Ottocast P3 CarPlay AI Box Review (2024): Android 12, Wireless CarPlay & More!

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Ottocast sent me their OttoAibox P3 Carplay AI Box to test out and I'm a big fan. It runs Android 12 and let's you watch videos in your car using apps like KZbin, Netflix, Disney Plus, Max, etc, and also provides you with wireless Android Auto and wireless Carplay. The interface looks really good too. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!
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[@TechnicallyJeff]

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[@Smallworld49]

I love this device incredibly amazing I still have to look learn a lot of stuff in the system thanks for sharing us.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

yeah it's pretty awesome 👍

[@velazquezquintana]

Hi Jeff, excellent review. I just got my P3 and would like to know how to set up the floating bar. Thanks.

[@velazquezquintana]

I just did it, thanks anyway.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Glad you figured it out

[@SinCityBill]

i have the picasso 2 been thinking of upgrading to this one mostly for the customizable interface.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah I really like the P3 interface

[@angelmorales2544]

So cool man 👍👍

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah buddy!

[@roberson3]

Can you tell me if the Tbox plus and or this ottocast p3 will show lyrics to songs in Spotify? And will either send an output for video on rear factory ceiling screens? I’m looking for something to add to my 2016 GMC Yukon Thanks for the info and the video is great.

[@roberson3]

I tried a MMB Max and it wouldn’t play/show the lyrics in Spotify even after an update from the manufacturer.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I honestly haven't tried spotify, but the Tbox Plus does show lyrics in KZbin music. I'm not sure why spotify would be different. The Tbox Plus allows you to adjust the screen min-width if you enable developer settings as well which can help with compatibility. They are coming out with a new version too with a HDMI out I'll be reviewing soon that should work with factory installed screens that have a HDMI input.

[@zghnzg8292]

Hi, thank you for your video. I would like to ask, how is the bluetooth quality. Did you try some phone calls? If yes, how is the quality. Thank you!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Call quality is solid, similar to the vehicle's built-in bluetooth

[@zghnzg8292]

@@TechnicallyJeffthank you for your quick response.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I'm happy to help!

[@bobross7885]

Jeff, i have a 2018 Range Rover. It has both wired Android auto and carplay. Works great on my phone. Support sites for both the P3 and carlinkit plus indicate support starts with 2019. Do you think they will work?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

If it has wired android auto and wired carplay, it should work. I don't see why it wouldn't.

[@user-jw6hg8wf6w]

Does the exit button in the quick settings screen take you back to the Kia car functions screen?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yes it does

[@Dave-bo9uz]

Hi Jeff. I love your channel and I love your honesty and clarity. I bought the Carlinkit Tbox plus - 8gb version because of you last year. I like it, but it sometimes feels slow. Anyway, I'm gadget crazy and I'd like to know more about this new android box. Is it slicker, more responsive etc? Also, would you know anything about the Europe sim card network capability? In the UK we have 3g, 4g and 5g for mobile data. The Tbox plus only supports 3 and 4g. 1. Does this Ottocast support UK 5g? 2. Can the Ottocast be configured to require a pin number on start up? Oh, and thank you for the heads up about the ICCU recall. I have the ioniq 6!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Thank you! I thin his might be a little more responsive. As for mobile network bands, it has LTE but no 5G. There aren't any AI boxes that I'm aware of that gave 5G frequency support unfortunately. I'm not sure about the pin. I think they have that disabled on these things so people don't accidentally lock themselves out.

[@Dave-bo9uz]

@@TechnicallyJeff Thank you for your reply. My Tbox falls back to 3g quite often where I tend to drive, and 3g is being switched off this year, so I really need to find a 5g AI box. I use a standalone sim in it as my phone switches its hotspot off between journeys. As for the pin, I have some cloud accounts signed into and data security would be a problem if my AI box was taken, so I think a pin is definitely required. I currently use an app which asks for a pin when I try to open certain other apps. Not sure how secure they are though. I'll keep looking :)

[@TechnicallyJeff]

@Dave-bo9uz what kind of phone do you have? I have my hotspot set to turn on automatically when my phone connects to my Tbox Plus Bluetooth.

[@JuanAlvarez-dr7oc]

Hi Jeff, just picked one up with your link. I have about a 1 second audio delay (USB C to USB C connection). Any idea how to correct it?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hmm that's challenging. There seems to be a slight lag with some of these devices, but it's not usually very noticeable. A full second is substantial. I'm not sure if there's much you can do in the audio settings to adjust for that. Might want to email ottocast

[@JoelFabiani]

Great review. For those looking strictly for an wired to wireless android auto (without the bells and whistles) which adapter would you personally use?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

For just that, the Carlinkit 5.0 is a solid device. I have a review of that on my channel too.

