPlay is generally fast and responsive, though performance can vary depending on the car’s hardware.- **Connection:** Both wired and wireless options are available, with wireless CarPlay providing added convenience without clutter.**Compatibility:**- CarPlay is available in a wide range of vehicles, but not all models support the latest features. It’s essential to check compatibility before purchasing.**Conclusion:**CarPlay significantly improves in-car technology by providing a safe and efficient way to access smartphone features. Its intuitive interface, strong voice control, and extensive app support make it a worthwhile investment for iPhone users. While it could improve in terms of deeper app integration and better hardware compatibility, it remains a top choice for enhancing the driving experience.

The media could not be loaded. I have a 2019 Dodge Promaster van. It has a radio that allows Bluetooth pairing with my phone and I can make and answer calls through it, but it doesn't have a satellite radio option and doesn't support Waze or Google maps. I looked around for a simple screen-mirroring device that I could use with my Google Pixel phone and came upon the Spedal CL 786.It has a 7" screen, which is large enough and is a simple unit that doesn't possess a front-facing camera (I wouldn't want such a feature anyway). It connected with my phone very easily and I can use Waze or Google maps while simultaneously listening to satellite radio or making a receiving calls, with no connecting cable between my phone and the unit (which is something my more sophisticated Honda Accord radio unit can't do as it needs to connect with my phone via a cable in order for Android Auto features to work). The unit can be also connected via radio or by a 3.5mm cord which comes with the unit, but I don't need those features. The included power charger also has at its end a USB charging port for your phone, so you can run and power your phone and the unit from one "cigarette lighter"-type port.The only negative to the unit is the suction-cup attachment that come with it. It's not the best at gripping the dashboard, but as you can see from the video, I've set it up such that the front of the Spedal is resting on the dashboard, so it now stays in place. Also, as you can see from the video, I'm using the Waze driving app while listening to satellite radio, so, up to this point, the unit has pleased me.I've only been using the unit since July 15, 2024, and my current opinion may change as time goes by, but for now, its an easy-to-use device that does exactly what I want it to do. If you're in the market for a unit like this, I'd certainly recommend this one.

Put this in a Ram pickup and it works great, while still retaining the ability to manipulate vehicle settings through the factory radio. I knew that in order to retain or improve factory sound I'd have to drop $100s more on an expensive head unit. I don't daily the truck, so couldn't justify it for camping trips.Startup is as quick as any other wireless Android Auto devices I've used. Screen is bright and responsive. I really only use it for handsfree Google maps and music scrolling, with no complaints.4 stars, as I used the dash mount, rather than the suction mount thinking it would be sturdier. There's some vibration of the unit over normal bumps and dips in the road. The mounting to the dash is solid, but where the unit meets the mount has some play in it that can't be tightened.

I have a very well kept 83 Ford Ranger. It still has the factory radio. I didn't want to cut the dash in order to install a modern head unit. And I wanted something with Android Auto. That's where this portable unit came in. I love that it can transmit audio on FM. It lets me use the stock radio and speakers to listen to music from my phone. I use blue tooth to connect to the unit and the unit connects to my radio with FM. It works surprisingly well. I've left it out in the car during summer heat and winter cold and so far it's been working great.

It doesn’t pair to watch your streaming sites without mirroring your phone!

The media could not be loaded. Great little android auto unit to bring some modern comfort to your old car. Has a matte screen unlike some other units, which i love. Very thin and lightweight, which is good because it prevents sagging on the mount. Pairs to your phone easily enough, in order to 3-way pair between your phone, head unit, and this unit you may need to tinker with it, or just go simple and run an aux cord for your audio. Comes with plenty of mounting options, but I like to put it on a weighted dash pad, that way i can take it with me, or hide it if im in a sketchy area.