Android Auto

**LOLZ** · April 16th, 2024 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by BratPAQ

Is it a bad idea to use a cheap android phone to be permanently connected to your car's android auto? Baka kasi maging source of fire pag ang kotse eh nababad sa init ng araw.

While i haven't known of a fire caused by a dashcam(w/ a lithium batt) they do fail earlier from the battery swelling up than those that use external power. I'd wager it would be the same for a phone.

**oj88** · June 14th, 2024 06:10 PM

I ordered this Carlinkit Android Box a few days ago and it's still enroute.

It makes any CarPlay and/or Android Auto capable head units function somewhat like a full Android tablet with the capabilities of AA like split-screen but none of its limitations like streaming videos over YT, Netflix, etc. This allows you to have more functionality without changing anything on your factory 2DIN.

You phone pairs with the box so you still get your calls through the car's audio system.

Will report back on how it goes when I get it.