Angetube Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter User Manual

1. Einleitung

This user manual provides comprehensive instructions for the Angetube Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto 2-in-1 Adapter. This device is designed to convert your vehicle's wired CarPlay or Android Auto system into a wireless connection, enhancing convenience and reducing cable clutter.

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure proper operation and to maximize your experience.

Packungsinhalt:

• Angetube Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter
• USB-C auf USB-A Adapter
• Benutzerhandbuch (dieses Dokument)

Figure 1.1: Angetube Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter and included USB-C adapter.

2. Sicherheitshinweise

• Versuchen Sie nicht, das Gerät zu zerlegen oder zu verändern. Nicht autorisierte Änderungen können zum Erlöschen der Garantie führen und Sicherheitsrisiken bergen.
• Halten Sie das Gerät von Wasser, Feuchtigkeit und extremen Temperaturen fern.
• Ensure the device is securely placed and does not obstruct driving controls or airbags.
• Always prioritize safe driving. Do not operate your phone or the adapter in a way that distracts you from the road.
• Use only the provided or recommended cables and adapters.

3. Installationsanleitung

Follow these steps to set up your Angetube Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter:

Step 1: Check System Requirements

Before proceeding, ensure your vehicle and smartphone meet the following requirements:

• Your car must have original factory-installed wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto.
• Your smartphone must be running iOS 10 or higher (for Apple CarPlay) or Android 11 or higher (for Android Auto).
• An active phone data plan with 5GHz Wi-Fi capability is recommended for optimal performance.

Figure 3.1: System requirements for the adapter.

Step 2: Plug and Power On

Locate the USB Type-A port in your car, typically under the dashboard or in the center console. Plug the Angetube adapter into this port. If your car only has a USB-C port, use the provided USB-C to USB-A adapter.

Figure 3.2: Plugging the adapter into the car's USB port.

Step 3: Turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on Your Smartphone

Start your car. On your smartphone, ensure both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled. Make sure your phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signals that might interfere with the adapter.

Go to your phone's Bluetooth settings and search for available devices. Select the device named "SmartBox-XXXX" (where XXXX is a unique identifier). Pair with this device. For iOS users, ensure Siri is enabled.

Figure 3.3: Pairing your smartphone via Bluetooth.

Step 4: Wait for Interface Display

After successful pairing, wait for a few moments. The CarPlay or Android Auto interface should automatically appear on your car's display. The initial connection may take slightly longer, but subsequent connections will be faster.

Figure 3.4: CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces on car display.

4. Bedienung

Automatische Wiederverbindung

Once the initial setup is complete, the adapter will automatically connect to your smartphone within 5-10 seconds each time you start your car. This eliminates the need for manual connection or plugging in cables for every drive.

Figure 4.1: Automatic reconnection feature.

Using Original Car Controls

The Angetube adapter is designed to seamlessly integrate with your car's existing control systems. You can continue to use:

• Touchscreen-Steuerung: Interact directly with the CarPlay or Android Auto interface on your car's touchscreen.
• OEM-Drehknopfsteuerung: Utilize your car's original control knobs for navigation and selection.
• Lenkradsteuerung: Access functions like volume, track skipping, and voice assistant directly from your steering wheel buttons.

Figure 4.2: Integration with original car controls.

Unterstützung der Sprachsteuerung

Enhance driving safety by utilizing voice commands. The adapter supports your smartphone's native voice assistant (Siri for Apple CarPlay, Google Assistant for Android Auto). Simply activate the voice assistant through your car's controls or by saying the wake word (e.g., "Hey Siri" or "Hey Google") to make calls, get directions, play music, and more.

Abbildung 4.3: Sprachsteuerungsfunktionen.

App-Verwaltung

Only applications officially supported by CarPlay or Android Auto will appear on your car's display. This ensures a streamlined and safe in-car experience. For security reasons, video streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Hulu are not officially supported through this adapter.

Figure 4.4: Supported applications on CarPlay/Android Auto.

5. Kompatibilität

The Angetube Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter offers broad compatibility with various car models and smartphones.

Unterstützte Geräte:

• Smartphones: iPhone 6 and later models running iOS 10 or higher. Android smartphones running Android 11 or higher.
• Note: Huawei devices may not be fully compatible.

Supported Car Models:

• Compatible with over 98% of car models that come with original factory-installed wired CarPlay or wired Android Auto.
• Includes major automotive brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota, and Mazda.

Nicht unterstützt:

• Currently not supported with BMW, Tesla, Jeep Compass, Honda Civic, or non-factory wired CarPlay cars.
• Not recommended for 2016-2020 Nissan cars, as they may require an additional USB Y-splitter cable.

Figure 5.1: Device and car compatibility overview.

6. Fehlerbehebung

7. Spezifikationen

Abbildung 7.1: Produktabmessungen.

8. Wartung

• Halten Sie das Gerät sauber, indem Sie es mit einem weichen, trockenen Tuch abwischen.
• Vermeiden Sie die Verwendung aggressiver Chemikalien oder Scheuermittel.
• Bewahren Sie den Adapter bei Nichtgebrauch an einem kühlen, trockenen Ort auf.
• Stellen Sie sicher, dass die USB-Anschlüsse frei von Staub und Schmutz sind.

9. Garantie und Support

Angetube products are manufactured to high quality standards. For information regarding warranty coverage, technical support, or customer service, please refer to the contact information provided with your purchase or visit the official Angetube webWebsite.

Bitte bewahren Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg für Garantieansprüche auf.