[@JoelFabiani]

@@TechnicallyJeff yeap. I saw it. Decided to ask you because there was mixed impressions on the comments area and maybe you had stumbled on another option. Guess I'll go with it. Thank you.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

The Carsifi unit I tested is really good too

[@seanrutledge6318]

Aawireless adapter was the first and really feature rich.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah I had one of the first ones. It was good but the usb connection was kind of loose so it dropped too often unfortunately.

[@Antikythera2011]

Can you watch the apps such as max and Netflix while driving or do they only work if car is in park?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You can, but for safety please don't watch while driving. It's also likely illegal depending on where you are.

[@TheReubenBonnici]

Is waze the full version like on a phone? Android auto version is limited, i want to use the full version like on a normal phone. Will this let me use the road closure function please?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yes it's the full phone version of Waze

[@geertjanadema765]

I have two phones. Can you easily switch between these? If not, how is that with the tbox plus? And what is the connection time?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah you just choose the one you want to connect to in the settings. It takes about 40 seconds to fully load the android system

[@brimstonehead]

Hey Jeff. Do you know if I can play live tv through an IPTV service provider I use on my iPhone?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You should be able to if there's an app.

[@brimstonehead]

Yes it’s an app called smarters pro. I can watch live tv and movies on my iPhone. Great for live sports

[@TechnicallyJeff]

that's pretty cool

[@enzopeace2921]

Hey Jeff, If I'm using something like Eufy for home security & I want to stream the camera feed to my car display - will this work? I currently use the old Ottocast that only has Carplay & Android Auto, which obviously doesn't allow this. If it wouldn't be natively supported, like say through a Eufy app, would it be possible to cast it from the phone display?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

It should be possible. You may need to do split screen though so the aspect ratio isn't too wide for the app.

[@enzopeace2921]

@@TechnicallyJeff Thanks Jeff - just purchased with your link :) When you say it should be possible, do you mean by screen casting or as a downloaded app?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Nice! Enjoy it! It should be possible as a downloaded app.

[@JuaneMain]

How does this compare with the Carlinkit tbox plus? which one do you think it's better??

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Both work well. I prefer the user interface of this more than the Tbox Plus. The Tbox Plus let's you do things this doesn't though, like access the developer settings which is required if you want to make all apps able to use split screen. The P3 can't do netflix split screen.

[@DBGE001]

Hi Jeff, I recently saw the video: "General Motors sells detailed driver logs without your consent" from the KZbin channel of Louis Rossmann. Could you verify if KIA EV6 is also collecting driver/car data without explicitly opting in on this policy?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I saw that recently. I'm not sure the easiest way to verify that to be honest.

[@ArcaneEdge]

How do you like it over the Tbox? I’m still using that one and loving it.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I like them both. I like the interface of this better, but the Tbox Plus allows more customization and you can do split screen with Netflix which you cannot do with this.

[@SaeedKhan-hi6vk]

How does this compare to MMB ai? For Mercedes e class w213 which has a really wide screen, will the Netflix fill the whole screen? Is there a noticeable drop in audio quality? Lastly, can you screen mirror from your phone as well?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Honestly never tried that one. It depends on the content. If it's filmed in ultrawide it will. If not, it will just fill the portion to make it as big as possible. No noticable drop in audio quality. And yeah it should, but I didn't test that piece personally.

[@SaeedKhan-hi6vk]

@@TechnicallyJeff thank you!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Happy to help!

[@jimmer811]

Hi I have a 2017 Landrover discovery with an in touch pro system, it’s has an hdmi port, but the unit itself doesn’t have CarPlay. Will this system allow CarPlay to work on this system? Many thanks

[@TechnicallyJeff]

If it has a HDMI port, it should be able to be used with the HDMI out to display on the applicable screen(s).

[@brumalerie]

Curious about this box… if your car gets broken into and they steal the box, will they now have access to all the apps and their logins that you have on the box? Meaning that I would have to change every single password to any app that I have on that box and let’s say my phone or tv or home pc? Thanks

[@TechnicallyJeff]

There's no lock screen, but I think you can remotely remove access / factory reset the device in Google.

