First look at Chigee AIO-5 PLAY, the new high end Carplay / Android Auto unit from Chigee.

[@adamjacobson1993]

The unit seems small. Do you think it's too small and hard to navigate the screen with your finger? Probably almost impossible while riding.

[@CCK_777]

Pronounce as "CheeJee" which means miracle in mandarin

[@fransvankogelenberg]

How would you compare the Carpuride vs the Chigee?

[@BikersBrew]

Build quality wise the Chigee is a million miles apart for the better, but in terms of functionality there are a few slight differences, some favour Chigee, some favour Carpuride, so its a question thats down to personal preference and budget. Of course if the Chigee was in my budget I would for sure buy that one, but if I needed a value for money version of Carplay and my budget was less then I would get the Carpuride. Hope that helps in some way.

[@fransvankogelenberg]

I have the carpuride. Very much like it. I think also the chigee and the INNOVV N1 are better quality and also more functionality (cameras). However for the price carpuride can’t be beaten.

[@maciejmotochannel]

Hi. I have different Chinese CarPlay screen on my gs and it vibrates a lot and there is nothing I can do about it. Secondly, when I start the engine the unit switches off and restarts. I guess there is not enough power during startup so it switches off. So my questions are. Did you find it as solid as the main screen? Does it stay on when you run the starter motor? Can you record the process from the ignition on to “connected” and engine on, please? What is the quality of the screen and its resolution? Thanks

[@BikersBrew]

Just about to go out on a ride so will do this now for you. If the unit is mounted on the GS cross bar with the Chigee cross bar mount its as solid as the TFT, no shaking, no movement whatsoever, and it fits beautifully and in keeping, you will see from the image to come. With regards to the screen performance, its got auto brightness, other brands dont, and on full brightness its clear and fully readable in direct sunlight, and at night it drops right down so theres no glare, resolution is sharp and very very clear, reaction to touch even with regular gloves is incredibly accurate and responsive. Build quality is top shelf and leagues ahead of the cheaper alternatives that I have tried, but this is reflected in the price. Honesty question ? If I was spending my own money this is the one I would buy. The BMW version is due in about 6 weeks, and will be with me in approx 2 weeks for testing and review, but I dont think it will look as good as being fastened directly to the cross bar, as this makes it neat and tidy. Hope that helps.

[@maciejmotochannel]

@@BikersBrew thank you so much. I’m am looking for a neat looking (almost oem) and good performance, good quality. So this might be the one. I bought cheap one and I am not 100% happy so now will have to buy again. Buy nice or buy twice 😅

[@maciejmotochannel]

@@BikersBrew Also could you tell a little bit more about the BMW version you mentioned. What that would be? I could not find any info on their website.

[@BikersBrew]

@@maciejmotochannel hey buddy, I cant say too much as its still under embargo, but a unit designed for use with the BMW nav cradle, but given I have used carplay units connected to the nav cradle it looks like an addon plus it does wobble a little, but the new AIO-5 Play that I am currently running connected to the crossbar, looks very OEM and is solid when riding.

[@maciejmotochannel]

@@BikersBrew Oh that is what I don't want. Becomes quite bulky and ugly. Thanks again.

[@simulacrae]

The biggest issue is that there isn’t a quick release, seems like a faff to unmount it after parking and I rather not leave it in the bike when parked in the city.

[@BikersBrew]

Agree Christopher, I'm a bit apprehensive leaving it on the bike sometimes, however the BMW version due very soon is compatible with the Nav cradle on the bike and offers quick release and they are looking at alternatives for other bikes.👍

[@simulacrae]

@@BikersBrew sure, but most of us doesn’t mount it on a bmw cradle. And from what Chigee has said themselves not even the play model will have a quick release. And that’s their next gen stuff.

[@BikersBrew]

@@simulacrae Oh yeah I get that, but given two other prominent carplay screen manufacturers have gone down the same route with a BMW cradle adapter first theres obviously a market for it, but Chigee have intimated to all their ambassadors future products being developed DO include a quick release system. I am just working with Quadlock products at the moment that will make the AIO-5 Play on my bike QR, video to follow when its finished. cheers

[@mattlyward1038]

Hi, you say 2 other manufacturers are utilizing the BMW cradle to mount? Carpuride I've watched on YT, but which is the other? You've recently said you prefer the W702B over the 5", so does the Chigee's superior build quality send you back to the smaller screen?

[@BikersBrew]

@@mattlyward1038 Hey Matt, in relation to size, now theres a statement, with my eyesight the 702 was easier to use and see in comparison to the 502, the Chigee build quality does make me swing to it more but its more the performance of the Chigee screen, its not just brighter, clearer, sharper but I like the auto dimming etc but its so much more responsive and accurate with touch registering more accurate than others, and the 5" suits the bike so much more, its almost OEM looking. If I was spending my own money, it would be the Chigee, everytime. Hope that helps pal.