Is a $100 Apple CarPlay Mirror Worth It?

We go over if a $100 Apple Car Play Mirror that was sent to us by Seicane is worth it!
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[@yovaniarce6796]

For the off centered mounting issue you said at the beginning of the video, there’s mounting brackets that replace the entire mirror itself. It screws into the new mirror and mounts into the windshield where the old mirror uses to be. That way it’s centered

[@99shadows66]

Can you supply interested ones with a link or more information on the mounting bracket you're talking about?

[@mlwrance]

This is an interesting idea but not ideal for safe driving. I use my center rearview mirror a lot, so covering it up seems like a bad idea. If it was just a mirror that also had the front and rear cameras then that would be a cool addition but the Apple CarPlay is unnecessary.

[@CCBurban]

I was gonna find a bracket so it can sit on the dash

[@CCBurban]

So you can keep an your mirror an have this on the dash about the radio or vent which ever it at the top of the center

[@oscarmohamed1175]

Love that website I bought a radio there for my mom's Mazda CX-7 about 7 years ago it's still hanging in there. That mirror might be overkill for just a front and rear camera. But it does have it's on storage so that might justify it idk but still pretty Kool.

[@rmendez011]

​@@oscarmohamed1175 The front and rear camera aren't over kill, the Apple Carplay/Android Auto is, it sounds cool in theory but not in actual use. The front and rear camera is actually pretty useful (the rear camera more), it's a dash cam, I have a similar one in both my cars (from Vantop) and I can actually see more area in them than the side mirrors, granted I don't solely rely on just the camera, I do use the side mirrors. The built-in dash cam function (mine didn't have built in memory, I had to purchase a 128GB Micro SD card myself for ~$20) is also useful, I haven't been in any accidents but I have been in a few close calls, when reviewing the video, the quality is decent, and license plates are legible, there is also a built-in "battery" (or super capacitor) which allows for parking mode recording, it records for a few seconds when motion is detected with the car off. Though it's not perfect, there are times where I park my car for the night and when I come back to my car to drive it, the screen had randomly dimmed itself, no issue I think, I just increase the brightness by swiping up on the right side of the screen (left side is up/down camera feed alignment), but there are times where the screen does not want to increase the brightness, there are other times where it does not turn on, but holding the power button makes it boot up (boot up time is ~5 secs).

[@oscarmohamed1175]

@@rmendez011 lol in your first paragraph that's what I meant. Sorry I need to go back to school 🏫🤣😂 I need to learn how to explain shit jajajaja.

[@CS-oe8og]

What’s good about it is its portability. Tucking the wire out of the way, no permanent changes to the car is the best part. No it’s not OEM Infotainment system quality, but I can put it in my 92 Camaro so I have cameras and apple car play with out modifying my 41K mile original car.

[@NickNieves112]

Love the honest review. I have something similar but it's just a full screen dashcam front and back. Can't understand why you'd have carplay on it rendering half the screen useless. Even the ADAS was a weird idea. Why would that matter on a rearview? Too much going on taking away your attention for the road. Glad you kept it real on this one.

[@NoobyNot]

It's super cool to mess with while still having the full functionality of a rearview mirror

[@simplelife1741]

I feel like y’all miss the part that you can have it off and it’s just the mirror. Of course, you wouldn’t drive with it on.

[@johnnyaviles7240]

Recommend using the GPS if you want time and your speed timed stamp on your videos. It helps if you get in an accident and insurance needs the video. I just upgraded my mirror with this setup; without the CarPlay. Good video tho! 👍

[@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190]

I wonder if anyone watch this video because of the white Lotus Evora S (Supercharger) and the cute 'Niko' Huskie? Honestly I could not keep my eyes off this sporty and sleek roadster !!! One of my dreams....

[@rodneydickleman297]

I've owned a couple of those that strap over your mirror. It blocks the ventilation and causes the thing to burn out over time. If you can get a mirror bracket to mount it directly to windshield in place of the mirror it will last a lot longer.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

How long did yours last before burning out? Just curious. I just got one (not this one) but I was def concerned about longevity since they have to deal with extreme heat or cold depending on where you live.

