Today we echo the new CarlinKit TBox AR, an original dashboard camera that integrates CarPlay and Android Auto functions to connect our mobile.
Inside this camera we have a whole independent box that only needs power to start up. In addition, we have a powerful hardware to move any app without problems, surely far superior to that brought our car. For it to work we need it to be compatible with the CarPlay system. Also, it offers GPS support and autonomous data connection with a 4G-Lte modem, it has its own slot for a micro SIM card in the front area.
The installation process is quick and easy, we just need to connect a USB-C cable to our car system. The setup guides us through the necessary configuration steps.
Specifications of the CarlinKit TBox AR with Android 13
As the engine of this Box CarlinKit TBox AR we have the powerful low power SoC Qualcomm QCM6125 (665) manufactured in 14 nm. This is a chip that integrates 8 ARM Kyro 260 processors capable of reaching 2 Ghz. In the graphics section we have an Adreno 610 GPU that offers maximum compatibility.
For this case we have versions for sale with 4/8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and respectively 64/128 GB of eMMc storage memory. For external storage we have available a slot for micro SD cards where to include multimedia files up to 512 GB.
Other notable features
The front camera has an F1.4 aperture angle up to 136º with FullHD quality. In the wireless connectivity section we have integrated a 4G modem to use an autonomous SIM card, we have Wifi 5 to connect, plus Bluetooth 4.2 5 .0. As connectors we only have USB-C to activate the Android Auto system on our compatible screen. It also has its own GPS positioning with triple satellite.
For this system to work our car must be compatible with the CarPlay system, usually found in the brands Ford, Honda, Nissan, Audio, Peugeot, Toyota, Skoda, VW, Volvo, Hyundai and Chevrolet among others. It is not compatible with BMW cars for example.
Price and availability
- The CarlinKit TBox AR can be purchased on AliExpress starting at $199 / €187 with free shipping.
