Easily add CarPlay / android auto to any car - Seicane dashcam

installation and usage of the seine dash cam, install CarPlay and android auto onto any car in 1 minute
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[@theidsarealltaken]

Just a slight correction. The Bluetooth option under the FM setting is to send the audio direct from your phone to the car, if your car has Bluetooth or a AUX bluetooth dongle, this gives the best audio quality as coming direct from your phone rather than via the screen

[@SpyderLEE]

Didn’t know that. I’ll pin this comment as that’s super useful

[@GerryVeerman]

Do I understand correctly this setup means the source of music can be your phone, the Seicane pulls the music up via the device link (BT), and is the device controlling the playback, sending the output via BT to the existing car BT receiver? Or; I now send music/phone calls to the car’s audio system via BT direct. The Seicane will become a device in the middle.

[@theidsarealltaken]

@@GerryVeerman More like the second scenario. I've only used with Android Auto so can't comment on Carplay. When turning on screen it first connects to phone via Bluetooth to act as a handshake to then connect via Wifi. Once phone is connected to screen via Wifi the bluetooth connection between phone and screen stops. At the same time my phone connections to a AUX bluetooth dongle made ny uGreen which is connected to my car AUX 3.5mm audio input. The Android Auto screen now acts as 'remote' screen controlling all the normal Android Auto functions, however the sound is being sent directly from phone to the ugreen bluetooth dongle plugged into car, the sound does not go via the screen

[@gladwinasir7815]

​@@theidsarealltakenare you using the same brand Seicane or other model

[@shahram72]

So will you.get all the sounds from navigation and system sounds of Android Auto this way? Because I'm not interested in using the FM transmitter and don't have an aux in. I have to be able to use BT audio.

[@koryteranian1]

Thank you for your video - FWIW - For those considering purchasing this unit - I've purchased one of these Seicane Dashcam/Apple Carplay units, and have installed it in my car. I would say, I have very mixed feelings. After the initial few days of playing with the unit, powering it from the cigarette lighter power, I opted to hardwire it using the provided 3A power adapter. Pretty straight forward install, and I KNOW I've installed it correctly. So here is my feedback: 1. The units feels solid to touch and the display has a good appearance and feel. I like the IDEA of this product, but it has several flaws! 1. even if you mount it sold, it still shakes while you're driving. I fixed this shaking by building a simple block on my 3D printer and stuffing it between the display and the mount from the back (so you don't see it from the front). 2. Audio pass through quality sucks! I've connected my iPhone wirelessly to the Seicane unit, and from there, there is a cable going from Seicane to my car stereo through the Aux input. Comparing the pass through quality to simple direct bluetooth connectivity to my car stereo, I would say Seicane quality is awful. I am willing to tolerate 1 and 2, but then there is 3. Every time I turn off my car, and turn it back on again, I have to do a hard power down on the Seicane unit (holding the power button at the top of the unit for a few seconds), then power up the unit!!! To me, this is the deal breaker! This brings me to 4. AWFUL tech support!!! I've reached out to Seicane, and they have responded quickly (within 24 hours), BUT the quality of support is really really really BAD! After a few emails going back and forth, they came back with requiring me to do a firmware upgrade. I have no problem with this, BUT the documentation they have provided and the video makes you laugh and cry at the same time! First of all, everything is in Chinese (at least all the important stuff). They have also provided an .mp4 video to download, which is supposed to help! The video is absolute utter rubbish! I am really disappointed with Seicane!

[@richardl4078]

Thx for the honest review . Was considering to buy one for my car due to navigation and “to watch KZbin and Netflix during free time “ but since u mention that the audio is bad . And also I need to mirror screen from my phone right ? That isn’t really a deal . Better to stick a tablet on the dashboard Which is way more useful

[@grumpywolfgaming]

I just bought another brand of these, exactly the same but without the dashcam. So far I'm loving it. Far cheaper than and less time than installing a stereo.

[@waynefisher678]

Thanks for a brilliant review mate! One of these car devices is just what I need. Everything was explained simply so even I can understand 👍🏽

[@JezAuditore]

Wow, i recently got a standalone front only dashcam for the same price as this whole unit and the quality looks the same. Great find

[@ccw5886]

Brilliant info, well described and straight forward. Thank you.

[@Umski]

I am genuinely surprised at the actual quality of this - no weird English translations, seems to be well made, lots of options and a reasonable price - very tempted just for the dashcam facility and the added benefits of Carplay - with some careful hiding of the wires it could easily look stock 👍

[@SpyderLEE]

It is honestly surprising good for the money. It shocked me a little too

[@adwol48]

if your going to use the aux lead I would suggest picking up a ground loop isolator they are only a few quid and can get rid of any interference you may be having

[@larryh9525]

Great review/demo. The device looks like a home run.

