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The Magic Box 2.0 is a plug-and-play dongle that adds wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto to a factory wired system, then goes further by running Android apps on the car screen. It uses the Allwinner A133 chip with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, adds a TF card slot for up to 128GB, and ships with Netflix and YouTube plus Google Play access and screen mirroring. That makes it a streaming box and a wireless adapter in one, unlike plain CarPlay dongles that only cut the cable. It suits drivers who want video and extra apps on the dash screen; anyone who only wants wireless CarPlay can find simpler, more stable adapters.
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The Magic Box 2.0 is a 4-in-1 adapter that adds wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto to a car that already has wired CarPlay. It uses a Quanzhi A133 chip and has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage. It works with iPhone and with Android phones that support wireless Android Auto. The two cannot be used at the same time.
Once connected, it gives you navigation, music, calls, messages and voice assistants through CarPlay or Android Auto. The car's own touchscreen, voice control, buttons and knobs keep working. It has Netflix and YouTube built in. More apps, such as Hulu and Disney+, can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. It also supports screen mirroring.
The box connects to the internet over Wi-Fi and has 2.4GHz and 5GHz modules. It has no built-in GPS, so navigation uses the phone's GPS through CarPlay or Android Auto. It does not support a SIM card but can connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot. To pair, open the "Speedplay" app, turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the phone, and pair with the Bluetooth device named "Smart AI box". The first connection takes 30 to 45 seconds.
