Play Ai Box

I ended up purchasing this device while browsing Instagram, but what was the deciding factor? It might sound funny, but originally, I was using a phone case compatible with MagSafe. However, I switched to a non-MagSafe case because I was drawn to the durability of a solid metal case, and frankly, I started to dislike using MagSafe. The reality is, I drop my phone quite often, and I felt like anything less sturdy would lead to its demise... Moreover, my phone tends to overheat due to heavy use, and I love this case for its design (it's metal with holes all over the back).

As a result, I can no longer use the magnetic holder I previously had. Additionally, my car's infotainment system doesn't support wireless connections, only wired, which allows for CarPlay, but it's somewhat inconvenient.

This device was $99, and I admit the purchase was a bit impulsive. I was sold on the idea that it could enable wireless CarPlay and stream Netflix and YouTube, so I waited a month to receive it. It seemed to have shipped from the US, but the catch was that the product was actually made in China.

The delivery took an incredibly long time. First off, the exterior looked quite shoddy, and it came with two cables and one dongle. It's supposed to be plug-and-play, so you just plug it in and it works. Strangely, my car wouldn't recognize the USB-C type at first, so I thought it was broken. When it powers on, the Ai Box logo appears, followed by its own system booting up. It seems to be Android-based, but it doesn't have a regular Android Store, just a few apps, which suggests it's not running on standard Android. The system does have Netflix, YouTube, and Disney Plus, but Disney Plus needs an app update, and when you try to update it, it says the system isn't supported, so you can't use it. However, Prime Video can be downloaded.

The device has about 7GB of internal memory. Wireless CarPlay requires going through an additional step here; it doesn't connect directly but rather through Bluetooth, and the connection efficiency isn't great, often failing. It wouldn't be a problem if it only supported its own navigation, but it likely doesn't support maps because it doesn't have built-in GPS.

Once CarPlay is working, it's just like regular CarPlay and connects very quickly. After connection, there's no noticeable difference. To watch Netflix or YouTube, you have to use its own system, not CarPlay, but it's surprisingly fast and the quality is good. You need a Wi-Fi connection, so if your car doesn't support things like hotspot, it's recommended to download in advance and watch later. It seems suitable for passengers in the back or the passenger seat to watch movies or series, as it can be distracting for the driver. It's probably best not to watch while driving.

If I had to rate it, I'd give it 3.5 stars. One star lost for connectivity issues and half a star for the Disney Plus problem. Still, it's nice to have a larger screen than a phone to watch Netflix while waiting.

it is cheaper in Amazon!!! Damn

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