Can I Install CARPLAY In Our CITROEN AMI? Carpuride W103 Reviewed. Does It Work?

[@liamh9814]

Some people are natural TV presenters...we have one here. I like how there's no bloated intro and how you get right into it (to paraphrase the Big Yin). PS I was watching a video in which you kept saying "I could crush a fig"...the comedian you forgot was Stu Francis from the 80s version of Crackerjack who used to say things I like "Ooh, I could crush a grape" along with others like "I could jump off a doll's house".

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Liam. Jump off a dolls house!

[@hallcp2]

Excellent explanation. I did something like this to my 2013 smart fortwo and it really transformed it. The car feels right up to date now, despite being 10 yrs old!

[@MeandMonAmi]

I was genuinely surprised how much I like it!

[@Seasidesurfer]

Looks like a top piece of kit guys, thanks so much for making us aware. I don't have an Ami but love the tech and gadgets and I agree that if I did have a car without such a gadget it would be on my upgrade list. Take care guys.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks. I love a gadget but not a novelty but this far this actually seems really useful

[@gerrypowell2748]

That wee Ami is going to be like the Star Ship Enterprise soon🫣🫣

[@MeandMonAmi]

With the cameras etc it is!

[@grobbosixtyone]

Maybe one of its shuttles

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Hi Tim from Spain. At almost 82, I no longer drive so I navigate for She Who Must Be Obeyed plus I take on the backseat driver role. I must admit I am a map reading navigator and always have been. We tried one of those things that tells one where to turn etc, but after it got us lost a couple of times, I stick to maps - it is less embarassing than having the Guradia Civil coming to find you because you have lost traction on a tiny steep uphill road that has very deep loose gravel for a surface.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes I think map apps are really good when travelling solo though

[@kjh789az]

Good screen width with options useful for most cars, including - dare I suggest - ICE models. Thank you for sharing!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Certainly working for us at the moment

[@470danadidas]

I don't have an Ami but thanks so much for making me aware of this device. I've bought one and thanks also for the discount code. Great well informed and honest review.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Hope you enjoy it! We love ours

[@colingarner6175]

This device sounds fantastic , I could use one in all my vehicles especially the Campervan . ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes I think would work in that context

[@AliWade1971]

If I didn’t already have a screen in my car, I would definitely get one of these. Looks to be good quality

[@MeandMonAmi]

So far so good

[@Chrisb8s]

That is a cool upgrade and nice and easy to install. If I had a Citroen Ami, I would get that. I guess there is the theft possibility but, so many cars have a central screen like that and I have never had someone try to rip mine out of the tesla. It would take some special knowledge of the Ami to know that it is aftermarket.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I should have mentioned that styling wise it really works.

[@Dreador.]

You could 3d print a bracket to fit orange thing to have it there - so you could still use fans possibly? Also with map you should be able to download maps on your phone so when you lose gps it will still work

[@MeandMonAmi]

That’s two good tips!

[@Dreador.]

😊 I was just going to post first but chickened out :)

[@hilarygiles6738]

When you said “hey siri, play…..”, the music starting playing on my Apple home pod in the kitchen. LOL!!😊

[@MeandMonAmi]

Oops. Imagine the fun I had editing it with our home pod!

[@richardbas2948]

😂😂😂

[@rayro999]

That looks like a 'must have' Ami accessory. (Although something to unclip and put in a backpack when you leave the car - the same as you would do with any device that is easily stealable)

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes if only to save the damage to the car from an attempted break in

[@richardbas2948]

Hi guy's, Timothy what a great idea! I have ordered one! It costs only €190, = with discount! And payment can be done with PayPal! It's a perfect accessory to my Mehari, thanks for the tip! I forgot to say: no shipping costs! ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

That’s good I hope you like it. We love ours thus far!

[@pauljohnson2430]

That was a really great review, I have been considering getting a classic car but know I would miss the tech on my modern car, I think would be a great option - all I need now is an air con option and I can go back to the 1960s 🙂Thanks again for this one.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Paul. Yes I was surprised how quickly I decided I really wanted this where it was despite the loss of the fans!

