Easily add CarPlay / android auto to any car - Seicane dashcam 

Just a slight correction. The Bluetooth option under the FM setting is to send the audio direct from your phone to the car, if your car has Bluetooth or a AUX bluetooth dongle, this gives the best audio quality as coming direct from your phone rather than via the screen

Thank you for your video - FWIW - For those considering purchasing this unit - I've purchased one of these Seicane Dashcam/Apple Carplay units, and have installed it in my car. I would say, I have very mixed feelings. After the initial few days of playing with the unit, powering it from the cigarette lighter power, I opted to hardwire it using the provided 3A power adapter. Pretty straight forward install, and I KNOW I've installed it correctly. So here is my feedback: 1. The units feels solid to touch and the display has a good appearance and feel. I like the IDEA of this product, but it has several flaws! 1. even if you mount it sold, it still shakes while you're driving. I fixed this shaking by building a simple block on my 3D printer and stuffing it between the display and the mount from the back (so you don't see it from the front). 2. Audio pass through quality sucks! I've connected my iPhone wirelessly to the Seicane unit, and from there, there is a cable going from Seicane to my car stereo through the Aux input. Comparing the pass through quality to simple direct bluetooth connectivity to my car stereo, I would say Seicane quality is awful. I am willing to tolerate 1 and 2, but then there is 3. Every time I turn off my car, and turn it back on again, I have to do a hard power down on the Seicane unit (holding the power button at the top of the unit for a few seconds), then power up the unit!!! To me, this is the deal breaker! This brings me to 4. AWFUL tech support!!! I've reached out to Seicane, and they have responded quickly (within 24 hours), BUT the quality of support is really really really BAD! After a few emails going back and forth, they came back with requiring me to do a firmware upgrade. I have no problem with this, BUT the documentation they have provided and the video makes you laugh and cry at the same time! First of all, everything is in Chinese (at least all the important stuff). They have also provided an .mp4 video to download, which is supposed to help! The video is absolute utter rubbish! I am really disappointed with Seicane!

Thanks for a brilliant review mate! One of these car devices is just what I need. Everything was explained simply so even I can understand 👍🏽

Brilliant info, well described and straight forward. Thank you.

Wow, i recently got a standalone front only dashcam for the same price as this whole unit and the quality looks the same. Great find

if your going to use the aux lead I would suggest picking up a ground loop isolator they are only a few quid and can get rid of any interference you may be having

I am genuinely surprised at the actual quality of this - no weird English translations, seems to be well made, lots of options and a reasonable price - very tempted just for the dashcam facility and the added benefits of Carplay - with some careful hiding of the wires it could easily look stock 👍

Great review/demo. The device looks like a home run.

I just bought another brand of these, exactly the same but without the dashcam. So far I'm loving it. Far cheaper than and less time than installing a stereo.

I think this equipament is better then multimedia. More easy to install 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Amazing , thank you for your very clear explanation ❤

Great video, what's the audio like for incoming and outgoing calls from it when connected via Bluetooth, thanks

Great video - very clear instructions.

Interesting and it fits well the fiesta just wondering about the foot size of the mount? as Zafira b has a similar space in front if the radio info screen.

Couldnt find the aux fix, but you saved me!

Great review! What is the height of the screen. The ad says 193 mm but that can't be correct. Guessing it's 93. Does the internet radio work ok and if wired via aux can steering wheel change volume etc.? I've got DAB at the moment. Also, when the car comes on does it automatically go to carplay or do you need to click it each time? Thanks

Great video, thinking of getting one of these to match a single din aftermarket head unit with no screen

Nice video mate!

Also if you even bought one of those little things that go on the cigarette lighter that I made reference to even if you only have your smartphone in car you can still do the very same thing and play whatever music you want from your phone through the speakers of your car which I think is a big advantage

Mate this is just awesome thank you so much

Great review. How long does the battery last? Thank you

@SpiderLee - What is the difference between Mobile Internet and Screen cast? Both options seem to do the same thing?

hey mate, how did you plug in the red cable to connect the rear view camera with your clutch? Thanbks

Just placed my order, there was a small discount for using your link, nice one. With shipping, it came out at £92.59, not bad, not bad at all.