[@JuaneMain]

What about notifications from your phone and insteracting with them?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Phone notifications don't come through unless you're also signed into those apps (other than phone calls)

[@tylerprohaska3458]

I have owned the p3 for couple of months and is there an option for screencast from phone to the p3? Cause i cant figure that out

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I think so but I personally didn't test that. You could email them and ask.

[@kzs7231]

Hi Jeff, do you think this is a better buy than the Carlin kit tbox?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I think I like them both about the same. I definitely like the UI of this more. But the Carlinkit Tbox Plus allows access to developer options which allows more customization.

[@sbinnix34]

Hello, love this device but not sure how to use full screen mode on my 2024 GMC Sierra. Any suggestions?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

It should automatically adjust to the right aspect ratio... What's it look like?

[@sbinnix34]

@@TechnicallyJeff I have the ottocast on the left and a smaller box with factory airplay showing gps map on the right

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Is there a way to disable the factory split screen? In my vehicle I can disable the split screen functionality and it will fill the entire screen.

[@sbinnix34]

@@TechnicallyJeff I will check that out, thanks!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Good luck!

[@grzmi11]

If I have Android Auto and Spotify running, I turn off the car and then restart it, does the last function work or do I have to select it again?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You can set it to go into the last used app when it starts, which would be android auto

[@blackbushido]

Hello. Excellent an very informative video. I was just wondering if this pulls up the Apple CarPlay that is already available in my car stereo and am I able to use Alexa/Siri with this and use Alexa with Echo Auto and say, turn on my Ring alarm and or other Alexa driven devices and have Alexa or Siri turn on my SiriusXM?? I noticed NO ONE has this type of video!?! Thank you an thank you for your timely response

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Thanks! It does work with Carplay but the voice assistant used with it is usually Google assistant or Alexa that gets installed on the device itself. I haven't tested it the way you're looking to use it though.

[@blackbushido]

@@TechnicallyJeff You are more than welcome. Seriously excellent job!!! Oh but Alexa can work with it??

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Thanks! Yes, you can install the Alexa app on it

[@blackbushido]

@@TechnicallyJeff THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!! Now I can go ahead and repurchase Echo Auto!! Now can you tell me what makes it possible makes stronger signals or would a SIM card work better??

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Of course! For SIM, it depends on the carrier. My hotspot works well.

[@kopite9631]

How is KZbin music via Android auto? I also have an EV6 (gt line2) and have a carlinkit box with Android Auto built in. I get no bass in my meridian sound system with it. With an android auto adapter i get great bass but yet to find a box that lets me stream video and provides excellent audio quality through Android auto. Would love to ditch the Android auto adapter.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

My audio quality is great with lots of bass with this and the Carlinkit TBox Plus

[@kopite9631]

​​@@TechnicallyJeff Yeah I figured out I needed to turn my assistant off on the tbox to fix the audio issue. Now working great. This new box looks great but might have to wait for a sale. $500ish CAD is a bit too much

[@TechnicallyJeff]

@kopite9631 yeah that's a lot of money

[@guillaumelabrecque1460]

​@@kopite9631You know what, I'm from Canada too and just got the device. Didn't plug it yet. But I bought it for $185 US/ $261 CAD shipping included. Still can't understand how I got it so cheap. I was browsing their site and they had promotions and codes that worked.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh wow and that's for the P3 with the 8gb/128gb configuration?

[@georgegiannopoulos]

Is the car charger necessary when using the USB-A connector? because the instructions imply so.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

No it's not. I plugged into my EV6 USB-A port and it worked fine.

[@georgegiannopoulos]

Good to know, because from the instructions diagram you get the impression that his is the way to go , Usb-a to usb-c with intermediate link to car charger connector. Did you notice sometimes the ottocast disconnects the car radio when playing?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah I guess some car radios maybe don't provide enough power. I did not have that issue.

[@bulentduran4805]

Ottocast P3 android 12 or Carlinkit T box android 13. Please help me, Which one should I buy?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Personally I prefer the Tbox Plus I reviewed. It allows access to "developer settings" which means you can enable split screen on every app, including Netflix. The P3 doesn't allow that so Netflix doesn't support split screen.

[@bulentduran4805]

thanks

[@TechnicallyJeff]

happy to help!

