Carlinkit AI Box for full screen AA?

[Idahoktm]

This guy claims he is able to get full screen Android Auto on his 2023 TRX. He still hasn't answered my question about which Carlinkit AI Box he is using. I suppose I could ask Carlinkit support, but I wanted to ask here first to see if anyone has tried the Carlinkit AI Box with UConnect 5.

Middle East TRX Owners

She is here. Finally! Looks like mine, beautiful truck! Alf Mabrouk! funny to see it without the rear windows tinted. Here in the USA the rear is always factory tinted.

www.ram-trx.com

I'm thinking it might be this model...

Carlinkit Tbox Max Android 13.0 Wireless CarPlay Multimedia Video Box

Turn Your Car's Touchscreen Into a Tablet with Carplay AI Box! Carlinkit TBox Max supports streaming Netflix, TikTok, YouTube, Audible, and games on your car. Android 13.0 system and 8GB+128GB/4+64G, 8-Core.

carlinkitcarplay.com

 

[billfraley]

I don’t see any responses to your question here. I don’t have a TRX, but I have a Carlinkit Tbox Plus connected to my 12”Uconnect 5 screen. It works great for me. It takes a bit longer to start up, as you have to wait for it to boot after powering on the Uconnect screen. I use it to run full Android so I can use specific apps and control my Dash Cam. The one I have is 8GB/128GB. It is running Android 13 and is a Qualcomm 6125 CPU and chipset.

 

[Idahoktm]

I don’t see any responses to your question here. I don’t have a TRX, but I have a Carlinkit Tbox Plus connected to my 12”Uconnect 5 screen. It works great for me. It takes a bit longer to start up, as you have to wait for it to boot after powering on the Uconnect screen. I use it to run full Android so I can use specific apps and control my Dash Cam. The one I have is 8GB/128GB. It is running Android 13 and is a Qualcomm 6125 CPU and chipset.

Got any pics of the full screen AA? I'm mostly interested in seeing full screen Google Maps and Sirius.

Ram Connect just ran a 50% off deal for their Navigation Package and gave me a $100 credit for next years renewal, so I'm not in a hurry to get full screen AA, but I might be interested in adding the Carlinkit anyway.

 

[billfraley]

Got any pics of the full screen AA? I'm mostly interested in seeing full screen Google Maps and Sirius.

Ram Connect just ran a 50% off deal for their Navigation Package and gave me a $100 credit for next years renewal, so I'm not in a hurry to get full screen AA, but I might be interested in adding the Carlinkit anyway.

I don’t use AA, I have an iPhone. But I have an android device at home. I am in Florida until Friday. I will see how it works and take a pic for you sometime this weekend. I actually use straight Android with this device. The launcher for it functions with map, music and app windows tiled on the screen. I prefer the full apps vs AA or CarPlay versions.

 

[Bramble16]

Can you help me find out which ai box i.e. ottocast or magic box. Something like that. I have 9 in screen car play works great with my iphone 15 pro max. Just looking for way to expand apps like YouTube Netflix etc.. I hear of devices like MMB Anf and ottocast mirroring iphones.ive looked at all the boxes on Amazon and they don't say they work in rams so confused on which ones do.

 

[billfraley]

Can you help me find out which ai box i.e. ottocast or magic box. Something like that. I have 9 in screen car play works great with my iphone 15 pro max. Just looking for way to expand apps like YouTube Netflix etc.. I hear of devices like MMB Anf and ottocast mirroring iphones.ive looked at all the boxes on Amazon and they don't say they work in rams so confused on which ones do.

Not all the boxes work with the 12” screen. They just don’t auto scale properly. I had to return one because of this. I believe the smaller screens work fine though. They all run similar software, but some brands update better than others.

There is a telegram group for these devices: Carplay AI Box Friends

 

[The New Guy]

I don’t see any responses to your question here. I don’t have a TRX, but I have a Carlinkit Tbox Plus connected to my 12”Uconnect 5 screen. It works great for me. It takes a bit longer to start up, as you have to wait for it to boot after powering on the Uconnect screen. I use it to run full Android so I can use specific apps and control my Dash Cam. The one I have is 8GB/128GB. It is running Android 13 and is a Qualcomm 6125 CPU and chipset.

Can we see some photos of this in action?

 

[billfraley]

Can we see some photos of this in action?

I ended up replacing the entire screen/radio with an Android unit. The sound quality of the OEM radio is just crap and barely adjustable. This is the only pic I could find. But it shows the interface overlay with the OEM.
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[Tg77015]

Not all the boxes work with the 12” screen. They just don’t auto scale properly. I had to return one because of this. I believe the smaller screens work fine though. They all run similar software, but some brands update better than others.