Hi, thanks for a very clear review, I am very tempted to buy the dashcam but I wonder if you could help with a couple of practical questions, the first is do I need to buy a SD card? If you buy the dashcam with 32gb of storage built in. Assuming that the dashcam works from the time it’s switched on can you use the apple car play to run mapping at the same time?

Thanks for the brisk review. I noticed that the video was uploaded in Jun 2023....so I presume that your device is also quite new. Wondering how it has withstood the rigors of being left out in the sun?

Can you have the rear view fullscreen while driving? And if so, does the recorder still record only the front camera as it should? Much thx.

Thanks, my gf just gave me this as a present and I didn't quite like it, however your review has made me see it will be quite useful and come in handy.

Great video just bought one hope it comes and works like yours

Hey, nice video sir. Can you please update here on map navigation using through Android auto option that would be highly appreciated

Hiya mate, great review. How's the device held up since you installed it?

Hello friend, that android radio works for Canada. I want to know if it can hold a cold temperature. I live here in Canada

on aliexpress there is a similar one with a little plastic part showing above the screen from behinde saying HD or something.. whats the difference?

How do I get apple maps fullscreen instead of split screen with the dash cam?

I have bt on my car but if i need to conect to my phone to the unit how could i conect to my stereo?

Hi Lee, Just wondering if this would sit well in the MR2 without obscuring visibility too much as would be able to put in the middle without stopping use of the cubby hole? Not managed to get anything to stick to the MR2 dash before either without it popping off after a day but can't seem to get hold of a navpod

Excellent video and instructions

its a decent unit but the most annoying feature for me is the home and volume controls of the using overlay some of the controls in waze ... and waze is what I use most of the time

Mine comes tomorrow. Hope I can figure it out after I hook it up!!!

How do you stick it down? I can’t work out the double sided tape

Hi there please show me how to join the red wire thing for reversing camera 🙏

Have you tried it in your van? Just wondered how it would sit on the dash? Great video, looks like a real bargain!

I got one after watching your video. Really good value. Thanks. PS - Any idea to watch RU-vid or BBC iPlayer on the unit via CarPlay or is that not possible?

Thanks for the information.

I just bought a similar dash dif brand it might be rebranded in my region same specs still waiting for it to arrive. hoping it will be worth

So… this is all good. But how are we going with the V8 mrs swap?

Can it be fitted to ecosport of 2013 model ? If so how to order ?

very helpful thanks 🎉

If your car already has a reverse camera, will this reverse camera be two reverse cameras? Or will it disable the original?

Might be a dumb question but does the radio need to be used for this device to work? My radio is currently locked out from my car so that's why I wanted to buy this and hopefully not have to deal with my car's radio not working and I can finally have music again

Good video. I bought one of these off TikTok but haven’t got round to installing it yet, I want all of the wiring hidden away and haven’t done anything like that myself before! Going to give it a go now, so wish me luck 😅

I got way more interested when you said it has a reverse camera

It looks like there is a huge delay between the time you push a button and it actually does something. Is this correct? That's a huge deal breaker for me. Please let me know. Thank you.

Nice thank you!

In theory would I be able to unplug this device each night when I leave my car and take it into my house and bring it back when I go out without too much Hastle( choosing to find another way to fasten it such as velcro etc)

Hello there,I purchased the same model but I cannot cannot the sound to cars auxiliary. The cable everything is connected properly, but I can only hear the sound from the display speakers. Kindly help

Can I install any android app on to it? Like torque. I need to monitor car engine management

Nice IV seen a Tesla type for radio but not sure if it fit my zafira but could u not take off Ur mirror and stick it on Ur windscreen and use that as a mirror lol and cam and thing or would that be illegal

Does it have dual Bluetooth connection for phone and car stereo.