[@thamysetimports8825]

I think this equipament is better then multimedia. More easy to install 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@darkness485]

Nice video mate!

[@sohailazaghloul1702]

Amazing , thank you for your very clear explanation ❤

[@stephenmorrish]

Just placed my order, there was a small discount for using your link, nice one. With shipping, it came out at £92.59, not bad, not bad at all.

[@marksapollo]

How do you get it to ship to the UK or is it international shipping?

[@crazedskirge287]

How long before you got shipping confirmation?

[@thomasbroker69]

But you’ll have to pay import duties once it arrives?

[@Hayro3500]

So... did it arrive? Was it good?

[@stephenmorrish]

@@Hayro3500 It arrived and works well. I didn't bother with the reversing camera, small car so there is no need. My iPhone connects every time, it takes about 60 sec. I have had a couple of lock-ups, where it becomes unresponsive. The next time I got into the car, the issue had resolved itself. Given the cost of under £100 I can't complain.

[@VickersDoorter]

Great video - very clear instructions.

[@anthonybrown4874]

Interesting and it fits well the fiesta just wondering about the foot size of the mount? as Zafira b has a similar space in front if the radio info screen.

[@jozzerful2]

Also if you even bought one of those little things that go on the cigarette lighter that I made reference to even if you only have your smartphone in car you can still do the very same thing and play whatever music you want from your phone through the speakers of your car which I think is a big advantage

[@davidquigley226]

Great video, what's the audio like for incoming and outgoing calls from it when connected via Bluetooth, thanks

[@dailyvlogs4099]

Mate this is just awesome thank you so much

[@Fer_Morales1995]

Thanks, my gf just gave me this as a present and I didn't quite like it, however your review has made me see it will be quite useful and come in handy.

[@armeniaes503]

Great review. How long does the battery last? Thank you

[@akka5465]

Hiya mate, great review. How's the device held up since you installed it?

[@glx40]

Hi, thanks for a very clear review, I am very tempted to buy the dashcam but I wonder if you could help with a couple of practical questions, the first is do I need to buy a SD card? If you buy the dashcam with 32gb of storage built in. Assuming that the dashcam works from the time it’s switched on can you use the apple car play to run mapping at the same time?

[@chinoricco6368]

Couldnt find the aux fix, but you saved me!

[@mjc8247]

Great review! What is the height of the screen. The ad says 193 mm but that can't be correct. Guessing it's 93. Does the internet radio work ok and if wired via aux can steering wheel change volume etc.? I've got DAB at the moment. Also, when the car comes on does it automatically go to carplay or do you need to click it each time? Thanks

[@marcuslima2535]

hey mate, how did you plug in the red cable to connect the rear view camera with your clutch? Thanbks

[@morganrugby9231]

Great video just bought one hope it comes and works like yours

[@rahulnaik632]

Thanks for the brisk review. I noticed that the video was uploaded in Jun 2023....so I presume that your device is also quite new. Wondering how it has withstood the rigors of being left out in the sun?

[@sergiopatino7532]

Hello friend, that android radio works for Canada. I want to know if it can hold a cold temperature. I live here in Canada

[@karlnotlenny1]

Great video, thinking of getting one of these to match a single din aftermarket head unit with no screen

[@SpyderLEE]

Seems like a decent thing from the time I’ve been playing with it

[@KevinBrown-oj9km]

Good video. I bought one of these off TikTok but haven’t got round to installing it yet, I want all of the wiring hidden away and haven’t done anything like that myself before! Going to give it a go now, so wish me luck 😅

[@SpyderLEE]

Good luck 👍. Most of it usually can be stuffed into gaps so you can get it tidy-ish without too much issue

[@gregoryrschelskejr7207]

@SpiderLee - What is the difference between Mobile Internet and Screen cast? Both options seem to do the same thing?

[@veesoho93]

Nice thank you!

[@julianl7937]

Can you have the rear view fullscreen while driving? And if so, does the recorder still record only the front camera as it should? Much thx.

[@hotplugin]

very helpful thanks 🎉

[@FM-UK]

I got one after watching your video. Really good value. Thanks. PS - Any idea to watch KZbin or BBC iPlayer on the unit via CarPlay or is that not possible?

[@user-we3gu7qd2u]

Hi where did you buy it please Thank you

[@DeepakKumar-lv4te]

great stuff Lee, does it get DAB radio, or do we just use internet radio ? (my t5 radio is the stock ie crap one). thx

[@SpyderLEE]

It can get the internet radio. It doesn’t get any normal radio or dab. The timer is used just to send the signal to you your stock radio

[@DeepakKumar-lv4te]

@@SpyderLEE I noticed the link for it that you gave says only IOS can connect via bluetooth, not android. I've asked the question on their site, how would you connect android phone to it if no bluetooth? thx Lee.