[@superkevyn8]

Looks really good love the idea of youtube and netflix while waiting for charging hahah but 500 bucks haha

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Haha it's not $500

[@superkevyn8]

It would be in CAD lol

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh haha that's crazy

[@wynigi789]

you can watch youtube and so on while driving?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You can buy please don't watch while you drive lol

[@jalcanites2939]

Just got mine today. I have a 2022 toyota 4runner. It does not show me anything, not even the UI. I am currently using another ottocast product, the A2 airpro. If i reconnect my current unit, it is being found automatically by my car. Also, just noticed that under audio source, it is being displayed as ottoaibox. When i connect my current ottocast, it shows as android auto.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hmm try disabling android auto. That might force it to use carplay to connect.

[@jalcanites2939]

@@TechnicallyJeff also, when i first power on the unit, it says searching for ipod. I have an android phone.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

That's weird. I haven't seen that.

[@jalcanites2939]

@@TechnicallyJeff Yes it is. I sent an email to their support person. I have not received any response. If this drags on, and I can not return this product, I may have to fight this with my credit card company.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hopefully they get back to you soon

[@user-cr4qt7ks1j]

Which Car Scanner dongle do you use?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I use a really old one, but this is the one I recommend. It works well with Android and iPhone and has great reviews amzn.to/3U3yQum

[@petermckenzie4296]

Can't use Android auto without WiFi and utub among other apps require date how do l get around it

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I'm not sure if the P3 allows it to run wifi and hotspot at the same time

[@saulgoodman602]

I have seen your review on this as well as the Carlin kit. Which one is the best or am I missing one?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I personally use the Carlinkit TBox Plus. It costs a lot less after my promo code and it allows split screen with Netflix

[@saulgoodman602]

What about connection time?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Both take about the same - around 30-45 seconds to load up

[@saulgoodman602]

@@TechnicallyJeffany of these devices make a faster connection?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Not for a full android system (Tbox Plus, P3, etc). Wireless Android Auto/Carplay adapters will connect faster, but that's because they aren't loading a full system. They just mirror your phone.

[@juancampos5683]

I just received mine and i plugged it and nothing shows in my screen. 2018 Cadillac xts.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

That's not good. Does your car have wired Carplay?

[@milovan8565]

Good video. Seems seamless between CarPlay and Android. When I installed mine the other day however, I could either do CarPlay or Android but not both. Ottocast support said “ If you want to use wireless carplay, please click the "Multiplay" app and then connect the bluetooth on your phone. Please kindly note that if you want to connect with a hotspot or wifi to play KZbin or Netflix, please don't enter the carplay. Otherwise the wifi will be occupied. Then you can conencit the device with your phone's hotspot. Settings---Network & internet---Internet” Why is yours so seamless?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I'm not sure what you're referring to. You're correct, you can't use the android interface at the same time as running wireless Carplay

[@milovan8565]

@@TechnicallyJeff thanks for your prompt reply. I'm still confused however. @ 6:22, you show opening Netflix and KZbin. Then @ 8:16 you're opening CarPlay. Then @ 8:48 you're opening up Max. I cannot do that on my Ottocast P3. Ottocast support told me "that if you want to connect with a hotspot or wifi to play KZbin or Netflix, please don't enter the carplay. Otherwise the wifi will be occupied." So how are you jumping back and forth and everything still works?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hmmmm it's been a little bit since I looked at it. You're right, I'm able to do that. What does yours do when you try that? I will say, Carplay is connected to my iPhone, but the apps are connecting to a different device for wifi.

[@milovan8565]

@@TechnicallyJeff what other device are you using for WiFi? Is it a device in the car that then has its own cellular radio? That would explain why you can do both.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I have an android phone I use for a mobile hotspot.

[@godbadgood]

I'm assuming you can't plug this into any car? It needs carplay to work?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Correct, it uses the carplay protocol to display on the screen so the vehicle needs to support wired carplay.

[@prevailz1]

There's one issue that I have with all these boxes, no option to have a clock on the status bar. Definitely Needed for our cars because kia/Hyundai dont have clocks anywhere but on this screen, i run a small floating clock on my status bar until these companies give us a customizable status bar. Could root it and run magisk i guess.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

There is a clock in the status bar for this and the Tbox Plus though. That's how I access the time.

[@prevailz1]

@@TechnicallyJeff when split screen is active i don't see any clocks on status bar, I've never have on any version. Even in your videos i don't see a clock when its in full screen. One only seen my tbox one time have a factory clock in the status bar and i could never replicate that glitch again. So i just have a small floating clock start up with system that sits nicely in the corner.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Check 3:05 in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/epXQYoRooZprbck

[@prevailz1]

It's not on the status bar though, it's on the task bar(auto hides on fullscreen which was shown when you opened netflix) which i disable. I wish it was static on the status bar

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh gotcha

[@michellec8513]

How can I connect it to my tv and download streaming apps?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You can connect it to your tv using a mini hdmi to hdmi cable. And for downlaoding apps, you use the play store or the apkpure store.

