These days, we strive to economize, and that extends to the cars we drive. We’ve got nothing against new cars, but when you have a car that’s over 10 years old and still going strong, why overspend on a new model (not to mention the more expensive insurance) when your old one still gets you from point A to point B without a problem?
But there is one problem: we love CarPlay, and older cars aren’t equipped with it. From navigating to your destination to playing your favorite music straight from your phone, CarPlay is a fantastic feature to have. Fortunately, there’s a simple option to update to CarPlay (and get an excellent dash cam in the bargain): the BOXGVO Wireless CarPlay Screen with 4K Dash Cam. Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android phone, the CarPlay Screen is a perfect solution for bringing modern-day tech into your old-school car.
BOXVGO Wireless CarPlay Screen with 4K Dash Cam, $139.99
The BOXVGO Wireless CarPlay Screen measures 9 inches — just the right size for accessing apps as well as viewing maps and song playlists without overpowering your dashboard. Using the adhesive sticker bracket, you can mount the CarPlay Screen on your windshield or on top of your dash, with a telescopic arm for adjusting the screen’s position. Hooking it up for sound is just as easy: you can connect it directly to your car’s existing stereo via an AUX input, use an FM transmission signal to play it through your radio or just use the unit’s built-in speaker.
Power up the BOXVGO through the included standard 12-volt charger, connect it to your phone through WiFi or Bluetooth, and voila, you have a fully functioning Carplay system. Using the responsive touchscreen, you can play music, view map directions, listen to text messages, access useful traffic alert apps, such as Waze, and take and make phone calls.
But what makes the BOXVGO Wireless CarPlay Screen a real-deal value is the cameras that come with the package. One dashcam is mounted on the back of the screen, and with clear 4k resolution, a 140-degree viewing angle, night vision capabilities, video looping that saves important footage in case of accidents and an included 64GB memory card to record video, it’s a must-have auto accessory in its own right. Better still, you also get an additional 1080p camera that you can mount to the rear of your car, and even features sight lines to help guide you when you put it in reverse.
Amazon reviewers agree that this system is worth the investment. One even says, “[It’s] the perfect way to bring modern tech to an older car without hassle.” With access to all your phone apps, an easy-to-use interface and its two cameras, the BOXVGO is the way to go if you want the high-tech conveniences of a new car without the high price tag!
