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Android Auto Box

€ 219,95 Incl. VAT

The box that enables Android Auto with touchscreen and more!
Will be shipped on September 1th due to holiday. NOW IN STOCK!!

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Description

Android Auto Box for Mini’s and BMWs F/G series which are factory fitted with wireless Apple Carplay and have either an ID 5/6/7/8/9 system with Wireless Carplay

You will have to have wireless Apple Carplay already on your Mini or BMW to be able to use this device.

As car creations mentioned in the video it will mimic itself as being an Iphone enabling all functionality over it’s protocol. You wil not lose your touchscreen functionality and nothing needs to be opened to connect the device, very easy and convenient installation.

 

The package will include:

– Android Auto box

– cable to connect it to a power source

 

Newer version will be sent. Due to high demand the current model was sold out directly. This new model has a small display on it which can be used for various functions.

Now in stock! Worldwide shipping!

 

Some specs of the device:

– It is running on Android 13

– 4GB ram and 64GB of memory.

– Qualcomm 8-core CPU

– Built in GPS

– 3 wifi antenna’s. 1 for the connection to your MINI, 2 for the connection to your phone and 3 for wifi data connection

– SD card slot

– 4G LTE sim-card slot (euroasia bands!!)

– Latest version includes a small display in the center, which shows a custom logo (can be edited in the menu), connection info, car speed. This screen can also be used as a remote control.

 

 

Worldwide shipping with tracking is available. Import fees may apply on the destination country.

 

See Carcreations video below for info about how this product works.

NOTE: It is better not to use the cars USB port as power source. Then the box might be unable to connect. Use a phone charger port like 12v usb adapter. See shop.

 

First Time Setup:

See Video

 

Or follow these steps:

  1. Remove all phones first
  2. Select new phone and select CarPlay
    Press ok until you see MINI12345 (your vin)
  3. Now connect the device to a power source (dont use the cars usb port!)
  4. Wait until the screen prompts with a code (can take like 2 to 3 minutes or even longer)
  5. Press ok and allow contacts etc etc
  6. Now you are in the android system
    From here you can select the Android Auto app and you use your phone to connect with HI-BOX
    It might ask you to connect to a wifi source first.

FAQ:

  1. Is my Mini/BMW compatible with the box?
    The answer is simple. If the Car is equipped with the option 6CP Preparation Apple Carplay only then it is compatible.
  2. How do I connect?
    Follow the steps above. Make sure all phones are removed and the box is powered over a 12v usb adapter. Make sure any other after market device is disconnected (EG: MMI)
  3. The box is getting hot! What now?
    It is normal for the box to get warm or even a bit hot. Just make sure it is not in direct sunlight.
  4. I have a small screen infotainment system, is it compatible? 
    See question 1.
  5. I connected the box but it is not Full Screen?
    The infotainment system is probably below 2021-3 istep and needs a software update for Full Screen to work. You can contact us for this service.
  6. Will my original system still work? 
    Think it as an Iphone connecting to Apple CarPlay. Whatever worked with that works exactly the same. So controlling with the Idrive controller, touchscreen, all options pointing to Apple CarPlay will go to the Box. Any albumarts etc will work fine. Occasionally when using Android Auto over the box and playing music over AA it might show as “Unknown artist” or something similar because it is interfacing over an interface. But this might be fixed in the future.
  7. How to software update the box? 
    If any update is released it will be posted here on this product page.
  8. I connected the box to the car’s USB socket to power it but I am unable to connect? 
    The reason for this is that the car thinks the box is an USB stick and tries to access it. This will cause the box not to connect to the cars Carplay interface. It is better for the box to be connected to a 12v to USB socket power supply. We do sell them also.
  9. Everything is working fine only it seems that my mic is not working or when making calls the other side does not hear me.
    The box requires an update for the mic to work again. Please install the latest version following the steps below. On some very recent phones it might be that the mic is not being forwarded from the phone to the car. The update seems to fix this.

Software update steps
DO NOT INSTALL THE UPDATE IF EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE!!! The update below was released to address the mic issue on some Android Phones

1. Download the file here
2. Extract the contents, an update.zip file to the root folder of a fat32 formatted micro sd card.  (do not extract the update.zip file)
3. Insert the sd card in the hibox while it is connected to the car, so you can control it.
4. When inserted the box might directly pup up that there is an update, if not, see if you can find the update button in the menu. The upgrade should be pretty straightforward. Select “wipe data and format flash”.

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