[@SpyderLEE]

@@DeepakKumar-lv4te that weird because I connected it to android auto using Bluetooth in the video.

[@kevcard1599]

Excellent video and instructions

[@Adeline9418]

Mine comes tomorrow. Hope I can figure it out after I hook it up!!!

[@Truechildofgod]

nice video and this looks like a cool gadget but will it run down your Car battery?

[@jeii8841]

Looks good😊

[@SpyderLEE]

😊

[@gsinghmechanic]

Thank you informative

[@kevinwaag9976]

thanks you!! I've been wanting to buy one of this but I was hesitating because i don't have the aux plug in my car. definitely buying it now wit that fm feature!

[@christianwuchatsch9510]

So… this is all good. But how are we going with the V8 mrs swap?

[@bucket7548]

I got way more interested when you said it has a reverse camera

[@cxv6367]

its a decent unit but the most annoying feature for me is the home and volume controls of the using overlay some of the controls in waze ... and waze is what I use most of the time

[@Regigie]

Nice IV seen a Tesla type for radio but not sure if it fit my zafira but could u not take off Ur mirror and stick it on Ur windscreen and use that as a mirror lol and cam and thing or would that be illegal

[@jonm189]

Have you tried it in your van? Just wondered how it would sit on the dash? Great video, looks like a real bargain!

[@SpyderLEE]

It would sit great in the van as the top of the dash is flat. 👍. It’s actually really good for the money

[@wiilkasanadka10]

I just ordered one and got it for £96 for the 32gb model. The affiliate link did work, so I got like $3 off.

[@thomasbroker69]

Did it cost you custom tax duties when it got here? Interested to know how it is, some say great some not so great in the comments

[@wiilkasanadka10]

@thomasbroker69 I think its all included. But one thing I don't like is the maps, stays in light mode and won't go into dark mode so it's bright at night(maps)

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

Kool!

[@MintaCreativeArts]

Great vid

[@cokakada1189]

on aliexpress there is a similar one with a little plastic part showing above the screen from behinde saying HD or something.. whats the difference?

[@EsotericArctos]

I have seen a newer version of this device that had BT as an option to connect to the car audio. Maybe it only works if a phone is not paired via bluetooth :). FM is about same quality as most bluetooth implementations, so no great loss.

[@afzalshaikh2128]

What’s the new version number?

[@EsotericArctos]

@@afzalshaikh2128 I believe it is the same model number as this one, just with updated firmware. These units are bulk made and sold and various brand names from different Chinese sellers, at varying price points. Seicane seem to be one of the cheaper prices, but the unit is the same. The companies don't provide any firmware updates, so what you get is what you are stuck with when you buy them, like the full Andorid based head units.

[@qt1558]

If your car already has a reverse camera, will this reverse camera be two reverse cameras? Or will it disable the original?

[@skreviews9842]

Hey, nice video sir. Can you please update here on map navigation using through Android auto option that would be highly appreciated

[@bigsis5326]

How do you stick it down? I can’t work out the double sided tape

[@JezAuditore]

Hi Lee, Just wondering if this would sit well in the MR2 without obscuring visibility too much as would be able to put in the middle without stopping use of the cubby hole? Not managed to get anything to stick to the MR2 dash before either without it popping off after a day but can't seem to get hold of a navpod

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah would be good. I didn’t try it In the mr2 because the gauges I have.

[@dr.s.k.baruah8754]

Can it be fitted to ecosport of 2013 model ? If so how to order ?

[@pedrodelgadillo6865]

Might be a dumb question but does the radio need to be used for this device to work? My radio is currently locked out from my car so that's why I wanted to buy this and hopefully not have to deal with my car's radio not working and I can finally have music again

[@paulohenriquediaslopes1537]

The bluetooth connection in sounds car is good?

[@kostastheripper]

Hello. As I am new to this and I am willing to buy a product like that will it easy to use Spotify and KZbin from my phone to the screen ?? Thanks in advance

[@aidanbrampton7233]

In theory would I be able to unplug this device each night when I leave my car and take it into my house and bring it back when I go out without too much Hastle( choosing to find another way to fasten it such as velcro etc)

[@sonnyday6210]

Does it have dual Bluetooth connection for phone and car stereo.

[@GetIntoYourLife]

How do I get apple maps fullscreen instead of split screen with the dash cam?

[@kevinkuruvilla5870]

Hello there,I purchased the same model but I cannot cannot the sound to cars auxiliary. The cable everything is connected properly, but I can only hear the sound from the display speakers. Kindly help

[@ollis6667]

Can I install any android app on to it? Like torque. I need to monitor car engine management

[@dougconley]

Trying to figure out why I'd want to attach this contraption to my car instead of just connecting my phone via Bluetooth to the existing radio?? Please help me understand...