[@Restlessgypzy]

Installing this in my current vehicle to the dash, with heavy duty Velcro, which I’ve used a lot in other devices over the years when I don’t yet want a perm Mount. Then once the transmission is done in my dually I can move it over and install it on the dash there. Love the idea of having it as a dash installation on older vehicles, that might not have the dash space for a full on full screen, back up cam, upgrade. But I refuse to ever put anything over my mirror. Thank you for an awesome video.

[@FrostedZaibatsu]

Wouldve loved a test on the camera and how detailed (the video) it is on the road. I have one thats a little old and glitching out, and would like a new one. Having a dashcam and reverse cam for safety and insurance is a must on the road these days

[@CameronRay24]

Great video man keep it up I'm really interested in this mirror I might get it for my car

[@johnsimun6533]

Take the wires zip tie, tape, something together, then drop them down to the mount on the windshield, then run them up to the mirror. Gps is beneficial for times that you may not connect to android auto/CarPlay. Sometimes instead of pulling out your phone, or if someone is going to insert directions.

[@viking0900]

The design is so flawed. Camera should be mounted under. Not the side . The plug in extension should be flush with the back. It should replace the old mirror entirely. I don’t think i would buy this for $100 . For double that you can get a much better one. Pretty good video. Really did a great job pointing out the good and bad . Hopefully your video help’s them redesign the product.

[@akirsyakir]

OMG you listening to eye spy by nightlovel had me excited haha! that jam is hard! good video nontheless! i like that the device auto run the apple carplay when you're in the car.

[@patrickkenyon3708]

Thanks for the review. I am exploring options on a used truck I bought. I want android auto and a backup cam. I am looking for something that wont take up more space in the windshield that also wont cost a small fortune. Might look into this.

[@wtfchris93]

Very interested in seeing the follow up update video on this

[@daviddawson5722]

Thank you for the video 👍🏾👍🏾

[@rollinoutsidetv2892]

Question can it be in one of those dash phone stands? Instead? In ur opinion?

[@jetlifesr6437]

I like it cause I have really dark tint so I can really used the rear view part and also I don’t want to change my deck I have a 2002 Tahoe but it’s no beater but I would love to used one of these it really works for what I’m trying to do

[@devenyasay]

can you have the rear view camera on the left side instead of the right side?

[@Midgetslayer107]

Honestly, I got an 89 celiac and I’ve been looking for something like this because I’ve been wanting to try and save my head unit but still have CarPlay. Only problem is I feel like it would be too distracting

[@AngelLopez-ju3vg]

How’s the rearview camera in the night?

[@JustinPennito]

Is Android Auto wireless & does it also have ADAS features? I thought somewhere it did or you said it, or something?

[@thedoujinguynico7315]

Love your dog

[@FreddyHad2]

Does the mirror mess up with the speaker or sound quality of the radio

[@vampirejared08]

Can you connect this with aux instead or FM only?

[@jaywhite1850]

The issue I’ve found with these mirrors is the nighttime view from the rear camera. Very little light at night will completely washout your view. Headlights from far back will blind the crap out of you.

[@Tacojoint]

Put a piece of polarized film (like ones used for camera lenses) it takes it from washed out to just seeing the dot of headlights.

[@jaywhite1850]

@@Tacojoint On the camera? Because it’s not just the view from the screen but it’s also the recording. Film on the screen won’t really help with the camera sensor getting overwhelmed.

[@Tacojoint]

@@jaywhite1850 yep on the camera look it up it really does help with everything you described

[@DroneSurf]

That is exactly what people need. Another distraction to have accidents. I can see the value but they should disable the car play option when the car is in motion.