Trying to figure out why I'd want to attach this contraption to my car instead of just connecting my phone via Bluetooth to the existing radio?? Please help me understand...

my car does not have a 12v car charger instead it just has usb, will this work if i use an adaptor? thanks

after changing android unit head, can you park in parallel?

nice video and this looks like a cool gadget but will it run down your Car battery?

great stuff Lee, does it get DAB radio, or do we just use internet radio ? (my t5 radio is the stock ie crap one). thx

Does it display RU-vid videos on the screen from mobile RU-vid?

Thank you informative

Hello. As I am new to this and I am willing to buy a product like that will it easy to use Spotify and RU-vid from my phone to the screen ?? Thanks in advance

Looks good😊

how do you download apps onto the unit? I'm using apple

The bluetooth connection in sounds car is good?

Can you view google maps from your phone on the screen?

Great review. Thank you! My only frustration is… After watching another review, the guy talked about one feature, that was positive vs factory installed CarPlay system, was being able to actually watch videos. Well, I’ve exhausted my mental capacity, and can’t see how it can be done… Anybody been able to watch videos?

How do I go about getting one of these? And how much do they co?

How does it stay in place when your driving

Hello everyone, The height dimension in product page seems to be wrong. What is actual total height? Is the base foldable? Is screen easily removable from base? Seicane Q&A section is a joke.

So if i play music on my phone it plays through the car or the unit 🤔

Great vid

Is there a postage charge for this unit and if so, how much iscthe charge from China? Thank you...

just a shame that front camera aint on a fly lead too, that way place it in the right place and plug it into the head unit, like you said its a tad low on the fiesta

Can I have the link to the site so I can order one. Please 🙏

Hey @spyderLEE, Does this fit the MRS' dashboard (this product's stand)? on top of the hazard button and just a bit below the cubby storage compartment in the dash to be exact. thanks!

Can you make calls through it?

I just ordered one and got it for £96 for the 32gb model. The affiliate link did work, so I got like $3 off.

thanks you!! I've been wanting to buy one of this but I was hesitating because i don't have the aux plug in my car. definitely buying it now wit that fm feature!

Great review Ordered one myself

Hey, can you adjust the volume from the wheel controls?

Can't use a mobile phone but you can use this,isn't it the same thing?

Can it be mounted above the windscreen, hanging from the stand with an inverted display?

Where did you connect the AUX?

Kool!

You actually can't connect your car radio 2 that device if you purchase a small little thing that goes in your cigarette lighter 10 €15 basically what you do is you turn your radio to say 98fm and on the little device in the cigarette you sync that to 98fm Ideally you would choose a frequency that is not usually used as once they are matching that is all that is because it works by Bluetooth it will look up with any Android device and allow any music to come through the speakers on car

Hi, just bought one but for some reason it stops the music and maps while I’m going for a long drive. If you experience this how did you fix it. Thank you

Hello, friend Can I use a wired carplay?

Does the audio quality sound like a Bluetooth connection when we connect the audio using an aux cable?

Great video, and the unit seems solid! Was wondering - could it potentially be hung upside down like a rear view mirror? I have a van, and this would be a better location for the unit. This would probably demand that there is a way to turn the picture upside down in the settings. Do you know if this is possible? Thanks, and greetings from Norway!

Is their anything like this that can connect to your existing system by USB or audio jack? Or even Bluetooth? EDIT: just read the product page and it’s been updated to provide AUX out! And something about Bluetooth not sure if it can connect via that though? Still better then FM. How do you import this into the UK?

I have seen a newer version of this device that had BT as an option to connect to the car audio. Maybe it only works if a phone is not paired via bluetooth :). FM is about same quality as most bluetooth implementations, so no great loss.

Do you have a link to purchase this item cheers

Hi can i put you tube on it thanks

Is there a UK based supplier?