These Portable Stereos have a HUGE Issue | LAMTTO w/ DashCam

Some of these head units are being sold with a huge issue. It is funny because the companies act like its not an issue. In this video I go over that issue as I review this LAMTTO head unit
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[@jamessgarage5406]

Hey AutoMotive, was recently watching your video on the 4.0 Jeep motor, and the Grand Cherokee video, I have a 2001 Jeep grand Cherokee 4.0L with some issues, biggest being one of my turn signals is out. Wondering what it could be I’ve done many things, such as replacing bulbs, didn’t work, replacing sockets, didn’t work, replacing the Hazard/turn signal relay, didn’t work, it’s only my front left turn signal that refuses to shine and the jeep has been sitting in my backyard for almost a year now with me tinkering here and there to see if I could find out the issues. The original owner (I’m the 2nd on paper) loved this thing, parked on concrete, washed after every drive on salted roads, maintained it when needed, it is the cleanest WJ frame I have seen, so I don’t want to part with it seeing as it only has 141,000 miles the guy I bought it from had it for 2 years and thrashed it in the woods on his property, ruining the front suspension components, and lazily spliced HIDs into the low beams. It could be a wiring issue, and if it is I am willing to rewire all of his bs. If I don’t need to do that then I can pretty it up a bit and mount them to the firewall properly, if you have any input about why the one turn signal will not work, anything is useful, I’ve been on many community pages on Facebook and most people say the same things. Hopefully you see this and have a response, I am looking forward to it.👍🏻

[@Arnold857]

I just mounted this unit which I saw on this channel. 2014 Mazda 6. First drive lasted 30 minutes, the unit turned off and on by itself 6 times, while using Google map.Screen went black, then came start up screen. The Bluetooth connects to my car but I could not get the Lamtto Bluetooth to connect to cars Bluetooth. It plays fine , just turns off and on.Any ideas. Thanks

[@Preske]

If I may ask, could you give a more in dept review of the actual dashcam and backup camera when reviewing devices like this? Every single review about these kind of devices are ignoring it completely and barely keep it to a "yes, it has it". I want to know how good it looks, are there issues with nightsight, how is the refreshrate, how easy is it to record, is there a way to emergency record, that sort of stuff...

[@devnull3278]

Same

[@howiel9671]

There a reason why they never talk about it. Back up camera look great but it does not turn on automatic when backing up, you have to click a button on the screen to see it. Hope that help

[@Maxlodge]

No you don’t you just have to wire it to your reverse lights so it automatically turns on when in reverse

[@lkrnpk]

I mean we do not live in 23rd century that it will turn on automatically with no wiring to the car, ok maybe with some gyro it vould sense the backing up movement but it would not be 100 bucks for this all then…

[@karasekjh]

Hello. What about audio kvality via aux in? Is it comparable or is it also bad?

[@user-ru4uz8bb7c]

I got 3 different brands including this brand and they all have something wrong. One of them the unit speakers didnt work and its missing the usb port which on amazon pictures and description says it has one. Second unit get really hot and its missing window mount. Third unit which is this brand, doesnt want to connect to fm and also takes a while to boot android auto

[@nelsonmei9527]

The one I have is similar to this, but it is not bright enough to use during day time. I can see the content, but it is hard to see the content clearly because the screen is not bright enough.

[@lykou1821]

Hello, why did you install it with the suction cup instead of the dash 3M tape? Also you are right, you should drill the dash on such a well kept Mercedes

[@md.sydulislam4362]

Could you please make a video how did you set up the back camera (in detail, especially the wire management)?

[@edfladung]

2:47 hey dude. Great video series. Question: is there a way to flip the unit upside down and reorient the interface and video? Is there an option to do this in the user interface? (This allows the unit to be mounted from the windshield, without obscuring the dashcam lens, basically the exact way you mounted here in this video but upside down).

[@blakekurtz4073]

I’m curious about the same thing. Want to mount mine near the roof line, but the top couple inches has the blue tint too reduce sun

[@russellgreene8310]

Haven't found a way on mine

[@Rare2297]

If you use Bluetooth music does it use speaker from the car or the unit ?

[@Nippletwerk]

I had mine for about 2 and a half weeks and my screen stopped turning on

[@lkrnpk]

Isn't it just quieter on Seicane unit, it isn't the max volume of audio on the system that you have? Or maybe it is not just quietness, hard to judge, also I am not an audiophile really, for me I would need it mostly for navigation (and other carplay-ish things) and dashcam would be a nice bonus, as phone loses charge fast when I use it for navigation and music.

[@free4348]

Have you compared this with the Carpuride W103? I’m deciding between the two.

[@AutoMotivate]

I’m supposed to be getting one soon, but the sales rep did not make it clear when they would be sending it out.

[@LazyKatze]

​@@AutoMotivatehow about compared with the carpuride Pro 9" unit that you did test? I believe the difference between the carpuride Pro units are just the screen size

[@vallemedrano4749]

If you don't mind, could you tell me if it does come with equalizer?

[@palace892y]

Does this drain car battery?