[@Jake-gy9fq]

I have this portable CarPlay I got it from Amazon, I drive a older Ford Fiesta it has Bluetooth but not a touchscreen and Apple CarPlay. I also have the reverse camera it’s brilliant it connects to your reverse light wire so it only pops up when you go into reverse gear. I don’t like Siri I do prefer Alexa, but it works in the car for getting it to play Spotify and read messages

[@grannym8003]

Hi Tim, Thx for the very informative video. Now there is something new I want to buy😮. Btw, the orange cap fits you very well!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks €17 Galeries Lafayette home brand

[@vikingsystem]

pretty good review, I was looking for some stuff like that for my car, thanks a lot Tim.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@larshelmin]

Mr Boo has been replaced as a co-driver reading maps notes with a navigation app on the big screen! He can hold the fans instead 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’m saying nowt!

[@richardbas2948]

I didn't dare to say, but I thought of that too🤣🤣

[@larshelmin]

@@richardbas2948 Mr Boo is already taking care of the fans of Me and Mon Ami so 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@richardbas2948]

@@larshelmin yes.....how about fan's with a V, VAN's maybe?...... 😶

[@atreyuidaho]

Hey, it’s even better than a Tesla!!! There’s no CarPlay or Android auto on Teslas!!! And it looks great, bravo 😀👍

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes, true!

[@RichieRouge206]

It does amaze me though that they are so adamant on clamping down on mobile phone use in cars yet new cars have a effectively a massive phone on the dash. Seems counterintuitive to safety. But a great video and review Tim and it does look a good bit of kit to be fair!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Fair point. I guess you can glance at a big screen whereas a small one you have to focus on (but then my sight is terrible!)

[@leeopenshaw9302]

Love the item not sure about the song choice would be a lot better with Erasure playing lol😂great work as always guys

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Lee

[@Silverfoxwolfen]

I loved the moment of you saying about plugging it into the car stereo... in an Ami case an external speaker. Edit: rewatched it and got the question answered.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed no stereo provided!

[@Jaxs2]

Very nice device.. I never really thought about anything like that ... but it looks brilliant ... if I can find somewhere for it to go 🤔... Very nicely explained, Tim. Thanks, guys ... take care as always 🙏

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@nicholasroberts6954]

Yeah ! Some UK truckies have been using a cheap Chinese knock-off for £35 and map upgrades for free,mfor the last 12 years. I got one to supplement a hand held Garmin I had been mis-using for road navigation.😅. Its 7 inch, resistive screen and I imagine relatively low resolution compared with modern screens . . . . But functions perfectly well. Totally free after the initial purchase of the screen. The units that support Android Auto et al will require an account and need a subscription to make them work ? And maybe extra dosh for map upgrades ?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Don’t know but CarPlay is completely free

One appeal for me when I see a simple car as AMI is to add to it and to just add the things needed, I can't find AMI in Sweden so my interest is now a bit lower, but if I get one there will be a camera looking backwards or a 360 camera on the roof that can give me a satellite like view of the surrounding of the car... Then maybe a gps even I think I will not go to unknown areas with it, Im not as adventureus as you two arel

[@MeandMonAmi]

We enjoy our 360 camera

[@MegaBreadvan]

I am very very tempted, it all looks so good. My wife appeared at my shoulder as I was watching your video and suggested "For Christmas...?" LOL

[@MeandMonAmi]

There you go!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Don’t forget to use the link in our description. Discount!

[@parkview113]

thanks Tim - great to know but am a purist and althogh I 'decorate' my Ami I prefer to keep it 'as i trbded' as stay local and just do short trips - wrote off m'bike and nearly killed myself looking at screen(s) on a long tiring trip and do not eish to repeat as faculties now going the way of anno domini - 70 in 2 weeks. However, great if you like that sort of thing but for local trips to shops ... ? Horses for Courses as they say... cheers for the 'heads up'.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes the distraction is definitely an issue to be aware of !

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks Tim, I like the shirt and would prefer if "Me And Mon Ami" were a bit more prominent and I could get it on a cap as well. The Carpuride W103 features are pretty robust and the form factor pretty optimal. Does it have an internal battery? I looked but did not see it mentioned. For Ami Owners, perhaps a high capacity rechargeable USB power brick with a USB-A to USB-C might be be an option. As far as your fans and mounting, Might you be able to mount the fans behind the Carpuride, or print a drop-in for them or the Carpuride to drop it in the Android Speaker hole and area behind the Driver's instrument cluster or somewhere else like the phone holder area? Perhaps if you had a drop-in mount with some weight in the bit that would drop in the AMI's BT speaker hole, you could stash it out of sight when parked.

