Most modern cars on the market come with a pre-installed infotainment system that supports Android Auto, but that's not the case with older vehicles that lack a support head unit. It's nothing to worry about, though, as you can install an aftermarket Android Auto head unit in your car....
You can keep your eyes on the road while playing music, checking text messages, and getting directions thanks toApple CarPlay. An extension of your iPhone, CarPlay allows some of your favorite iOS apps to appear on your vehicle’s dashboard while driving. It lets you call up maps in Waze...
There aren’t that many aftermarket CarPlay-compatible head units yet, but it’s already clear that a handful are better than the rest. This review looks at the best head units available today and showcases their advantages over older models. Getting a new head unit is a considerable investm...
Consumers have already gotten their hands on Apple’s newest smartphone, theiPhone X. While users are enjoying the top-tier camera and the animated emojis, the entire aftermarket industry is in a frenzied race to launch accessories such as chargers, screen protectors, cases, and car mounts. If...
There are many more car connectivity platforms. Some of them are better, some worse and some are available in aftermarket. This includes for example the only open source connectivity yet -SmartDeviceLink. Other connectivity solution -WebLinkis featured in aftermarket infotainment solutions. Speaking abou...
So whether you’re Team Android or a die-hard Apple loyalist, it has your back. And yes, it is compatible only with vehicles or motorcycles that have factory-wired CarPlay produced between 2016 and 2022. BMW and Sony Aftermarket Head-unit owners? Sadly, you’ll have to sit this one out...
The Expert: I’ve been reviewing and writing about aftermarket car electronics for more than three decades. I’ve tested dozens of dashcams over the years and have watched the devices gain better optics and video processing, more memory and features, and become smaller but more capable. I ...
If you are looking for the best car accessories and gadgets, there is no scarcity. You can find hundreds of them in the aftermarket. Obviously, not all of them are essential or useful. However, we have assembled a list of some of the best car gadgets of 2021. ...
If you want a dash cam that looks as if it was installed the day your car was built, the Thinkware U1000 is for you. Its lack of a display keeps the profile nice and low, while the rest of the design makes it look factory-fit rather than an aftermarket afterthought. As well as the...
We have a ‘14 Hyundai Santa Fe with the factory 7” display & GPS. Unfortunately, because the climate controls work through the screen, there are no aftermarket head unit options available. So, finding this external wireless Apple CarPlay unit was/is the answer. Works great. Very responsive...