[@veeme96]

This type of device has so many "packaking" names: Hikity, Hodozzy, Podofo, Lamto. You do have to dive more into IT 😂 Now you just look as Lamtos reseller, man 😊

[@stealth91196]

Thought I was gonna have to stick with fm or aux which doesn’t sound all that great but for iPhone you can switch the audio output from the unit to the cars Bluetooth so I am still able to get great audio and CarPlay!!

[@lkrnpk]

I have bluetooth in my Opel Astra 2011 but I don't think it can play audio, I think it is just for calls - at least when I try it without the unit, but I will check when the unit arrives

[@farestabs]

Same here my vehicle only uses Bluetooth for calls! How did it turn out with the unit?

[@michals8183]

I have versions without a built-in camera. Is there any way to turn off the sound when turning on the device?

[@MB-yf3ob]

That was earlier in the video, in settings. I just ordered this unit as I had the Hauxiy wireless carplay touchscreen. returned it because it stopped working after 5 days of minimal use

[@michaelgoodwin4480]

Do you have to use the power cord that comes with the unit? Or will any USB C + car adapter work?

[@ajkooper]

my unit has the fm transmitter in the 12V power plug. i didn't use fm anyway so i used a universal usb c which works fine. so yes, but you'll lose the fm connection.

[@Samhain2323]

Does this unit have two Bluetooth capabilities

[@MrEnormous874]

I use the Bluetooth function for sound and is more reliable and sounds better than aux or thru the fm radio.

[@AutoMotivate]

I’ll have to try that out!

[@joelr7270]

@@AutoMotivate Yeah thats what missing from all you reviews on these type of units.

[@type_one]

do u have the Lamtto widescreen unit? is it able to do bluetooth audio transmission to cars' bluetooth/speakers?

[@Hitchcawk]

Does this big screen block much of your driving vision? I have a 2008 Infiniti Ex35 I’d like to put this in, but I’m worried with just having a flat/level dash that it will take up too much vision. Any input on that?

[@GetIntoYourLife]

Installed one tonight, unfortunately it had to go closer to my windshield as my 2015 Impala has a stash box and the stock head unit slides up for the cubby hole... so, to clear the path of the face unit, it had to close to the windshield... it glares a lot, but I turned down the brightness... I had no problems driving with it, it's a bit distracting right now, but I'm sure I'll get used to it... I had maybe 20 minutes total night driving with it tonight. Happy so far.

[@type_one]

any solution to get this to transmit audio to the car stereo if car has bluetooth? bluetooth usb dongle? is the OS android? only thing i need and it'll be perfect

[@MrXMasterTrader]

Newer models from Aliexpress have this Bluetooth feature

[@MrTbmnbo009]

Do you know if those without dashcam would be more responsive (when using carplay)? And how is the carplay performance in comparison to the carpuride?

[@fraser7252]

I recently installed my Lamtto RC07 connecting through the AUX output. Everything works fine until I make or receive a phone call. If I am listening to the radio or Spotify etc and I receive or make a phone call when I hang up, I no longer get any sound from whatever I was listening to previously, I have to restart the device in order to get the sound back. Is this a known issue or am I doing something wrong. Any help or advice would be great

[@PJ-sv4iw]

who knows.

[@gerardoguerrero5614]

Had the same issue with mine but what i noticed was that it only ever happened when I answered on my phone. If I answered using the lamto it was fine. My guess is that it disconnects thinking you turned off the Bluetooth but your phone is still obviously connected so it’s like the Spiderman meme where neither knows who messed up😂 either way yeah it sucks and is the reason why I sold mine

[@connorkelley4796]

Can I play movies and music via sd card?

[@alexgaona6868]

I have the same unit but it split the screen spotify n maps i click on spotify to make it full screen n it doesnt n ur did how i change it

[@AutoMotivate]

You gotta change it from the settings, I’m pretty sure

[@alexgaona6868]

@@AutoMotivate where to? What settings can u explain to me plz

[@lookatmatthew6281]

How would you wire an external volume knob? I don’t want to have to look away from the road

[@douglasharrislane2748]

How to you make android phone calls? Thank you

[@AlfonsoJoseS]

I have a usb bluetooth adaptor that i connect to the cars aux and powered by the usb port from car play's power supply while still connected to the carplay. Comepletely got rid of the buzzing sound instead of using the radio frequency. Not the most practical solution but it works for me 😊

[@ghulammirza1459]

Can you screen mirror from your mobile on this unit?

[@freebirddude]

I have the lamtto unit and yes it gives an option to mirror but I personally haven’t tried it

[@clabpr79]

It was smart to put the rearview camera inside the car to avoid messing with wires. I want to add a stereo like this in my Ford Escape and I was thinking to put the camera inside. Please next video add how the backup camera works inside the car and in the stereo.

[@lkrnpk]

I actually was thinking to myself how dumb I am that I did not think about that... ok well you might say maybe the back window is not perfectly clean or what but it has the damn wiper and front camera is also inside the car... Also I have a hatchback so it could be a bit trickier and maybe the wire would need more thinking of how to run it

[@HOLLAATCHA08]

Don't they have Bluetooth?