[@MeandMonAmi]

It doesn’t seem to power from the usb à or a small powerbank

[@jackoneil3933]

@@MeandMonAmi I noticed Tim, at 4:15 you were using what looked like a USB-A to 12V Cigarette Lighter adapter cable, and I was thinking a USB-A to USB-C, or USB-C to USB-C cable such is used for charging mobile phones and and tablets, and a power brick might be worth a try rather than the 5v to cigrette lighter plug as shown. Also, some fast charging, Phones, Tablets and laptops use a USB-C power adapter that uses both 5V and 12V for the fast charging, and your Carpuride cigrette lighter power cable might be 5v and 12v, or possibly 12V only.

[@marshat.ordureau3121]

HELLO😊 even though I dont really drive anymore, it is nice to see your clips !And Mr. BOO, IS enjoying your new furry friend!! STAY SAFE!😮😊❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

We both love Twiggy!

[@andrewcharles5575]

​@@MeandMonAmi bearing in mind the size of your new furry friend wouldn't Twiglet perhaps be more appropriate?

[@MeandMonAmi]

@@andrewcharles5575 we do call her that and Twigs and Twig dog. No wonder she’s confused!

[@uweinhamburg]

That looks like a clear keeper!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yup I like

[@uweinhamburg]

@@MeandMonAmi Perhaps a weird question - there is an Ami Bluetooth gadget which allows remote control of the D-N-R switch. Do you think it's possible to redirect that to the W103? Some people may find this easier and safer than looking down beside the seat...

[@countteddy]

i got a cassette player and im quite happy.......

[@MeandMonAmi]

Lol but can it show you directions?

[@Chrisb8s]

I think an 8 track would be cool.. put it under the seat so it doesn't get stolen. at least that is what I did in high school :)

[@IDann1]

​@@MeandMonAmiit can show you directions back to the 80s when times are simpler

[@MeandMonAmi]

@@Chrisb8s They were quite big!

[@countteddy]

@@MeandMonAmi my garmin GPS does that fine...

[@IDann1]

Tesla doesn't have Apple CarPlay or Android auto😮

[@MeandMonAmi]

I knew someone would say that but you know what I mean!

[@Grandpa.Dan8881]

Great video, I have the W903 and noticed that it runs quite hot! Just wondering if yours does too? This is colder weather here now and considered about hot summer days. Thanks for a very detailed video…

[@Grandpa.Dan8881]

BYE: love your car…

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’d say if one was going to melt we’d have melted it and zero issues heat wise thus far

[@IslaSprollie]

Brilliant, as usual. Great product too

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks glad you enjoyed

[@davidperrott5743]

Just ordered a Carpuride with discount. Now to see how it goes.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Hope you enjoy! We still love ours

[@LazinMarius1983]

Nice car play , really useful 😃👍

[@MeandMonAmi]

We love ours and still use every day

[@davidhall7744]

Looks a nifty product guys. Can you connect it up to an auxiliary socket to play it through your car speakers? (Does the Ami have speakers? 😂)

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes you can and the ami doesn’t have

[@alanbearder6538]

Hello 👋 I've got a new c3 aircross a the multi media screen isn't has good has yours. Android auto needs a USB ladle but you can make and receive calls using Bluetooth. And you get the first free years citroen navigation for free. The Dab radio is good though and you can mirror your phone using USB cable.

[@alanbearder6538]

Sorry about the grammar. I rely a lot on my phone spelling for me but it doesn't always work out good.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I have the same problem. This seems good n simple and no subscriptions etc

[@fedupguy2004]

There is an interesting connection between airplay and Vision pro headsets which apple just launched. They are both based on the realtime QNX system - used on thing like nuclear submarines - apples pinched (for huge wongo) the main programmers of QNX when blackberry (who bought them) shut down. The Max os OSx is just too slow for these Realtime stuff which multiple sensors and connections. So VisionPro OS uses a Realtime sub system based on QNX/Airplay.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I think the vision pro has amazing tech in it. And an amazing price!

