Just got my CARABC delivered to my home in Belgium - easy to set-up for both our iPhones - going to make our MG-ZS car even more fun!! Thanks so much, Jerry!!! Steve on 20 Aug 2024
This works amazing, thank you for recommending it as I’ve had a different brand in the past and it was crap so I was a bit sceptical it would work as well as it does in my MG VST VIBE
Hi Jerry! You do awesome reviews! Thank you for that. Two things: 1. Does this device fit in the small compartment of the MG HS where you plug the cable - with that small lid closed? (It looks like its closed and in there while you drive but want to confirm). 2. Do you have a link to this awesome phone base that you have there on the dash? Thanks!
Thanks for your support. Yep, this fits in the HS lid fine. I bought mine from Taobao which is Chinese only. You can find similar on Temu. Search "Temu Gravity Car Phone Holder".
I bought one of these about a month ago but it doesn't work well. It did set up easily and quickly as you described but when I use it there are problems. When I'm driving and use my indicators the car cameras switch on automatically and show the side of my car (MG ZS EV 2022 version LR ). This is a useful safety device but when I switch off the indicator the infotainment screen goes to the default screen and does not go back to the Google maps image. I can still hear the Google voice directions but no image is on the screen. The same happens when I put the car into reverse and the back camera comes on. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Sounds like an issue with the vehicle’s interface or logic. This unit goes with CarPlay system and it doesn’t overwrite anything related to the function of the screen.
Hi Jerry, thanks for this video. Since 1 month I am the owner of brand new MG4 Luxury (Netherlands) and happy with it. I want to get my CarPlay wireless. So far tried 3 different brands of dongles but all 3 have the same issue. Initial setup works fine but when I switch of my car and later try to connect again it will not connect automatically. My question is if you know if it’s MG4 SW related. My release is R40. Do you know of newer SW solves this issue ? Thanks for your reaction 👍🏻 By the way: wired CarPlay works usually fine. Sometimes connection drops but in most cases automatically reconnects. Using a high quality USB cable.
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Hi Jerry. Every now and then, my automatic headlight malfunctions. This is for an MG ZS Turbo. For the function to work again, i have to bring it to the dealership, and the dealership performs a ‘reset’. Would you know any hack that i can do on my own?
Just got my CARABC delivered to my home in Belgium - easy to set-up for both our iPhones - going to make our MG-ZS car even more fun!! Thanks so much, Jerry!!! Steve on 20 Aug 2024
Awesome. Thanks for the support Steve.
Thank you for this review. Looking to order shortly for my UK ZS EV Trophy Connect LR
This works amazing, thank you for recommending it as I’ve had a different brand in the past and it was crap so I was a bit sceptical it would work as well as it does in my MG VST VIBE
You sir are a gift to MG owners!
Thanks Dave:)
Ordered (and used the discount code) - thanks very much! Just need the MG HS to actually arrive now! :)
Hmm I bought mine similar to yours on AliExpress just for CarPlay for $32 shipped.
Works exactly like yours.
That’s a very good price.
Thanks mate, just what I was looking for
Hi Jerry! You do awesome reviews! Thank you for that. Two things: 1. Does this device fit in the small compartment of the MG HS where you plug the cable - with that small lid closed? (It looks like its closed and in there while you drive but want to confirm). 2. Do you have a link to this awesome phone base that you have there on the dash? Thanks!
Thanks for your support.
Yep, this fits in the HS lid fine.
I bought mine from Taobao which is Chinese only. You can find similar on Temu. Search "Temu Gravity Car Phone Holder".
I am going to order carabc thank u bro
I bought one of these about a month ago but it doesn't work well. It did set up easily and quickly as you described but when I use it there are problems. When I'm driving and use my indicators the car cameras switch on automatically and show the side of my car (MG ZS EV 2022 version LR ). This is a useful safety device but when I switch off the indicator the infotainment screen goes to the default screen and does not go back to the Google maps image. I can still hear the Google voice directions but no image is on the screen. The same happens when I put the car into reverse and the back camera comes on. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Sounds like an issue with the vehicle’s interface or logic. This unit goes with CarPlay system and it doesn’t overwrite anything related to the function of the screen.
Hi Jerry, thanks for this video. Since 1 month I am the owner of brand new MG4 Luxury (Netherlands) and happy with it. I want to get my CarPlay wireless. So far tried 3 different brands of dongles but all 3 have the same issue. Initial setup works fine but when I switch of my car and later try to connect again it will not connect automatically.
My question is if you know if it’s MG4 SW related. My release is R40. Do you know of newer SW solves this issue ? Thanks for your reaction 👍🏻
By the way: wired CarPlay works usually fine. Sometimes connection drops but in most cases automatically reconnects. Using a high quality USB cable.
Thanks for the support!
Sadly, I don't think the newest software updated it but I will keep trying.
What you think for -“CARabc Wireless Carplay Adapter Android 12.0 Ai Box - 4GB+64GB - Snapdragon QCM 6125 - Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto - Netflix, TH-cam, Google Play Store - Premium Upgrade” -this model?Thank you
Sorry, I haven't tried this one so no idea how it is.
How about audio latency? Is there any delays with the audio when playing videos using mobile phone?
Yes, all wireless adapters I used will have audio latency. This one is no exception.
Hi Jerry. Every now and then, my automatic headlight malfunctions. This is for an MG ZS Turbo. For the function to work again, i have to bring it to the dealership, and the dealership performs a ‘reset’. Would you know any hack that i can do on my own?
Not sure how that works sorry.
Sorry forgot to ask - can you close the lid over the USB ports on the HS with it plugged in and stored inside?
Yes, you can close the lid on the HS with this one.
Unrelated question but is it possible to not have the radio start when you switch on the car? I have an MG HS
Manually drop the music volume to zero. Not the mute button.
just a silly question is this just for iPhone or can you Bluetooth an android phone and play it through apple car play?
This one is iPhone only. The next review will be a product for Android & iPhone both. Thanks
Do you have any recommendation for mg4? Thank you
Hi there, I'm reviewing a product from OttoCast. This video will hopefully be published in 2 weeks.
Hi, does it work on MG marvel r? and do i need an in car wifi connection??
It should do. It supports all cars that have carplay. You don't need any wifi connection
Any recommendations for an adaptor for Android Auto?
Thanks for the comment. Currently testing the OttoCast box for both Android and iPhone. Will have a video for this within a few weeks hopefully.
What about MG ZS EV?
Yep, works fine for me :)