[@-liam5808]

Sounds like you just get distracted easily lol

[@libertyprime2852]

Even on a car with no factory screen I’d rather replace the stereo head unit or even mount a screen on the dash. I don’t think looking up at the rear view mirror all the time would cut it lol

[@cash3394]

the ultimate windowless work van accessory

[@shallvo1982]

The question is I wouldn’t want apple car play. Already have it. Now could you drive and have the rear camera on the front camera on at the same time??

[@thebrownguy79]

I hate add ons like this that get power from the 12v plug. If you’re going to commit to integrating something like this, it should be hard wired into the vehicle.

[@DoeyPP]

All theses mirrors when they get hot from the sun in Tx they go out . Mine quit working in 1 month through it in the trash

[@2wrdr]

I installed a similar device. The problem I have is the extra weight on the mirror assembly causes the mirror to droop after driving down the road a bit and not sure how to make my mirror assembly tighter (ball part). Any suggestions from anyone? My car is an 07 (but very low mileage) Solstice GXP.

[@dsingletary06]

I saw one in a car recently that came standard. It is definitely far better than a standard mirror. I'd argue much safer. I'm not sure if it had car play or not. It was built into the car. No wires

[@dawidpykaporadniki]

Is the site safe?

[@baconzz]

My car already got a backup camera but no car play or front cam would I be able to use it without the backup camera?

[@hrodz6237]

YES u don't need too install the back wire camera for u to use it.

[@vvocky]

W for being a Maxo Kream enjoyer

[@DJbradchad]

Honestly would just use that almost like a head unit. Keep my mirror

[@NoCrow]

I mean the camera is supposed to go in top center of the rear window. You know where your rear view mirror looks. Not by your license plate way down low.

[@oscarnavarro8632]

This unit has mirror link

[@valpopval]

7:15 name of the song please!

[@BabaYaga.R1]

Bro if you drove a car with Lane Departure Warning and it got annoying, I’d suggest staying in your lane and using blinkers homie 😂 my LDW only buzzes my seat and chimes when I’m swervin

[@bubbalo3388]

Cool in theory but when you do a split screen you basically have the same size touch screen as a cellphone. And having a smaller rearview is not safe and probably horrible quality at night. And more awkward and dangerous having to reach up flipping and tapping the screen than to have one lower.

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

It’s insane tbh

[@kleptodathief3946]

Bad idea! Way too small.. U don't wanna reach that high up as well. I find it small on 8inch hu on my corolla and.. 10in is good size

[@MagnetFisher1]

Ayyye Night Lovell. Let’s gooooo.

[@ScorpionVonScotts600]

Being from Illinois I’m not sure that wouldn’t get you pulled over at night 😂

[@Hawker400xp]

Never mess up the original rear view mirror.

[@syeedali1364]

No. It’s obstruction of your rear view. Plus. If you have a Chevy. You got the North Star. You need something. That draws no attention for front and rear. Maybe also for the cabin

[@curtisj2165]

I have an auto dimming mirror, i wouldn't lose that for this thing. Better to change the head unit, easier to use on the go

[@fayz.hakimov]

It’s better get iPad Air 2 in good condition for that money and you will have a big screen without draining your phone battery and you have another device to use other than phone.

[@bahhaziz]

The main use of this device is dash cam 🤷 you haven't tried it 🤔

[@chakajr11]

Maxo Kream 😂🤘🏼

[@anthonycristiano]

I was expecting to see Carchet when it booted.

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

I can't wait to intentionally leave a bunch of fingerprints all over my rear view mirror.

[@Itsjayduhhhhh]

I want android auto but not that bad, having things clutter my mirror just seems unsafe and wholly unnecessary

[@Leonvolt28]

I've got an Obdpeak t20. It's the same price and can be mounted on the dash. The screen is also way bigger.