[@KarimDK81]

Will this work full screen on any car screen? My screen is big and high. Renault Rlink 2

[@TechnicallyJeff]

If Carplay does, then yes

[@KarimDK81]

@TechnicallyJeff Android auto don't go full screen on my car screen. Just afraid to buy and this will do the same 😅

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Haha yeah I get that. Do you have a way to check if carplay is full screen? With Android auto, the auto manufacturer has to have updated their infotainment system software within the past few years to fill the screen. Carplay has been full screen longer.

[@KarimDK81]

@TechnicallyJeff I will contact Renault 🫡 Thank you for video and info

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I'm glad to help!

[@Kurto2021]

I tried to get a sim. Verizon said no. I also don’t have the split screen app

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You may have to activate the verizon sim using a cell phone IMEI. Regarding split screen, what do you mean? You don't have the option?

[@Kurto2021]

@@TechnicallyJeff a lot of people demoing it have an app called split screen. I am not seeing it. Tried to search for that app but can’t seem to find that one

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Interesting, no I don't have that. I just enable split screen the way I showed in the video.

[@extremebaggers7817]

Will this work with 2016 corvette

[@TechnicallyJeff]

If it has wired carplay, it should

[@vincenzomarabotto]

Hello, how can I watch Netflix without Wi-Fi? Or how to get Wi-Fi for this P3 ?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You can download videos to watch offline. Or you can use a hotspot. I use my phone's mobile hotspot and it works well.

[@prevailz1]

You can insert your own sim card that has a data plan which is what I do on mine.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yep that's another option

[@eddiesti2004]

How come to promotion code doesn’t work?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Which one? Both listed in the description should work

[@codebluefpv]

It’s a bit pricy, I do like the ui tho. Are you going to replace the Tbox with this?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah I agree I'm a fan of the UI more than other AI boxes I've tested. And I don't think so. I use Netflix split screen fairly often lol

[@prevailz1]

You can split screen netflix by going into android developer settings.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Not on the Ottocast P3 though. Android developer settings are disabled and not able to able to be access unfortunately. The Tbox Plus allows access the normal way (tapping the build number a bunch of times) which is how you can get split sceen for Netflix on it.

[@volcalstone]

​@@TechnicallyJeffdoes your work Tbox Plus do 7:3 split screen ratio tho? It doesn't do that natively that's why so unless you have a different firmware version or so. Also I'm not sure if you saw any of my other posts but you do do Netflix split screen on the P3 but it's a little tricky to do so. Read my comment on the main page.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah the Tbox Plus has "factory settings" where you can set the default ratio (50/50, 60/40, 70/30) with password 4545. Still trying to find that comment lol. Can you tag me in it? I'm not seeing it.

[@MrTurban12]

Between this and Carlink and this which one is better in your opinion?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Both have pros and cons. The Tbox Plus is a lot cheaper though.

[@rperez0406]

TBox Plus or Max and what's the difference? Thanks in advance.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

The Tbox Plus and Max have the same basic software and hardware. The Max (aka LED or Ambient) just has a different LED on the device.

[@rperez0406]

If you didn't have the plus, which would you buy?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Probably the Tbox plus because it costs less and it allows split screen with Netflix which I use fairly often. I do really like the UI of the Ottocast P3 though.

[@user-dn2yi4ni3c]

I have question: does it need to be connected to internet connection?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yes, usually through a hotspot like your phone or by getting a SIM

[@user-dn2yi4ni3c]

@@TechnicallyJeff thank you very much!!!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Happy to help!

[@ChrisEdoria]

@TechnicallyJeff Hey Jeff Im using the elite car box with hotspot and the connection to this device is trash ( can barely download apps).. with the p3 is the connection to your phone better? I have a galaxy s24 so my speeds should be amazing.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah mine downloaded apps pretty fast. I have a S24 Ultra

[@RussellHogan]

Can the UI run on a USB-C monitor I have in my car? I use the monitor as my car display.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You should be able to using the usb-c to usb-c cable as long as the monitor is able to accept the input.