[@jozzerful2]

You actually can't connect your car radio 2 that device if you purchase a small little thing that goes in your cigarette lighter 10 €15 basically what you do is you turn your radio to say 98fm and on the little device in the cigarette you sync that to 98fm Ideally you would choose a frequency that is not usually used as once they are matching that is all that is because it works by Bluetooth it will look up with any Android device and allow any music to come through the speakers on car

[@kparks1212]

Great review. Thank you! My only frustration is… After watching another review, the guy talked about one feature, that was positive vs factory installed CarPlay system, was being able to actually watch videos. Well, I’ve exhausted my mental capacity, and can’t see how it can be done… Anybody been able to watch videos?

[@DarkMalJustice]

I'm envy the fact that you have a stick shift. I really miss those.

[@mufcgeoff5258]

It’s called Manual 😂😂

[@lkrnpk]

go to Europe, we have them a plenty

[@rovictuazon8667]

Hey @spyderLEE, Does this fit the MRS' dashboard (this product's stand)? on top of the hazard button and just a bit below the cubby storage compartment in the dash to be exact. thanks!

[@SpyderLEE]

Sorry I can’t really check, I don’t have the mr2 anymore

[@jn7812]

Nice watch. 👍

[@SpyderLEE]

😉

[@user-tx3bk2qx6x]

How do I go about getting one of these? And how much do they co?

[@yws152]

my car does not have a 12v car charger instead it just has usb, will this work if i use an adaptor? thanks

[@deeweeuavp]

Great review Ordered one myself

[@tkglsxk78]

It looks like there is a huge delay between the time you push a button and it actually does something. Is this correct? That's a huge deal breaker for me. Please let me know. Thank you.

[@raikusha5510]

Does it display KZbin videos on the screen from mobile KZbin?

[@scorpiontiger1781]

how do you download apps onto the unit? I'm using apple

[@Canada_Immigration_Bible]

I wish you included how to play a video from your phone storage (stored as files), and display it in the dash cam display. On long travels, it will help for kids or for the passengers. Please make even more detailed video, that show all the features, that you can do from the dashcam display, and all other apps, that works. Trying to understand, what all it can do.

[@derekrussell7651]

Is there a postage charge for this unit and if so, how much iscthe charge from China? Thank you...

[@xxxxbigdavexxxx]

just a shame that front camera aint on a fly lead too, that way place it in the right place and plug it into the head unit, like you said its a tad low on the fiesta

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah that would be better

[@user-vj7te3nr7v]

after changing android unit head, can you park in parallel?

[@Geriya]

Where did you connect the AUX?

[@1982garyo]

So if i play music on my phone it plays through the car or the unit 🤔

[@SullySadface]

Huh, that thing looks like it could go where my cabin rearview mirror used to be. Neat. On sale for $100? Doesn't look awful tbh

[@jasonkimmel3061]

Can you make calls through it?

[@user-wu9gm5ni1w]

How does it stay in place when your driving

[@motoadvicemotoclinic6677]

Can you view google maps from your phone on the screen?

[@DennisHaffner9]

Great video, and the unit seems solid! Was wondering - could it potentially be hung upside down like a rear view mirror? I have a van, and this would be a better location for the unit. This would probably demand that there is a way to turn the picture upside down in the settings. Do you know if this is possible? Thanks, and greetings from Norway!

[@SpyderLEE]

I couldn’t find anything. I was thinking the same myself but couldn’t get the screen to rotate

[@Diego7Strat]

"For the last time, I don't look nothing like no damn tow truck"

[@KWONGA]

Hello, friend Can I use a wired carplay?

[@brattica1980]

Hey, can you adjust the volume from the wheel controls?

[@petesawr8452]

Off course sound/music is coming from the original car stereo. is just used as amplifier and better sound

[@CreachterZ]

The GPS connection is to add that information to your camera data.

[@joaopedromartinsdealmeidal5331]

looks like you're doing a ecg to your car! 🙂

[@devoncavan6502]

If this device could connect to the car Bluetooth, it would be revolutionary

[@williambelford9661]

Is there a UK based supplier?

[@terizzett8597]

Do you have a link to purchase this item cheers

[@icooper5236]

Can't use a mobile phone but you can use this,isn't it the same thing?

[@KSMofBaltimore]

Hello everyone, The height dimension in product page seems to be wrong. What is actual total height? Is the base foldable? Is screen easily removable from base? Seicane Q&A section is a joke.

[@DuduPavanchannel]

your kitty made me instantly like your vid!

[@iqbalsaimbhi7553]

Does the audio quality sound like a Bluetooth connection when we connect the audio using an aux cable?

[@ADINKAM-Team]

Hello, the audio quality of AUX is affected by many factors. The current signal, vehicle wiring, etc. will all be affected, and noise may be generated.