[@Itsjayduhhhhh]

@@Leonvolt28 my car actually supports CarPlay so tbh I’ve just been bringing my old iPhone and using my hotspot

[@LegionMiniatureGames]

Bad distraction, it’s enough at times my mirror blocks another car at an intersection and I have to look around it. This just creates a distraction

[@phyllyweezy1]

I would cut up my dash to fit it in there

[@JustDontPls]

You look like Brian Ortega from the UFC

[@donavinharris4352]

I also own a husky named niko I am now subscribing

[@chinatownboy7482]

I would not buy it. The rearview mirror screen is just small. Too small. The display is way too small for using the touchscreen, and it's awkward at best to look up at the mirror to use the phone, change the music, search for an address, and follow the mapping directions. And you find out real fast, that having to reach up to the mirror to toggle on the reverse camera display every time you need it, is just not a satisfactory experience. For the same amount of money, and oftentimes less money, you can get a double din head unit with a bigger screen, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, rear view and front camera inputs, etc. Just personal experience. I recently upgraded a few old cars with reverse cameras and double din head units.

[@donjaun540]

I mean if you can afford a lotus I would think you would pay the extra $1000 to 2k for something that will do the same thing. 😜

[@tld8102]

imagine the oily finger print and smudges

[@ralstonsamuels6491]

Its ok

[@chriscarter182]

W o brother where art thou shirt

[@nbshftr]

less screens need to be in cars ngl

[@hondaftwg9543]

That beyond illegal. Lmfao

[@ericwest4859]

I would put in my son's car he would use the android auto all day

[@octoberboiy]

Mmmm nah, I just ordered a new car stereo with Apple CarPlay. I’d rather have an old fashion mirror.

[@mAUoalajkso]

Husky !!! Insta sub

[@hedlund88]

You need a sezure warning before the video starts due to the cut 2 cuts per second of footage

[@zacharyreynolds4303]

it would have been interesting to see something like this become mainstream instead of the standard. instead of car related screen info on the gage cluster and then infotainment in the middle. maybe like how Tesla puts it all in one on the center tablet, maybe the opposite with everything on the gauge cluster. then have the middle be nothing but big physical buttons and open space. The three climate control buttons, volume knob and then a built in phone mount or something.

[@MDove-ke9kx]

Hey North Carolina tags

[@Gregory-uv2pi]

If you wouldn’t buy it then your “it’s ok, quality “ is just bogus for your benefit and agenda!

[@robloxfan4271]

more distractions that we don't need

[@adrianmcmillan9011]

Lol they didn't send you that. You bought it.

[@bottom_lizard192]

Totally illegal in California 😂

[@FrostedZaibatsu]

Ive had this product for 2 months and its so bad DONT BUY IT. Sometime the dashcam doesnt record, the screen will lag and you cant even get the buttons to work. You cant adjust the iso of the camera, so at night YOU LITERALLY CANT SEE ANYTHING because ANY LIGHT looks like a solar flare. This is literally a road hazard because my rearview mirror is useless at nighttime when cars are behid me. Since navigating the menus of the device are so laggy carplay is a nightmare to use, also the screen is so small its useless to look at. Just use your cellphone. FM radio for music is always static in the background so that useless as well. Literally every feature of this device is subpar is a waste of your money

[@altonkilbourn1595]

There's nothing wrong with this unit when you're mirror came off that was your fault you was messing the dog and paying attention what you was doing so don't blame that unit when installing anything you're attention should be on what you are doing not looking at a dog sleeping

[@theboredblueberry]

Totally makes my car look sexy bro 👊🏻💚🤣💯💨💨💨♥️

[@justshukri9407]

I bought this type of product before not recommend it as it wiggle so much when driving so dont buy

[@Opawesum]

No, it’s not worth it. Answering from the title alone. Mirrors don’t need to be digital. Use a regular one.

[@Blaaake]

Definitely a product from alibaba

[@johnnykeener3727]

No Android Auto, not worth it!

[@gregcarnes80]

Nope not for me. 😮

[@florider_hd]

bruh that’s horrible

[@_Otaku-kt8be]

I'm not going to lie this is a horrible install video

[@lewiskelly14]

Basically a sponsored video

[@jeffreysimms2318]

Nah, it’s not a bad idea but too much going on for my taste. Great video, though 😊👍