[@gregisflyingforfun]

@@MeandMonAmi so you'll be getting one of the very first Vision Pros they ship and reviewing here? ;)

[@MeandMonAmi]

@@gregisflyingforfun I’m sure apple will send me one!

[@simonclews]

"You're in a call waiting queue. You'll be here for 28 years." I actually almost fell off my chair laughing. What's the level above LOL?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Coffees (and you bought some so many thanks!)

[@NormanF62]

What about the hole behind the steering wheel? Is there some kind of extensible mount you can put in to have at a viewing level when you need it? That’s the only other place besides the dashboard where you could place it.

[@MeandMonAmi]

You could but it’s a bit awkward with the whole. I kind of think centre is best then both people can access..

[@NormanF62]

@@MeandMonAmi Upon reflection, I agree. If you still the need the fans, then the ceiling would be the best place for them to go and youd want to buy an adapter to plug in multiple devices in your power bank - the question then would be could you run them both at the same time? The dilemma is what’s more important if you can’t: convenience or comfort.

[@michal_pasek]

I will get probably the version with dashcam and reversing camera.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Do they do a combo?

[@AliWade1971]

The number of messages unread is making my teeth itch 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

I have 10,000 unread e mails!

[@JirosWorld]

Looks nice but realistically speaking very few Ami owners will have any kind of workable adapter for those 12V lighter powered devices 😞

[@MeandMonAmi]

They so work on usbc with right voltage I’ve discovered this week!

[@JirosWorld]

@@MeandMonAmi Really? I did find a completely different brand that works directly on USB - and I'd think the ones that are powered by a cigarette lighter need 12V and not the 5V from USB? Enlighten us!

[@Jamienomore]

I have to ask. Why don't you but a Three or Four Socket USB Hub? That way you can have your Fans on, The Carpuride on and and an extra One or Two things Plugged in. This was a very very Interesting Episode. When I get my Ami I would really consider buying one. When I wasn't using the Ami the Carpuride would be kept in my House. 🚙

[@MeandMonAmi]

Sadly Jamie the usb a doesn’t seem to power it directly.

[@pt020]

It is just a bigger screen for your phone.. but it looks nice.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Only if you do mirroring is it just that. I was surprised but CarPlay is cleverer than I thought!

[@pt020]

@@MeandMonAmi Don't you need to mirror it when you are on the way?

[@dansonthetube]

Hi MAMA ❤ Always good to catch up with you all. Just a thought 😇Had you actually called this episode "Turn your $10,000 car into a Tesla" (With an appropriate thumbnail) you could have double boosted the viewing ratings snd sub's👍Possibly! Or not as you choose! 😊 Great and honest video as usual ❤

[@dansonthetube]

P.s.I sm sure ypu have noted this 👍 The carpuride link is not the best as it does not directly link to the product! Their problem I suppose 😁

[@MeandMonAmi]

absolutely

[@Edward-gt4mi]

great review!...........Do you know of one that can be easily removed from the base? I wouldn't be able to leave it on dashboard like that. Someone would try to steal it.

[@MeandMonAmi]

This one just in clips very easily

[@Edward-gt4mi]

Thank you!!..........Can't leave anything visible, they will break the windows.....

[@anacarvalho3022]

Hi Tim. Did you manage to find a better solution to shade the roof in your AMI? Thanks.

[@MeandMonAmi]

No though I suspect a film on the roof glass would make a big difference and we intend to do it!

[@anacarvalho3022]

@@MeandMonAmi Great idea. I'll look into that. Thanks!

[@anacarvalho3022]

Hello again. I have come across this idea of using cupboard magnets to fix the roof shade. It seems useful.

[@anacarvalho3022]

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[@MeandMonAmi]

@@anacarvalho3022 sounds promising!

[@Rob1964b]

I must admit - I'm kinda tempted.

[@MeandMonAmi]

We really like it so far

[@8amonas]

Is it possible to use a different cable from usb a to usb c? Wouldn’t that be convenient?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Sadly it don’t work

[@NormanF62]

The fans could be mounted on the ceiling if my suggestion isn’t a realistic one because space in the Ami is tight and there are few places to mount essential devices. Assuming of course, you’d keep the Carpuride.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes I saw someone on facebook outside them to the side might try that!