[@volcalstone]

If that display is capable if Carplay then yes you could use a USB-C cable. You just have to make sure that monitor will supply enough pass through power to the P3. The other way would be to use the mini HDMI out on the P3 instead but you would need to supply power to the P3 using the USB-C port. I haven't tested this out yet as I just got my P3 but I will update this if needed. I planning to use both displays at the same time eventually and this was one of the reason why I went with the P3 instead of the Tbox Plus.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

good info

[@RussellHogan]

@@TechnicallyJeff Thanks. I run samsungDex on it.

[@RussellHogan]

@@volcalstone Thanks. I run SamsungDex on it.

[@ChaseEverything]

This thing crashes on my Mercedes A250e 2020... although it worked fine in terms of playback speed in my friends 2003 Audi A3 retrofitted Android Head Unit with Car Play, But the CarLinkKit appears to work flawlessly with good picture but limited to 1080p. This one had 4K picture but framerate stuttered with no delay on audio, but just stuttering fps which was worse in 4k mode. I thought it was just the car but the car plays the same videos fine with MBUX's video player, but MBUX doesn't work when driving nor does it even have youtube capabilities. And I know its not the car because the CarLinkKit plays videos so much better. I'm sending the Ottocast P3 back, there were even times where it freezes completely and I have to unplug it for about 20 minutes before it registers my screen interactions.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh wow that's interesting. You're on the latest firmware? I haven't had any freezing.

[@scotthucks7966]

My question is will it play KZbin TV?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah it will

[@raultabares9796]

Can i watch Netflix or KZbin while driving?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You can, though if you're driving you shouldn't watch it

[@raultabares9796]

@@TechnicallyJeff hanks ..I meant for kids ..

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah it's great for road trips to play in the background. Just important not to watch while you drive haha

[@nicknyce718]

can you get CoD Warzone running on this or any other boxes?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Honestly I haven't tried but it's possible with 8gb ram

Does it do 60fps?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Carplay only does 30 fps

[@volcalstone]

​@@TechnicallyJeffI heard the older MMB units were 60fps. I wonder why they used Carplay as the base of this as it's Android OS overall. I do wish it was 60fps tho. 30fps feels sugglish at times. It's fine for watching movies but not so much for anything else.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I think the Carplay protocol is easier for them to code from my understanding. Personally I haven't had issus with 30 fps though with regular use.

[@relano00o]

For Mercedes owner, here's the real deal on the Ottocast P3 for our 2024 E-class rides. Total no-go. Trust me, it’s a disappointment you want to steer clear of. If you’re on the fence, lean back. I’ve got enough proof to turn that maybe into a hard pass. So, before you even think about dropping some cash on it, remember, you’ve been tipped off. Ottocast P3 and Mercedes E-class 2024.. Not worth it, trust.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

What's wrong with it with the E-class?

[@rogerthat24]

I like it, but not at C$466. I'd get something like this if the price went to C$250-300.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah that's expensive in Canada

[@puropalmar]

176 in eBay usa

[@TechnicallyJeff]

New?

[@candy8172]

Ottocast P3 No developer mode is too painful

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah I wish they let you access it

[@candy8172]

No developer mode is too painful No way to adjust DPI The font of KZbin MUSIE interface is too big

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yep developer mode would help in several ways.

[@BradKalinoski]

Right after wathcing this review, and finding it for cheaper. I bought one. But...... It just is buggy. After using it for about four months. Ive got to the point that I just dont use it any more. Its stutters with maps. Its hard to connect with android. Its just not as good as it could be.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh yeah? And it's the P3? Not a different model?

[@BradKalinoski]

@@TechnicallyJeff Yes, its the P3 Android 12. Its unfortunate because I do like it, but has connection issues and stutters and someone wont even start carplay or android auto. Ive tested it in the EV6 GT line and the Bz4X limited

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hmm that's so weird. Have you reached out to support?

[@seane1984]

P3 is subpar compared to the p2 pro. No custom boot logos. No notification bar at all. No firmware updates hard or ota. Only supports very small SD cards that must be fat 32 formatted. No USB support. Supposedly there was supposed to be an update firmware wise to allow larger formatted SD cards but that update never came for us customers. And no option to have a top bar menu with home and back. Only a floating button. And worst of all no option to use car gps signal

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I haven't tested the P2 pro. It's not bad though.

[@007thecookster]

They are less than £100 on Ali express for the better model and latest operating system. Everyone seems to rebrand and add triple the price. Shame on you

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Gotta be careful purchasing from there. There are a lot of options with varying quality. And support isn't great.