Ottocast is one of the pioneering companies offering alternatives to users who do not have wireless CarPlay natively in their vehicles. Therefore, we analyze the Ottocast U2-AIR Pro, a new device that brings wireless CarPlay to all compatible vehicles.
Find out with us if it is really worth investing in this extra that will undoubtedly make your life easier.
To consider
In this case Ottocast warns us that it has small problems with Skoda, and that it does not work with BMW. However, it promises 30% faster speed than the competition, thanks to 5GHz WiFi.
It features a much neater design and quality materials, as well as a very interesting LED indicator. At the bottom there is a button that allows us to disconnect the mobile device with just one touch. However, despite the good intention of this button, the reality is that the iPhone reconnects moments later. I understand this is intended so that you can unplug it when you get out of the car, especially for vehicles that continue to power the USB ports when they are turned off.
Its processor is a 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A7 dual-core processor, it has Bluetooth 5.0 and runs Linux. The contents of the box are the device, two USB-C cables, one with a USB-A end, a user manual in several languages and a double-sided adhesive strip, which is very appreciated, as it allows us It will allow you to leave the U2Air Pro hidden in the vehicle and prevent it from being thrown away in the event of an accident.
However, Ottocast did not give us any information on the dimensions and weight of the product, although they are similar. 60 x 60 x 13 millimeters. The upper has a piano black coating which gives it a very striking premium look.
Functioning
One could say that this Ottocast would be a device Plug & playThat is, in a FIAT 500 Hybrid (MY21), we just had to take it out of the box, connect the USB-C port directly to the dongle we selected, and the other end (in this case USB-A) directly when connecting the vehicle.
That being said, all we have to do is enter our device’s Bluetooth settings, search for the wireless CarPlay dongle in question and connect. A code will appear that we must accept and then we must authorize the Apple CarPlay connection on our device. These are the quick and easy steps for your connection.
Once the settings are confirmed, our vehicle’s screen will show us the Apple CarPlay of our iOS device. In this sense, it should be noted that Ottocast offers an intermediate home screen.
Regarding the connection speed, the general operation and the quality of the content transmitted, I must say that it works more than correctly. We didn’t notice any signal delays, interruptions, or operational issues in this regard.
Conclusions
Ottocast boasts 24-hour delivery and a three-year warranty on its website and through Amazon. The price will be around $75 depending on the specific sale offer.