There is a telegram group for these devices: Carplay AI Box Friends

Any updates on which ai box works for full screen AA ? I would like to get one also
Just don't want to buy the wrong one

 

[lasthemiv8]

After lots of research, I decided to go with Elite Car box 4.0. ordered few days back n waiting for delivery.

ELITE CAR BOX 4.0

Elite Car Box Magic Box Watch Youtube Netflix and all your favorite apps on your vehicles stock radio. Simple Plug & Play Wireless Carplay / Android Auto + Stream all your favorite applications. Lightning Fast & No Lagging Upgrade your 11 Pro and Magic Box to Elite Car Box 3.0 . ANDROID 12 8...

streamtoyourcar.com

 

[lasthemiv8]

Thought of sharing my experience so far with Elite Car box 4.0 is excellent. Im running split screen, full screen both built in apps as well as android auto. Still haven't had times to customize the way I want, I will share few pics later. Most people want that to watch youtube, netflix etc. (while thats possible) but for me was to avoid disappointment everytime I open android auto on OEM and thinking of wasted space on screen.

 

[MannyN]

Well, I was running one of those boxes on UC4, it performed very well. Of course split screen, but I was happy with it. Now, I updated to UC5 and guess what, Box would not run on UC5. Went on a hunt for a new box and found this. I thought if it does not work, I just send it back, no harm no foul.

Amazon.com

Plugged that puppy in and it loaded right up.
This is my UC5 startup screen.


This is the box loading up.



After a full load, this is the start screen. Of course, was disappointed, split screen, not full screen.



But then, there is the bottom row of icons.
You can touch the 4 little squares and this comes up, like CarPlay but is is android.





Now, click on waze and load it.


Click on the map, and viola, full screen.

Same thing with Google maps, full screen.

So now, I have what I wanted on an android system car box. Love it, you can run any app from android in full screen now. No need for android auto.

 

[lasthemiv8]

Nice work @MannyN. Sharing few of my pics.
Was able to take screenshot from Torque. others are from camera. There is one app in this is underrated. Its called split apps and you can save ratio of full screen. So im running 6:4 ration Waze n Spotify. one click they both open like that. only annoying part is, if either one of app gets updated that has to setup again.

Generally, Im a happy camper

 

[Idahoktm]

Well, I was running one of those boxes on UC4, it performed very well. Of course split screen, but I was happy with it. Now, I updated to UC5 and guess what, Box would not run on UC5. Went on a hunt for a new box and found this. I thought if it does not work, I just send it back, no harm no foul.

Amazon.com

Plugged that puppy in and it loaded right up.
This is my UC5 startup screen.

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This is the box loading up.

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After a full load, this is the start screen. Of course, was disappointed, split screen, not full screen.

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But then, there is the bottom row of icons.
You can touch the 4 little squares and this comes up, like CarPlay but is is android.

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Now, click on waze and load it.

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Click on the map, and viola, full screen.
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Same thing with Google maps, full screen.
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So now, I have what I wanted on an android system car box. Love it, you can run any app from android in full screen now. No need for android auto.

Does your phone automatically connect to the Carlinkit after the initial setup? The Carlinkit Max is available through their website for $149 using the promo code DAD at checkout.

 

[MannyN]

Yes, it does. You need to pair it to the box, not UC5.

 

[Idahoktm]

I ordered the Carlinkit Tbox Max Android 13.0 Wireless for $145. Looking forward to full screen Android Auto and using my UConnect 5 12" screen like a tablet.

 

[MannyN]

I ordered the Carlinkit Tbox Max Android 13.0 Wireless for $145. Looking forward to full screen Android Auto and using my UConnect 5 12" screen like a tablet.

The box will run Android 13 full screen. You don't need android auto. There are 2 modes on this box. Apple car play or android on boot up (default). When booted up, it will show apple car play on you center stack but you running android. From there on, you can use android full screen for everything. If you try to play a movie or something, it will be split screen to keep the ratio. Don't start android auto on your phone.

 

[Idahoktm]

The box will run Android 13 full screen. You don't need android auto. There are 2 modes on this box. Apple car play or android on boot up (default). When booted up, it will show apple car play on you center stack but you running android. From there on, you can use android full screen for everything. If you try to play a movie or something, it will be split screen to keep the ratio. Don't start android auto on your phone.

Do you use a SIM card with your Carlinkit box? If not, do you have to pair it to the Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone each time?

 

[MannyN]

Do you use a SIM card with your Carlinkit box? If not, do you have to pair it to the Wi-Fi hotspot on your phone each time?

For what function? I pair my phone with Bluetooth to the box. All contacts show up and can make a call from there. No need for a sim card.

 

[Idahoktm]

For what function? I pair my phone with Bluetooth to the box. All contacts show up and can make a call from there. No need for a sim card.

I'm really not sure. I was reading the instruction manual before it arrives and it mentions a SIM card. I didn't know if functionality was reduced if you paired your phone to the box vs having a SIM card.