OTTOCAST Mini 2025 2-in-1 Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter, 5GHz WiFi, Auto Connect for 2016+ Cars

Works really good for me. I had to clear my cache on my phone first and then delete all phones saved on my car and then I was able to pair it and the android auto icon was able to show up on my cars infotainment screen. It connects pretty fast when i start my car. It doesn't cut off at anytime when driving running errands or my commute 120 mile round trip 5days a week. Great for the price.

So far, so good. I've had this in my car for a month or so. That said, a week or so the connection between the phone and the device wasn't working. The phone was not connected to the device because the BT connection was not established from the phone. Operator error; easy fix. (Normally it's not required to re-establish the BT connection. Installation takes a couple of minutes or less. Plug the device into the car's USB port and turn it on. The setup was very easy. There's a right-angle USB adapter provided if needed. When the Bluetooth connection is made the device operates easily and connects quickly. I'd buy this device again.

First, the product itself does the job. However, the adapter for the USB C doesn't offer the right angle like the USB A to A does. I have found only ONE right angle adapter on the market that has the USB A configuration that will allow the dongle to face forward so you have access to the power button. If the adapter for the USB C included with the product was right angle (it definitely minimizes the chance for the dongle to accidentally get damaged from getting knocked out of the plug because it sticks out), I would rate it higher The other issue is that even when you open the car door and get out of the car, the dongle continues to try to reconnect to the phone for a couple of minutes until the car completely powers down. I have even used the notification to "disconnect", but the dongle overrides the disconnect command on the phone. The only options I have found (so far) to address this is to 1. Unplug the dongle before getting out of the car, or 2. Just deal with the connect/disconnect cycling for the couple minutes you're within range of the car (which 30-40 feet is STILL within range). Fix the issues mentioned above and I'll upgrade to 5 stars UPDATE: I have changed the rating to one star because of my latest trip to Dallas. The dongle turned itself OFF for no reason (ultimately blanking my car screen AND my phone screen) leaving me with ZERO directions during critical interchanges. The dongle light would turn red, then off completely, then the blue light would turn back on, but blink. This happened EIGHT TIMES in less than 10 minutes. Don't waste your money, unless you don't care when the dongle turns itself off whenever it wants to at the most inopportune time.

This device allows you to share the one wireless adapter across 2 iPhones, just need to press the button on the device to cause the switch. Works just as I had expected and solves all our problems.

I've been using this for a few weeks now, and it has worked great - allowing me to keep the phone in my pocket, or attach to a charger if needed. It does take a few seconds to activate when starting the car, but the same was true of the other brand I had used in the past - however, once powered-up and connected, the connection stays stable and works each time I start the car. The only negative is the process to update the firmware is poorly documented for Android devices, leaving out a step and being misleading in another. I found a walk-thru video posted online by someone else with the adapter; and once I watched that, it was easier to update. Overall, well worth the money, and recommended.

Very easy to set up and use. We are very happy with this purchase.

I have a 2018 Porsche Macan with wired CarPlay, but my previous vehicle had both wired and wireless and I became spoiled. Pairing this USB device to my car and phone took about 2-3 minutes, and it has worked perfectly over the last 24 hours. My vehicle does have an "always on" USB port, which has both pros and cons. The pro is that it automatically connects as I approach the car so that by the time the infotainment powers on, CarPlay is already up and running. Previously, connecting via the wired option took nearly 10 seconds which seems like an eternity when you need to program a destination in Maps. A con of the always on connections is that I imagine I will have some issues at some point when I am outside the car and a phone call comes in and tries to connect to the car. Other reviewers have reported this behavior, but I am willing to accept that occasional potential headache alongside the rapid and stable connection. Another con is that if I leave my vehicle for an extended time, this device in the USB port could drain the battery, so it's on me to disconnect it - but that's an issue with the car, not the Ottocast Mini. I plan to purchase another one for my other car now.

After three months, both Ottocast Minis we purchased became unreliable in projecting to the car screens. The audio worked, but there was no map or display. We have to unplug it one or more times in order to make it work. This is a problem if you're trying to drive somewhere using your maps, or listening to podcasts. It was a great thing when it worked. Note: I don't think it drains the phone battery. However previously, the phone was plugged in, so on long drives, suggest you plan to plug it in. The apps do take power.

I bought this dongle for my 2023 Hyundai Venue Elite. It was really easy to set up and the instructions are really easy to follow. It sits nicely out of the way close to where the phone charging pad is. It works perfectly and allows me to answer and make calls and also reads incoming texts to me and talk to text if I need to reply. I have GPS in my car but it’s good to have the google maps alternative too. On startup it is sometimes a little slow to connect but that’s not a problem.

RECOMENDABLE 100 %. Facil de instalar y ya instalado basta con encender el auto y se reconecta en menos de 3 segundos y al apagar el auto se desconecta así que no gasta batería de más. Y por su tamaño es muy práctico que ni siquiera se nota que lo traes instalado. Si tienen una JOURNEY 2024 esta es la mejor opción. Buen precio y calidad.

Funcionou parcialmente, hora conectava, hora não conectava. Devolvi.

The OTTOCAST Mini 2025 works well for adding wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to a car. Setup is simple, and the connection is generally stable after pairing. It makes daily driving more convenient by removing the need for cables. Overall, a useful and practical upgrade for compatible vehicles.

Tried another brand and couldn't get it to work. This one was easy.