The Magic Box 2.0 (Packaging Error! Says pre-Owned but is, Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter for Cars with Wired CarPlay, Stream Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Live Sports, and More

Overall, as a consumer in today's digital age, I am a strong advocate for providing end-users with as much customization as possible within a UI experience. Unfortunately, many companies, including Apple, have not fully integrated these aspects into their products, though some progress is being made. As a result, I have always been frustrated by the inability to truly customize and structure the CarPlay interface to my preferences and the fact that not all apps are available within the CarPlay ecosystem, even when the vehicle is off.Enter the Magic Box 2.0! While this device is not meant to replace the CarPlay system but rather to supplement it, I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience over the past few days. It offers a higher level of customization without requiring me to tamper with (i.e., hack, jailbreak, etc.) these high-traffic devices, which could potentially render them useless. Overall, I find the experience to be user-friendly, especially with the help of provided YouTube videos for tips, tricks, or settings (accessible via the QR code or by searching for their channel).I want to note a few details that I didn't initially catch, which might be frustrating for some users. However, I don't believe these issues significantly alter the overall experience or functionality of the device. I'll list them below as suggestions for the developers and for general awareness.When connecting to the device via WiFi, some details are not initially intuitive or similar to the traditional CarPlay experience:A) If you're listening to something (e.g., the YouTube setup videos) and your car is connected via WiFi, the Magic Box does not automatically sync/direct you to the app in question.B) Because of the above, to continue listening on your phone, you'll need to go to the Bluetooth (BT) Cast app via the Box interface to hear the audio, as it doesn't generally play through the car's speakers by default (unless I missed a setting/feature).C) To bring all of the above together, it's best to think of the Box like a Chromecast dongle, where the WiFi is piggybacked off your phone/car hotspot, and the traditional CarPlay screen acts as an iPad or tablet (of sorts), directing the Box to display what you want. This is especially evident as the apps on the Box don't utilize the information from your phone, so you'll need to sign-in to your applicable accounts.Finally, to the developers, I would love the ability to hook the Box up to a computer/screen to play with the setup, log into accounts, and address other technical details without having to sit in the car with it running or dealing with the natural weather elements, haha! This isn't a huge issue, but it would be a nice interface feature to have.

NOT NEW ,BOX LITERALLY SAYS CERITFIED PREOWNED ON IT , DOESNT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT USED OR REFURB ON AMAZON ,PAID FULL RETAIL , CANT GET IT TO WORK , BOUGHT THE SPECIAL REMOTE FROM MAGIC BOX AND CANT GET THAT TO PAIR UP , ITS NOT NEARLY AS EASY AS ANY OF THE VIDEOS MAKE IT SEEM , IVE OWNED THIS FOR 5 MONTHS AND GOT ESPN TO LAUNCH ONCE , NOT IMPRESSED , WOULD LOVE A NEW ONE .....

The media could not be loaded. I was really on the fence when ordering this, but I couldn’t be happier I decided to purchase. After using this thing for a few days, if I could give this thing 6 stars I would. Where to start… I was expecting the actual device to be larger than it was, which was a pleasant surprise and made it much easier to place in the vehicle. Having never owned an Android device, I was a bit weary of my ability to set this product up easily but I plugged it into the truck and it powered up with easy to follow on screen instructions. I was able to load up wireless Apple Car Play as well as utilize the Magic Box apps and those from the Google play store like Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and YouTube TV. They all work flawlessly once after logging in the first time.I didn’t notice any degradation in audio quality at all, and it did some how seem that Car Play actually ran smoother on the Magic box than it did with wired connection directly to my trucks factory infotainment system (which was one of my biggest disappointments after purchasing the vehicle). The screen mirroring is another feature I was pleasantly surprised with. I didn’t realize it had this functionality but it’s nice to know it’s there! 5/5 amazing product

Do not buy this, it is an absolute waste of money….. 1 of many examples, it comes pre downloaded with Disney plus, but you can’t use Disney plus, because it is “not compatible with the device anymore”. 2, you can’t screen mirror Netflix, because Netflix doesn’t allow mirroring, so you have to use the app that’s on the device, which makes you have to hot spot your phone, which brings me to another issue. 3, you can not hot spot (use the magic box to watch movies/ apps) and use the wireless car play at the same time…. That’s just 3 of many issues, I didn't even mention how slow the app responds….. save your money, just buy an iPad mount.

You may want to verify compatibility with Magic Box before purchasing. It does *not* work with all cars that support wired Apple Car Play.Did not work with my 2021 Acura TLX (confirmed with tech support). I asked if it would work with my work vehicle (2024 Subaru Forester) and that was also a no go.4 stars because it looks like a good product.

Not as advertised. I had to purchase 2 units because I thought the first unit was just defective. Disney Plus and Hulu do not work. It's says Disney Plus requires an update to work. When you go to update, it shows the "open" icon. Other times it says Disney plus will not work with this device. Hulu keeps saying login is incorrect even though the correct login was entered. Also, the "cast" feature from your phone doesn't work either as it states the device software in the magic box is too old. Finally, the GPS for the expanded speedometer is grossly uncalibeated, showing over 90mph when i was going 60mph. Was on a 5 hour drive and my passenger spent most of the trip trying to get these features to work. Simply not worth the effort or the money.