165 reviews for DashDrive – Universal 9 Inch Car Play System

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Great device that provides new tech to your aging car! The affordable device allows for seamless connectivity with smartphones, providing access to ap...More

   Great device that provides new tech to your aging car! The affordable device allows for seamless connectivity with smartphones, providing access to apps, maps, music, videos, and more through the CarPlay screen. Additionally, it enables video playback through Apple Airplay, allowing users to play videos on the screen (not advisable but still useful). It is so easy to install the display portion that it takes less than 2 minutes. Also, the screen flap prevents sunlight glare allowing for a clear image unlike other devices.
   
   The car stereo goes beyond traditional functionality by incorporating Bluetooth connectivity for enhanced music quality, along with AUX, FM Transmitter, and a built-in speaker (not the best speaker and cracks) option. The inclusion of a built-in clear microphone enables hands-free phone calls, and it supports voice commands for Siri or Google Assistant, making it convenient and easy to use if your car does not have handsfree technology. For me, this connects to Uconnect via bluetooth and I have clear audio.
   
   As my phones battery and heating is an issue, I love that I can leave it to charge and use map applications like Google Maps and Waze wirelessly. The package also includes a 1080P adjustable backup camera with a generous cable length (I have not tried this as I do not need this capability). Overall, this smart portable car stereo offers great features, combining connectivity, multimedia capabilities, and navigation, making it a clutter-free valuable addition to an aging car.

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   Christi

   July 13, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Very easy setup and comes with all cables and multiple ways to mount it.. The display is bright and easy to read. The touch is sensitive so no need to...More

   Very easy setup and comes with all cables and multiple ways to mount it.. The display is bright and easy to read. The touch is sensitive so no need to press hard or multiple times. The camera is also easy to setup and adjust.

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   Fred J

   September 11, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   I tested it on my car but I will use it on another. I was surprised by this carplay, VERY GOOD. Very good camera, excellent quality and fast! YES! he ...More

   I tested it on my car but I will use it on another. I was surprised by this carplay, VERY GOOD. Very good camera, excellent quality and fast! YES! he is very fast! The app flows quickly, works very well, including YouTube! if you have the app installed on your cell phone. highly recommend!

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   Fabio Maia

   September 29, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   This product is wonderful! It has a large 9" screen for easy visibility. The GPS is accurate and well labeled! You can play music while it directs you...More

   This product is wonderful! It has a large 9" screen for easy visibility. The GPS is accurate and well labeled! You can play music while it directs you on the map. The camera shows a clear picture to record. Many, many functions! Too many to name! Wonderful product!

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   Elvin

   October 3, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Honestly, the whole system is nice for carplay. However, what makes it a 5-star is the camera.

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   NH

   October 23, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Honestly , my only qualm would be the front camera , wish I could move it from the top to the bottom of the device for better viewing but , just have ...More

   Honestly , my only qualm would be the front camera , wish I could move it from the top to the bottom of the device for better viewing but , just have to positioning the mount a little differently, but honestly for the price it's great , very responsive , automatically connects to Android auto , fairly easy to install , for a 3rd party device, the appearance and application are very nice, I wanted to put in an actual third party double din radio but , the only option I found that I wanted was like 700 dollars and would require some work (professionally most likely). sooooo 140 bucks and 30 - 40 minutes of my time versus probably almost 1000 dollars?? I'll take option A any day , might upgrade to B at a later date but for now this is perfect

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   Dayton

   November 19, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   This wireless dashboard is nice because it didn't require cutting into my dashboard at all. It was easy to hook up and get running. It required some c...More

   This wireless dashboard is nice because it didn't require cutting into my dashboard at all. It was easy to hook up and get running. It required some careful wire running to hide it and make it look good. But once that was done it was easy to use. It looks good, I love that it has a dashcam for my protection. The Bluetooth feature is nice so I don't have to have an additional wire to plug my phone into. It auto syncs to my phone every time. This is a good device if you don't want to tear up the dash of your car and still provide yourself an upgrade.

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   Warren Plummer

   November 26, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Great device

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   Marion J Masters

   July 24, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   I badly needed a wireless carplay for my 2012 hyundai sonata. I have been thinking to install one from a long time but couldn't manage enough funds an...More

   I badly needed a wireless carplay for my 2012 hyundai sonata. I have been thinking to install one from a long time but couldn't manage enough funds and time to actually install it and then i found this carplay with all the desired features in a reasonable price. Now i am navigating to my calls, gps and other things through its big screen size and its way more handy then my old factory stereo.

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   Ali Nazir

   July 30, 2023
   Rated 4 out of 5

   The DashDrive portable car play stereo was very easy to set up and use. Instructions were clear and thorough. There was a bit of a lag when using GP...More

   The DashDrive portable car play stereo was very easy to set up and use. Instructions were clear and thorough. There was a bit of a lag when using GPS functions. Otherwise, worked as stated.

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   cathi

   August 7, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   This device adds Android Auto and Apple Carplay to my vehicle in a very convenient way. Once my Android phone it is connected with the type C cable, i...More

   This device adds Android Auto and Apple Carplay to my vehicle in a very convenient way. Once my Android phone it is connected with the type C cable, it will connect to my phone wirelessly next time. I connected the aux output of the device to the aux port of my vehicle and my car will switch to it automatically. This external device becomes a part of my car. As long as the car is on, the device is on and the phone is connected. The navigation screen is on and the music player starts playing. No more device button to be pushed to make the device on. There are different apps supported by the device and the users can configure them based on their preferences. The voice command also helped to make the driving safer.

