FAQs
What is Aftermarket Car Radio with Android Head Unit?
Your car screen system is Android version, because Android system can install any app. including the "autokit app". (Install the autokit app in the car; this is a prerequisite for using this product.)
How to confirm whether the car is supported or not?
1. Please make sure your car is Android 4.2 and above system.
2. Download the AutoKit application, enter settings > environment testing. If all three options are all displayed with âââ.
3. Your car can use the dongle.
Note:Not applicable to Aftermarket Head-Units Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood!! Choose another productâCarlinkit USB Wireless Adapter Dongle for Wired CarPlay.
Will it work with my phone?
It supports iPhone 5 and above systems, like IOS 10 or more. It supports Android Auto feature phones.
Note:lf your iPhone is iOS 5+ or above, please update AutoKit.apk to the latest version.
How to use the dongle on the Aftermarket Android car stereo?
For the car having android Navigation stereo, you can plug the dongle to your car USB port directly after installing the AutoKit on the car screen, and then connect the iPhone with the dongle and click AutoKit to go to CarPlay interface.
How to use the dongle on the Android Tablet?
For the car not having android Navigation stereo, you can plug the dongle to your Android Tablet after installing the AutoKit on the tablet(You should use a USB Adapter to keep the dongle from charging) , then connect the iPhone with the dongle and click AutoKit to go to CarPlay interface. Note: It's similar to Android auto.
How to install the APK? (There are two ways)
Please click here to download Autokit APK
Method 1: Download the APK on Car Browser.1. Click the browser on the car, enter the URL, and download APK.(Your car must Connect to the Network.)
2. Click the âDownload Directoryâ to find the downloaded APK file, then install it.
Method 2: Download the APK on your computer, copy it to a USB flash drive and install.1. Enter the URL on your computer browser, download the APK, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
2. Insert the U disk into the USB interface of the car, find the U disk directory in the âFile Managerâ, then install it.
How to connect the Bluetooth?
1. Inserting the CarPlay Dongle to your car.
2. Turn on the Wifi and Bluetooth.
3. Searching the Bluetooth and then enter the pin (0000).
How to upgrade the APK and Dongle?
1.Upgrade APK:Unplug the dongle first, then enter the APK settings, find the "check upgrade" button, and you will see the prompt of the latest version. Then click update and the APK is updated.
2. Upgrade dongle:Plug in the dongle to the car, then enter the APK settings and find "check upgrade", you will see the latest box version, and then click Update.
Upload log function:If there are still some minor problems after upgrading the latest version, please upload the log. It will collect your use problems that occur when using carplay. Our engineers will research the solution and add it to the next upgrade version, so that we have the opportunity to solve this problem.
How to connect your iPhone with CarPlay wirelessly?
1. Plug box to car original USB port.
2. Go to iPhone settings.
3. Click and open Bluetooth.
4. Come back to settings and find General.
5. Open CarPlay and allow Bluetooth pairing request.
6. Select a connection with CarPlay on the car's dashboard.
7. Your car is connected with CarPlay wirelessly and continues to pair automatically every time you enter your vehicle.