I reviewed the CHEAPEST Carplay screen

A deep dive review into the Podofo wireless apple carplay / android auto screen, can it really be useable at this price?
Aliexpress (Affiliate link):
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Amazon (Affiliate link):
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0:00 - Intro
0:13 - What comes in the box
0:35 - Screen protector ASMR
0:40 - Screen Quality & Brightness
1:01 - Different models available
1:15 - How it's mounted
1:29 - Features from the home screen
1:49 - DVR (Dashcam) function
2:07 - Dashcam Sample footage
2:40 - Audio output options
3:12 - FM Transmitter Test
3:40 - AUX output test
4:12 - Airplay (why?)
4:42 - Bluetooth Music streaming
5:06 - Wifi Video (Dashcam app)
5:37 - Main screen function keys
5:55 - Apple Carplay setup
6:09 - Apple Carplay startup time
7:00 - Apple Carplay performance
7:56 - Microphone and Hey Siri test
8:44 - Call quality test
9:15 - Price and where to buy
9:49 - Would i recommend?
Music used:
Leavv - Winter Shore chll.to/68d35852
Masked Man - Joop chll.to/65e86fa9

[@MyShowbizName]

I'm gonna buy this first and then work my way up to buying a car.

[@thegadgetdude]

Good job my next review is a gearbox

[@olasogaolu7011]

😂😂😂 don’t do that

[@castor4187]

Very strong review, ver thing that's important in a good overview

[@TheShadowseesyou]

good to see you doing videos again

[@thegadgetdude]

Thanks! Doing one a week to get back into it.

[@Lewis-jn1ou]

does this have dual bluetooth so you can connect to it with the phone then out go the sound while it connects to th car?

[@FesterWerks]

I didn't buy this one, but it made me aware of them and bought a different brand. Nice, easy retrofit. Thanks!

[@thegadgetdude]

Awesome, yeah so many options on the market now, sure beats a basic Bluetooth transmitter imo.

[@mstvir]

which one did you go with?

[@nadavleor]

Can this connect to a OBD2 Bluetooth transmitter? Would be nice to see live telemetry from the car.

[@rambledogs2012]

Anything in the settings to switch the display to right hand drive mode seeing as we drive on the correct side of the road, of course? 🙂 EDIT - Scrolling down I see that's been answered 🙂

[@VSPEED]

I saw a CR-Z interior and subscribed

[@user-qj6xn8lk1j]

Where are you buy it

[@JBDNFT]

That's a CR-z this is everything I needed today, because that's the car I'm gonna buy

[@thegadgetdude]

It is indeed a CRZ! I recommend it love mine.

[@JBDNFT]

@@thegadgetdude Thanks for the like man, I have a question though. Do you know anything about actual stereo screen installs?

[@chhaymatt]

5:52 In the settings, there's driving position - does it let you change where the carplay homescreen button and the list of your recent apps to be on the right side?

[@thegadgetdude]

yes exactly this!

[@y2kjon]

I’ve been thinking of getting one of these, so good timing with this video. If sharing this between two people that drive the same car, can it be set up with AirPlay with more than one phone?

[@thegadgetdude]

Hey Jon! I think it’s just a matter of picking which to connect much like normal Bluetooth car setups, but I haven’t tried it between two phones yet so will report back when I have.

[@matenagypal7322]

I know for CarPlay, once you plug your phone in it’s individual to you since it’s your phone, me and my partner have both had our phones in my Eonon stereo in the car and always worked a treat

[@kubamichalek]

Thats an interesting device. I am concerned though, that when it heats up it will slow down. Is there a better performing device? I.e. where the lag of swiping is not noticable.

[@thegadgetdude]

I've taken it on long drives no issues with overheating although it's not super hot in the UK yet. Haven't tried any other devices yet but if I do I will likely review.

[@kenjude1]

Carpodgo TP3 Pro which I have is much smoother swiping. But it’s a lot more money. You pay your money and take your pick. But realistically, how often do you really need to swipe?

[@mk.c63]

Assuming the unit is connected to the car via Bluetooth, can we use the media controls on the steering wheel to skip tracks while in CarPlay?

[@moatasemmohyie7168]

I had the same question

[@letssaylalala]

I actually bought a similar one, the unit doesn’t actually connect to the car’s bluetooth while in Carplay. Your phone connects to both the unit AND your car simultaneously, and so the steering switch works like normal. I like it so far.

[@moatasemmohyie7168]

@@letssaylalala did you buy it from amazon or aliexpress?

[@rudyveloz1180]

Does it have to be plugged in, or does it have an internal battery as well?

[@thegadgetdude]

You need to have it plugged in, it then turns on as soon as you apply power

[@m4st3rm1nd9]

Try with your phone in landscape mode, then mirroring would make sense to you.

[@thegadgetdude]

Weirdly it didn’t auto rotate!

[@m4st3rm1nd9]

@@thegadgetdude That’s a bummer.

[@FateSoulzZ]

Don't know about apple carplay, but using android auto with a carplay screen like this drains the hell out of my android smartphone/s battery. Was android auto worth it? yeah. But my phone gets toasty like an oven and the battery drains like hell. Feeling some regrets? kinda. Did some googling and apparently wireless android auto eats up alot of battery and heats up the phone. I wonder if the screen supports wired android auto

[@ovidiumoc.3904]

This screen should be able to be mounted higher on the windscreen, upside down and the dash camera on a wire that u can put still higher on the windscreen, in the center of the windscreen. It has nice features overall !!! That pic of a Bugatti i hope u can remove !!!

[@nicholasknapp5972]

Can you change the Bugatti screen

[@giggins83]

It’s a Bugatti divo by the way 😂😂 sorry just had to say

[@thegadgetdude]

Ah thanks I’m not up to date on my Bugattis surprisingly never looked at buying one 😅

[@Incognito-turnip]

$$$$ why u saying dollars not ££££ ???

[@You-3ef]

50$ is not correct !!! GERMANY by Alixpress 75 Euro and Amazone without back camera costs 90 Euro☹☹

[@thegadgetdude]

Ah that’s a bit more than I paid, I think it can vary depending on AliExpress sales/discount and tax.

[@MrBaskins2010]

nice little unit, total turd tho

[@matenagypal7322]

Reckon it’s decent if you switch cars often it’s quite quick to set up

[@mongo2044]

As usual, these dash mount things are a big joke. Especially when Aliexpress is involved. I found it, after much effort and a confusing mess (Aliexpress never changes), for USA. But, sold out at Aliexpress. No surprise. This is classic bait and switch. Amazon USA charges considerably more with no front camera. My advice to you sir is to stop reviewing this Chinese bait and switch junk only found on Aliexpress. You will just loose subscribers.