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   Tsung P. Fang

   August 17, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   We installed this in my 2013 Kia Soul, and it works better than I expected. This car has a storage cubby with a hinged lid just above the factory ster...More

   We installed this in my 2013 Kia Soul, and it works better than I expected. This car has a storage cubby with a hinged lid just above the factory stereo, so we removed the hinged lid and drilled a small hole at the back of the cubby to run the wires down behind console (we hardwired it thanks to help from some YouTube videos). We also used screws on the mounting plate for extra stability.

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   M.P.

   August 17, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   The set up is pretty simple. You take the bracket and the mount, snap them into place, and stick them where you want it. The icons are clear and easy ...More

   The set up is pretty simple. You take the bracket and the mount, snap them into place, and stick them where you want it. The icons are clear and easy to use if you are familiar to apps on the iPhone. I bought this particularly for the bluetooth aspect and it exceeded my expectations for the price in terms of music quality. Overall, I would recommend this system.

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   Jordan Y

   August 26, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   I was looking for an stand-up Carplay monitor to put on my car and there are a lot. However, this one is large enough to show the navigation clearly. ...More

   I was looking for an stand-up Carplay monitor to put on my car and there are a lot. However, this one is large enough to show the navigation clearly. I would never to stream video on this one which means there is no need for a large one. And I am curious how often I will watch video on this LCD screen rather get back home or watch it on a pad. The set-up is simple and with both VUX and FM transmission, the music could be easily played on the car audio. The only problem here is when you use the in-build speaker under wireless mode, there will be electrical noise even though you don't play any music. Thus, I recommend use it connected to car audio under wireless mode. And under wired mode, there is no noise, so you can use is in-build speaker or still connect it to the car. Overall, it's a great product and worth the money. If you don't have a Carplay system embeded in your car computer, give it a try.

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   KShadow

   August 27, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Product is exactly as described - I ordered this based on the product reviews and it is as easy to set up as everyone else says. Product screen is goo...More

   Product is exactly as described - I ordered this based on the product reviews and it is as easy to set up as everyone else says. Product screen is good quality for the value. I plugged mine into my Aux port so I could listen to music through the car speakers and it's decent. I wish it was a little louder, but I am certainly not complaining. I would recommend this product to anyone.

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   Adrienne Sadegi

   August 28, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Unit functions as intended. Easy hookup. Touch screen works well. Bluetooth calls are very clear. Takes a few seconds to boot up, but nothing crazy. C...More

   Unit functions as intended. Easy hookup. Touch screen works well. Bluetooth calls are very clear. Takes a few seconds to boot up, but nothing crazy. Camera image is clear too. Aux cord too short to reach the plug at back of console, but just got a longer one with a right angle plug. Only a few days old but so far impressive. Much cheaper than changing out the stereo. I would buy again based on initial experience.

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   Jim G.

   August 29, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   I had recently purchased this for my car and I was very pleased with it! I absolutely recommend it for those looking for a standard navigation and car...More

   I had recently purchased this for my car and I was very pleased with it! I absolutely recommend it for those looking for a standard navigation and carplay screen or a dash camera. It was easy to install and the instructions were quite clear. It comes with a suction cup mount and a monitor base that can be attached to the dashboard. The car play also comes with an aux cable and power cord. The camera resolution is great quality and the touch screen. The display boots up very quickly and I haven't experienced any issues with the screen freezing or glitching. The brightness is adjustable and is highly visible even in direct sunlight. You can set up carplay or android auto by connecting to your phone through bluetooth. The instruction manual was very clear on explaining the set up process, along with a QR code for a youtube tutorial. The speaker can be a bit quiet at times but overall not an issue. An FM transmitter is also included. Another helpful feature is that you can make phone calls which is very convenient. I also liked the simple but easy to use interface. Overall excellent product and a great budget friendly option.

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   Art

   August 30, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   it is just what I needed. Great Product

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   KG

   September 2, 2023
   Rated 5 out of 5

   Once I used wireless car play, I’m kind can’t go back. Use this for my 2013 Honda accord. There are much more expensive screen that replace the one ce...More

   Once I used wireless car play, I’m kind can’t go back. Use this for my 2013 Honda accord. There are much more expensive screen that replace the one central control panel which requires ours to put on this one however EZ to put on and no need to install anything else. Only complaint is the view angle, so adjust towards to driver side is necessary.

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   Kenji

   September 9, 2023
   Rated 4 out of 5

   The unit is decent and good for the most part, but when using carplay the touchscreen it's not 100% responsive, it's not a big deal, but I expected a ...More

   The unit is decent and good for the most part, but when using carplay the touchscreen it's not 100% responsive, it's not a big deal, but I expected a better response in that aspect. Sometimes if you change between carplay and other options of the unit the carplay looses responsiveness as well, so you pretty much have to restart the unit for it to work. The audio quality it's ok, but since I have dual bluetooth I just use the car audio directly instead of using the auxiliar or fm functions. The cup mount only sticks to the windshield and it's too short, so it lacks freedom on where to put it in the car, I'd have prefer a cup mount that also sticks in the dashboard as well as a longer arm, but well, for the price again it's hard to complain. The camera it's good enough, like most other cameras fulfills its purpose. And lastly but not less important, the box it came in seemed like an open box to me, because there were different type of bags for the items as well as loosely close, pretty sketchy in that regard.
   
   In summary, the unit is not perfect, but for the price I'd say it's worth it, could have been better, but I've also seen way worst for the same price, so I guess you just choose your poison.

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   Tiago

   September 12, 2023