[@66bcc]

Can you test multiple iphone connection? If you and your partner connects, can you easily swithch betwenn phones. What if you drive the car and connect the phone, and another time your partner wants to connect. does the device remember both connections and connect the one which is in range. And what if both of you are in the car can you select between the phones without reconnecting everytime.

[@lkrnpk]

probably not, it's a cheap under 100 dollar thing, it is not super sophisticated

[@jacobexp4543]

Does this drain your car battery or burn the battery out due to the voltage and it being connect to your car charger port ?

[@brinckenj]

No doubt it will, I have a dash cam that is on 24/7 in my van. If I leave it plugged in it will drain the battery after two days. With that screen on that unit, I'm sure it will do the same.

[@jacobexp4543]

@@brinckenj okay thanks man

[@cokakada1189]

hey, I also bought this now and it has the advantage of letting me use my direct phone to original Car-BT Audio as before but still can be used and connected as the primary Carplay Screen. However when it turn on it shortly plays on the own speakers and then just after disconnects again to let me use the car's speakers again. Is there a way to avoid this short interception of the gadget letting sound play on its own speakers for the few seconds? Seems like a minor problem but in everday use it sounds like crappy cheap "afterwards bulit in" solution which it sure is but shouldn't feel like ;)

[@matthewgray2200]

What phone are you using for this?

[@1artistides]

how to fix CarPlay LAMTTO 9.26 smart sceen rear view camera that is inverted

[@1artistides]

please find the solution

[@ovidiumoc.3904]

These type of head/dash cam units should be mounted higher up the windshield, right behind the sun visor should be ok !!

[@heyjonjoebailey]

I have a buzz coming from the aux through Bluetooth. Anyone else have this experience?

[@SocorroRodriguez-yq6hb]

Did u figure out how to stop that sound

[@heyjonjoebailey]

@@SocorroRodriguez-yq6hb yes a loop isolator from Amazon. works perfectly.

[@CrimsonRepair]

That's called a ground loop. It's caused by the ground being supplied by both the power cable and the aux cable at the same time. You can either modify the cable to not include a ground on either aux or power, or you can get a cheap in-line ground loop isolator that plugs in between your aux cable and the car

[@maxmudruk]

don't buy it!!! mine was broken only after few hours of using (horizontal line on the screen appears). In addition to that: when using carplay music+navigation+unit DVR function = music intermittently stops and distorted every few minutes. The only removing sd card and turn off DVR helps. Yes sound quality much better than Seicane, but both my carplay devices: Seicane and Lamtto are moving to trash, they can't be used.

[@susansmith5593]

Do u have to turn off the Bluetooth to do the auxiliary

[@AutoMotivate]

Nope!

[@susansmith5593]

I got the music playing thru my speakers, thanks for giving good info!!!!

[@AutoMotivate]

@@susansmith5593 yay, glad you got it to work!

[@samconsonero7821]

you're wrong dude this thing rocks

[@GLXY_1000]

I would only want it for the DVR capabilities, dont care about how good it sounds as I have a $3000 aftermarket sound system that sounds phenomenal

[@adyrevale]

Toguardgo, they are all generic product, they are all the same unit, same start up screen saver, same boot up sounds and cheap quality,

[@AutoMotivate]

I’m some aspects, yes they are similar but not the same. Manufactures swap between different hardwares and screen quality types. This unit is not cheap quality especially compared to the Seicane one. They all aren’t created equal.

[@robertrutenberg3919]

HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE INTERNAL TF CARD INSIDE THIS UNIT? I REMOVED THE SD CARD IN THE SIDE , HOWEVER HOW IS THE TF CARD INTERNALLY REMOVED TO DOWNLOAD THE VIDEO?

[@AutoMotivate]

The sd card holds the videos

[@OAPMrTickle]

fatal adjective Causing or capable of causing death. Causing ruin or destruction; disastrous.

[@MrSporkster]

Quite frankly, I think this should be thrown right in the trash! o_O

[@Incognito-turnip]

The cheap one the unit didn’t sound that bad

[@user-ec2bb6ev9f]

Yeah they suck that's a big issue

[@supme7558]

Whats so special about an old Mercedes 🤔

[@Robert-ki7sw]

It’s an old Mercedes. Classic vehicle. Built like a tank.

[@jP-gd4bq]

If you have to even ask, you will never get it. That era Merc is a truck in every sense of the word…designed and built before cheap plastic and China insta crap…plus you can drive it on recycled fryer oil…the exhaust note smells of French fries…just awesome…😊

[@negativeprime]

I’m gonna screw it in, don’t need a methhead trying to break into my car and steal my dashboard mount stereo. Or I could just buy a regular stereo.

[@dpd3124]

I’m sorry but it’s not the unit it’s just the speakers in your car. There too old for quality

[@AutoMotivate]

With all due respect, I have a video reviewing the Seicane radio and at first i thought the same. However, I ended up getting DOZENS of comments talking about the audio quality being so poor on the units they bought. I had to do a follow up video apologizing. Also, if its my speakers, why does the LAMTTO unit sound 100x better than the seicane unit?

[@donwall7906]

Doesn't come to the point. Waste of time

[@AutoMotivate]

I’m glad I could help out