[@darenkent6987]

Midweek special 👍👍👍👍❤

[@nickwebb9290]

A really good post there Tim. This handy unit would be good in my little old smart car although I’d probably need an external mic due to the raucous noise from it’s Janspeed exhaust 🫨

[@MeandMonAmi]

Lol yes I think a little mic might save shouting!

[@nickwebb9290]

@@MeandMonAmi 😆🤣

[@leafy9093]

Hi what do you mean by it saying that you didn’t get any success by plugging it in with USB a ? Does it work with the usb port in the car with the adapter?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Didn’t work with my cigarette lighter adaptor but did work with usb a To usb c socket when I plugged it into a charger in the house and definitely works perfectly plugged into external powerbank using cigarette lighter plug

[@leafy9093]

So does this mean that if I don’t have a power bank in the car it won’t work but will work if I get the adapters for the car ?

[@MeandMonAmi]

@@leafy9093 whether my adaptor is duff or not I don’t know but it is new and the unit powers on but then goes off which probably means not enough current? Certainly works with power bank and some of these even with cigarette lighter socket are pretty cheap now

[@nicholasroberts6954]

Nozatech . . .that's the one truckies use.

[@john_barnett]

I love the Citroen Ami! I wonder if this thing has android auto on it. I went to check out the discount link but my adblocker said that there were Viglink tracking cookies on it, so I'll pass

[@MeandMonAmi]

It has

[@richardbas2948]

If you email them they correct it with a discount code! I had the same problem when I ordered from the link, first the discount disappeared 😉. But as I said, they get back to you the next day!

[@Markcain268]

I'm still using an fm radio in my car lol, don't need apple or orange or any other fruit in my car lol

[@MeandMonAmi]

I think it has a fm radio feature too!

[@parkview113]

Gret discount !!!!

[@MeandMonAmi]

I Hope Its a proper one?

[@Oldsmobile69]

Since the Ami is such a simple car, just tap in to the electricity under the dash.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’m sure that’s possible though probably invalidates the warranty etc

[@RealButcher]

WOW...

[@MeandMonAmi]

Quite handy

[@HenkModderman]

What a nice thing but I don’t think that I am going to use one!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Not an essential Henk but I think I’d miss it already if it weren’t here..

[@HenkModderman]

@@MeandMonAmi But I don’t need navigation at all and music is seldom on for I use my car only for small trips. I am also afraid that it will be stolen and I don’t want to take it home after every trip. That’s my personal view and I thinks it’s an wonderfull gadget for others!

[@rolocan_t]

Why not a cheap used android tablet with android auto that costs around £50

[@MeandMonAmi]

I defy you to make any tablet screen as clear indirect sun as this or to cope with the heat without shutting down which this never has even in 52 degrees c in the car

[@garylovesbeer]

No Apple CarPlay in Tesla. Boo!

[@MeandMonAmi]

True so this makes your ami better than a Tesla!

[@garylovesbeer]

@@MeandMonAmi no argument here!

[@mjack1935]

have i ever...? actually no, tesla is an absolute nono since their boss went fascist. much more i expect the tesla owners to look jealously at me in my ami because i do not have this stink on me. i go with cute all the time instead of +built by mars autocrat+

[@MeandMonAmi]

I have no Tesla envy but I do like the telly!

[@paulbrowne1665]

Bought one 4 months ago and sent back load of rubbish Quickest way to lose subscriber's

[@MeandMonAmi]

Ours is working great but I’ll be sure to let everyone know if it doesn’t!

[@richardbas2948]

How can that be? This accessory is a new introduction! It does not existed four months ago! You'll probably have another one..

[@paulbrowne1665]

Strange that had mine for 4 months with the exact same model faults on it sat nav drops out when there is no signal and you have to re-enter details Radio does not connect to WiFi If you switch the engine of you loose all details so you have to put everything back in only way you can stop that is if your 12v supply is on permanent Way to difficult to use says it mirrors your phone maps is nothing like what is on my phone Sent them a email to see if I set it up wrong guess what no reply definitely not plug and play shame has the unit looks well made

[@luiscastro5456]

Thanks for muting Siri when you were talking to it, it activated my Siri like 3 times

[@MeandMonAmi]

Sorry about that