MG4 NEW Wireless Upgrade | Onecarstereo

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If you're an MG owner and have considered wireless multimedia for your vehicle including CarPlay or Android Auto, struggle with connecting your smartphone or struggle with USB cables, then this video might be for you.
I recently tested a multimedia unit from onecarstereo.com (video link below) to help solve my wireless Apple CarPlay and multimedia requirements. The device turned out to be great but there were some cons to the long list of pros. One Car Stereo have sent me a new upgraded unit to test and I'm intrigued if this 'new upgraded version' is a worthy upgrade, especially with a lower price point.
In this video, I will thoroughly test the unit for connectivity, stability, latency and of course the range of 3rd party apps for satellite navigation, music streaming and entertainment.
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Device details
One Car Stereo
SMART CARPLAY AI BOX
AI Box features a 4-core Qualcomm processor, 2GB RAM, and 16GB storage.
Value $199
This car will only work with 'wired' Apple CarPlay/Android Auto vehicles.
Again, thanks to OneCarStereo.com for sending me one of their super multimedia units to review on the channel.
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Big thanks
Stu

[@Bin_it_or_Ben_it]

Thanks Stuart. I’d love this for the family trips in our SE LR 😁👍🏻

[@raffy7024]

I always enjoy your videos, Stuart. It gave me a great idea of what to expect when my MG4 turned up. Also, I would love this!

[@jeffreyjohn7980]

Thanks for the video Stuart. As with all your videos it was in-depth, informative and interesting. I would love this for my MG4.

[@syph92]

I would love this! Just ordered my MG4 after watching all your videos so this would be ideal

[@OdinBear0]

Just waiting for my MG4 mid September and I would love this.

[@InBodWeTrust]

I would love this
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Video shared in the MG4 Owners and Fans Group :-)
Good vid Stuart - looks like a neat device. 👍 One observation - have you also tried Android Auto with this device?

[@mascness_gaming]

Nice Video, I just got a used EV as well, and good to know that I also live in Gloucester

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

Informative, thanks. Now you need a sample of screen wipes to demonstrate removing fingerprints from your MG4 screen :)

[@user-mg7dm5ek5m]

Omg. My wife would kill for this. She never wants to speak to me in the car. Also, I only live down the road at junction 14 of the M5. I could bring my new ZS EV Trophy long range up to compare the two.
By the way, she would love this

[@CROWAIRSOFTNI]

i would love this. my mg4 would be great with this

[@mrkevinclark1]

I would love this

[@mucky2hot]

I would love this!!!
Quick question, is there any way to get rid of the black bars when watching TH-cam?

[@stuart_thomas]

To my knowledge, unfortunately not sorry

[@KubaYa1411]

Is audio and video synced? No delays?

[@jaimenario6362]

I've got one since I saw this video. Works fine at first but when I turn the car off and turn the car back on it won't recognize the device and have to unplug and plug the device again to be able to use it. I've got an MG4 as well

[@stuart_thomas]

That’s really odd. When you say turn off and back on, do you mean exiting the car? It should reconnect automatically. Are you using android auto or apple CarPlay?

[@jaimenario6362]

@@stuart_thomas yeah, exiting the car turning it off (locking) i was expecting the the smart aibox to automatically connect, which it did when i checked my bluetooth connection. However, the car play icon on the screen is greyed out.

[@stuart_thomas]

@@jaimenario6362 that’s very odd, I mean it does take a pause for it to get back up to speed, maybe 30 seconds. I would reach out to the manufacturer and get their opinion. On some phones in the Bluetooth settings you can have an option to ‘reconnect automatically’ Bluetooth. I know on the Tesla model3, you have to check an option for the vehicle to reconnect to the device each time you boot up. But I would run it past the manufacturer 👍 fingers crossed they can sort that, perhaps it’s as small as a setting to change.

[@jaimenario6362]

I use an android phone btw. What lights up when i tried it was the apple car play icon not android auto, it works but i think it's the same UI either way, as ive seen on other videos. I've actually waited a whole 5 minutes for it to boot up again when i started my car but it didn't start automatically

[@mibass]

I’ve got a similar issue with this unit on my MG4! I have to unplug then plug in to use the unit after initial setup.

[@Tsenngu]

They still had it for a good price. 149 now so i ordered one! i will unfortunatly have to pay some customs etc but that does not matter because these modules are EXTREMELY expensive here in Norway. Just a normal little dongle for wireless android auto and nothing else is 150 quid.

