[BoudahXL]

Ok, I tried it again after opening the Multicast app, then pairing, and it worked! Android Auto connected and the map went live. Thanks for the help!

Take the time to get comfotable, to be honest, now that I have installed all the apps I need under the Ottocast I do not use AA anymore I use everything within the platform. I just set my phone to "Auto HotSpot" and I am ready to go. I get split screen etc... And can use apps not even supported under AA

 

[invisiblewave]

Take the time to get comfotable, to be honest, now that I have installed all the apps I need under the Ottocast I do not use AA anymore I use everything within the platform. I just set my phone to "Auto HotSpot" and I am ready to go. I get split screen etc... And can use apps not even supported under AA

That was going to be my fallback, just hotspot to the phone and use it in standalone mode. AA is fine though, my usage is navigating while streaming the radio, that way I can get traffic (speed trap) alerts and they will interrupt the radio. This device was a great find. It's a clever idea to use the Carplay APIs to enable Android Auto.

 

[kromega]

Alright, I was able to make Android Auto wireless and Apple Car Play wireless working on Artura and 750S.

The Ottocast is compatible, you need to connect over USB-C to USB-C hide the widget in your console, no modification necessary, let the unit reboot a couple times to adjust the resolution, and voila. You have an AI box which is basically just and Android 12 running over wired Apple Car Play USB connection.

Then if you click the MultiConnect App it allows you to connect via Bluetooth your smarphone with either Android Auto or Apple Car Play.

The unit itself is completely autonomous you could just ad a nano SIM and operate all your functions from it's interface and leave calls to your phone only. The upside is it allows you to install apps that normally wouldn't be supported on AA or ACP.

For example I can run my Radar Detector app on my Artura info screen which is a killer, basically my R8 radar connect Bluetooth to the Ottocast which run on the screen of my car the Radar app which is not supported over AA or ACP, wow! I posted a few pics below.

Just got mine, disappointed, I use Audroid auto with my Samsung, but spotify keep laging and the device disconnects every 10'.
Do you have the same ?
You're using same config ? AA via bluetooth ?

 

[kromega]

Yep, this one worked with my 25 Artura spyder, thought I did not really need it but looks much cleaner without cable and stuff

Just got mine, disappointed, I use Audroid auto with my Samsung, but spotify keep laging and the device disconnects every 10'.
Do you have the same ?
You're using same config ? AA via bluetooth ?

 

[BoudahXL]

Just got mine, disappointed, I use Audroid auto with my Samsung, but spotify keep laging and the device disconnects every 10'.
Do you have the same ?
You're using same config ? AA via bluetooth ?

Make sure you deleted and unpaired your phone from your car infotainment system. Also unpair and delete your car from your phone.

Now unpair your phone from your Ottocast, and delete Wi-Fi settings also.

Reboot everything double check make sure you are not connected to your car or Ottocast.

Then under your Ottocast UI start the android Auto app, pair your phone through this app only. Enjoy.

 

[kromega]

Just stumbled upon this. And if this actually connect through wired CarPlay would actually resolved the wireless connectivity for CarPlay and provide Google maps for Android users?

OttoAibox P3 CarPlay AI Box

Android 12 System (OttoDrive 2.0) – Fast, Smart, Intuitive – Enjoy a smooth, responsive interface powered by Android 12. CloudSIM Connectivity – Stay Connected Anywhere – CloudSIM keeps you online without WiFi, hotspots, or a physical SIM card. Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto – Seamless...

www.ottocast.com

On my Artura, I've the ottocast and indeed it allows to connect wirelessly to my Samsung.
Drawback :
- if the phone is next to the gear selector, I've a lot of of connection breaks. 20cm away and it works. I though at the beginning that the phone was to close to the ottocast, but after some tests it's not the case. I'm wondering it there's a lot of electronic there and it disturb the bluetooth connection ?
-there's no integration with the car GPS, so when I use google map for navigation, it's not replicated on the GPS of the driver display

Other than that, works great.
Let me know if you have similar issue

 

[BoudahXL]

On my Artura, I've the ottocast and indeed it allows to connect wirelessly to my Samsung.
Drawback :
- if the phone is next to the gear selector, I've a lot of of connection breaks. 20cm away and it works. I though at the beginning that the phone was to close to the ottocast, but after some tests it's not the case. I'm wondering it there's a lot of electronic there and it disturb the bluetooth connection ?
-there's no integration with the car GPS, so when I use google map for navigation, it's not replicated on the GPS of the driver display

Other than that, works great.
Let me know if you have similar issue

Yes you are right about the HUD integration, that irks me too. I tried to use the "native" map instead of going through AA connection and it's not recognized. That said I no longer use AA and rely 100% on the apps I installed on the Ottocast and the music display on the HUD and I can control playback from there.

 

[RFO]

I tried the cheaper wireless dongle and it didn't work with my 2023. But the OttoAiBox did. Plugged it in and it loaded by itself. It self-rebotted 2x to adjust the screen resolution. Thereafter, I connected the bluetooth on my Samsung to the OttoAiBox and was able to play Pandora and listen to audiobooks from my phone. Not sure if I can mirror my phone's screen to the car, will need to do some research on it.

 

[invisiblewave]

I tried the cheaper wireless dongle and it didn't work with my 2023. But the OttoAiBox did. Plugged it in and it loaded by itself. It self-rebotted 2x to adjust the screen resolution. Thereafter, I connected the bluetooth on my Samsung to the OttoAiBox and was able to play Pandora and listen to audiobooks from my phone. Not sure if I can mirror my phone's screen to the car, will need to do some research on it.

You just have to start the app,I think it's called multiplay, then set it to automatic start subsequently.

 

[RFO]

You just have to start the app,I think it's called multiplay, then set it to automatic start subsequently.

That worked, thx for the tip!