I chose this OTTOCAST Play2Video Pro adapter for an easy way to view video content on my vehicles 13.4-inch infotainment screen. The OTTOCAST screen occupies a certain portion of this larger screen, while certain areas remain dedicated for the vehicles use. This adapter uses the exact same screen real-estate that my iPhone uses in hardwired CarPlay mode.
This OTTOCAST adapter has three possible uses; The OTTOCAST home screen with its selection of apps; Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. I tested the latter two with a Pixel 5 and iPhone SE3 and they work as excepted.
The OTTOCAST home screen allows handle phone calls and play music from your phone over a bluethooth connection to your phone. If you connect the adapter to Wi-Fi, such as a hotspot, you can play internet content with the built-in apps; alternately you can access content from a USB memory drive connected to the adapter. I connected a 32GB flash drive, and a 2TB SSD drive and both worked great for playing .mp3 music and .mp4 videos. The adapter itself is 16GB, with about 7GB free space that you could use to store media files on. The built-in file explorer on the adapter allows you to move and copy media.
The adapter came with two cables for added flexibility to complete the connection to your vehicle. A double-sided USB-C, and a USB-C to standard USB, both cables measuring 1-ft end to end. I attempted to use a longer cable from home and found that some USB-C jacks were bulky to fit the recessed port of the adapter, but I did find some cables that worked.
Overall, this is a great adapter for establishing a wireless Android Auto or Apple CarPlay connection. It is also great way to have video capabilities aboard, or to play media content from a connected USB drive. In all cases, it requires that your vehicle has factory wired CarPlay for this adapter to work.
| Brand | OTTOCAST |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | OTTOCAST |
| Place of Business | (+1) 9176710888 |
| Model | CA400-S |
| Compatible Devices | iPhones, Android Phones |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Number of Ports | 2 |
| Manufacturer | OTTOCAST |
| Item model number | CA400-S |
| Parcel Dimensions | 11.1 x 10 x 3.4 cm; 150 g |
| ASIN | B0F2RRVWZG |