[@stuart_thomas]

Wow, I know Norway is more expensive in comparison to the UK, sounds like a good deal at 150. All the best with it, I hope it does everything you need 👍

[@edwincusto]

Was wondering if split screen worked with this device yupz had to zoom and pause your video and can see you were having maps on with music player on left side split screen 😅

[@typxxilps]

Some how it looks complicated considering that the native system is mirroring the output of an androidbox connected to an iphone.
Makes sense as long as you have not multiple sim data card cause then it might be better to work without the phone, but that might cause other implications as well.
Not sure, but at the end 160$ is a price at the top end considering that you get a phone with screen for such price from china with a good built quality that should easily be able to achieve the same or even more.
I wonder why they do not start offering such integrations for surplus phones we have already.
Great review.

[@stuart_thomas]

Congrats to Dave Naylor @davenaylor1330. You have been randomly selected as the winner of the OneCarStereo device featured in the video. Please drop me an email in the contact page of my channel and I'll get the device prepped to send to you!🥳

[@meyerfiona]

Just bought this device for my MG4 and the touch screen is out of sync. I press on one icon and end up selecting the icon next door... Ive contacted one car about returning the device, hopefully we can reach a positive outcome.

[@ClarkyAv]

It is probably worth blurring out personal information like your home address, email address etc!

[@jackslade3854]

I would love this
Already subscribed

[@Boodangle]

I would love this!

[@natashabaker9601]

I would LOVE this ❤ My new Mg4 has been on order since January and hopefully I can pick up from the dealer this Wednesday (16th August) I have watched all of your videos.. sometimes multiple times 😂 My favourite was your trip on mother's day ❤ Honestly I would be so grateful to win this... I have been subscribed for ages and I will share the video shortly ❤ Good luck to all 😊

[@11wickes]

Question, I've just ordered one, for Netflix and TH-cam are you better using the MG4 trophy hotspot or your phone ? thanks

[@stuart_thomas]

I haven’t tested it with the trophy hotspot but I guess that would work 👍

[@johnnyhansen76]

I would love this 👍

[@davenaylor1330]

Oh boy! I really want this device

[@stuart_thomas]

Congrats Dave! You have been randomly selected as the winner of the OneCarStereo device I have reviewed in my video. Please contact me through my email address on contact page on the channel.

[@ericcalver7112]

I would love this device

[@11wickes]

Has anyone found a way to get the smartbox to auto connect carplay after leaving and locking the car ?

[@mibass]

I bought this unit recently for my MG4 EV Trophy long range. Initial setup was straightforward and CarPlay works great but when I power off the car for a short while and then go back the unit does not reconnect. I have to remove the USB plug then re-insert the plug to get the unit to connect. I’ve tried disconnecting my phone’s Bluetooth connection to the car but made no difference. Can you or anyone else suggest a solution? Thanks.

[@checckmate]

Same as mine, i have a mg4 also luxury edition. Totally issue is same, if any solution you reach please let me know. Thank you

[@peterurquhart7191]

I would love this 🥰

[@cloggsy1971]

I would love this Stuart please 🙏🏻

[@remszanael8729]

Nice vidéo, i bought it and i follow the instructions but i need to unplugged and plug it for it works, have you got a solution ? The wifi also don t stay activated...and when i activate it i can't go to Android auto bluetooth connection with speedplay. Excuse my Bad english😅

[@stuart_thomas]

Great to hear you have ordered one. Mine works straight away, no need to replug. I haven’t used it with android auto so I can’t comment. WiFi should stay in place until you begin to use the device as a media/sat nav. Which MG4 do you have?

[@remszanael8729]

I have a mg4 standard

[@stuart_thomas]

Great. Was checking if you had the trophy and using its WiFi hotspot or not. That’s very bizarre, WiFi should remain connected if you’ve activated it. You may lose if you begin driving and the device is using the Bluetooth to communicate but I would reach out to the manufacturer, it could be very much a setting which is causing this. Sorry that I can’t help any more on it.

[@ployb]

I would love this...... so i dont have to keep plugging my phone in!

[@martijnveenman]

Id like to win it as a mg4 owner!

[@tommyjakobsen5504]

android auto og CrAppel Auto do they read State of charge from the car, like the originale system do. also WHY does the Device NOT booting up then i go into my car. the software in this unit really sucks.

[@1961geegee]

Pity not Android

[@garethwatson874]

Call me cynical but I am very suspicious of all the "I would love this" comments.

[@grizhalm]

And now your Iphone is bridged - salute to the Komunist party - have my balls comrades

[@alschannel]

I would love this

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I would love this

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I would love this

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